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DIY Chalkboard Door

By Paula |

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.

Comments

  6. christine says

    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.

  14. Kim Beaulieu says

    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.