Making a Custom Cork Board
by
Anika Gandhi
(IC: blogger)
3 Materials
$15
1 Hour
Easy
I have been trying to get my office space organized and needed a cork board. But I couldn't find the size I wanted. So I made a custom sized cork board and also gave it nice colorful patterns to match my office decor.
I started out with a plywood cut to the size I wanted
I started by gluing a cork board roll to a plywood cut the size I wanted. I used spray glue adhesive.
To give it some personality and color, I decided to stencil a starburst pattern in pink and aqua to match the colors I am using in my office. I stenciled the patterns on one side of the cork board to add a little bit of whimsical touch.
The cork board looked unfinished so I added 1x2 boards around the cork board to frame it. I attached these to the 1/2" plywood using wood glue and finish nails.
The board still felt very plain so I decided to add a little color along the edges using the aqua and pink paint that I used for the stenciled patterns.
Here is the cork board up on the wall behind my DIY desk. I love how it turned out and the punch of color it adds to my office! It goes perfectly with the pink barn door storage cabinet I recently built.
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Suggested materials:
- Cork roll (amazon)
- 1/2" plywood (home depot)
- Spray adhesive (Joann)
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Published August 23rd, 2018 1:54 AM
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