Thrift Store Tray Makeover

Metal Thrift Store Tray Makeovers!

Posted by Mark Montano

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Makeover pressed metal thrift store trays for summer with this super colorful DIY! All you'll need is a little fabric and paint.

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You Will Need (5 things)

  • Fabric
  • Americana Decor Maxx Gloss
  • Metal Tray s
  • Americana Decoupage
  • Paintbrushes

Steps (3 steps, 60 minutes)

  1. 1

    Thrift store trays
    Fabric
    Maxx Gloss in colors that match your fabric
    Maxx Gloss in White China
    Americana Decoupage in Gloss
    Paintbrush
    Scissors
    Butcher paper

  2. 2

    Watch the short video tutorial here:

  3. 3

    1. Trace the pattern of the base of the tray on butcher paper
    2. Cut out the pattern in fabric
    3. Stir your Maxx Gloss thoroughly
    4. Paint the edge of the tray in Maxx Gloss (in a color you choose)
    5. Paint the base of the tray in Maxx Gloss White China
    *This will make sure the fabric doesn't dull when you apply it to the tray
    6. & 7. Coat the base of the tray with Americana Decoupage in Gloss
    8. Carefully place the fabric on the base of the tray
    9. Coat the fabric with more Americana Decoupage and let dry
    Done!