You can make your own cornhole boards if you don't want to buy expensive ones.Prepare the wood by filling, sanding, and painting it after you've assembled the wooden boards.Use a brush or roller to apply paint if you want the boards to be glossy.Before painting, let the boards dry completely.You can add designs, decals, or stickers to your cornhole boards.
Step 1: Your work area should be set up.
The cornhole boards should be painted in aventilated space to prevent the build up of paint fumes.You can use an indoor room that has windows or doors.Drop cloths are placed on a flat work surface to prevent paint from making a mess.Drop cloths can be laid on the floor of the garage if the door is open.
Step 2: Wood filler can be used to fill holes.
There are small holes or knots in the wood.You can get a little bit on the end of the container by dipping a knife into it.Push the knife against the holes to fill them.Run the knife over the wood to smooth it out.Allow the wood to dry according to the instructions.It is recommended by most manufacturers to let the filler dry for about 8 hours.
Step 3: The boards need to be smooth.
A sanding block with a range of 60 to 100 is a good choice.Rub it over the plain boards.Sanding the boards will make primer and paint easier to apply.An electric sander can be used to smooth the boards.
Step 4: Remove the boards with a smooth cloth.
Put a cloth or rag under water and wring it out.To remove dust from sanding the boards, Rub the damp cloth over them.The boards should be dry before youprime them.
Step 5: The primer should be applied to the boards.
Use a white oil-based primer on the cornhole boards.To mix the primer, open it and use a paint stirrer.You can use a roller by dipping your brush into the primer.The brush or roller can be used to apply primer to cornhole boards.According to the manufacturer's instructions, let the primer dry for at least 1 hour.Oil-based primer works best with wood because it will penetrate deep into the wood and dry harder than water based primer.
Step 6: The pattern should be drawn on the boards.
If you want to create a detailed pattern, take a pencil and draw it on the primed boards.This will show you how to paint the boards.If you're making geometric designs such as angles that point toward the hole, use a ruler or yardstick to draw straight lines.
Step 7: The cornhole boards have paint on them.
Do you want the painted boards to be glossy?If you want a slight shine, choose a semigloss paint.Pick a high gloss paint for shiny boards.Determine if you want to paint the boards in a single color or in different colors.You could paint one board red and the other board blue.For detailed boards, use different colors.
Step 8: Paint can be applied with a brush or roller.
If you want to combine the binders in the paint, open it and use a paint stirrer.You can either pour the paint into a tray or wipe the excess on the rim of the can.Roll the roller back a few times to load it with paint.There is a thin layer of paint over the board.
Step 9: Use spray paint.
Purchase spray paint if you want to quickly get an even layer of paint on the boards.When using spray paint, wear a face mask so you don't breathe in fumes.Make sure the paint doesn't pool on the boards by spraying it slowly and evenly.Put a drop cloth over the entire area to make sure that the spray paint won't get on anything.
Step 10: Before applying another coat of paint, the boards should be dried for at least 2 hours.
Wait at least 2 hours before applying another coat of paint if you follow the manufacturer's instructions.Waiting the full 2 hours between each coat of paint is what you'll need to paint a total of 3 to 5 coats.Higher quality paint will need fewer coats of paint.
Step 11: Extra colors or details could be added.
If you drew a design on the cornhole board, you can use your paintbrush to paint it.For a cornhole board set that will stand out, consider painting each board different colors, such as the colors of your favorite sports teams.
Step 12: Painter's tape can be used to create lines.
If you want to paint the edges a different color or just paint straight lines across the board, lay down painter's tape.The painter's tape keeps the paint from bleeding into the next area on the board.It is possible to peel off the tape without removing the paint.
Step 13: A stencil can be used to make designs.
If you want to make a complicated design with lots of swirls or small curves, use a stencil to get the high level of detail.Put the stencil on the cornhole board and tape it down with painter's tape.Lift the stencil away with spray paint or paint.The design should be dry.
Step 14: Apply decals or stickers.
If you don't want to paint special designs by hand, but you want the boards to look unique, place decals or stickers on them.To apply most decals or stickers, remove the backing and lay them on the painted boards.Air bubbles can be removed by rubbing over the decals or stickers.
Step 15: There should be lettering on the boards.
If you want to paint letters or words on the boards, you can either use a stencil or hand paint them.If you want to paint the letters straight, draw a light guideline with a ruler.If you don't want to freehand the letters, lay down a stencil and paint over them.You could apply decals to the letters.You can make the letters different sizes with a variety of brush sizes.