25+ Easy DIY Chalkboard Projects Your Family Will Be Thankful For
25+ Easy DIY Chalkboard Projects Your Family Will Be Thankful For
Do you have a chalkboard in your home? If no then you should try to get one as it will not only be fun to have chalkboard, but it will be very much useful as well. The good thing is that you can easily make a chalkboard of your own for any area in your house without any difficulty. Especially if you are one of those who love to make lists of what to do, or noting down any important events coming or make any random reminders, then a DIY chalkboard should be must for you. By having this you will be able to get rid of paper lists and reminders. You can easily make chalkboard with the help of following material.
- Wood cut as per your desired size
- Primer
- Chalkboard Paint
- Paintbrush
- Wall hooks for hanging
- Foam paint roller
First of all you need to cut the wood to your desired size of chalkboard. Your work will become easy if you get it cut from the home improvement store from where you purchase it. Apply a good primer coat on the chalkboard wood. Make sure you apply the primer equally to all parts of wood with the help of paint brush.
Wait till primer gets dry and then apply two coats of chalkboard paint with the help of foam paint roller. Make sure to give proper time to get it dry during both coats. When the paint gets dry you need to attach the wall hook to hang the DIY chalkboard on a flat wall surface. To make the hangers feel beautiful you can paint these in wall color.
This is how simple it is to make a chalkboard at home. Now there should be no excuse to forget anything for your home when you can make a chalkboard that easy.