We used the most basic lumber supplies but ended up with something that looks really cute and custom!.
Obviously this was Chris’ creation!.When the lower shelf was dry, we attached it in place, and then added a bit more bracing to the top to give us something to attach the skirting and the barn wood counter top to.. Then it was time for the stain!.
We used CIL Woodcare Ultra Premium in a semi-transparent color called “Traditional Walnut”.It features deep penetration for enhanced durability, mildew resistance on the stain film, and it protects against fading and UV damage as well as water damage.CIL has a whole line up of different Woodcare products for cleaning, beautifying, and protecting outdoor wood surfaces, so make sure you read the label so you pick up the one that best suits your project and your needs!
Home Depot caries the largest selection of CIL Woodcare stains, including an exclusive range of super-premium stains: CIL Woodcare Distinction™, Canadian Wood Oil, and Fine Wood Finish all with distinct colours, features, and impressive warranties (satisfaction guaranteed for as long as you own your home!).I started out by staining the smaller pieces, like the pieces for the storage trays we built first.
Smaller projects can sometimes take longer to stain than bigger projects because of all the little corners to get into, so getting this out of the way made me feel like I just flew through the rest of the staining process!.
I actually kept the inner dividers for the tray disassembled so that I could sort of speed through those parts too.Those colors look pretty darn tropical together, don’t they?
OK then, better add some pineapple to this mix too.. Fun science fact: Fresh pineapple and fresh pineapple juice contain something called bromelain, which digests proteins and prevents Jello from setting.If you’d like to add pineapple to your Jello, make sure it’s canned or tetra-packed.
The pasteurization that the pineapple goes through for canning deactivates the bromelain.Once we’d assembled all of our ingredients, we got to work!
(Editor: Portable Raincoats)