DIY Wine Cork Board

How to Make Your Own Wine Cork Board

1. 1 Cut the Border Trim

   

   Use your BLACK+DECKER 4.5 Amp Jigsaw to cut the following pieces of 1 x 2 pine for the border trim of the bulletin board:

   • (2) pieces, 11” long for the top and bottom
   • (2) pieces, 14” long for the sides

2. 2 Sand the Trim

   

   Sand the trim pieces smooth on one side, using your BLACK+DECKER 1/4 Sheet Finishing Sander and 100-grit sandpaper. Slightly round over the corners and edges on all pieces.

3. 3 Glue the Trim to the Plywood

   

   Apply hot glue to the trim pieces, one at a time. Assemble them flat on the plywood, flush with the plywood edges to form a border.

4. 4 Screw on the Trim

   

   Place the board facedown so the plywood back is facing up. Use the BLACK+DECKER 12V MAX* Cordless Lithium Drill/Driver to drive eight 3/4” screws, evenly spaced, through the plywood to secure the trim.

5. 5 Paint the Trim

   

   Use a small craft brush to paint the trim using any color of acrylic craft paint. One coat is fine, but two coats will add more depth. Acrylic craft paint is considered a water-based paint. Allow it to dry according to the manufacturer’s recommended dry time.

6. 6 Establish a Pattern

   

   Select the corks for the board, arranging them by type, shape, size and/or color for continuity. Lay the corks on their sides onto the board. Experiment with different patterns and configurations to find the best arrangement.

   TIPS:

   • Because corks vary in height, standing them on end would result in an uneven surface. Laying the corks on their sides and assembling them in patterns to create a surface that is flat and even.
   • Most repetitive patterns are appealing whether diagonal, horizontal, vertical or a combination of all three.

7. 7 Glue the Corks to the Board

   

   Glue each cork to the plywood with hot glue, starting in the center and working toward the edges, following your pattern.

8. 8 Cut + Fit

   

   Trim corks to fit along odd-shaped or skinny edges, using a serrated knife. Apply hot glue and fit them as needed to fill the remainder of the board.

   WARNING: Always wear protective gloves when trimming corks to avoid accidentally cutting yourself.

9. 9 Give it a Final Finish

   

   Spray your cork board with a light coat of aerosol lacquer, which helps bring out the color and texture of the corks.