Instructions / Assembly

ITEMS

• Drop cloth

• Sandpaper (120, 180, and 220-grit)

• Wooden board (12” x 36”)

• Varathane Wood Stain

• Clean lint-free rags

• Painter’s tape

• Foam roller

• Rust-Oleum Chalk Board Paint

• Superglue or hardware

• Handles

• Chalk

• Varathane Polyurethane

STEPS

1. PREPARE: Lightly sand all surfaces in the

direction of the grain progressing from

120-grit, to 180-grit, ﬁnishing with 220-grit

sandpaper. Wipe clean with tack cloth,

removing all dust.

2. STAIN: Wipe one coat of Varathane Wood

Stain all over the board with lint-free rag. Wait

2-3 minutes and wipe excess stain away with

clean rag. Allow stain to dry for 1 hour.

3. PAINT: Tape off the edges with painter’s tape.

Brush on one coat of Chalkboard Paint. Wait

one hour and apply a second coat. Repeat

process with a third coat.

4. FINISH:

Allow paint to dry for at least 4 hours

before adding handles (securing with glue or

hardware). Then, allow paint to dry for 3 days.

Once dry, condition your surface by rubbing the

side of a piece of chalk over the entire surface and

erasing. For best protection, ﬁnish only stained

surfaces with any Varathane Polyurethane.

CHALKBOARD PARTY TRAY

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NOTE YOUR NIBBLES ON A HANDMADE TRAY

Personalize with any Varathane Wood Stain, easy to apply Chalkboard brush paint and

stylish hardware. The perfect gift or addition to your party!

As shown Varathane Wood Stain in Early American,

Rust-Oleum Chalkboard Brush Paint and Varathane Satin Polyurethane.

Always thoroughly review directions on the package before using any product.

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CHALKBOARD PARTY TRAY NOTE YOUR NIBBLES ON A HANDMADE TRAY Personalize with any Varathane Wood Stain, easy to apply Chalkboard brush paint and stylish hardware. The perfect gift or addition to your party! ITEMS • Drop cloth • Varathane Wood Stain • Sandpaper (120, 180, and 220-grit) • Clean lint-free rags • Wooden board (12” x 36”) • Painter’s tape • Foam roller STEPS 1.
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CHALKBOARD WALL CREATE A FABULOUS & FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT WALL You’ll be the envy of your neighbors with this fun and trendy chalkboard wall. Keep track of the day’s events, shopping lists, reminders and more! Roll on Rust-Oleum® Chalk Board Paint and let the fun begin! ITEMS • Drop cloth • Painter’s tape • Roller tray • • • • Foam roller (1/4” to 3/8” nap) and frame 1 Quart of Rust-Oleum Chalk Board paint Chalk Clean cloth or eraser STEPS 1.