Installation Instructions

Using the Linen White chalked paint, paint over the
stencils so that each letter is lled in. Let dry then
carefully remove the stencils and painter’s tape.
After the white paint has dried, use a sanding sponge to
lightly sand around the letters and edges of the board
without removing too much paint. This gives your board an
authentic look. Wipe down with a tack cloth.
STEP 9: lightly sand
Apply wood glue to the unpainted side of each 8”
length of 2 x 2. With the glue applied, attach an 8”
board to both ends of the underside of the large board.
STEP 11: apply glue & attach 8” boards
Carefully clamp the glued-on pieces in place to create a
rm hold, letting the glue dry completely.
STEP 12: clamp boards
Apply two or three coats of the Varathane Matte
Water-based Polyrethane over all the wooden pieces. This
step is critical to help protect the tray from moisture
exposure over time.
Note: Only coat the painted sides of the 8” pieces, leaving
one long side unpainted and uncoated for later gluing.
STEP 10: apply polyurethane
STEP 8: paint over the stencils