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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