How to Paint a Wall Chalkboard

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Wipe the wall with a damp cloth to remove dust.. Sand the wall with 180-grit sandpaper to make it smooth.. Apply painter's tape to the edges of the wall.

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1

Wipe the wall with a damp cloth to remove dust.

Step 1

Wipe the wall with a damp cloth to remove dust.

2

Sand the wall with 180-grit sandpaper to make it smooth.

Step 2

Sand the wall with 180-grit sandpaper to make it smooth.

3

Apply painter's tape to the edges of the wall.

Step 3

Apply painter's tape to the edges of the wall.

4

Lay drop cloths down to protect the floors.

Step 4

Lay drop cloths down to protect the floors.

5

Choose a chalkboard paint to paint your wall with.

Step 5

Choose a chalkboard paint to paint your wall with.

6

Paint the borders of the wall with a paintbrush.

Step 6

Paint the borders of the wall with a paintbrush.

7

Use a paint roller to apply the chalkboard paint to the wall.

Step 7

Use a paint roller to apply the chalkboard paint to the wall.

8

Let the paint dry and then apply a second coat.

Step 8

Let the paint dry and then apply a second coat.

9

Remove the painter's tape from the wall when the paint is dry.

Step 9

Remove the painter's tape from the wall when the paint is dry.

10

Allow the paint to cure for 3 days before you season it.

Step 10

Allow the paint to cure for 3 days before you season it.

11

Use the side of a piece of chalk to rub the wall vertically.

Step 11

Use the side of a piece of chalk to rub the wall vertically.

12

Rub the wall horizontally with a stick of chalk.

Step 12

Rub the wall horizontally with a stick of chalk.

13

Wipe the wall with a dry cloth to remove the excess chalk.

Step 13

Wipe the wall with a dry cloth to remove the excess chalk.

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