BEFORE & AFTER: Pretty Metal Cabinet Makeover!

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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 Жыл бұрын

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@GODSPEAKS898 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@tl1110 Жыл бұрын

You ruined them.

@xchrysantha Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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!👍

@qubilahmuhammad2725 4 ай бұрын

Don't skip to the end. LOL. Love it. Love the red.

@ThriftDiving 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!! I know, the fun is in watching the transformation! :)

@jillbarry922 Жыл бұрын

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!!!

@herleyrobinson5965 Жыл бұрын

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

@brendasidmore2731 Жыл бұрын

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

@alliefabrizio5395 Жыл бұрын

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

@vintagelady1 Жыл бұрын

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.

@margaritaaguilar7405 Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@rasheedawilliams4395 Жыл бұрын

@@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 Жыл бұрын

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!)

@maegardnermills4292 Жыл бұрын

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

@CR-ee3iu Жыл бұрын

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

@jeannetimme7337 Жыл бұрын

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!!!

@fleurjardin1012 Жыл бұрын

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!

@mariamercy7317 Жыл бұрын

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

@traceybradshaw Жыл бұрын

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. ❤️

@pama.6410 Жыл бұрын

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!

@missygrando1965 Жыл бұрын

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

@debbiegreen7837 Жыл бұрын

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.

@lennemcgillparrish9682 Жыл бұрын

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

@priceisright3004 Жыл бұрын

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

@9catlover Жыл бұрын

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

@evelynzlon9492 Жыл бұрын

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.

@carolepeck3829 Жыл бұрын

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

@renabee8246 Жыл бұрын

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.

@cv5200 Жыл бұрын

So cute! Yes, Sugarbeet is amazing!

@novaricos Жыл бұрын

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!

@jmanonmakes Жыл бұрын

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!

@deewest1227 Жыл бұрын

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

@marilynhamilton5910 Жыл бұрын

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.

@IMOO1896 Жыл бұрын

The wooden washer is genius

@colemine7008 Жыл бұрын

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

@ThriftDiving Жыл бұрын

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

@Calgree 3 ай бұрын

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.

@spazmat123 Жыл бұрын

Woah! What an amazing transformation!!

@barbarakosloski9260 Жыл бұрын

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. 😂😂

@gigicoogler Жыл бұрын

The file cabinets are exactly the word you mentioned, whimsical. So bright and upbeat vibration.

@mariaelenasantiago3313 Жыл бұрын

I love both colors. That wallpaper is so beautiful.

@dreed1058 Жыл бұрын

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

@carolinedubose5136 Жыл бұрын

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

@catcolbert9044 Жыл бұрын

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! ❤️

@2Cambell Жыл бұрын

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!!!👍👍

@modemarcoj8026 3 ай бұрын

This woman is phenomenal Give her a raise Excellent transformation

@rebeccaturner7097 Жыл бұрын

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

@celinadorfman8043 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful, stylish, colorful.

@lindamcwilliams9056 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful. Love the color and the different knobs.

@kimberlyhanley5905 Жыл бұрын

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

@elizabethtrihub8047 Жыл бұрын

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 👋👋👋👋👋

@jomariepiccini5156 Жыл бұрын

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

@ThriftDiving Жыл бұрын

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!

@rhondadavis6894 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely, love your new drawer-cabinets!

@beatrizgarcia2969 Жыл бұрын

They turned out beautifully

@DipityS Жыл бұрын

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

@fluff7uk Жыл бұрын

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. 😊

@frugalfixer5469 Жыл бұрын

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

@lewmisslew7827 Жыл бұрын

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

@maureenmaureen713 Жыл бұрын

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. 🙋‍♀️👏🏻❣️

@Cnichal Жыл бұрын

You should get the long gloves, that go past your elbows! I even found some with a cute floral and lemon patterns! It also has a ruffle to prevent water running back on to you/clothes🥰

@veronicaspage Жыл бұрын

They look great! Yes, I often will re think a lives as I’m going along and create more work for myself. 😅

@susanross1651 Жыл бұрын

You given me great ideas, I have an old grey filing cabinet with two drawers that I want to renovate, but because it’s quite heavy I am going to have to come up with a way to add castors to the bottom. They looked lovely when you were finished.

@ginamaria2579 Жыл бұрын

Wow these turned out gorgeous, this color is everything 🤗

@ThriftDiving Жыл бұрын

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 Жыл бұрын

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

@laurielahr9401 Жыл бұрын

I love the finished product. They are beautiful.

@darciemerriweather1206 Жыл бұрын

I really liked the cranberry, but I'm not really into bright colors. But those colors look fabulous and I love the knobs. Gorgeous

@antiquesrestoration3874 Жыл бұрын

Girl...I have NEVER seen anyone make their own washers out of wood. Why would you do that instead of just getting metal washers from Home Depot...since you were already there getting paint? That is gorgeous wallpaper! Did you end up cutting off the excess knob handle screws protruding into the drawers? I love how whimsical this project turned out.

@mkirby7815 Жыл бұрын

I would totally tear up my hands on those screws every time i put something in the drawers.

@nataliemarshall971 Жыл бұрын

I wondered that myself

@lindavanwey5044 Жыл бұрын

Screw knobs way too long. Quick cut would have worked. Yea. What’s with the wooden washers?? They be cheap at the store.

@ThriftDiving Жыл бұрын

Lol, hahaha, I actually have a bunch of washers already, but the small ones were too small and would fall through the holes, and the larger ones, the holes were too large to hold the knob screws on. So it was easier just to make my own! 😅 I haven't trimmed them yet because I haven't added supplies to the drawers yet.

@katieh200 Жыл бұрын

They turned out fab great colour huni ,do you know you can get rid of rust using soapy water and scrunched up aluminium foil 👍😉🌼😊

@HopskotchBunny 5 ай бұрын

You are so talented and creative. LOVE that you found the sugar beet color that you loved even more by the end. I love the finished product. Can’t believe how beautiful you made those old scrappy metal cabinets look. Well done. ❤️💜

@user-lw5ol1nn8c Жыл бұрын

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

@lydialangfordjoiner765 10 ай бұрын

I wouldn’t have said trash them. I love them. Thank you for doing the hard work! And sharing♥️

@user-jj4tc4xe3g Жыл бұрын

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

@smisplacedalaskan1762 Жыл бұрын

These turned out so cute. At first I was convinced they were unsalvageable, but by the end, I was in love with them.

@mlwashington4118 Жыл бұрын

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

@ThriftDiving Жыл бұрын

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

@lilred312benett6 Жыл бұрын

They are gorgeous. I have certainly made the spray painting mistake. So many projects that I have to start over. I learned the meaning of "its a labor of love." Omg the E6000! It can fix my lampshade! Omg thank you so much!

@carolbradley4845 Жыл бұрын

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

@sheilahendee3489 Жыл бұрын

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

@gailkellum832 Жыл бұрын

Very cute, love the wallpaper and knobs.

@dondieu3154 Жыл бұрын

So nice. Wish I had those for my wife's craft room. They'd be great for all her 'stuff'.

@melindap.ullrich4564 Жыл бұрын

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

@lisakaufman7366 Жыл бұрын

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

@emmkaa2099 Жыл бұрын

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 🤗❤️🌵❤️🤗

@lizeichner931 Жыл бұрын

Love them,they are beautiful 😍 ❤

@DanaConquersBoutique Жыл бұрын

The knobs are the perfect touch to the shed and the cabinets are beautiful! I get so mad at myself when I don't plan a project well and make mistakes, but the feeling when I finish is even sweeter. Great job, Serena!!

@mariamercy7317 Жыл бұрын

Yes, those knobs are gorgeous!

@ejcostin3070 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful!

@sonjag.8686 Жыл бұрын

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 👍🏻

@colemine7008 Жыл бұрын

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

@ThriftDiving Жыл бұрын

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!

@Jazz1959 Жыл бұрын

I’m working on an index card metal cabinet right now. I incased mine in wood and put hairpin legs on mine. Yours I really like the color and the knobs are so cute.

@totallydomestic433 Жыл бұрын

Great video. When i saw the cabinets, i knew i would not invest one minute on them, but you pulled off a near miracle. They looked great. It was alot of work though.

@cherylsxavier2975 Жыл бұрын

Those cabinets are beautiful now! I would make some 1 inch feet for them and put some felt on the feet to keep from scratching the floor. I love the beautiful work you done!!!!!😍😁

@moneymakingmikeg.9555 Жыл бұрын

Serena, very nicely done. Man oh Man do they represent your personality!!!! So much color. Hoping all is well my friend, Dirty Jersey out!!!

@kathyallen6238 Жыл бұрын

Awesome project; awesome tutorial!

@melvinagresham7184 Жыл бұрын

Those turned out neat and they will be good for your different wallpapers and the other for boils and screw or you knobs that you used for different furniture

@Frosting1000 Жыл бұрын

That was a very satisfying transformation! The “before” gives me ptsd from school lol!! I hated those old rusty metal cabinets but you made them clean and beautiful!!

@MsTiggytig Жыл бұрын

I love it. Definitely awesome idea for the wood washers

@JaneSmith0709 Жыл бұрын

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

@vjc4502 Жыл бұрын

You saw the potential & it worked out well! I have a garage full of 'I'll get to it' projects. Guess I better get to it!

@robertagoldsmith5833 Жыл бұрын

Lucky me!. Your video just popped up. Now you're stuck with me. Right on time. Now I'll have to find file cabinets to with themI'm going to get file cabintes to match my stands. THANKS FOR SHARING💕

@bellaszucs-zagoni9014 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful job, Serena! Congrats!

@mia_1969 Жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness!!! I'm going to assume u have a full size drill and so I'm making a suggestion. Next time (to save lots of time) get a set of "hole saws"....they come with multiple sizes in a pack, and they attach to your drill. Super simple!!