BEFORE & AFTER: Pretty Metal Cabinet Makeover! - Thrift Diving

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These metal cabinets looked like they belonged in a dump! But you can paint metal cabinets, even if they've got rust, to completely upcycle them into pretty metal cabinets! I'm using these in my "she shed"! See how I prepare rusty metal for painting, what type of paint and primer should be used, and see how pretty they are now!
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@ThriftDiving Год назад

For a list of the tools and materials used for this project, read the blog post: thriftdiving.com/paint-metal-cabinets/

@GODSPEAKS898 Год назад

Beautifully done. I love the color and the drawer pulls which give these two piece a whimsical and fun look!! Great job! Oh and by the way, I think everything is trial and error, I know I have been there, but in the end you always make it look beautiful. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💕💕💕🤗🤗🤗

@1953lili Год назад

They are great since they have lots of drawers: art supplies, jewelry findings, etc.etc.etc.!

@tl1110 Год назад

You ruined them.

@xchrysantha Год назад

I REALLY appreciate that you include the mistakes and backtracking that you did because those are exactly the kinds of things I would do if I'm not thinking or focusing right lol. It makes me feel a little less silly that I'm not the only one; but it also serves as an excellent reminder or warning of the things I can avoid myself. Thank you so much for sharing!!!

@joyharper89 Год назад

I have to admit I would have never thought these rusty old cabinets could be made into something beautiful, but you did it! I love the color, love the wallpaper and knobs, but I especially appreciate that you show all the mistakes along the way! Even experts like you get it wrong sometimes, but you are an inspiration!

@holly5791 Год назад

I love refurbishing old metal cabinets. I have done file cabinets as well as others. I usually paint them, but one time, I even made a slipcover for a file cabinet. It wasn't rusted, but someone had taped the drawers together and encircled the entire cabinet with the tape. (It was during a move.) I was not scraping all that adhesive off! I camouflaged it instead. No, seriously, I used camouflage material, like is used for hunting gear and made desk accessories to match. It was for my husband's home office. He loved it! Great job on your cabinets!👍

@herleyrobinson5965 Год назад

What a wonderful job. Those cabinets are beautiful. You are so talented and creative. Thank you for your wonderful channel. I am so glad to see the incredible growth

@jillbarry922 Год назад

What a wonderful example of recycling furniture. You were not daunted by the challenges you faced. Loved the end result, they are outstanding and whimsically wonderful, loved the knobs and fact they were not matching, made them all the more magical. Well done!!!

@CR-ee3iu Год назад

You revived the cabinet and made it beautiful and functional. Awesome job!!😃

@alliefabrizio5395 Год назад

Thank you for sharing all your mistakes! It’s refreshing to see the reality that goes behind some diy projects. Very relatable. Lots of learning along the way

@brendasidmore2731 Год назад

Great tip about spray painting on a flat side to avoid runs!

@maegardnermills4292 Год назад

Thank you. I have a tall file cabinet about to give to Goodwill. Now, I will make it pretty.

@mariamercy7317 Год назад

Wow, God bless your patience! Those cabinets came out beautiful! Amazing job, and yes, that photo is either from the 50s or 60s. The 70s were a bit more advanced. Now you know how young I am. Lol

@vintagelady1 Год назад

As a shabby-chic person, I kind of liked the rusty/industrial look, but they sure did look great at the end. I'm not sure why you didn't use one of the Rustoleum spray products--there's one that turns a light rust into metal--you do have to scrape off rust flakes, but it makes things so simple. Also there is a Rustoleum spray paint that has rust containment, again for light rust such as you had. Anyway, great job to rescue the old file cabinets from the dump & turning them into something pretty & useful.

@jeannetimme7337 Год назад

I snagged my dad's old metal tool drawers, cleaned 'em up, spray painted & put them under my craft desk. They're really long but not very deep but store all those household things that are scattered everywhere - different types of tape, envelopes, rulers, and of course scrapbook stuff! Best thing I ever did!!! The wallpaper idea is genius! I just stuck felt in some drawers. Now I'm off to reorganize and find some cool wallpaper! TFS!!!

@missygrando1965 Год назад

Sugar beet was definitely the way to go! They are soooooooooo gorgeous!!!

@colemine7008 Год назад

I loved how those turned out. Thanks for the video.

@ThriftDiving Год назад

Thanks! They turned out better than I had hoped! ❤

@beatrizgarcia2969 Год назад

They turned out beautifully

@novaricos Год назад

glad I'm not the only one playing " paint -chicken", " or, "will it make it to the end of the whole job?" ( I do it with yarn too, lol). Your project came out so nicely. Now inspired, maybe I can tackle one I've had as well!

@margaritaaguilar7405 Год назад

To cut the small circles of wood like the ones you needed, I suggest the round cutter jigs used with drills to make holes for doorknobs and hindges... just an idea ( don't enjoy the jigsaw too much😁)...

@glendak4093 Год назад

Why not buy the washers. They are cheap at Lowes.

@rasheedawilliams4395 Год назад

@@glendak4093 if she gets the tool then she can use it with other projects. Plus she can use scrap wood she probably already has.

@gypsygem9395 Год назад

They're called hole saws (I just learnt that a couple weeks ago when I needed to cut around some screws in some architrave I was trying to preserve!)

@fleurjardin1012 Год назад

Your process sounds like mine but the main thing is that even with doing things in backwards order or changing your mind midstream it all turns out fine. I absolutely love how the file drawers turned out. So cute!

@kimberlyhanley5905 Год назад

Now I know what to do with my rusty file cabinets in the basement! Thank you!

@mariaelenasantiago3313 Год назад

I love both colors. That wallpaper is so beautiful.

@priceisright3004 Год назад

Omg! This is so inspiring!! What a make over. Way to repurpose old stuff. Amazing 🤩

@9catlover Год назад

love you showing your mistakes so others can learn from it. The drawers are beautiful

@deewest1227 Год назад

Excellent job Serena! You've got the Midas touch!

@lolal1026 Год назад

Cute....certainly a labor of love. Like the idea of the knobs

@sonjag.8686 Год назад

A 100% success! I understand the paint under the drawer cause it created a clean in and out! And my mind would calm, knowing there‘s color barrier to keep things in the drawer clean too 👍🏻

@lizeichner931 Год назад

Love them,they are beautiful 😍 ❤

@Calgree Месяц назад

While looking for other instructions, Google suggested your vlog. Love your determination. I would clean and paint rust . . . never would make my own wooden washers unless it was only one. Your project looks beautiful. I will subscribe.

@lindamcwilliams9056 Год назад

Beautiful. Love the color and the different knobs.

@fphome7229 Год назад

Really cute! Love that you show you mistakes.

@rhondadavis6894 Год назад

Absolutely, love your new drawer-cabinets!

@ejcostin3070 Год назад

Absolutely beautiful!

@modemarcoj8026 Месяц назад

This woman is phenomenal Give her a raise Excellent transformation

@NaomiC336 Год назад

I loved everything about this redo.

@traceybradshaw Год назад

They look beautiful Serena - advice on painting deep colors like red and bright pink, you’ll need less coats if you use a gray undercoat. ❤️

@catcolbert9044 Год назад

So cute! I have tall metal file cabinets that I kinda figured I'd eventually get rid of because they're ugly. After seeing your video, I'll definitely give them a makeover!!! Thanks for sharing this wonderful idea! ❤️

@tinavinson3063 Год назад

That turned into a serious labor of new love!😊 Beautiful! I think/paint/craft on the fly, too.

@celinadorfman8043 Год назад

Beautiful, stylish, colorful.

@jomariepiccini5156 Год назад

So glad you showed all your mistakes…. That’s the story of my life. I get so frustrated. Cabinets turned out great

@ThriftDiving Год назад

I was frustrated, too, with my mistakes and not thinking through the steps before I actually started! It's a good lesson in getting into the habit of writing down what you want and plan to do, then numbering the steps. I do that for bigger projects, but I figured an easy project like this, it wasn't necessary. But you see that it is! It saves time and (possibly) money, too!

@pama.6410 Год назад

Wasn't sure about the color choice but the knobs just make the cabinets enviable! And the wallpaper lining is stunning. It all made sense when I saw your valances/curtains. You don't need to live with the extra long screw parts sticking out into the drawer. They make a tool like pliers that can cut that metal to the length you want. Enjoy the new cabinets!

@tammyjohnson7401 Год назад

The toad turned into a Prince. Great color. Love your work area. Take care.

@laurielahr9401 Год назад

I love the finished product. They are beautiful.

@quicksilvertears921 Год назад

I kove the new color. I think it was a happy accident. The knobs were the icing in the cake.

@jmanonmakes Год назад

They are gorgeous. I love the detail of adding the paper to the side of the drawers. Makes them that much more special. Thank you!

@kathyallen6238 Год назад

Awesome project; awesome tutorial!

@renabee8246 Год назад

Love what you did. I like that you put in the errors in your video so others can learn from it too. We all make mistakes. With all those drawers, the different knobs will help you remember where you put your items.

@frugalfixer5469 Год назад

That was a phenomenal result! I love the colors and the wallpaper inside: it's totally you!

@carolinedubose5136 Год назад

Love the Sugar Beets color on the cabinets!! Between the wallpaper and knobs they look so fun!!

@evelynzlon9492 Год назад

These cabinets are very philosophical. Children do as they please before they learn that they must tailor their behavior to impress others. The exterior of these cabinets is very whimsical and childlike. This presages the drawers are more ornate, to delight the user rather than the distant observer. Your thought process is on a par with the truly great designers in every field. I look forward to seeing your career progress.

@marilynhamilton5910 Год назад

It's such a throw away culture. It's great to see items being repurposed and look so stylish and in use again. Just need to get myself 2 metal lockers.

@mlwashington4118 Год назад

Beautiful Job Sister!!! Love them!!! Thanks for sharing!!!😊😊

@ThriftDiving Год назад

Hey Martha! What's up! Glad you like them!

@carolepeck3829 Год назад

I really appreciate that you include your screw ups in your videos. It makes me feel less insecure about my own messes.

@oceanblue3803 Год назад

You have waaaaay more patience than I do!!👏

@2Cambell Год назад

I love the color that you ended up choosing!!! ❤❤❤ It's a near match for my night out on the town lipstick...😁😆🤣 I also appreciate the colorful knobs. With our humidity levels, we deal with minor rust frequently, so it's good to see a video with someone who just tackles it! Sometimes you end up making adjustments midway with a project and that's to be expected. It worked out well here!!!👍👍

@elizabethtrihub8047 Год назад

I have two file cabinets which I took out of my shed, which I turned into a chicken coop. Needless to say, they're getting rained on and have a little rust. I now have been inspired to restore them, paint them red ( I love red) and bring them indoors!! TY 👋👋👋👋👋

@lennemcgillparrish9682 Год назад

Love, Love LOVE the knobs! Redoing metals cabinets myself. I'm probably doing That! Thx!

@melindap.ullrich4564 Год назад

Great job on makeover, they look 👀 fantastic! Love the wallpaper.

@debbiegreen7837 Год назад

I was so glad to see your video as I have a large 4 drawer filing cabinet I bought to repaint and use. Yours turned out so good! Thank you for sharing your project.

@maureenmaureen713 Год назад

GORGEOUS project! Thank you for sharing. And the COLOR! So love that Sugar Beet color. Along with the whimsy drawer pulls. Enjoy your new cabinets. And thank you for rescuing something that might have been sent to landfill. We all have creative juices and need to think outside the box. Great-Great-Great result. I’m a new subscriber. 🙋‍♀️👏🏻❣️

@dreed1058 Год назад

Paper, paint color, techniques, and your use of power tools (I LOVE POWER TOOLS!!) - OVERALL FANTASTIC! Wonderful job, thks for sharing!

@DipityS Год назад

Beautiful result - and you being open with your missteps would help others avoid the same - hopefully 😊

@carolbradley4845 Год назад

Yes! Way to go! They are gorgeous! Thank you for your authenticity! So refreshing! ❤

@lewmisslew7827 Год назад

These are absolutely beautiful! The whimsical knobs are perfect as well. You always impress!

@iamtreasured Год назад

Everything up do always comes out amazing. Beautiful color combination 👍🏾💯

@sheilahendee3489 Год назад

Wow! Great job! Such talent & so determined. Girl, you rock!

@SomeOne-vy5gv Год назад

This was soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo awesome!

@ThriftDiving Год назад

Awww, thank you so much!! :)

@rebeccaturner7097 Год назад

I love the sugar beet color! And I see why you got the wallpaper-similar to the valances. Good job, Serena!!

@sherijohnson7306 Год назад

What a transformation. They turned out so cool.

@jonathanking6546 8 дней назад

Great idea. I will definitely use some of the ideas. The cabinets look really great

@judybraden1553 Год назад

WOW! Keep up the good work!

@ginamaria2579 Год назад

Wow these turned out gorgeous, this color is everything 🤗

@ThriftDiving Год назад

The color makes me sooooo happy! I feel like the camera doesn't quite pick up how deep the color really is. They're like a deep wine, berry color. Not bright at all. I think gold knobs would have been nice, too, but to keep costs down, I'm trying to use up a lot of my stash!

@ginamaria2579 Год назад

@@ThriftDiving it’s gorgeous maybe make it a primary color ☺️

@lisakaufman7366 Год назад

I love that wallpaper. It all turned out great!!!

@barbarakosloski9260 Год назад

I would so huy these from you. Using paperbon drawer sides and inside bottom takes furniture up a level. Such a finished look... and so pretty. I love when you show your happy mistakes. It shows we're human. 😂😂

@user-jj4tc4xe3g 11 месяцев назад

Love the cabinets!!! ❤ the knobs were a perfect touch!

@justg1226 Год назад

I love, love, love them.

@fluff7uk Год назад

You are my favourite fixer upper. You are a mine of information and best of all I probably learn as much, if not more, when you discuss your mistakes. Brilliant. 😊

@spazmat123 Год назад

Woah! What an amazing transformation!!

@JaneSmith0709 Год назад

Omgosh, those are so cute!!! Well done!

@kelliking5418 Год назад

They came out so cute! I love them 😊

@cv5200 Год назад

So cute! Yes, Sugarbeet is amazing!

@user-lw5ol1nn8c 10 месяцев назад

Very well done. Love the fact that you have setbacks and SOLVE them!

@onietaylor8997 23 дня назад

Nice idea for my tall ugly file cabinet in my office 🤔. I❤it! Thx

@paulettegautreau9270 Год назад

Absolutely amazing!!!

@colemine7008 Год назад

Your timing is perfect. I've been looking to pick up some metal cabinets just like this.

@ThriftDiving Год назад

When you find them, buy them! I love metal cabinets. The more drawers, the better! I once found a vintage metal cabinet (with much smaller drawers) when I was traveling to Wisconsin. I love it so much that I paid for them to ship it back home to me since there was no way to take it on the plane. And when I see smaller metal cabinets at the thrift store, I always buy them! :) Good luck!

@emmkaa2099 Год назад

Serena, hi sweetie! 😁😁. Long time no see. Honey, these look great! I was lovin' the red you had to cover up but, yeah, OK, you win in the end. **chef's kiss** Oh! And my entire kitchen?? NOT ONE MATCHING KNOB OR PULL! Two years before I was actually able to redo my kitchen I started collecting all these funky knobs... How fun are we? 😂😂. Looking forward to what's next. Hugs from the southern California desert, MK 🤗❤️🌵❤️🤗