Sejal explains her project: "I wanted to make a wall-sized corkboard for my home office because the corkboards I found at the office supply store were just not large enough for all my notes, sketches, and to do lists! Now I have space to tack up all my important papers and the cork tiles give the wall a textured, eco-friendly look. Overall size of the corkboard is 5' x 5'."
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Tools for the project
TOOLS:
- Black foam board (6 pcs, 20"x 30" each)
- Cork tiles (6 packs of 12"x12" tiles, 4 tiles/pack)
- Heavy duty masking tape
- Heavy duty double stick tape
- Four long screws and drywall anchors
- A drill and power screwdriver
- Tape measure
- Level
- Aluminum foil tape
STEPS:
- Tape all 6 pieces of foam board together to create the corkboard base using heavy duty masking tape. Tape both the front and back sides for better support.
- Use double-sided tape to tape cork tiles onto foam board. Use double-sided tape liberally so the cork tiles stay in place!
- Once the corkboard is built, use aluminum foil tape (or electrical tape) to seal the outer corkboard edges and frame the board.
- Drill 4 holes at the corners of entire corkboard set in about 2-2.5" from the corners.
- Hold the corkboard where you want to place it on the wall and make sure it is level. Pencil mark the four pre-drilled holes on the wall.
- Drill holes in the wall for drywall anchors where your pencil marks are. Hammer in drywall anchors.
- Using a power screwdriver, attach the corkboard to the wall with long screws.
- Clean up the mess, pin up your office calendar, some favorite photos, and go wild!
RESOURCES:
I tried working with aluminum foil tape for the first time. It's fun and easy to work with. The tape is sticky on one side (with peel-off backing) and very shapeable. It gives the corkboard edges a neat, tin-like effect.
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This is a great idea, I'm just wondering why it cost $135?? You can get foam core board at the dollar tree & cork tiles don't cost much.
I've never seen foam core at any DT store. (isn't it frustrating how so many things are regional and not nationwide?) In my neck of the woods (n. fl), $135 seems about right.
Very nice idea. I tried something like that once on a smaller scale. My cats loved their new playground. Unfortunately I didn't make it for them.
I ordered a pretty big one from Office depot. I think it's 6 x 4 and it costs about $140.
I like it!
This is a great idea. I hate the little boards that I can only fit a few pictures or fliers on at once. this is a great DIY project I think i can do at home.
awesome! gonna try it myself one of these days...
This is a great idea... Sometimes whiteboardsjust aren't enough. Thanks!
I have been looking for a large board and this project looks perfect thanks!
Great idea!! It's an economical solution for the small work areas to keep our everyday hectic lives organized. Thanks for sharing this wonderful idea.
Nice project. A second option for the lazier set, try using sheets of cork, which come on a roll instead of the square tiles. Slightly easier to work with. Foam backing is optional.
You look much more comfortable in your space...Hopefully this leads to more productivity :)
Thanks for sharing!
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very cool idea...thanks for the instructions
i has a similar idea with drywall & ended up with fabulous 5' x 8' white wall perfect for study, lists, etc ....it's amazing how much cheaper the DIY projects can be