How to Glue Corkboard to Plywood

How to Glue Corkboard to Plywood
Written By
Susan Walworth
Susan Walworth
Published: Oct 27, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Glued to plywood, it becomes a parking spot for important notes, notices, cherished cards and photos. Making your own corkboard also allows you to decorate it to match the surrounding decor.

Things You Will Need

  • Plywood
  • Cork
  • Scissors
  • Wood glue
  • Roller
  • Clamps
  1. Cut cork with scissors to fit size and shape of plywood.

  2. Apply wood glue to the back of the cork and spread evenly with a disposable foam brush.

  3. Apply wood glue to the plywood and spread evenly with a disposable foam brush.

  4. Place the glued side of cork onto the glued side of the plywood.

  5. Roll the surface of the cork with a roller, such as a rolling pin, to remove any air bubbles.

  6. Clamp the edges of the cork to the plywood for 24 hours, or until glue is completely dry.

The Drip Cap

  • Corkboards are well known for their usefulness, but the sizes of ready-made boards don't always fit the space requirements.
  • Making your own corkboard also allows you to decorate it to match the surrounding decor.
  • Apply wood glue to the plywood and spread evenly with a disposable foam brush.

Photo Credits

Yasuhide Fumoto/Photodisc/Getty Images

Yasuhide Fumoto/Photodisc/Getty Images

Susan Walworth

A journalist since 1985, Susan Walworth has written for both weekly and daily newspapers, including "The Eufaula Tribune" and "The Dothan Eagle." She has won numerous state press association awards for photography, news and feature…

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