Tuscan Kitchen Cork Board on a Budget

Looking for a Tuscan paint technique you can use on your Cork Board to help it blend into your high-end kitchen? Try this project out to remodel and update an existing Cork Board on a budget with a Tuscan décor.

Creating a Tuscan themed project is an inexpensive way to update your existing framed Cork Board with the look of expensive Tuscan home décor as well as establishes a warm decor in your Tuscan kitchen. The kids can display their artwork here without damaging the walls. It also works as a beautiful message center.

This faux Tuscan Cork Board project is easy to complete and will add a distinctly Tuscan flare to the Cork Board in your warm and inviting kitchen. The entire faux Tuscan Paint technique project can be completed for under $40 depending on the size of your Cork Board frame and how many Tuscan inspired Cork Boards you decide to go with. This is a great way to update your outdated wood framed Cork Board on a budget in one weekend.

Tuscan inspired colors are warm earth tones. They include colors like terra cotta, warm mustard yellows, earthy warm browns, glowing oranges with a hint of brown, and warm grays. Keep these in mind when you are choosing the paints for your Tuscan Kitchen Cork Board.

You will need:

Primer

Sand paper
Bathroom Vanity
Blue tape in ¼" width (2 roles for a large kitchen)
Egg Shell Or Semi Gloss Paint (3 Colors, One base color, 2 earthy warm tile colors)
3"bristle brushes (3)
Roller brush
4 Paint trays
Glaze Medium
Scissors or exacto knife
Cork Board in a Wood Frame

Look for a corkboard that has an existing nice thick wood frame. You could also buy a plain nice wood frame and install a corkboard inside of it after you paint the frame.

So, lightly sand your Cork Board frame. Wipe away any debris and apply on or two coats of primer.

This paint technique will work best on wood Cork Board frames.

Let this primer dry.