How to create a chalkboard on your wall
Use blackboard paint and masking tape to create a wipe-clean doodle pad on your wall
Blackboard paint is a quirky and versatile addition to any home, able to transform an ordinary wall into an interactive space.
A chalkboard wall can be both practical and fun – you can use it as a kitchen shopping list or a notepad, but also as a space to leave cute pictures, or for toddlers – and, let’s face it, adults – to doodle without damaging your decor.
Here’s an easy step-by-step guide to making your own blackboard wall, courtesy of painter’s tape firm FrogTape.
Step 1
Pick a smooth surface, whether you’re painting a whole wall or just a section.
Step 2
Use a tape measure to map out the size of your section of chalkboard.
Step 3
Mask off the area surrounding your chalkboard section with painter’s tape.
Step 4
Lightly sand over the section you’ll be painting. This will help the chalkboard paint stick.
Step 5
Apply two coats of blackboard paint, letting the first coat dry completely before applying the second.
Step 6
While the second coat of paint is still wet, remove the painter’s tape.
Step 7
Once the paint is fully dry, prepare it by rubbing a piece of chalk over the entire chalkboard surface.
Enjoy your new chalkboard!
