What should I do to this file cabinet?
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Goodcoffee
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Is this filing cabinet old? Should I paint it?
11 answers
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Its very cute! I don't know the age, but if it was mine, I would paint it! :)
Misty (The Cedar Shake Cape)
on Apr 29, 2015
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I would use one of the new color stains on it. They look fabulous when finished and the color choices are great!
Kim
on Apr 29, 2015
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You can apply designed contact paper instead of painting it. That is, paint the main body and apply contrasting contact paper to the drawer fronts.
Debra Anderson
on Apr 29, 2015
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My mom decoupaged hers with a variety of gorgeous papers. Turned out beautifully.
The Chirping Frog
on Apr 29, 2015
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Myself I would clean it and then stain it and use it as a side table..something different
Trent-Tonya Sharp
on Apr 29, 2015
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I would re-stain the top and like whitewash the rest of it and give it a distressed look.
Rustic Owl Treasures
on Apr 30, 2015
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What a lovely project to have! There are a number of different things you could do - there are some examples on this board: http://www.hometalk.com/b/2100980/home-office-design
Valerie
on Apr 30, 2015
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I would love to have that issue
Gail McCain Harp
on Apr 30, 2015
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I would paint and maybe put some stripe designs. Stencil it, or decoupage it with paper or fabric. I see that suitcase next to the file cabinet. Another great find. Definitely decoupage that with scrapbook paper. I've done it before and it's awesome for storage or displaying other vintage items, using as shelf or a dog bed. Go for it. They can both be beauties.
Cathey DeRosa
on May 02, 2015
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Not a fan of painting furniture, but in this case I would.
Marion Nesbitt
on May 04, 2015
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Not an antique, but a nice reproduction. I saw one of these painted, with Dollar Store, wooden picture frames glued to the front of the drawers as trim. Add some neat drawer pulls.
Joanna Smith
on May 22, 2015
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