Introduction: Make Your Own Chalkboard Paint
Broaden your color choices (beyond black and green chalkboard paint) to complement your lifestyle by making your own chalkboard paint.
Lisa shows you how to make your own chalkboard paint mix with a dash of humor.
The full instructions are here:
StudioNews: Make Your Own Chalkboard Paint http://ow.ly/zDoI
8 Comments
12 years ago on Introduction
i think this sounds great, now you can make them to match your room and everything! :) but is it like, wall paint that you use or acrylic paint? thx... :)
Reply 12 years ago on Introduction
Yes Squeaker! You can use your typical latex (water base) wall paint you purchase from your home improvement store.
Have Fun!!
13 years ago on Introduction
Would you be so nice and actually WRITE this Instructable?
Some of us are unable to download the videos. A brief description would do it.
amclaussen, Mexico City
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
@amclaussen - The full details are here: http://ow.ly/zDoI
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
http://www.marthastewart.com/article/make-custom-color-chalkboard-paint
1 cup of flat paint (any color)
2 tablespoons of unsanded tile grout (white)
*mix
*paint on surface
*dry, then sand (150-grit sandpaper)
*repeat if needed
13 years ago on Introduction
Thanks all!
@ClockworkJester - I wanted to keep the video brief as it was my first how-to. I'm glad you like it!
@amclaussen - The full details are here: http://ow.ly/zDoI
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
Did the site notify you that I posted this comment? Use the REPLY function and people know you commented, otherwise they'll not pick up your reply unless they keep checking back (and most don't)
L
Reply 13 years ago on Introduction
Ah! Thank you lemonie!! As you can see, I'm squeaky new at this.
Lisa