We selected one old cupboard from scrap which can be repair.
Bill of material
| Sr.No | Material | Cost per piece | Total cost of material |
| 1 | MS sheet | 56.25 Rs/square feet | 1546 |
| 2 | L angle | 95 Rs/kg | 600 |
| 3 | Nut-bolt | 4Rs/piece | 200 |
| 4 | Flat wisher’s | 50 | 30 |
| 5 | Primer (500ml) | 100 | 100 |
| 6 | Blue color (500ml) | 150 | 150 |
| 7 | Thinner | 80 | 80 |
| 8 | Rubber feet | 4 | 40 |
| Total | 2750 |
How to clean the cupboard
- Use dry cloth to remove the dust and insects.
- Use water to clean properly the dust in the scratches of ms sheet.
- Use dry cloth to remove unwanted water drops to prevent from the rust.
How to separate the parts
- Use the perfect size spinner to open the nut and bolts prevent from any injury.
- Separate out all ms sheet and L angles.
How to remove the rust
- Acidic solutions such as lemon juice and vinegar, along with a little bit of salt applied to the rusted areas, are another DIY method of rust removal from your tools. Leave for a few hours then remove.
- Use the grinder to remove the rust in deep scratches of ms sheet.
- Use sand paper or polish paper to clean the rust.
- Polish the metal sheet with the help of polish paper for prevent from unwanted scratches.
How to remove the bend
- Use rubber hammer to prevent from major damage to ms sheet.
- Hammering with the help of wooden hammer to remove the major bends.
How to Paint Cupboard
Step 1. Choose your perfect fit Cupboard
- This step is for the one who wants to design their newly purchased almirah.
- Choosing an ideal fit almirah means firstly decide the space where you want to put your almirah.
- Take the measurements and purchase one accordingly.
- While purchasing an almirah, check the quality and durability.
Step 2. Prepare the steel cupboard for painting
- Before anything, check the Cupboard and remove everything from it.
- Once you have an empty cabinet, clean with a damp cloth and a dry cloth.
- With the help of sandpaper remove rust from inside and outside of the cabinet.
- Sanding helps new paint to stick better and gives a very smooth effect on the cabinet.
Step 3. Select your paint
- Choose the paint according to space and area where you want to put your cabinet.
- We’ll suggest using special spray paint for painting on steel as the spray paints are more convenient and easy to apply.
- For better results, one can also buy a primer for metals. The primer removes the rust from the cabinet and prevents from future stains.
Step 4. Paint separately
- It is advisable to paint the L angle separately from the ms sheet.
Step 5. Spray paint and prime
- Before painting, you need to keep the metal plates and L angles separately.
- First, use the spray in color you prefer and let it dry thoroughly.
- After the paint gets dry use a primer spray on it.
- At the back of the primer bottle you’ll find its drying time.
Step 6. Put things back
- After once you are done with painting, it’s time to put the under shadow.
- Once you set the Cupboard, give time to the paint to dry down and a night to set the paint.
