tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post5942515421946629333..comments2024-03-27T23:16:23.534-04:00Comments on While They Snooze: File Cabinet UpdateWhile They Snoozehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10020409984066455310noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post-59135709699979656192015-04-17T09:54:06.168-04:002015-04-17T09:54:06.168-04:00This is fabulous !!This is fabulous !!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post-25079221947072788632015-03-15T21:06:37.650-04:002015-03-15T21:06:37.650-04:00Lol. I forgot I put that in there. Thanks!Lol. I forgot I put that in there. Thanks!While They Snoozehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020409984066455310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post-28964495314654564002015-03-15T02:16:03.044-04:002015-03-15T02:16:03.044-04:00Love this! You had me at 'caulk is cheap'!...Love this! You had me at 'caulk is cheap'!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11488656665704112512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post-62183122693047834852015-03-09T21:17:20.596-04:002015-03-09T21:17:20.596-04:00Thanks Doreen! :)Thanks Doreen! :)While They Snoozehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020409984066455310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post-37535933713972744482015-03-09T21:16:40.421-04:002015-03-09T21:16:40.421-04:00Hi Karyn. Thanks! I got that lamp at Renninger'...Hi Karyn. Thanks! I got that lamp at Renninger's Antique Extravaganza in Mt. Dora, FL for $15 :) I'm assuming that means you like it which is good since we debate if that lamp is cool or ugly quite often. haha. I vote cool!While They Snoozehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020409984066455310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post-12529903839854016502015-03-08T22:07:43.964-04:002015-03-08T22:07:43.964-04:00Love this!! Question for you: where did you get th...Love this!! Question for you: where did you get the lamp on top of the filing cabinet??? :)Karynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09265673788166570942noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post-32053795378893047152014-12-03T00:38:01.402-05:002014-12-03T00:38:01.402-05:00What a great idea. Thanks for the excellent tutor...What a great idea. Thanks for the excellent tutorial. Pinned!Doreenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11714898440122482388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post-12670855053714456672014-11-01T22:33:01.300-04:002014-11-01T22:33:01.300-04:00Thanks!Thanks!While They Snoozehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020409984066455310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post-70090314743242266692014-11-01T22:32:46.749-04:002014-11-01T22:32:46.749-04:00So sorry to hear about your cat :( But, you should...So sorry to hear about your cat :( But, you should definitely rock this project then think of Stewey every time you see how awesome your new desk looks, and smile. :)While They Snoozehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020409984066455310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post-48381987372876425652014-11-01T22:12:21.556-04:002014-11-01T22:12:21.556-04:00Yes! I did something like that in my college apart...Yes! I did something like that in my college apartment since I had no money, or a desk, but I did have file cabinets! ha. Worked great :)While They Snoozehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020409984066455310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post-2957303245375375532014-10-26T12:38:23.228-04:002014-10-26T12:38:23.228-04:00I love this idea. Very clever! Another option coul...I love this idea. Very clever! Another option could be to allow more space in between the two filing cabinets to accommodate a desk chair. You could paint the desk top black and the chair black and have a very cute working desk station and desk area. D Terryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12864761529794056476noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post-15358942034412416862014-10-07T15:34:11.940-04:002014-10-07T15:34:11.940-04:00Love it! Great idea!Love it! Great idea!sheabellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08166057606748749140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post-9207276949854650882014-10-07T12:52:01.963-04:002014-10-07T12:52:01.963-04:00OMG!!! I was literally just looking for filing cab...OMG!!! I was literally just looking for filing cabinets because I wanted to make my own desk using 2 cabinets and butcher block as my top. In searching I somehow came across your cabinet makeover...I love it!! I don't have old cabinets but I love the idea of changing even new cabinets to look beautiful and even a little vintage! Thank you Sarah for your ingenuity and creative idea...I can't wait to begin my desk project. My 21 y/o cat Stewey just passed away on so I need to sink myself into a project that will distract my thoughts. I will do it in Stewey's honor.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post-71029170625716314522014-09-25T13:44:43.012-04:002014-09-25T13:44:43.012-04:00Home Depot by the MDF. 1/4" plywood would wor...Home Depot by the MDF. 1/4" plywood would work too :)While They Snoozehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020409984066455310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post-56826293327012373632014-09-25T10:55:09.594-04:002014-09-25T10:55:09.594-04:00Love this where can I find the chip board? Love this where can I find the chip board? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post-14507890013641430952014-07-23T08:19:24.956-04:002014-07-23T08:19:24.956-04:00Thanks! I bet the textured look is going to be nic...Thanks! I bet the textured look is going to be nice. :) Everyone keeps posting such good ideas. I might need a few more file cabinets.While They Snoozehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020409984066455310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post-43956967470806820342014-07-20T20:52:40.360-04:002014-07-20T20:52:40.360-04:00I am working on doing this. I decided to use a off...I am working on doing this. I decided to use a off white textured spray paint though. It looks awesome. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post-21030198961898205532014-07-07T10:53:29.565-04:002014-07-07T10:53:29.565-04:00Hi! I used Rust-Oleum spray paint. The can will ...Hi! I used Rust-Oleum spray paint. The can will say "for metal, plastic, etc.." Just pick one that lists metal. It will stick beautifully. If your file cabinet is not rusty, no need to wipe it down with anything. Mine was rusty so I sanded the rusted parts a bit to smooth them out. Just make sure your surface is clean and dry when you start and do several light coats of paint. Let it dry in between coats. The first and maybe even 2nd coat should not cover completely. This will prevent drips and a sticky finish. I hope that helps! You can do it! If you're unsure, practice a bit on a scrap piece of something.While They Snoozehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020409984066455310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post-7952786819376005052014-07-04T07:48:44.210-04:002014-07-04T07:48:44.210-04:00What type of paint did you use for these metal fil...What type of paint did you use for these metal filing cabinets? Did you wipe them down with anything special before painting them? Never done anything like this before and afraid of ruining them and having it thrown in my face for failing by DH.Pippi21https://www.blogger.com/profile/07002511102541874660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post-75936048854789568212014-07-02T10:46:43.821-04:002014-07-02T10:46:43.821-04:00Do it! It's so easy and it looks so much bette...Do it! It's so easy and it looks so much better :) Thanks for stopping by!While They Snoozehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020409984066455310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post-55647719033781039352014-06-27T17:47:45.740-04:002014-06-27T17:47:45.740-04:00I might have to update my filing cabinet in my cla...I might have to update my filing cabinet in my classroom! Surely no one will mind something looking a bit nicer :) Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post-10168539238398734922014-06-27T13:33:14.198-04:002014-06-27T13:33:14.198-04:00Hi Brooke! You're welcome. I know... file cab...Hi Brooke! You're welcome. I know... file cabinets really are ugly, aren't they? haha And yes, the caulk is definitely the trick! Did wonders in making everything look more solid and clean. Thanks for letting me know and stopping by :)While They Snoozehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020409984066455310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post-25613837112726002462014-06-27T13:30:30.636-04:002014-06-27T13:30:30.636-04:00Hi Shawna. Thanks! I know... mine looked so bad b...Hi Shawna. Thanks! I know... mine looked so bad before. I don't know why it took me so long to do something about it :) Good luck with yours. I'm sure it's going to come out great.While They Snoozehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020409984066455310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post-13995995178929040402014-06-27T13:29:09.408-04:002014-06-27T13:29:09.408-04:00You're welcome! And good for you for using tri...You're welcome! And good for you for using trim and doing it yourself. I bet it was cheaper than picture frames would have been and I'm sure looks fabulous. Thanks for the sweet words!While They Snoozehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10020409984066455310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6876175041541762024.post-3591102767533025872014-06-25T21:19:39.005-04:002014-06-25T21:19:39.005-04:00Thank you for sharing this idea! These metal file...Thank you for sharing this idea! These metal file cabinets really are an eye sore, but still useful! I just re-did mine last night. I just bought a couple pieces of trim instead of a picture frame and cut the angles myself, but it worked just the same. : ) <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com