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Adding cork board to a room can be a great way to add functionality as well as a natural look. Perhaps you simply need a small cork board near the back door to help family members stay organized.
Or, maybe you'd like to use a large cork board as part of your family room decor. You might even want to use cork tile to create a massive cork board on one wall of your child's room. Regardless of whether you want to add a lot of cork board or just a little, painting cork board can really add a decorative and interesting touch. Although natural cork board has a beauty all its own, you might be surprised how attractive it can be once you add a little paint. Here are some cork board painting ideas to help spark your creativity.
Decorate a Small Cork Board
Instead of simply hanging a small cork board to help your family stay organized, transform it into a decorative accent piece by adding a bit of paint. Painting cork board does not detract from its usefulness, since you'll still find it easy to use push-pins and tacks. You might simply want to add a decorative motive to the board, such as using a stencil to paint a floral design. Or, you could paint freehand designs on the board, making it look more like wall art. You could even use paint to add extra functionality to your cork board. For example, by painting different sections of the board in different colors, you could segregate a separate area of the board for each family member. You could also stencil words on the board with paint, such as "To Do" or "Appointments" to help make getting organized easier.
Decorate a Large Cork Board
If you have a lot of cork to decorate, paint can be the perfect solution. If you want to make painting large areas of cork easier, consider using a paint roller instead of a small brush. When choosing your paint, basic flat wall paint is often the perfect solution. Simply roll a base coat of paint onto the cork board, using a short nap roller. After the first coat of paint is dry, apply a second coat if needed to achieve good coverage. Once the base coat is completely dry, you can decide if you want to add other decorative paint details. For example, you might want to stencil a decorative border around the edges of the cork board, or create an overall design. Sketching your design out on plain paper first can be a good way of preventing mistakes. Once you've perfected your design on paper, cut out the design so that you can use it as a stencil or template.
Large Cork Board Walls
Cork wall tiles can be a great way to add beauty and functionality to a wall. When used in a child's bedroom, cork can provide plenty of room to hang artwork and school papers. Painting the cork board the same color as the room's walls can help make the cork less intrusive to the overall design of the space. Or, you could paint the cork in a coordinating or contrasting color to add a decorative element to the room.
Metal-Wall-Art.com senior staff writer, Alyssa Davis, specializes in designing with rustic Western wall art and turtle metal wall hanging.
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