I was given a two drawer file cabinet and knew I could do something fun with it. I found a project on Pinterest ( HERE ) that I could work off and got started. Here are the before and after shots.
My project is slightly different from the one I copied. My file cabinet measured 3' x 19 1/4". I Sanded the entire thing and used Valsapar Premium Finish, Gloss, Tropical Oasis. It took several coats to get the finish I wanted. I took the handles out and sprayed them (separate) the same color. The top is a 3/4" birch veneer, with trim my husband helped me cut and nail with his power tools. I stained the top with Minwax stain clothes (read directions carefully) walnut color. There are cleats to hold the top in place we just glued those in place, it is not attached to the file cabinet. I wanted to be able to move it around without the top. I then lacquered the top (4 coats). For the bottom, with the help of my husband, I created a tray/cart for the file cabinet to sit in. It is 3/4"ply with a 1" trim piece attached to it. I cut the ply a 1/4" bigger on two sides so the cabinet could fit with a bit of play on each side. I painted that the same color. and attached 4 wheels (2 lock) to it. The bottom cart is not attached to the file cabinet either.
I really like the way this turned out.
If you have any questions leave them below and I'll do my best to answer them.
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