Great chalkboard ideas

Apply chalkboard paint to a section of unused wall to create an industrial-chic communication centre in your home or in a child's bedroom.

 

YOU WILL NEED:

Rust-Oleum Chalkboard tint or Chalkboard spray
Tape measure
Pencil
Masking tape

BUY CHALK BOARD PAINT AT BUILDERS WAREHOUSE

 

 

HERE'S HOW:

  1. Prepare the surface. Walls made of plaster, metal, wood, brick, drywall, and concrete all work well.

  2. Measure and apply masking tape around the chalkboard area.

  3. Follow manufacturer recommendations for the number of coats and curing times.

  4. Remove the tape after the final coat dries to reveal a nice crisp edge.

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More ideas for using chalk board paint...

Chalk board paint is perfect for children's bedrooms. Use it to paint on furniture, doors and walls to for creative spaces.

Or what about painting a headboard with chalk board paint...

Or all the walls in a bedroom...

 

Chalk board can be used for notice boards and menu boards in almost any room in the home.

 

A chalk board wall is perfect for a home office or study space. Use it to keep track of appointments or jot down notes and then simply wipe clean.

Chalk board paint also allows you to be a bit more creative with where you want to paint...