https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:02:54 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-chalkboard-how-do-i-do-it#post-1169860 Wed, 23 Oct 2013 19:49:49 +0000 PurplePeony 1169860@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We turned the back of our kitchen door into a chalkboard just using the chalkboard paint you can buy at any hardware store. I'm planning to use the leftovers to make a chalkboard for LO's room. I'm going to get a remnant of plywood (they should have them at any lumber store) and some prefinished trim. I have a power saw at home, but you can usually get the people at the hardware store to cut the molding down to size for you if you can't do it yourself. Anyway, I'll lightly sand the plywood to make sure it's smooth, do two coats of chalkboard paint, and then glue the cut molding pieces around the edges for a finished look. Not sure when I'll get around to making this, but I'll post a pic when I do! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-chalkboard-how-do-i-do-it#post-1169754 Wed, 23 Oct 2013 19:11:48 +0000 sarac 1169754@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bought a rough piece of wood and painted it over with chalkboard spray paint. The roughness was very offputting, and i would not recommend it. I'd find something smooth, or sand any wood you buy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-chalkboard-how-do-i-do-it#post-1169737 Wed, 23 Oct 2013 19:05:53 +0000 artsyfartsy 1169737@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bought two cheapie chalkboards at Hobby Lobby. They do okay. I wish they had nicer frames though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-chalkboard-how-do-i-do-it#post-1169665 Wed, 23 Oct 2013 18:33:26 +0000 mrsjyw 1169665@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Im using a black foamboard w chalk markers. Same look wo the extra work! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-chalkboard-how-do-i-do-it#post-1169364 Wed, 23 Oct 2013 15:57:07 +0000 sandy 1169364@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@littlek: I would google it and read some blogs about which brands are best and what tools you need. Or just head to Home Depot and they'll give you good advice. </p> <p>I was going to paint my LO's table top with chalkboard paint but i ultimately decided to paint it with dry erase whiteboard paint (they have dry erase crayons now) and I just googled it and found so many helpful tips </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-chalkboard-how-do-i-do-it#post-1169358 Wed, 23 Oct 2013 15:52:47 +0000 shopaholic 1169358@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bought chalkboard paint at Home Depot to re-coat a cheapy chalkboard (it was the paper kind, glued onto cheap board material). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-chalkboard-how-do-i-do-it#post-1169329 Wed, 23 Oct 2013 15:38:01 +0000 Boopers 1169329@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I bought a mirror from a thrift shop and spray painted the mirror with chalkboard spray paint. Some people prefer the paint but I read it can bubble easily if you're not careful. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/diy-chalkboard-how-do-i-do-it#post-1169272 Wed, 23 Oct 2013 15:21:25 +0000 littlek 1169272@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Has anyone made a chalkboard? I would love to make one. Any tips? What do I need to purchase? It seems easy, is it? Thanks! </p>