Instructions / Assembly

3. STAIN: Wipe one coat of Varathane Wood stain all
over the boards with lint-free rag. Wait 2-3 minutes
and wipe excess stain away with a clean rag. Allow
stain to dry for 1 hour. For the best protection, finish
with any Varathane Polyurethane.
4. FINISH: Place boards on top of the stools, leaving
approximately a 1” overhang on each side. Nail
each board to the top of the stool, ensuring boards
fit snugly together to create a flat work surface. For
added storage, you can also create a shelf on the
bottom rungs of the stool using the same technique.
Allow your project to dry overnight before use.
UPCYCLE DESK
CREATE A FUNCTIONAL SPACE WITH A POP OF COLOR
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With spray paint, stain and a few simple supplies, you can create a stylish work space in one afternoon. Select
your favorite color of Varathane Wood Stain and Painter’s Touch Ultra Cover 2X spray paint and get started!
ITEMS
• Drop cloth
• 2 stools
• 4 wood planks at 15”x 4”
• Sandpaper (120, 180, and 220-grit)
• Varathane Wood Stain
• Clean lint-free rags
• Painter’s Touch Ultra
Cover 2X spray paint
• Finishing nails and
hammer
• Varathane Polyurethane
STEPS
1. PREPARE: Always work in a well-ventilated
area. Lightly sand all wood 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. PAINT: Shake can for 1 minute after the ball
begins to rattle. Hold can 10-16” from the
surface and spray in a steady back and forth
motion. For best results, apply 2 or more light
coats a few minutes apart. Allow to dry for 1 hour.
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As shown Varathane Wood Stain in Kona; Painter’s
Touch Ultra Cover 2X Gloss Berry Pink; Varathane
Soft-Touch Polyurethane Matte Finish
Always thoroughly
review directions on
the package before
using any product.
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