A Simple Colored Chalkboard

Step 2 First Coat

Before painting the first coat, if you got a board that is a little rough surface-wise then I suggest sanding the board.

Lay out the trash bag or plastic in the area that you are painting and place the board on top. Roll on the first coat of paint, making sure to cover the whole surface. It doesn’t have to be thick or that attractive; it just has to cover the board.

When the paint dries completely sand the board until smooth. This will help smooth any remaining imperfections that the wood or the paint may have and make writing on it more enjoyable. Just don’t sand the paint off.