Crafty DIY Projects

DIY Projects

Functional DIY Projects

What you will need:

  • 3mm white coated masonite cut to 500 x 380mm
  • Two 12mm Supawood cut to 60 x 650mm
  • Five of 12mm SupaWood cute to 60 x 380mm (offcuts will
    also work for wood)
  • 500mm length of a quarter round pine trim
  • Two of 650mm length decorative trim
  • Rust-Oleum Chalkboard Spray Paint
  • No More Nails adhesive
  • Colour Co. Supa Matt low-sheen paint – white 120-grit
    sandpaper
  • Quick clamps
  • Jigsaw and clean-cut blade
  • Workbench
  • Paintbrush or foam roller

Method:

  1. Place the masonite cut on a workbench and cover the
    area that you are working in with newspaper to protect it.
    Spray on a light coat, working from left to right as you
    work your way downwards. Let the first coat dry before
    applying a second layer.
  2. Apply No More Nails adhesive in zig-zagged lines to the
    top, sides and bottom sections of the wood cuts. Get as
    close to the edge as possible to ensure there are no gaps
    between the masonite board and wood on top.
  3. Place the frame sections on the masonite board. Press
    down each piece of wood firmly. You may want to use clamps
    or heavy objects to hold it down. Leave the pieces to dry
    overnight.
  4. Apply the No More Nails Adhesive to the back of the
    Pine trim. Stick it down around the edges and use a clamp
    or object to hold it down again until dry.
  5. Apply the No More Nails Adhesive to the back of the
    decorative trim you have chosen. Stick it down around the
    edges and use a clamp or object to hold it down again until
    dry.
  6. Take the remaining piece of wood, draw out a design you
    would like, cut with a jigsaw and sand it down so that
    there are no rough edges with the 120-grit
    sandpaper.
  7. Glue the ration to the top of the menu
    board
  8. Apply two coats of the Colour Co. Supa Matt paint,
    allowing time for each coat to dry in between. Use a small
    paintbrush to get around edges and in small corners.Use the
    foam roller for large areas to allow for smooth
    strokes.
  9. To hang your creation, attach two hangers at the back
    with small screws.