Instructions / Assembly

CRAFTY CRATE
GET YOUR CREATIVE JUICES FLOWING
BEFORE
AFTER
Always thoroughly review directions on the package before using any product.
ITEMS
• Drop Cloth
• Gloves
• Painter’s Tape
• High Quality Synthetic Bristle Brush
• Clean Lint Free Rags
• Sandpaper (120, 180,
and 220-grit)
• Tack Cloth
• Varathane 3X Wood Stain
• Varathane Triple Thick Polyurethane
• Wood Crate
STEPS
1. PREPARE: Always work in a well-ventilated area.
Cover the floor and nearby items with drop cloths.
2. SAND: Sand the surface of the crate lightly,
progressing through 120, 180, and 220-grit
sandpaper. Always sand in the direction of the
grain. Remove sanding dust between each grit of
sandpaper by lightly dragging the tack cloth across
the surface.
3. STAIN: Start with the inside of the crate. Tape off
the outside wood panels. Using a clean, lint-free
rag, generously cover the desired crate areas with
wood stain. Let the stain sit for 3-5 minutes (or as
instructed on the label) then wipe off any excess
using a clean rag. Tip: Wipe in the direction of the
wood grain. Let dry for 1 hour. Remove tape from
outside wood panels. Tape off the wood panels on
the inside of the crate. Following the same steps,
apply stain to the outside panels. Let dry for 1
hour. Remove tape from inside crate.
4. PROTECT: Protect your crate by applying 1 coat of
Varathane Triple Thick Polyurethane using a high quality
synthetic bristle brush. Allow approximately 2 hours to
dry to touch. Allow 48 hours to cure before moderate
use of project and 7 days for total cure.
Options are endless when it comes to uses for a wooden crate. Use a variety of
Varathane 3X Wood Stain colors to personalize your project.
As shown Varathane 3X Wood Stain in Vintage Aqua, Worn Navy, Rustic Sage,
Bleached Blue and Varathane Triple Thick Satin Polyurethane
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