If you are having a hard time getting them started, just tap lightly with something heavy. I made a T shape so I could see the exact center. I just have someone hold the board straight up and down on a level surface, then get the level straight on the line I want the hooks to go, and measure every two inches. This is where a level comes in really handy. The tutorial for the recycled tin containers is coming soon.Īfter the paint dries, it’s time to add the hooks. I’m re-decorating (or decorating for the first time) my office. I chose Gum Drop from Krylon.Īs you can see, I have a whole theme going on here. You’ll also need paint and small 1/2 inch skinny sharp finishing nails for the metal. They have different shapes to choose from. One 5×7″ “Create With Metals” metal sheet- $3.99 (FYI I bought all these at Hobby Lobby and you could make this even cheaper using one of their coupons!) Here is what you’ll need to make this DIY Magnetic Key Holder Board: The actual color is called Gum Drop, who can resist that? Does purple match my home decor, no. Isn’t it cute!? I love purple, and since it’s spring, I couldn’t resist spray painting it a light purple from Krylon. And guess what? It only cost me about $10! Yahoo! My wall space is valuable, so you better be a multitasker if you’re gonna take up valuable real estate on my walls! That’s why I love this DIY magnetic key holder shaped board. Use a dry cloth to remove any excess.I love something that is cute and functional at the same time. Rub the oil or conditioner into the wood using circular motions until the whole piece is covered with a thin coat. To apply the oil simply put some in a bowl to dip or apply directly to a cloth, rag, or foam brush. Typically sticking to a simple conditioning oil will aid in the longevity of the key holder as well as bring out the warm tones in the wood. Find a wood oil or conditioner that you would like. Use wood oil or conditioner on the wood.Once the pencil lines are gone hit the wood with the 180- to 220-grit sandpaper one last time before moving on. The best sign to know whether more sanding is needed is to see whether the measurement marking lines are present or not. It is suggested to start off with 80-grit sandpaper to get rid of all the rough edges, then use 180- to 220-grit to get a smooth finish on the wood. You can use a general sanding block or sandpaper to hand sand the wood until you get the texture and smoothness you desire. There are many ways to sand wood, it just depends on what is available to you. Sand the wooden material until desired smoothness.Then remove the nail and hardware placing it to the side for now. Gently tap the nail on the head with the hammer until a small indent is made. Next place the nail over the marks the were made for the mounting hardware holes. To see the wall mounting hardware marks after sanding grab a hammer and a nail. Temporarily nail wall mounting hardware into wood.Use this straight line to align and mark the holes for the mounting hardware. Now use the ruler to line up and mark a straight line along the two top piece marks and up to the edge of the end length wise marks. Then measure ½-inch to 1-inch away from the top of the piece and mark in two different spots. Measure about ½-inch to 1-inch away from each end of the wooden piece length wise and mark it with a pencil. To figure out where to mount the hardware to install the key holder on the wall, you will want to measure both lengthwise and width first. Measure and mark places for wall mounting hardware.Now you have the mounting holes marked so even after sanding the wood you will still know where the hooks go without needing the pencil marks as well as make it easier to fully mount the hardware. After screwing them in about halfway, remove them. To make it easier later go ahead and halfway screw your key hooks into the wood now.
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