Loved and hated by many at school. Ideal for scribbling but feared during interrogations with shaking chalk in hand. What are we talking about? But of the blackboard of course. How about decorating your home with her? How to create chalkboard paint.
If you are one of those that every piece of paper is good for leaving its mark, you will surely find this furnishing idea interesting. Think about how much space you will have to pour out your creativity with one blackboard wall. First conceived for the children’s room, today it entered by right in each room of the house.
Make room for originality, take the colored chalks and start this journey through the imagination!
How to create chalkboard paint: the materials
There chalkboard effect painting it can be found in specialized stores and at a moderate cost. But if you like the idea of making it yourself or have a bucket of black paint lying around the house, we’ll tell you how. First write down what you need, below list:
Read also: How to build a blackboard with DIY
- unsanded filler;
- latex-based paint (any color will do);
- bucket for mixing;
- brush or roller;
- mixer drill (if you have it or the classic stick will be fine even if more tiring).
Method
Now let’s get to the point: which procedure to follow for the realization? Simple! All in just three steps:
- Mix the stucco paint in a bucket and not in equal measure. The ratio will be 1 to 8: one part of putty by eight of paint. If you have to paint a small portion of the wall, a tablespoon of putty with half a glass of paint will do: you decide. Take the mixer drill – the fastest and most effective solution to mix and use it until you get a homogeneous paint.
- Paint the surface with chalkboard paint: we advise you to apply two coats of paint for a homogeneous result. The color alternatives are endless and all in grayscale.
- Prepare the board: Before using it, put this tip into practice. Rub a piece of chalk on the wall then clean with a dry cloth in circular motions. Et voila your whiteboard is ready to use.
Choosing the right wall
If you have decided to give that extra touch with chalkboard paint and you have opted for a room, it is a good idea to stop and think carefully before applying it. Why? However, it is a very dark painting therefore its natural collocation is close to one window rather than surrounded by white walls in order to stand out and not achieve the effect of darkening the room, making it smaller.
You could also think about inserting colored frames in order to ensure a surprising aesthetic result. Or: how about creating some movement by placing shelves inside it? White will be fine and you will also take advantage of its usefulness! Now let’s see some concrete examples around the house.
You may be interested in: Black chalkboard color
In the children’s room
Nowadays the blackboard wall integrates well with any context and any room even if the great classic remains the children’s room. Paint on the walls of the house? A dream that finally comes true! By resorting to this aesthetic solution you will contribute to development of the children’s creativity and in a specific space.
Enrich the wall by having them hang frames or posters of your favorite singers but be careful not to overload the space too much.
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In the kitchen
In the kitchen it represents a young but at the same time practical solution. You can use chalkboard paint to disguise some details or as a backsplash but the perfect use is to have a reminder always at hand. Both to remember appointments and the shopping list: all to be savored!
In the bedroom
In the bedroom it represents an innovative design proposal. The wall can change its appearance day by day: an extra creative idea at no cost! The ideal is to spread the blackboard effect paint on the wall behind the head of the bed and enrich it by writing some thoughts and words or make the atmosphere magical with dreamy drawings.
Use white chalks but also colored ones and your works of art will come to life!
Clean blackboard effect wall
We greet you with one last tip on how to keep your blackboard effect wall clean: whatever location and size you have chosen. Equipped with damp cloth and cleaning product rub it several times and the surface will always be as good as new.
Clean it frequently it is a good habit especially if you use traditional chalks. An alternative? The chalk markers look the same but with less dust! Especially if you have opted for the dining room.
Blackboard effect painting: images and photos
A bit of healthy DIY never hurts when it comes to personalizing your home then there is no limit to imagination and fun. If you have discovered this new painting and you think that it is just what was missing on a wall at home, you just have to get to work! In the image gallery many other creative ideas for you: enjoy!
Loved and hated by many at school. Ideal for scribbling but feared during interrogations with shaking chalk in hand. What are we talking about? But of the blackboard of course. How about decorating your home with her? How to create chalkboard paint.
If you are one of those that every piece of paper is good for leaving its mark, you will surely find this furnishing idea interesting. Think about how much space you will have to pour out your creativity with one blackboard wall. First conceived for the children’s room, today it entered by right in each room of the house.
Make room for originality, take the colored chalks and start this journey through the imagination!
How to create chalkboard paint: the materials
There chalkboard effect painting it can be found in specialized stores and at a moderate cost. But if you like the idea of making it yourself or have a bucket of black paint lying around the house, we’ll tell you how. First write down what you need, below list:
Read also: How to build a blackboard with DIY
- unsanded filler;
- latex-based paint (any color will do);
- bucket for mixing;
- brush or roller;
- mixer drill (if you have it or the classic stick will be fine even if more tiring).
Method
Now let’s get to the point: which procedure to follow for the realization? Simple! All in just three steps:
- Mix the stucco paint in a bucket and not in equal measure. The ratio will be 1 to 8: one part of putty by eight of paint. If you have to paint a small portion of the wall, a tablespoon of putty with half a glass of paint will do: you decide. Take the mixer drill – the fastest and most effective solution to mix and use it until you get a homogeneous paint.
- Paint the surface with chalkboard paint: we advise you to apply two coats of paint for a homogeneous result. The color alternatives are endless and all in grayscale.
- Prepare the board: Before using it, put this tip into practice. Rub a piece of chalk on the wall then clean with a dry cloth in circular motions. Et voila your whiteboard is ready to use.
Choosing the right wall
If you have decided to give that extra touch with chalkboard paint and you have opted for a room, it is a good idea to stop and think carefully before applying it. Why? However, it is a very dark painting therefore its natural collocation is close to one window rather than surrounded by white walls in order to stand out and not achieve the effect of darkening the room, making it smaller.
You could also think about inserting colored frames in order to ensure a surprising aesthetic result. Or: how about creating some movement by placing shelves inside it? White will be fine and you will also take advantage of its usefulness! Now let’s see some concrete examples around the house.
You may be interested in: Black chalkboard color
In the children’s room
Nowadays the blackboard wall integrates well with any context and any room even if the great classic remains the children’s room. Paint on the walls of the house? A dream that finally comes true! By resorting to this aesthetic solution you will contribute to development of the children’s creativity and in a specific space.
Enrich the wall by having them hang frames or posters of your favorite singers but be careful not to overload the space too much.
Do you want design advice on how to furnish? Join the group
In the kitchen
In the kitchen it represents a young but at the same time practical solution. You can use chalkboard paint to disguise some details or as a backsplash but the perfect use is to have a reminder always at hand. Both to remember appointments and the shopping list: all to be savored!
In the bedroom
In the bedroom it represents an innovative design proposal. The wall can change its appearance day by day: an extra creative idea at no cost! The ideal is to spread the blackboard effect paint on the wall behind the head of the bed and enrich it by writing some thoughts and words or make the atmosphere magical with dreamy drawings.
Use white chalks but also colored ones and your works of art will come to life!
Clean blackboard effect wall
We greet you with one last tip on how to keep your blackboard effect wall clean: whatever location and size you have chosen. Equipped with damp cloth and cleaning product rub it several times and the surface will always be as good as new.
Clean it frequently it is a good habit especially if you use traditional chalks. An alternative? The chalk markers look the same but with less dust! Especially if you have opted for the dining room.
Blackboard effect painting: images and photos
A bit of healthy DIY never hurts when it comes to personalizing your home then there is no limit to imagination and fun. If you have discovered this new painting and you think that it is just what was missing on a wall at home, you just have to get to work! In the image gallery many other creative ideas for you: enjoy!
