Chalkboard paint, a special type of paint available at craft and home improvement stores, dries to a wonderful chalkboard finish.
What a great way to add personal flair throughout your home! Take a look at the photos below and imagine the possibilities!
Made from an old mirror
(wall by lovelace interior design)
Chalkboard pantry door
Another pantry door with chalkboard paint
Ciao
Drawer with chalkboard paint
Bedroom wall with chalkboard paint
Another example of chalkboard wall in bedroom
Frames over a chalkboard wall
Art chalkboard wall with DIY instructions from Michelle Lunt
Chalkboard door
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Chalkboard calendar made from an old window frame
Dining room chalkboard wall
(from Better Homes & Gardens)
via BrookeAckley
Chest of drawers pained with chalkboard paint
Chalkbaord door DIY
To get this look: begin with a base coat of chalkboard paint, and then mix in varying
amounts of white chalkboard paint to create the lighter squares. via Martha
amounts of white chalkboard paint to create the lighter squares. via Martha
Custom Colors How-To from Martha Stewart
Start with flat-finish latex paint in any shade. For small areas, such as a door panel, mix 1 cup at a time.
1. Pour 1 cup of paint into a container. Add 2 tablespoons of unsanded tile grout. Mix with a paint stirrer, carefully breaking up clumps.
2. Apply paint with a roller or a sponge paintbrush to a primed or painted surface. Work in small sections, going over the same spot several times to ensure full, even coverage. Let dry.
3. Smooth area with 150-grit sandpaper, and wipe off dust.
4. To condition: Rub the side of a piece of chalk over entire surface. Wipe away residue with a barely damp sponge. (directions from Martha Stewart)
Or....Make Your Own Chalkboard Paint!
1 cup of flat paint + 2 tablespoons unsanded grout = chalk paint!
Yes - you can make it in any color!
Yes - you can make it in any color!
Take a look at colored chalkboard paint...
Chalkboard globes bluebellbazaar on Etsy
Chalkboard paint pumpkin - great for kids!
Chalkboard paint cabinets
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ReplyDeleteLove all these ideas. Hm. Am thinking chalkboard painted hearts on one wall in our master bedroom. Then we could update love notes to one another, my husband and I. Wishful thinking ;)
Cute idea :)
DeleteFab post! I have been considering a Chalkboard "headboard"..paint a large rectangle of chalkboard paint behind my bed and draw on a scrolly faux iron headboard or fav saying of the moment. I mentioned it to my husband and he sort of gave me the raised eyebrow..he just has no vision! LOL (I still may do it!)
ReplyDeleteI love the headboard idea.
DeleteVery cute ideas for chalkboards.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting!
Deleteomg that calendar!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea!
ReplyDeleteAwesome post! Thanks for the great round up!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping in!
DeleteWhat fun ideas! I love that you can create your own!!!
ReplyDeleteYeah, it's the perfect way to use up that last little bit of paint you always land up with after a big project.
DeleteI know this is all about chalkboard paint but dang I love that yellow coffee table!!
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Thanks for visiting!
DeleteI love the calender on the wall!
ReplyDeleteI'd have that calender filled up in no time!
DeleteI love all, especially the DIY colored chalkboard. I'm definetely gonna try it. thank you much for great ideas :)
ReplyDeleteTerrific examples. It also took me down memory lane when the idea of painted placemats and personalized with names! My mother used to let me do this on plastic place mats using fingernail polish....I have been wanting to show this to my grandchildren but way too messy. Thanks for Chalkboard paint instead....Awesome info. Can't thank you enough!
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked the post :)
DeleteLOVE this post. amazing round up of inspiration. - the best i've ever seen!
ReplyDeletethanks for including my chalkboard wall for the kids! appreciate it so very much!
happy Monday!
kellie
Love your chalkboard wall!
DeleteWhat kind of paint should I use to make my own? Oil or water-based?
ReplyDeleteYou should use flat finish latex paint.
DeleteWhat do I think?? I think this post, and all those chalk board ideas is amazing!!
ReplyDeleteThank you..found you on Pinterest.
cannot wait to see rest of your blog. =)
blessings
barb
love all these idea's. i just bought a little pot and painted my son's chest of draws front and he is now sat in his rooms drawing on them. but i'm looking round the house at what else i can paint
ReplyDeleteI love this. My question is how hard is it to cover up if your don't want the item painted with chalkboard paint anymore? Do you just paint over it with new, regular paint?
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