Paint a binder? Colorantic makes it possible!
Have you had enough of your old, soulless filing cabinet? You can’t buy that beautiful binder you’ve been eyeing every time you walk into the store? With a little creativity, you can transform your binder into something much prettier than the ones on display in your stationery shop. It’s time to express your personality by decorating your work tools!
There’s no shortage of options when it comes to the materials that can cover your binder. However, painting is still the right choice, as it offers you the possibility of changing the look, adapting it to your mood and current decor.
Times change, but the timeless remain. To find the perfect binder for your home, visit flea markets, garage sales and more. Be patient…you’ll find it.
Use this article to find out how to give an old filing cabinet some style!
The products we use
- Colorantic nail polish cleaner and remover
- Colorantic oil primer
- Colorantic chalk paint: Nautical
- Colorantic matte varnish
- Oval brush #10 Colorantic
- Colorantic velvet finish foam roller
- Colorantic two-grit sandblasting block
- Stencil of your choice
Preparation
- Spray all surfaces with Nail Polish Cleaner and Remover. Leave for 10 minutes and rinse well twice to remove all residues.
- Lightly sand surfaces to scratch and dust well.
- Apply oil primer.
The paint
- Apply a first coat of paint
- When this is completely dry, you can apply a second coat. A waiting time of 30 minutes is required between the two coats. Since Colorantic chalk paint provides excellent coverage, only two coats should be necessary.
The finish
Once the paint is completely dry, you can apply two coats of matt varnish.
And here’s a pretty, freshly-painted filing cabinet that will add a touch of freshness to your room.
Colorantic products
Have you heard about Colorantic and would you like to try our products? Don’t hesitate to visit our website, where you’ll find a wide variety of packages, each as tempting as the next. These packages allow you to enjoy the Colorantic experience at a lower cost.
Colorantic offers a wide range of products. You’ll find everything you need to make your project a success. Our eco-friendly products are made in Canada, so they can be used safely by all members of the family.
Our chalk paint is the only one that can boast that name, because Colorantic is the only company to use real liquid chalk in its recipe. Did you know that Colorantic is also the only chalk paint company in Quebec?
Here are just a few of the good reasons to buy Colorantic’s top-of-the-range products. Now isn’t that a good reason to support a Quebec company!
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Enjoy the project!
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