How to Decorate a Cork Board

Unsightly cork board can easily be renovated to become a decorative background for a memos and pictures. This hassle free do-it-yourself project is one that can be completed in an afternoon and is a great project to do with kids.
Since cork board come in all shapes and sizes, the instructions for this project is specifically for how to decorate the cork board. You will have to measure the dimensions to get the right amount of fabric and ribbon.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Fabric
• Narrow ribbon
• Adhesive spray
• Upholstery tacks
• Staple gun

1. Protect area. Lay out newspaper to protect the work surface prior to spraying the adhesive.

2. Measure fabric. When measuring the fabric to fit the cork board, allow a 2-inch overlap in order to staple edges to the back side.

3. Spray adhesive. Spray a generous coating of adhesive onto the cork board. Center the fabric and begin smoothing into place starting in the middle and work your way to the outer edges. Pull fabric taught.

4. Staple. Turn the cork board to the back side and staple the edges to the back.

5. Add ribbon. Pre-determine the placement of the ribbon by setting them into a criss-cross pattern. Secure by using straight pins, allow an extra 2 inches to overlap on the back side. Turn over, then staple the ribbon to the back.

6. Place embellishments. Place upholstery tacks where the ribbons intersect.

Tips & Warnings

• Lightly draw lines by using a straight edge and chalk to ensure that you are placing the ribbon evenly.