image from Pottery Barn KidsI 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.
18 comments:
Dropping by from sits. Sending some sunshine your way. I love the stuff at Pottery Barn. Great pix!
That entire room is awesome. Pottery Barn has the best stuff.
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....
OMG! Awesome!
Gosh, they are adorable, and wouldn't schools look so colorful if they had these!
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!
P.S. I voted! I hope you win - you SO deserve it.
Now that is cool.
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
That is very cool. I had no idea you could make your own chalk board paint.
Spencer just made me a desk, this would look AMAZING above it!!!!! A little blue, brown, green and turquoise, TUMMY!
WOW! What a great idea! Thanks so much!!
awesome! I saw this too and loved it.
holy cow!!!! This just awesome, awesome, awesome and exactly what I needed for daughters room and I didn't even know it!!!!!!!! THANKS!
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.
Cool! That sounds hard. I think I'll just have to buy chalkboard paint.
This is so cute! Ok, it's official. I have to add you to my Google Reader and read everything you post! ;-)
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.
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