When the kids are done chalking up the wall, the chalk dusts off with an eraser. You can also wash the chalkboard with a wet dishrag.
Things You Will Need
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Lay a piece of painter's plastic down on a floor or table.
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Sand a piece of wood with 120 grit sandpaper to smooth out any rough wood grains. Sand back and forth and from side-to-side. Dust the piece of wood with a dry dishrag.
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Open a quart-sized can of chalkboard paint with the end of a flathead screwdriver. Stir the paint with a stir stick until well-mixed. Pour a 1/2 quart of paint into a paint tray.
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Dip a mini roller into the paint and roll it back and forth until the nap fibers are loaded with the paint.
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Roll the piece of wood with chalkboard paint. Roll up and down the width of the board. Roll out all paint lines or lap marks for a smoother finish.
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Wait 24 hours for the first coat of paint to dry. Apply a second coat of paint at this time. Wait 48 hours before using the chalkboard.
The Drip Cap
- Transform a piece of wood into a chalkboard with chalkboard paint.
- Chalkboard paint comes in green or black colors and the final product works just like a slate chalkboard.
- Sand back and forth and from side-to-side.
- Pour a 1/2 quart of paint into a paint tray.
- Roll the piece of wood with chalkboard paint.