To clarify right up front, chalk paint is NOT the same thing
as chalkboard paint.
I love that something as simple
as chalkboard paint can totally change the look and feel of a room.
Not exact matches
Or use old school
chalkboards (or make your own using blackboard
paint and plywood)
as an simple alternative.
While we absolutely LOVE our open floor plan in our home, it also makes it kinda hard to
paint one wall with
chalkboard paint as they all flow together it seems.
I'm totally
chalkboard paint obsessed
as well, and
as we speak, I'm already planning on
paint a whole WALL
chalkboard!
I plan to make another maybe with
chalkboard paint & silver
as a gift.
The
chalkboards have a beautiful
painted floral or other design on them
as can be seen in the photos below.
P.s. I wrote about
Chalkboard paint as a DIY too....
Just make sure you're looking for chalk
paint, not
chalkboard paint,
as they're two completely different things.
Using the
chalkboard paint, I selected a tree ring and used it
as my
paint border with two or three coats.
Starting out with
painting, Toivonen worked with different techniques, such
as oil and charcoal on canvas and chalk on
chalkboard, eventually experimenting towards a more conceptual outcome, using him self or a dead animal
as means of
painting.
The artist's use of varied art materials such
as chalkboard, explores the surfaces of his
paintings with textural and formal considerations, along with the involvement of light and shadow.
Other notable features: A wall covered in
chalkboard paint serves
as an eye - catching venue for their property inventory.
As in the case of the already presented project, for this one you'll need a white mug, masking tape, black
chalkboard paint and a
paint brush.
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Paint a feature wall in
chalkboard paint (any colour), then draw your own bedroom tableaux
as often
as you wish.
The good thing about this Large Framed
Chalkboard is that the chalkboard paint is applied to a piece of plywood which is then framed, as opposed to being painted straight onto the wall meaning that it can be mov
Chalkboard is that the
chalkboard paint is applied to a piece of plywood which is then framed, as opposed to being painted straight onto the wall meaning that it can be mov
chalkboard paint is applied to a piece of plywood which is then framed,
as opposed to being
painted straight onto the wall meaning that it can be moved easily.
Be careful to not confuse this with «
chalkboard paint»
as it has a different purpose and
painting process.
You can buy sheets of
chalkboard inexpensively in many DIY stores, or just
as easily use
chalkboard paint on a thick piece of card to fill the frame.
I've been wanting to
paint a
chalkboard wall, but I don't think the textured drywall would work too well
as a writing surface.
Just
as I was headed for the
paint can to recover the stubborn
chalkboard marker, I reached for the can of Scrubbing Bubbles (you're welcome, Johnson & Johnson) and lo & behold, one application and a little elbow grease took it off.
I have a white Ikea frame and
chalkboard paint in hand
as we speak!
If you go for magnetic
chalkboard paint, you can also use your
chalkboard as a place to keep important school letters and works of art that your children bring home.
I already started with adding some
chalkboard paint to my pantry door to use
as a weekly menu list and grocery list.
Then, use picture frames and
chalkboard paint and add them to the center of each drawer front; these will serve
as name plates, so each family member will have a designated place to properly store their winter gear and accessories.
think you are talking about a blackboard /
chalkboard surface
as opposed to a Chalkpaint ie flat milk like
paint not meant for writing on with chalk but
as a flat finish on furniture.
For message boards, cut pieces of thin wood to fit into picture frames and coat with
chalkboard, magnetic, or dry - erase
paint, or cut sheets of metal and cover with thin fabric to use
as magnet boards.
This wreath uses a serving tray
as a
chalkboard and with
chalkboard paint you can experiment turning all sorts of surfaces into a front door message board.
I'm fascinated with all the new
paints like whiteboard and
chalkboard and really love to
paint anything, bonus if I can Modge Podge the creative project
as well!
While we absolutely LOVE our open floor plan in our home, it also makes it kinda hard to
paint one wall with
chalkboard paint as they all flow together it seems.
I recently redid an antique and very unique coffee / side table using the standard
chalkboard paint as it will get a lot of use.
Hi Edythe — If you want to use it
as a
chalkboard, you can buy chalk (board)
paint in many different colors.
As with any
chalkboard paint, you will need to prep the surface once it is completely dry by rubbing a piece of chalk across the entire board (easiest if you turn the chalk on its side).
A few weeks back, Michelle overhauled her mini potting shed with a coat of
chalkboard paint and praised its power as an organizational tool (see A New Use for Chalkboard Paint: Toolshed Makeover, Garden Edition
chalkboard paint and praised its power
as an organizational tool (see A New Use for
Chalkboard Paint: Toolshed Makeover, Garden Edition
Chalkboard Paint: Toolshed Makeover, Garden Edition for more).
Beyond the obvious uses —
as a place to jot down reminders or a spot where kids can draw on the walls — we like the idea of
painting pantry jar lids to identify what's inside, creating
chalkboard patches on terracotta pots to identify the seeds you planted, and (of course)
painting a pegboard and outlining designated spaces for tools.
Chalkboard paint will also adhere to metal, glass, concrete, and unglazed ceramic, but be sure to check the manufacturer's instructions for the brand you're using
as some of these surfaces will require priming.
Covered with
chalkboard paint, a pantry door serves
as the perfect place to keep a running shopping list.
Painted in the same colour
as the wall makes it a clean backdrop to display pictures and photos that are interchangeable.This would work well in a home office, you could even hang
chalkboards or wall planners from the pegs.
Create a schoolhouse style for playrooms by upcycling crates
as book shelves, against a
painted chalkboard backdrop for added fun.
But since I am wanting to pare down my style and stick with a more casual beachy look, I decided to say good bye to
as much fruit around the house
as I can and hello to my friend the
chalkboard paint.
GATHER • Blown eggs,
as many
as desired, clean and dry • Black
chalkboard paint (spray or brush - on) • Small flat paintbrush (if using brush - on
paint) • Coloured chalk • Paper towel • Tiny magnets and glue (optional) CREATE 1
Paint the eggs and let them dry.