Upcycled Filing Cabinet
by
Jenny Ogg
Got hold of an old 2 drawer filing cabinet (for this to work the cabinet has to have a base).
I took out the drawers, attached an inexpensive rubber doormat to front (was the side of the filing cabinet). I used a "no more nails" type of adhesive that is suitable for outdoor use. With this cabinet I didn't need to add drainage holes as there were already some hole sin the back of it.
The beginning stages.
I spray painted it all in a primer/paint all in one spray. This is an off white colour but anything could be used.
Filled with soil, planted some plants! Love it!
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Beautiful and clever. Thanks for the idea.
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have been looking for ideas for this for awhile, love the idea of using a door mat, what a clever idea. i'm on my way to buy a mat. thanks
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First of all, it looks beautiful! I absolutely love the “rubber mat” that doesn’t look like a rubber mat. It has a rod iron, very expensive look. Could you please tell me what kind of paint you used, was it latex or something else? Thanks so much
I absolutely LOVE this idea! Thanks so much for sharing! My question is, do you have any creative suggestions for the
frame of the cabinet that is left?
Love it! What did you do with the drawers?