Do you want to have something interesting and different in your home. Are you a bit bold and into something new in decorating. Why not paint a blackboard on a wall. Yes, you can actually paint a blackboard on any wall of your home. You can then use chalk and write on the wall. It will erase, just like a actual blackboard. It is fun and really easy. It adds an extra neat touch to your home. It can be done in any room.
Really you can choose between a green or black board. The special paint comes in two, or more, different colors. Just pick a color that goes with your decor. Or you may want to pick a color that contrast with your decor, to stand out even more. You need to go to any hardware or paint store to find this special blackboard paint. It comes in a small container. Do not be fooled, this paint goes a really long way.
It is fun to paint a wall in your kitchen, or a wall in your childs bedroom. You can do a whole wall, or just a small part. You actually can put this paint on any surface. Some people put this paint on a kitchen or childs’ door. In the kitchen it is fun to put it on your pantry door. Paint the whole door or just the insets, if there are some.
The process of painting this special blackboard paint is very simple. It goes on like any other paint. Although, it is a bit more watery than normal paint. It also may take two or three coats, being it is a dark color. You usually have to paint a few coats over anything if you are using a dark color.
If you wish to paint a small surface on a wall, you simply tape off where you wish to paint. Make sure it is even, use a level to assure accuracy. You do not want a crooked blackboard. Once you have taped around where you want to paint, go to it. Just paint on the blackboard paint. The label does say make sure your surface is relatively clean, then just paint. It is that simple. When you are done you can put a border of some sort arount the paint. Or you can put some wood molding. You can also just leave it as a square, rectangle, or whatever shape you desire on the wall.
That is it. That is all you need to do to have a great show piece that will get people talking. It is a great addition to any room. Most people like a blackboard in the kitchen or bedroom. The kids will love being able to write on the walls.( with chalk only, of course) It is a lot of fun and can even come in handy for extra things that need to be remembered. It really looks great, and is a lot of fun.
