I teased you guys last week with another DIY we've completed lately from the List.
I am beyond obsessed with how this project turned out.
I know I am SUPER late to the chalkboard game and I'm not sure why I waited SO long to jump on this train but, better late than never, right?
First off, let's start at the end, the final product.
Eee! I love it!!
So now let's start at the beginning.
It struck me one day that it would be very cool (and useful!) to paint that wall with chalkboard paint.
Like I said, I had never used chalkboard paint and right in the middle of house seemed like a very practical place to start.
And I thought while the floor was being torn out was the perfect time to slap some paint on the wall.
So off to Lowes Floyd and I went to pick up some paint. I was able to purchase a quart for about $10. It really didn't take all that much paint and now I'm itching to paint every single surface in our house with chalkboard.
Step 1: I prepped the wall by filling in any holes and sanding the walls down. I also taped the edges of the wall because I did not want the sides of the wall to have chalkboard. (Apparently Will + Dad + Mom used to live in our house...)
Step 2: Apply a thick coat of paint. The paint is pretty thick but goes on easily.
Step 3: Allow the first coat to dry completely (I went to Target, it was adequate time).
Step 4: Apply a second, thick coat. My wall only needed the two coats but I read online that some need three.
Step 5: This is the most important step to make your chalkboard wall last. Once the second (or third) coat is dry, you must cover the wall in chalk. This helps to ensure that when you do write on the wall, the chalk goes into the paint and doesn't just soak into your wall.
Step 6: Allow the chalk to sit on the wall for a few (5-10) minutes and then wash off with a damp cloth.
And now the fun part!
Get to writing!
I love having a space to put our weekly meal plans, lists and things I need to pick up.
And Mister loves that I don't have 47 pieces of paper on the counter with all my lists on them.
(CPSA stands for Chunky Paw Stamp of Approval)
Now, what else can I slap this paint on?
