{"id":20195,"date":"2021-03-12T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-12T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/?p=20195"},"modified":"2021-10-27T13:29:14","modified_gmt":"2021-10-27T20:29:14","slug":"from-wooden-crates-to-shelf-unit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/from-wooden-crates-to-shelf-unit\/","title":{"rendered":"From Wooden Crates to Shelf Unit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"782\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/01_BEHR_20-11_Stain_SideTable_KM_Styled_001_YellowRemoved-782x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Bedroom with a tall cabinet sitting beside the bed. The cabinet is made from wooden crates.\" class=\"wp-image-20197\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/01_BEHR_20-11_Stain_SideTable_KM_Styled_001_YellowRemoved-782x1024.jpg 782w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/01_BEHR_20-11_Stain_SideTable_KM_Styled_001_YellowRemoved-229x300.jpg 229w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/01_BEHR_20-11_Stain_SideTable_KM_Styled_001_YellowRemoved-768x1005.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/01_BEHR_20-11_Stain_SideTable_KM_Styled_001_YellowRemoved-1173x1536.jpg 1173w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/01_BEHR_20-11_Stain_SideTable_KM_Styled_001_YellowRemoved-1564x2048.jpg 1564w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/01_BEHR_20-11_Stain_SideTable_KM_Styled_001_YellowRemoved-1568x2053.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/01_BEHR_20-11_Stain_SideTable_KM_Styled_001_YellowRemoved-scaled.jpg 825w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 782px) 100vw, 782px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I was in search of something to help keep my bedroom organized. A small bedside table wasn\u2019t going to do the trick. I needed more storage than that. I also needed something tall and narrow to fit the space.&nbsp; As I started searching for ideas, I came across an option using wooden crates. Not a bad idea! With a little creativity and some stain, I could make just what I needed!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Behr\u2019s Featured Colors<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stain Colors &#8211;  <\/strong><em>Overall: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/binaries\/content\/assets\/behrdotcom\/web\/pdfs\/collateral\/c-behr-int-wb-stain-us_12.2020.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Peaceful Sanctuary TIS-060,<\/a>Trim: <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/binaries\/content\/assets\/behrdotcom\/web\/pdfs\/collateral\/c-behr-int-wb-stain-us_12.2020.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>North Sea TIS-043<\/em> <\/a> &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"333\" src=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/02_StainSwatches-1024x333.jpg\" alt=\"Two wood color swatches. First one is light natural wood tone, the second is a blue tone.\" class=\"wp-image-20198\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/02_StainSwatches-1024x333.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/02_StainSwatches-300x98.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/02_StainSwatches-768x250.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/02_StainSwatches-1536x500.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/02_StainSwatches-2048x666.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/02_StainSwatches-1568x510.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/02_StainSwatches-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Paint Color<\/strong> &#8211; <em>Wall<\/em>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/consumer\/ColorDetailView\/N390-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Jojoba N390-3<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/03_N390-3_JOJOBA_F.jpg\" alt=\"A picture of an open paint can with a light gray-green color inside the open can.\" class=\"wp-image-20199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/03_N390-3_JOJOBA_F.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/03_N390-3_JOJOBA_F-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/03_N390-3_JOJOBA_F-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/03_N390-3_JOJOBA_F-768x768.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Materials:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"880\" src=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/04_BEHR_20-11_Stain_SideTable_KM_Supplies1_001-1024x880.jpg\" alt=\"A picture showing the differnt materials listed below for this project.\" class=\"wp-image-20207\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/04_BEHR_20-11_Stain_SideTable_KM_Supplies1_001-1024x880.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/04_BEHR_20-11_Stain_SideTable_KM_Supplies1_001-300x258.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/04_BEHR_20-11_Stain_SideTable_KM_Supplies1_001-768x660.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/04_BEHR_20-11_Stain_SideTable_KM_Supplies1_001-1536x1320.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/04_BEHR_20-11_Stain_SideTable_KM_Supplies1_001-2048x1760.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/04_BEHR_20-11_Stain_SideTable_KM_Supplies1_001-1568x1347.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/04_BEHR_20-11_Stain_SideTable_KM_Supplies1_001-scaled.jpg 1257w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Pre-Stain:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/consumer\/products\/wood-stains-finishes-cleaners-and-strippers\/interior-wood-stains\/water-based-interior-wood-stains\/behr-water-based-pre-stain-wood-conditioner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em><strong>BEHR\u00ae Water-Based<\/strong><\/em> <\/a>Pre Stain Wood Conditioner<\/li><li>Stain:&nbsp;<em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/consumer\/products\/wood-stains-finishes-cleaners-and-strippers\/interior-wood-stains\/water-based-interior-wood-stains\/behr-water-based-wood-stain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BEHR\u00ae Fast-Drying Water-Based Wood Stain<\/a><\/strong><\/em><ul><li>Crate: Peaceful Sanctuary TIS-060&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><ul><li>Front Edge: North Sea TIS-043&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Top Coat Poly:&nbsp;<em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/consumer\/products\/wood-stains-finishes-cleaners-and-strippers\/interior-wood-stains\/water-based-interior-wood-stains\/behr-water-based-polyurethane\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">BEHR\u00ae Fast-Drying Water-Based Polyurethane<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/li><li>Wooden Crates, 4 for this project<\/li><li>Paint Brush, suggest nylon 2\u201d brush&nbsp;<\/li><li>Sand Paper, use a fine grit so that you don\u2019t scratch the wood<\/li><li>Gloves<\/li><li>Cotton Rags<\/li><li>Shop Towels<\/li><li>Drop Cloth<\/li><li>Optional: Wood Glue, Hardware\/Tools for assembling to keep the crates secured when stacked.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip: <\/strong>When staining, make sure you are in a well-ventilated space. Outside is always best, but if you are in your garage, be sure to work closely by an open door. Make sure to stir thoroughly before using each product (do not shake).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"803\" src=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/05_BEHR_20-11_Stain_SideTable_KM_Step1_Sand_001-1024x803.jpg\" alt=\"A person using sandpaper against the wooden crate.\" class=\"wp-image-20208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/05_BEHR_20-11_Stain_SideTable_KM_Step1_Sand_001-1024x803.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/05_BEHR_20-11_Stain_SideTable_KM_Step1_Sand_001-300x235.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/05_BEHR_20-11_Stain_SideTable_KM_Step1_Sand_001-768x602.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/05_BEHR_20-11_Stain_SideTable_KM_Step1_Sand_001-1536x1204.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/05_BEHR_20-11_Stain_SideTable_KM_Step1_Sand_001-2048x1605.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/05_BEHR_20-11_Stain_SideTable_KM_Step1_Sand_001-1568x1229.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/05_BEHR_20-11_Stain_SideTable_KM_Step1_Sand_001-scaled.jpg 1378w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Scuff Sand<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If using new wooden crates, you will want to lightly sand. For older crates, you will need to remove nails and fill in holes with wood filler. &nbsp;Sand out any rough areas so that you have an even surface to start with. Wipe away sand dust with a cloth or rag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"803\" src=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/06_BEHR_20-11_Stain_SideTable_KM_Step2_PreStain_001-1024x803.jpg\" alt=\"A person holding a paint brush again the wooden crate\" class=\"wp-image-20209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/06_BEHR_20-11_Stain_SideTable_KM_Step2_PreStain_001-1024x803.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/06_BEHR_20-11_Stain_SideTable_KM_Step2_PreStain_001-300x235.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/06_BEHR_20-11_Stain_SideTable_KM_Step2_PreStain_001-768x602.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/06_BEHR_20-11_Stain_SideTable_KM_Step2_PreStain_001-1536x1204.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/06_BEHR_20-11_Stain_SideTable_KM_Step2_PreStain_001-2048x1605.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/06_BEHR_20-11_Stain_SideTable_KM_Step2_PreStain_001-1568x1229.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/06_BEHR_20-11_Stain_SideTable_KM_Step2_PreStain_001-scaled.jpg 1378w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Apply Pre-Stain Wood Conditioner<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use a nylon brush and apply wood conditioner liberally on the entire piece. Let sit for 5-10 minutes then wipe off any noticeable excess with a clean cloth. Let dry for at least 20 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/07_Pre-stain-Wood-Conditioner-1024x410.jpg\" alt=\"Two images side by side. First one is showing a person with a paint brush against the woden crate. The second the person has a cloth against the wooden crate.\" class=\"wp-image-20203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/07_Pre-stain-Wood-Conditioner-1024x410.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/07_Pre-stain-Wood-Conditioner-300x120.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/07_Pre-stain-Wood-Conditioner-768x307.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/07_Pre-stain-Wood-Conditioner-1536x615.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/07_Pre-stain-Wood-Conditioner-2048x820.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/07_Pre-stain-Wood-Conditioner-1568x628.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/07_Pre-stain-Wood-Conditioner-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Apply Wood Stain<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the pre-stain wood conditioner has dried, using a nylon brush, going in the direction of the grain, apply the wood stain. Allow stain to penetrate into the wood for 5-10 minutes. Then, with a dry cloth, remove any stain that has not absorbed. When wiping, be sure to go with the grain. You will want to blend light and dark areas to achieve a uniform color. If you want the stain darker, repeat the step until you achieve the color you want. Allow to dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/08_Apply-Stain-on-Edges-1024x410.jpg\" alt=\"Two images side by side. The first shows a person with a cloth adding blue stain to the edge of a crate. The second image shows a person with a cloth removing some of the blue stain.\" class=\"wp-image-20204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/08_Apply-Stain-on-Edges-1024x410.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/08_Apply-Stain-on-Edges-300x120.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/08_Apply-Stain-on-Edges-768x307.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/08_Apply-Stain-on-Edges-1536x615.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/08_Apply-Stain-on-Edges-2048x820.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/08_Apply-Stain-on-Edges-1568x628.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/08_Apply-Stain-on-Edges-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Stain Front Edge<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use a cloth rag or very thin brush to apply stain to the edges. Be sure to drag in the direction of the wood grain. Allow stain to penetrate into the wood for 5-10 minutes. Then, with a clean dry cloth, remove any stain that has not absorbed. When wiping, be sure to go with the grain. You will want to blend light and dark areas to achieve a uniform color. If you want the stain darker, repeat the step until you achieve the color you want. Allow to dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 5<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"721\" src=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/09_BEHR_20-11_Stain_SideTable_KM_Step7_Poly_001-1024x721.jpg\" alt=\"A person holding a paint brush against a wooden crate.\" class=\"wp-image-20210\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/09_BEHR_20-11_Stain_SideTable_KM_Step7_Poly_001-1024x721.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/09_BEHR_20-11_Stain_SideTable_KM_Step7_Poly_001-300x211.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/09_BEHR_20-11_Stain_SideTable_KM_Step7_Poly_001-768x541.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/09_BEHR_20-11_Stain_SideTable_KM_Step7_Poly_001-1536x1081.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/09_BEHR_20-11_Stain_SideTable_KM_Step7_Poly_001-2048x1442.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/09_BEHR_20-11_Stain_SideTable_KM_Step7_Poly_001-1568x1104.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/09_BEHR_20-11_Stain_SideTable_KM_Step7_Poly_001-scaled.jpg 1534w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Apply Protective Top Coat<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use a nylon brush and apply a thin even coat of polyurethane. Be sure to maintain a wet edge to avoid lap marks. Always move brush in the direction of the wood grain. Allow to dry overnight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"691\" src=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/10_Before-and-After-1024x691.jpg\" alt=\"A before and after image. Before shows wooden crates stacked and unfinished. The second shows the wooden crates, stained and assembled in a column.\" class=\"wp-image-20206\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/10_Before-and-After-1024x691.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/10_Before-and-After-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/10_Before-and-After-768x518.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/10_Before-and-After-1536x1036.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/10_Before-and-After-2048x1381.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/10_Before-and-After-1568x1058.jpg 1568w, https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/10_Before-and-After-scaled.jpg 1601w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Assemble Crates and Decorate<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can stack them tall, place side by side forming a row, make a square\u2026&nbsp; any form you prefer. To secure crates, use wood glue and nails to keep from moving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We stacked them tall, decorated with books, plants and knickknacks. For the final touch, we paired with the paint color Jojoba on the walls to give the room a complete updated feel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here are some helpful tips to keep in mind before starting your stain project:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>If you can\u2019t <strong>stain outside<\/strong>, make sure to work in a well-ventilated area.<\/li><li><strong>Stir product before and during<\/strong>. DO NOT SHAKE.<\/li><li>Apply product <strong>with the wood grain.<\/strong><\/li><li>After applying product, wait 5-10 minutes, then go back and <strong>remove any excess product <\/strong>that has not penetrated into the wood.<\/li><li>Make sure to let your stain <strong>dry completely between steps<\/strong>.<\/li><li>Let everything <strong>dry overnight before assembling<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p id=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/BEHR_WB_InteriorStainsStoreList_forWebsite_Compliant.pdf\">Behr\u00ae Interior Wood Stain Products are currently only available in select stores. Find out if it\u2019s available in a Home Depot Store near you. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/colorfullybehr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/BEHR_WB_InteriorStainsStoreList_forWebsite_Compliant.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find a Store.<\/a> Not available at your local store, order online at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homedepot.com\/s\/behr%2520water-based%2520wood%2520stain?NCNI-5\">TheHomeDepot.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more inspiration on Interior Stain Projects, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.behr.com\/consumer\/how-to\/stains\/interior-stain-projects\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Behr.com.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Colorfully Yours,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Larayne<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I was in search of something to help keep my bedroom organized. A small bedside table wasn\u2019t going to do the trick. I needed more storage than that. I also needed something tall and narrow to fit the space.&nbsp; As I started searching for ideas, I came across an option using wooden crates. 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