Walls and Trim: paints, stains and faux finishes: Chalk Up Another Great Idea

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Author Content mverch Matthews, NC June 22, 2006 7:29 PM Post #2421886 Hi All! Do you have children who are budding artists? Here’s a great idea for a child’s bedroom or playroom. There is a paint available known as "blackboard" paint. You can paint it on any wall and turn it into a blackboard surface. It should be available at your local home center store. This picture I took is how one family even created a stage with it. Only the black background is paint, everything else is chalk: Hope you enjoy this idea. Let me know. Yours, - Melisa Click the image for an enlarged view. Cambium Tamarac, FL (Zone 10a) July 11, 2006 9:46 AM Post #2492665 FANTASTIC! I think this is a great idea especially for those who would like to draw & change a theme or look of a room often. Janiejoy Silver Lake, OH (Zone 5b) August 9, 2006 1:36 AM Post #2602251 My dad used to bring home extra blackboard paint when he was a custodian at his school. We had lots of different things painted with it. Be sure to have a VERY smooth surface before starting and use a high quality foam brush for best application. Bettypauze Victoria Harbour, ON (Zone 5b) August 15, 2006 12:18 PM Post #2624734 thanks for your design ideas...I use blackboard paint in my craft room (teach decorative painting) it's an easy way to instruct my students as well as leaving myself reminders... Your stage is a great idea...have 4 grandsons...might be the way to keep thembusy...thanks Bettypauze Victoria Harbour, ON (Zone 5b) August 15, 2006 12:20 PM Post #2624745 thanks for your design ideas...I use blackboard paint in my craft room (teach decorative painting) it's an easy way to instruct my students as well as leaving myself reminders... Your stage is a great idea...have 4 grandsons...might be the way to keep them busy...thanks mininissandog Tallahassee, FL (Zone 8b) September 1, 2006 10:29 AM Post #2681445 Not just for kids!!! I'm making two boards...one for my kitchen and one for my fiance's office (he's ADD and needs a way to keep track of things). All it takes is a paintable grade piece of 1/4 board and some molding. I'm putting cork on one side and painting the other then framing it out w/ some hooks at the bottom for keys and such.

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