In order to paint and stencil it, you will need to remove the existing finish on the tray. Use a medium-grit sanding pad to sand the tray. This will allow the new paint to adhere. Then apply a coat of primer to the tray and allow it to dry for two hours.
What kind of paint do you use on a wooden tray?
I like spray paint with metal because it produces such an even finish. With wood I like to use FolkArt acrylic paint OR FolkArt Chalk finish. I love the color selection and also the finish.
What paint to use on serving tray?
- If you're using a pre-finished wooden tray as opposed to an unfinished one, lightly sand before beginning.
- Paint a thick coat of FolkArt Coastal™ paint onto the tray.
- After your paint has dried, you can sand lightly if you want to smooth it out or distress the edges.
How do you paint and seal a wood tray?
- Gather Materials. Select tray, stencil design, paint colors and additional materials.
- Sand Tray. Remove protective finish from tray surface, using medium-grit sanding pad, to allow new paint to adhere.
- Prime Tray.
- Sand Tray.
- Paint Tray.
- Sand Tray Between Layers of Paint.
- Apply Second Coat of Paint.
- Center Stencil on Tray.
How do you treat a wooden serving tray?
- Clean your wooden pieces with warm water, a mild soap and a soft sponge.
- With a soft, lint-free cloth, rub a generous amount of food safe mineral oil on all sides of your wooden pieces.
- Put your oiled pieces onto an old towel in a location where you can leave them alone.
How do you clean a wooden tray?
1) Use Lime and Baking Soda of lime juice in a bowl to form a paste. Apply this paste on the wooden tray and let it rest for 10-15 minutes. Now, squeeze 2 drops of dishwashing gel on a sponge and scrub the tray. The stains on the wooden tray will come right off.
How do you finish a wooden tray?
- Depending on the stain, apply with a foam brush in the direction of the wood grain.
- After you cover the entire surface of the tray, let the stain sit for 10 to 15 minutes (depending on how dark you want the stain).
- Wipe off the excess stain with a clean rag.
What finish to put on a serving tray?
If your tray will not serve a dual-purpose as a cutting board, we suggest that you opt for penetrating oil, to enhance the wood grain, topped with three to four coats of an oil based polyurethane (four to five coats should be used if using a thinned 'wipe-on' poly). Sand lightly between coats with 400 grit sand paper.Oct 6, 2009
How do you refinish a tray?
Sand the Tray A combination of sandpaper and the liquid sandpaper/deglosser preps the surface more evenly than just sandpaper. After hand sanding the tray, wipe off the entire tray with a damp rag to remove any sanding dust. Then, apply the liquid sandpaper/deglosser with a separate rag and let completely dry.