Well, I'm in love with chalkboards. The idea of getting to write whatever you want, in the moment...I don't know why...I just love it. In an effort to chalkboard anything I believe is deserving, I purchased my first can of chalkboard paint.
The kids and I decided to make painting a weekend project. We painted a vintage mirror (circa 1980 passed down from me to BG) and a big piece of pressed wood from home depot. I am really excited about how they both turned out.
UPDATE: I finally figured out what to do with the big chalkboard, see it in the post: Hello March!
The process was super simple:
For the mirror we sanded first:
Then applied a primer to both the mirror and the wood piece. Let them dry. Applied two coats of chalkboard paint. Let dry for 4 days. Cured the chalkboard (you know rubbing chalk all over and then off.) They work beautifully!!!!
I just need to figure out where to hang the big chalkboard. For those of you less interested in making your own, you can always buy a framed chalkboard at: Stuart & Grace
All the best to you!
-V
The kids and I decided to make painting a weekend project. We painted a vintage mirror (circa 1980 passed down from me to BG) and a big piece of pressed wood from home depot. I am really excited about how they both turned out.
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| Still smudges, but you get the idea : -) |
UPDATE: I finally figured out what to do with the big chalkboard, see it in the post: Hello March!
The process was super simple:
For the mirror we sanded first:
Then applied a primer to both the mirror and the wood piece. Let them dry. Applied two coats of chalkboard paint. Let dry for 4 days. Cured the chalkboard (you know rubbing chalk all over and then off.) They work beautifully!!!!
I just need to figure out where to hang the big chalkboard. For those of you less interested in making your own, you can always buy a framed chalkboard at: Stuart & Grace
All the best to you!
-V
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