How do I make old rusted metal cabinets look beautiful again?
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Ann Monteiro
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I moved into an apartment with old metal cabinets in the kitchen.... Its all rusted up. I cant replace it.... Do u have a diy to make it look pretty and useable again.... My sink is connected on top of the cabinets... My sink is the old cast iron... Which i really love... Help please...
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You will need to sand off the rust on the cabinets, Ann. A wire brush and steel wool will help. Once the rust is removed, paint them with Rustoleum paint. Lucky you to have that old sink! Here's a link with more details:
https://www.hunker.com/13421556/how-to-remove-rust-from-a-metal-cabinet
My husband got me some used ones and he painted them with Rustoleum spray paint. It is great for metal cabinets with cosmetic rust on them.
https://www.thehandymansdaughter.com/how-to-paint-a-rusty-medicine-cabinet/
https://www.curbly.com/m/17145-before-and-after-how-to-transform-a-rusty-metal-cabinet-to-a-modern-statement-piece
remove rust as suggested above. You can cover with contact paper if you don’t want to paint.
If the rust isn’t bad you could seal with a clear sealer for a vintage look that will stop the progression.
Clean, sand the rough spots and use a RUSTOLEUM product for metal --- but check with the landlord first ... be sure to get in WRITING what he/ she will allow you to do, and if he/she will take any off your rent ...