Design a Corkboard w/ a Wood Frame

This large, decorative corkboard is the perfect piece for leaving notes or displaying photos or artwork. The wood frame is easy to build and features a scrolling applique at the top.

 Materials:

·         2’ x 4’ piece of corkboard

·         Adhesive such as Liquid Nails

·         Birch Wood Appliqué

·         1/2" brad nails

·         1-1/4” pocket hole screws

·         Wood glue

·         Paint or stain/sealer

Tools Needed:

·         Miter saw or Circular saw

·         Drill

·         Pocket hole jig

·         Pneumatic nailer with compressor

Lumber:

·         3 - 1x3 at 4’

·         1 - 1x6 at 4’

·         1 – 4’ x 8’ sheet of ¼” plywood

Cut List:

·         1 – 1x4 at 31” – Frame

·         1 – 1x6 at 31” – Frame

·         2 – 1x4 at 48” – Frame

·         1 – ¼” plywood at 27-1/2” x 50” – Back

Step One

Cut the pieces for the frame. With the pocket hole jig set for ¾” material, drill pocket holes in each end of the longer 1x4 pieces. Assemble the frame using glue and 1-1/4” pocket hole screws.

Step Two

Cut the piece for the back. Secure the back over the back side of the frame using glue and ½” brad nails.

Step Three

With the frame facing right side up, spread adhesive on the back and position the corkboard on top. If necessary, clamp in place.

Step Four

Secure the appliqué to the top of the frame using glue and ½” brad nails. 

Finish as desired. Add hanging wire or a large sawtooth hanger to the back.