Hi there, friends! Today, I’m going to share a simple DIY project using Chalkboard paint. I was missing my old Chalkboard Door in my last kitchen, so I decided to do one in my new kitchen. Below is a simple tutorial of the process, it’s SUPER EASY & FAST!
Boring to better….;)
You can purchase Chalkboard paint just about anywhere. I got mine from ACE Hardware. You can also find it at Home Depot and Walmart just to name a few.
I didn’t prime my doors, I just rolled the paint right on. I did about 2-3 coats.
Priming will cut down on having to do more coats, so I do recommend it. However, the paint dries so fast, it’s pretty easy and quick to throw a few additional coats on in no time.
In the photo above, you can see the paint is wet and in the drying process.
After the paint is dry, it’s time to season the door. Why is it important to season the door? Well, if you don’t, you will never be able to completely erase what yo have just written. Just take a piece of chalk and go vertical and then horizontal. After you complete this step, it’s time to wipe down the door.
Use a damp cloth or paper towel and completely clean the door, and now it’s time to write, or draw, with chalk! Let the fun the begin! 😉
This is our pantry door and I wrote….
THE TUSCAN KITCHEN!!
Super easy, right? I had so much fun, I decided to do the door across from the family room which leads to a secret room, more on that later, so stay tuned!
Thanks for visiting! XO, Liz
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