How to Make a Chalkboard
Choose a picture frame based on your desired chalkboard size.. Take the glass or plexiglass out of the frame.. Sand the frame down.
Steps
Choose a picture frame based on your desired chalkboard size.
Choose a picture frame based on your desired chalkboard size.
Take the glass or plexiglass out of the frame.
Take the glass or plexiglass out of the frame.
Sand the frame down.
Sand the frame down.
Wipe down the frame.
Wipe down the frame.
Apply a coat of primer to the frame if you plan to paint it.
Apply a coat of primer to the frame if you plan to paint it.
Paint the frame as desired.
Paint the frame as desired.
Stain a wooden frame, alternatively.
Stain a wooden frame, alternatively.
Trace a rectangle onto medium-density fiberboard.
Trace a rectangle onto medium-density fiberboard.
Cut the board along your traced lines.
Cut the board along your traced lines.
Smooth out the edges with sandpaper.
Smooth out the edges with sandpaper.
Apply one coat of white latex primer to one side of the board.
Apply one coat of white latex primer to one side of the board.
Paint the board with two coats of chalkboard paint.
Paint the board with two coats of chalkboard paint.
Fit the chalkboard into the back of the frame.
Fit the chalkboard into the back of the frame.
Secure the chalkboard in place.
Secure the chalkboard in place.
Hang the chalkboard by the hook attached to the frame's backing.
Hang the chalkboard by the hook attached to the frame's backing.
Create a magnetic chalkboard with metal sheeting instead of plywood.
Create a magnetic chalkboard with metal sheeting instead of plywood.
Glue magnets on the back if you want to hang your board on the fridge.
Glue magnets on the back if you want to hang your board on the fridge.
Apply chalkboard paint on other flat surfaces.
Apply chalkboard paint on other flat surfaces.
Make a lightweight chalkboard with foam board.
Make a lightweight chalkboard with foam board.
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