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DIY Chalkboard Door

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DIY Chalkboard Door

Chalboard Door

I like organization. I wish my family had the same like of organization as I do but unless I break out the drill sergeant voice sigh they do not. I try to keep our main living area in order (not necessarily spotless mind you because who has time for that – just tidy and picked up, everything in their places) and I simply avoid the basement and upstairs as much as possible. It helps keep me sane.

You can call it avoidance if you want. Lets not split hairs. A small thing I’ve done in my kitchen to keep my grocery list organized (no more notes laying around) is to paint a raised section of our kitchen door with chalkboard paint. I can’t tell you how much this has saved me from forgetting ingredients. When we’re out of something we grab the chalk and add it to the list. Done.

It’s on the door so it’s not taking up any coveted counter space or my lack of kitchen wall space. Besides being used primary as our running GROCERY LIST, it’s a creative way to showcase your DINNER MENU or even DOODLING for the kids.  Multi-purpose. It’s a good thing.

 

 

Chalkboard Paint

And did I mention that it’s one of the easiest projects you can tackle. You can find everything you need for this project at your local LOWE’S HOME IMPROVEMENT.

SUPPLIES:

  • 3M advanced multi surface painters tape
  • qt Valspar chalkboard paint (ideal of metal and wood)
  • 1? paintbrush
  • scissors DIRECTIONS:
  • 1. Clean door surface thoroughly.
  • 2. Using painters tape, tape off desired area for chalkboard paint.
  •  3. Apply a layer of chalkboard paint. Allow to dry. Repeat until you have desired coverage.
  • 4. Remove and discard painters tape. Let paint dry completely.
  • 5. Prime your chalkboard by laying a piece of chalk on its side and cover your entire board liberally with chalk. Remove/erase chalk with a dry rag.

     

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chalkboard door
Now all that’s left to decide is what color chalk you’ll use.

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Baci!

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Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Lowe’s Creative Ideas Network. I am a member of the Lowe’s Creative Ideas Creators & Influencers Network. I was provided with a gift card. Opinions are my own.

Filed Under: Kitchen Sink Tagged With: chalkboard, chalkboard door, diy, DIY Chalkboard Door

Comments

  1. Angie says

    09/04/2014 at 7:22 pm

    This is such a cute idea, now I want to do this to my kitchen door this weekend!

  2. Annamaria @ Bakewell Junction says

    09/04/2014 at 7:49 pm

    Paula,
    I don’t have a door with a large enough flat surface use for this. I love the idea though.
    Annamaria

  3. Chris @ The Café Sucré Farine says

    09/04/2014 at 8:30 pm

    Love this idea Paula. It would also work great as an inspiration board!

  4. Angela {Mind Over Batter} says

    09/05/2014 at 9:07 am

    I love this idea!! It’s perfect for my daughter’s bedroom door for doodling and, Oh, I don’t know… Calling her big brother a poo or somethin.

  5. Angie | Big Bear's Wife says

    09/05/2014 at 10:18 am

    Oh my word, I would love to paint my door like this! Ps. I want your kitchen… like BAD!

  6. christine says

    09/05/2014 at 11:00 am

    Great idea. A friend of mine has a huge chalkboard wall in her kitchen and each kid has their chores listed and what is expected of them for the day and then a separate section for kitchen list items.

  7. Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) says

    09/05/2014 at 11:05 am

    I love this! My daughter would flip for it!

  8. Brenda@Sugar-Free Mom says

    09/05/2014 at 11:28 am

    I love how this kitchen looks and the chalkboard is a fabulous idea in the kitchen!

  9. The Food Hunter says

    09/05/2014 at 11:31 am

    I need to make one for my kitchen

  10. Amanda @the_kitcheneer says

    09/05/2014 at 12:17 pm

    What a great idea for the kitchen!

  11. Heather // girlichef says

    09/05/2014 at 12:53 pm

    I have always wanted a chalkboard wall or door. Yours looks so nice, thanks for the how-to!

  12. Lana@NeverEnoughThyme says

    09/05/2014 at 7:46 pm

    Great idea, Paula! I like organization, too. Sometimes to the extreme. Or so my family claims 🙂

  13. Karissa @ Sweet as a Cookie says

    09/05/2014 at 8:17 pm

    LOVE THIS! I wish our door didn’t have a window otherwise I would be all over it.

  14. Kim Beaulieu says

    09/05/2014 at 9:33 pm

    I love this. We did one in our kitchen, and my blog room. Chalkboards rock for organizing life. I am so in love with the style of your door, and your kitchen is freaking beautiful. Need any boarders? I’ll do dishes. Okay, I’m lying but I’ll hire you someone to do dishes.

  15. Jessica (Savory Experiments) says

    09/05/2014 at 11:22 pm

    I love the chalkboard door for to-do lists, writing notes and making grocery lists, but you know what I love even more? The Good Food sign above the door!

  16. Nutmeg Nanny says

    09/06/2014 at 12:38 am

    I so want this in my house! I also really want your kitchen 🙂

  17. Denise says

    09/07/2014 at 12:28 pm

    What a great idea – love it! And that kitchen … swoon.

  18. Renee - Kudos Kitchen says

    09/08/2014 at 9:03 am

    What a fabulous idea! I only wish I had a door to paint it on. Your kitchen is beautiful!

  19. Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says

    09/08/2014 at 2:13 pm

    LOVE! We have a smaller chalkboard in a frame on the wall in the kitchen for menus and celebratory events, but I would love this bigger one for lists and such!

  20. Meredith In Sock Monkey Slippers says

    09/09/2014 at 2:01 pm

    Love this idea!!

  21. Rebecca {foodie with family} says

    09/12/2014 at 9:22 am

    This is brilliant! I want to chalkboard ALL my kitchen walls for lists!

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