Blueprint File Cabinet Revamp


  Lose the boring beige filing cabinet! Choose your favorite Dual Paint color and brighten up your office (and make the task of filing less dreary). Find a filing cabinet for cheap or free from an online want ad site.

What you need:


  • (1) can of Krylon Dual True Blue spray paint
  • (1) Metal file cabinet
  • Sand paper
  • (1) White paint pen
  • Screwdriver
  • Paper towels or tack cloth
  • Drop cloth

How and How Long:

  1. Sand, wash, and dry your filing cabinet. Wipe clean with damp paper towels or tack cloth.
  2. Remove hardware with screwdriver. Leave inside file drawers for safe-keeping.
  3. Spray 2-3 light coats of Dual Paint on filing cabinet, allowing to dry between each coat (approx. 15 minutes per coat).
  4. Outline drawers and each side of filing cabinet with white paint pen.
Approximate project time: 1 hour.

What it Costs:

Cost is $10.