Easy wood crate TV trays makeover (for small spaces)
TV trays are so very handy, but they are usually very plain. This thrifty TV trays makeover goes the rustic route! With a simple stencil and wood strips technique, create the look of a wood crate in just a few minutes!
Supplies:
Instructions:
Prep the TV tray
- Clean with TSP Alternative, then allow to dry.TSP Alternative by Fusion Mineral Paint
- Scuff sand tray and legs, or sand down to bare wood if wood grain finish is desired.
How to stencil a wood crate look on TV tray
- Select a crate-styled stencil. This tutorial uses Apricots Antique Crate stencil.Apricots crate stencil
- Position stencil on center of TV tray, held in place with masking tape.masking tape
- Select a soft black paint to mimic a weathered crate. This tutorial uses Cast Iron by Fusion Mineral Paint.Fusion Mineral Paint
- Dip stencil brush into paint, then remove most paint onto a rag until brush feels dry.dome tip stencil brush
- Tap or swirl stencil brush through stencil for desired effect.
- Once dry, turn variable speed sander to #1, then lightly sand over lettering to further distress if desired.
- Top coat tray with Fusion Mineral Paint Furniture Wax in clear.Furniture Wax by Fusion
Adding wood strips
- Cut two wood strips to depth of TV tray top.
- Sand, then wax strips.
- Attach to the tv tray with screws, from either top or under tray.
Painting tray legs
- Clean and scuff sand.
- Paint Cast Iron onto the tray legs with a small paint brush.
Notes
Visit full tutorial plus video on Funky Junk Interiors at:
https://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/wood-crate-tv-trays-makeover/
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