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1/10/2009

Pottery Barn Chalkboards and Make Your Own Paint

image from Pottery Barn Kids

I didn't know that chalk board paint came in any other color than black. My sister-in law told me that id did, so I did some research. Because with colored chalkboard paint, these have to be the easiest things to recreate EVER!!


Some MDF, dowels, a drill and some chalkboard paint. If you can't buy colored chalkboard paint, Martha has a tutorial to make chalkboard paint out of ANY latex paint color!!

You start with flat-finish latex paint (any color) For each cup of paint you use, mix 2 tablespoons of unsanded tile grout with a paint stirrer. Make sure to break up any clumps.

To apply the chalkboard paint, use a roller or sponge paintbrush. Make sure the surface has been painted previously or has been primed. Work with small sections, using multiple coats for full, even coverage. Let dry and then smooth the area with sandpaper (150-grit), and wipe off dust.

Rub the side of a piece of chalk over entire surface and then wipe away residue with a barely damp sponge.

18 comments:

Anonymous said...

Dropping by from sits. Sending some sunshine your way. I love the stuff at Pottery Barn. Great pix!

Anonymous said...

That entire room is awesome. Pottery Barn has the best stuff.

Jennie said...

A girl after my own heart... I love Potery Barn, but HATE the prices, except on an exceptional sale....I had my hubby recreate a table for our son's room... much cheaper....

Anonymous said...

OMG! Awesome!

Laura said...

Gosh, they are adorable, and wouldn't schools look so colorful if they had these!

Kacey said...

How FAB are you! This is awesome! I had no idea you could turn any color into chalkboard paint. I'll let you know if I test it out. I'm so excited! I'm starting to get geared up on ideas to switch the kids rooms around...which of course means new decor. Woohoo! And since we don't have a play room per se I have to make the most out of each small space. This would be great!

Kacey said...

P.S. I voted! I hope you win - you SO deserve it.

Michelle said...

Now that is cool.

Loralee and the gang... said...

LOVE the colored chalkboard paint. I think I'll do the whole basement playroom with it, then hide the markers and crayons. Then just erase when the walls are full!!
Love It!
:D

Tiffany said...

That is very cool. I had no idea you could make your own chalk board paint.

Michelle R said...

Spencer just made me a desk, this would look AMAZING above it!!!!! A little blue, brown, green and turquoise, TUMMY!

Jenette said...

WOW! What a great idea! Thanks so much!!

Anonymous said...

awesome! I saw this too and loved it.

Alida B. said...

holy cow!!!! This just awesome, awesome, awesome and exactly what I needed for daughters room and I didn't even know it!!!!!!!! THANKS!

Unknown said...

I made my own a few months back and painted a couple of doors, they came out great! Much better than the premade chalk board paint I had used before.

Amy said...

Cool! That sounds hard. I think I'll just have to buy chalkboard paint.

The Masked Mommy said...

This is so cute! Ok, it's official. I have to add you to my Google Reader and read everything you post! ;-)

Cindy said...

We love pottery barn but hate the prices, grandpa built the table with the 2 pails set down in it for the grandkids. bench inluded.... I love this chalkboard paint idea. I wish we could make our own magnetic paint, too.