One of the latest things to hit the spray paint market is chalkboard paint. Chalkboard paint comes in a traditional spray paint can and is used in the same way as regular spray paint. The difference, however, is that when chalkboard paint dries it leaves a surface that can be used just like a regular chalkboard. Chalkboard paint also comes in a roll on variety which can be a nice alternative for indoor projects. As with any chalkboard, you can write on it with chalk and erase it using either a cloth or a chalkboard eraser.
Most chalkboard paint comes in either black or green just like the chalkboards you would see at a school. It also comes in a variety of other bright colors which can be a fun change from traditional. There is no real difference between the colors, so choose whatever looks best with the decor of the room where you plan to place your chalkboard – or whichever color you like best.
Chalkboard paint works on metal, wood, plastic, glass, hardboard and paperboard which makes it perfect for just about any project you can think of. You will get the best results and easiest to use chalkboard if you apply it to a flat surface, however, it can also be used on curved surfaces if you so choose.
Because it is so easy to use, chalkboard paint is perfect for any number of fun, creative project around your home. Whether you create a project for your child, for your whole family, or simply for yourself using chalkboard paint is fun and in the end you are left with a practical item that can be used for years to come. Here are some ways to use chalkboard paint:
Paint a Whole Wall
Want to go really gung-ho with the chalkboard paint? Either add a chair rail to a wall in your child’s room (or any other room) and paint chalkboard paint below the chair rail, or go all out and paint a whole wall with it. You child will love being able to draw on the walls, and the best part is that clean up is easy – just erase and you are done.
Paint Your Fridge
Painting your refrigerator with chalkboard paint probably isn’t the best idea if you have a brand spanking new, top of the line stainless steel fridge. However, if you have an older fridge and want to spruce it up a bit, try painting it with chalkboard paint. You can paint the door, the sides, or even the entire refrigerator. Having a chalkboard on your fridge is a really handy way to leave notes, reminders and messages. If you choose to paint your fridge, look for a magnetic variety of chalkboard paint so you can still use magnets on it.
Paint a Table Top
Painting a table top with chalkboard paint is a fantastic project for a child’s room – they won’t even need paper for arts and crafts time! Just find a table that is the right side for your child and apply chalkboard paint to the top of the table to create an instant art area where your child can explore their creative side.
Use it to Get Organized
Do you have a storage cabinet with a bunch of drawers and no idea what is inside them? Try painting the fronts of the drawers with chalkboard paint and then labeling them with what the contents of the drawer are. This is a great way to stay organized that allows you to move stuff around more easily than if you had just used labels for the drawers.
Use it to Communicate
Try painting part of the door that your family uses most with chalkboard paint. It’s a great way for family members to leave reminders and messages for each other as they go in and out of the house.
Get creative and brainstorm some ideas for other fun ways to use chalkboard paint. It works so well that you probably will come up with a thousand different uses for it once you try it once.
