Dye Stained Cornhole Board
BEGINNER
1 hour
Did you know you can stain wood and wicker with dye? It creates rich, dimensional color that actually soaks in—not just sits on top. Because it’s water-based (not heavy, oil-based), the natural grain still shines through for that perfectly textured finish.
Supplies
- All-Purpose Rit Dye in Black
- Unfinished wood cornhole board
- Sandpaper 220 grit-3”
- Painter’s Tape
- Small container for Dye
- Sponge or Sponge Brush
- Paper Towels or Cloth
- Rubber gloves
- Wood Sealer
Instructions
- If wood board has a finish, use sandpaper to remove finish to expose raw wood,wipe with damp cloth to remove any dust.
- Apply 3” Painter’s Tape vertically onto cornhole board and make sure edges aresealed.
- Wearing rubber gloves, pour Rit All-Purpose Liquid Dye into a small cup andapply onto unfinished wood using sponge or sponge brush. Do not oversaturate,apply as if applying a wood stain.
- Wipe off excess using a clean cloth or paper towels. Keep in mind that dye willdry lighter.
- To achieve an opaque finish, allow the dye to fully dry and repeat to applyanother coat.
- Allow board to dry overnight.
- Remove tape and apply wood sealer.
