My New Chalkboard Wall and Magnet Board

I finally bit the bullet and painted a chalk and magnet wall in my kitchen.  I just love it!  

This is the picture from our first week with it!  I am sure it's purpose will reveal itself over time.  When It happens I will take a pic and add it to the bottom of this page! 

The Wall 

We have this awkward wall in our kitchen.

I have had the hardest time figuring out what to do with it

The magnet paint was very hard to work with.  It was in a clump at the bottom of the can.

It will take time, patience and a strong arm to mix this hardened mess.

It goes on thick and dries fast!  about 30 minutes

Kate's Tip:  Ask the store (assuming you buy it at a paint supply store) if they will open and mix it for you.

  

To condition the wall wait 24-48 hours for the paint to dry then rub chalk all over the entire wall

Next rub the entire wall with a slightly damp rag or sponge

and done!! Beautiful!

I still need to sand paper the magnet wall and decided if I should paint over it chalk paint or yellow?

Maybe an accent Deep Purple?  Time will tell! 

 

Kate's Tip: Keep in mind that the chalk dust will fall!  

The end product!   I am very happy with it

Chalk Wall

Supplies Needed

-Chalk Paint (I spent $10 at Home Depot)
-1 Good Paint brush
-Roller 3/8th thick and Pan
-Old Sheet or Painters Paper
-Rubber Gloves
-Painters Tape

Same Materials for magnet wall just use a smooth roller instead.

Steps

-Remove socket and light switch covers
-Use Painters tape and tape around all edges
-I like to "cut in" around the edges first
-Roll on 2 coats of paint letting the first coat dry for an hour in-between
-Let dry for 1 hour
-Remove Tape and touch up
-Again let dry for 24 hours
-Replace Switch plates
-Condition Wall by rubbing chalk all over
-Take a barely damp sponge or cloth and wipe Dry



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