Beginner's guide to chalkboard paint
Decorating your home with chalkboard paint is not as easy as you probably think. With our guide, there's no place to mistakes.
Decorating your home with chalkboard paint is not as easy as you probably think. With our guide, there's no place to mistakes.
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The <strong>Beginner's</strong> <strong>guide</strong><br />
<strong>to</strong> <strong>chalkboard</strong> <strong>paint</strong><br />
What is this?<br />
How <strong>to</strong> use it?<br />
Where?
Chalk Paint vs. Chalkboard Paint<br />
CHALK PAINT<br />
It is also known as chalk finish <strong>paint</strong>. It has a matte chalky looking<br />
finish and usually doesn't need a preparation work as sanding and<br />
applying a primer. It is thick and sticks easily on almost every<br />
surface but it is the best <strong>to</strong> use it on metal or wood. You can<br />
create a beautiful distressed look of your furniture if you sand<br />
it here and there when is completely dry.
Chalk Paint vs. Chalkboard Paint<br />
CHALKBOARD PAINT<br />
This is a <strong>paint</strong> you can write on with a chalk. S<strong>to</strong>re bought ones<br />
are usually in green or black colour but it is easy <strong>to</strong> make a DIY<br />
<strong>paint</strong> in any shade. It can be applied directly on drywall as it is<br />
very smooth and hasn't any unperfections. For other surfaces,<br />
preparation work is needed - sanding, cleaning, applying a primer<br />
otherwise it won't stick <strong>to</strong> the wall or it will become on<br />
<strong>paint</strong>brush strokes everywhere. It is used for decoration of small<br />
areas, accent walls or as organising helper in your household.
How <strong>to</strong> apply <strong>chalkboard</strong> <strong>paint</strong><br />
1. BUY ENOUGH<br />
Make sure you know how much <strong>paint</strong><br />
you need. If it happens <strong>to</strong> buy less, it is<br />
possible the next can of <strong>paint</strong> <strong>to</strong> be with<br />
different consistency and shade. This will<br />
result in different look when dry.<br />
2. FILL THE CRACKS<br />
Fill all cracks and small holes <strong>to</strong><br />
create a perfectly smooth surface.<br />
You can do this with drywall filler,<br />
wood putty, or other filler suitable<br />
for the surface you are going <strong>to</strong> fill.
How <strong>to</strong> apply <strong>chalkboard</strong> <strong>paint</strong><br />
3. PREPARE THE AREA<br />
It doesn't matter if you want <strong>to</strong> <strong>paint</strong> a<br />
small area or the entire wall, be sure<br />
that the surface is absolutely smooth.<br />
Sand the wall until all marks disappear<br />
and wipe down with a damp cloth <strong>to</strong><br />
remove all the dust.<br />
4. APPLY PRIMER<br />
We recommend you <strong>to</strong> use a tinted<br />
primer as a base. This way the<br />
<strong>chalkboard</strong> <strong>paint</strong> will cover better and<br />
you will achieve the perfect look with<br />
just 3 coats of <strong>paint</strong> or even less.
How <strong>to</strong> apply <strong>chalkboard</strong> <strong>paint</strong><br />
5. STIR THE PAINT<br />
Do not stir the <strong>paint</strong> <strong>to</strong>o hard as this<br />
can cause the properties that enable it<br />
<strong>to</strong> be written on <strong>to</strong> break down. Just<br />
move the <strong>paint</strong> around the can gently.<br />
6. FINALLY, IT'S TIME TO PAINT<br />
Start from the middle of the area you<br />
are planning <strong>to</strong> <strong>paint</strong> and work outward.<br />
Make sure that you overlap the brush<br />
marks. Applying a <strong>chalkboard</strong> <strong>paint</strong> is<br />
easier with foam brush and roller but<br />
still do not press it <strong>to</strong>o hard as it will<br />
leave lap lines. Roll at different angles<br />
<strong>to</strong> smooth the surface.
How <strong>to</strong> apply <strong>chalkboard</strong> <strong>paint</strong><br />
7. LET IT DRY<br />
It is very important <strong>to</strong> leave the <strong>paint</strong><br />
completely dry. This is needed as some<br />
ingredients in the <strong>paint</strong> need <strong>to</strong> harden<br />
and cure. It can take up <strong>to</strong> 3 days<br />
before you can write on it.<br />
8. FINAL PREPARATION<br />
When the surface is completely dry,<br />
you need <strong>to</strong> rub a chalk all over the<br />
<strong>paint</strong>ed area. Leave it for a while and<br />
clean it. Now your <strong>chalkboard</strong> <strong>paint</strong>ed<br />
wall is ready <strong>to</strong> show your art.
Where <strong>to</strong> use <strong>chalkboard</strong> <strong>paint</strong><br />
KITCHEN
Where <strong>to</strong> use <strong>chalkboard</strong> <strong>paint</strong><br />
BEDROOM, LIVING ROOM
Where <strong>to</strong> use <strong>chalkboard</strong> <strong>paint</strong><br />
CHILDREN'S ROOM
Where <strong>to</strong> use <strong>chalkboard</strong> <strong>paint</strong><br />
HOME OFFICE
Where <strong>to</strong> use <strong>chalkboard</strong> <strong>paint</strong><br />
MAKE SOME DECORATIONS
Where <strong>to</strong> use <strong>chalkboard</strong> <strong>paint</strong><br />
LABEL YOUR PLANTS
Where <strong>to</strong> use <strong>chalkboard</strong> <strong>paint</strong><br />
ORGANISE YOUR HOME EASIER
decorating with <strong>chalkboard</strong> <strong>paint</strong> is<br />
fun, isn't it?<br />
Enjoy it!<br />
Contacts:<br />
Get professional help for your renovation by<br />
020 3670 4540<br />
www.<strong>paint</strong>ingandrenovation.co.uk
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