Chalkboard Paint

I love Chalkboard Paint. I love chalkboards. When I was little I wanted to be a teacher seriously so I could draw on the chalkboard all day. I loved to sit under the chalk board (when our center was sitting around the teacher at the board that is) and to smell it,watch her... I loved to draw at the chalkboard and play games with my friends when it was indoor recess time. So Naturally I have done it in my own places of living. I'm thinking I"m going to do it here soon...just need to decide where. We have incredible ugly cabinets but that are also fabulously smooth- they would be awesome for this kind of project.

There are so many different ideas and places for this type of thing...SO MANY here are some. And even if you just google it- the rooms that you will get. amazing. love it.

YES! chalkboard paint comes in ALL different colors



I love this idea- adding it to little things. napkin rings, labeling on bins the list is endless.
These are cool- no labor at all! just peel and stick. online or at wal-mart. cheap and fun.
You can even make your own custom colors. This is cool- cause you don't always want it to stand out with the black....


I got these instructions from Martha...

Custom Colors How-To
Start with flat-finish latex paint in any shade. For small areas, such as a door panel, mix 1 cup at a time.

1. Pour 1 cup of paint into a container. Add 2 tablespoons of unsanded tile grout. Mix with a paint stirrer, carefully breaking up clumps.

2. Apply paint with a roller or a sponge paintbrush to a primed or painted surface. Work in small sections, going over the same spot several times to ensure full, even coverage. Let dry.

3. Smooth area with 150-grit sandpaper, and wipe off dust.

4. To condition: Rub the side of a piece of chalk over entire surface. Wipe away residue with a barely damp sponge.