2007-03-25 16:12:51 · 12 answers · asked by comet girl...DUCK! 6 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
How about a faux finish? It's very simple to do, and the result can be much prettier than just a tablecloth, or other quick cover. It will also still be accessible too.
I used a stone-textured faux finish on my cabinet - and it turned out great! There are many options in spray-paints available at Wal-Mart, Target, craft stores, etc.
On the how to: go to www.diynetwork.com and search DIY for faux-finished filing cabinet. They also have a great marble look too. Have fun!
2007-03-25 16:34:35 · answer #1 · answered by pica 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can it be moved so it's not visible from the living room? if not, how about a colorful poster of some kind; a travel poster, etc...or some type of artwork; preferably something that takes up most of the cabinet; you don''t want a bunch of artwork of different sizes on it...at least that way when you see it, you'll have something besides the metal to look at!!!
2007-03-26 04:13:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact paper is a good way to change the finish on something of that type- and it comes in so many different patterns now, marble-looking in colors of gray/black/silver or green/white/lite green, or even a wicker type of look or floral. I use contact paper to cover up an ugly coffee table, or end table, cabinets in the garage my computer desk top was scratched up and I covered it with contact paper- give it a try! They sell it at Wal-mart and hardware stores!
2007-03-26 19:38:36 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
barrow a hand truck from someone. Go to a home store. Buy 3 cans spray paint for refinishing kitchen appliances in a color that will best subdue the cab. buy TSP. Use hand truck to move cab. to a good spot. follow the direction on TSP. Then Spray paint the cab.
Or you could just keep the door closed.
2007-03-25 16:36:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lay a dozen eggs and shoot 'em at the file cabinet from the living room. Repeat every other day.
2007-03-25 16:16:07 · answer #5 · answered by White 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Either paint it or how about wood grained contact paper. You can get that cheap at dollar stores.
2007-03-26 00:07:05 · answer #6 · answered by ♥kissie♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3Pc Oriental Japanese Room Screen Divider. You can find on Ebay cheap. Bt there's many other places you can get them too.
2007-03-25 16:41:35 · answer #7 · answered by Village Player 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe paint it or drape an inexpensive table cloth over it. Or better yet, move it.
2007-03-25 16:21:24 · answer #8 · answered by SB's cafe 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Decorate it in flowers and pictures with magnets! Bright and cheerful!
2007-03-25 16:32:10 · answer #9 · answered by kayboff 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rub it down with sand paper, clean it and paint it with a can of Rust-Oleum. (link below)
2007-03-25 16:32:02 · answer #10 · answered by gunpowder_tea_4_2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋