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  • Estimated Time

    2 Hours

  • Challenge Level

    Intermediate

  • Tools & Supplies:

    • Varathane Wood Stain
    • Varathane Polyurethane
    • Old Sheets or Drop Cloth
    • (2) 6' x 1" x 4" Pieces of Wood
    • (1) 6' x 1" x 2" Piece of Wood
    • Sandpaper: grit 400
    • Tack Cloth
    • Wall Anchors
    • Brushes
    • Drill
    • Stud Finder
    • Screws
    • Brad Nailer
    • Paper towels
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  1. Sand all the wood and remove dust from surface using the tack cloth.
  2. Spread out the old sheet or drop cloth and place the wood on it
  3. Stain the wood pieces. Remove excess stain with paper towels. Allow to dry.
  4. Apply polyurethane. Let dry. Sand. Remove dust. Repeat.  
  5. Attach the 6' x 1" x 4" pieces of wood with screws to form L shape. 
  6. Attach the 6' x 1" x 2" piece of wood to the horizontal piece of 6' x 1" x 4" with brad nailer, forming an edge so the photos won’t slide off once placed on the ledge. 
  7. Find studs in wall and pre-drill through the back of 6' x 1" x 4" part of the ledge.
  8. Install wall anchors, and then hang the ledge on the wall anchors.  
  9. Enjoy!