Rebecca E. Parsons, Editor
What artist wouldn’t want a idea wall like this? Paint with chalk board paint, magnetic paint or dry erase paint…add some cork board and you have a design wall. The Style Files
Since I am a new GrandMother, I have to include a sophisticated, so very French baby girl’s room. Lowe’s Creative Ideas
Al the above from Tangible DEsigns.
Turn the door to the garage into a message center for the family or a kid-friendly place to create with chalk board paint. Living etc.
Complete directions for the calendar are here. From Martha Stewart dot com.
Ideas should be racing through your head right now. Apartment Therapy
Even do the fridge. Noisette Family dot com
How-To Create Custom Colored Chalk Board Paint
from Martha
Start with flat-finish latex paint in any shade. For small areas, such as a door panel, mix 1 cup at a time.
- Pour 1 cup of paint into a container. Add 2 tablespoons of unsanded tile grout. Mix with a paint stirrer, carefully breaking up clumps.
- Apply paint with a roller or a sponge paintbrush to a primed or painted surface. Work in small sections, going over the same spot several times to ensure full, even coverage. Let dry.
- Smooth area with 150-grit sandpaper, and wipe off dust.
- To condition: Rub the side of a piece of chalk over entire surface. Wipe away residue with a barely damp sponge.
Chalk Board Paint:
Rust-Oleum Specialty Chalk Board converts surfaces into a usable chalkboard. Apply to metal, wood, masonry, drywall, plaster, glass, concrete, unglazed ceramics and hardboard. Erases cleanly.
PRODUCT FEATURES:
Indoor use only
Cleans with soap and water
TIP: Allow paint to dry for 3 days. Once cured, prepare surface for chalk by rubbing side of chalk over entire surface and erasing.
Also available: magnetic and dry erase paint.
Please share your chalk paint ideas below.
somepinkflowers says
looove these ideas, rebecca!
i am thinking i NEED to paint my garage door thusly!
what a great way to remind family
what is up next!
bonnieB
Lisa Oceandreamer says
Great ideas! Someday when my studio gets moved to the garage I will have an area I can paint with this. What fun for reminder quotes…..inspirataion ideas and so much more. I didn’t even realize you had this site….I need to explore more and add it to my favorites!
Rebecca says
hi lisa…so glad to see you here…i have missed you…please tell everyone about my new adventure…hugs, r
Sannie says
Hi Rebecca, you’re special, special, special…God gave you a talent and you make the best of it…sannie
Rebecca says
thank you so much!!
Samith says
Love the chalkboard idea, especially for inspirational quotes. Wouldn’t it get quite dusty with all the chalk though?? 😛
Krysten Mccurry says
Most of the times i visit a blog i get disappointed. On the contrary,I have to say that you have done a good job here.
mahboobeh says
hi
I from iran
thank rebacca very professional