There are some pretty awesome chalkboard paint projects around in blogland and on Pinterest.
The colored chalkboard paint can be a little pricey, so
I thought I'd use a few of the many paint samples I already have to make my own. I mixed up a blue paint sample with a grey paint sample that was on my shelf.
The chalkboard paint recipe is really easy... here's the recipe I found on the internet:
1 cup of flat latex paint
2 tablespoons of non-sanded grout
That's it.
My paint sample was satin, but since I don't plan to write on my table and just wanted the texture of chalkboard paint, I thought it would be ok.
The colored chalkboard paint can be a little pricey, so
I thought I'd use a few of the many paint samples I already have to make my own. I mixed up a blue paint sample with a grey paint sample that was on my shelf.
The chalkboard paint recipe is really easy... here's the recipe I found on the internet:
1 cup of flat latex paint
2 tablespoons of non-sanded grout
That's it.
My paint sample was satin, but since I don't plan to write on my table and just wanted the texture of chalkboard paint, I thought it would be ok.
You will have to thin out your paint and continue to stir it as you go along.
This little versatile table was on my list to paint. We're changing up the colors around here and almost all of the red accessories in our home are on the project list.
Here's what the table looks like after a couple of coats of chalkboard paint:
I lightly sanded the whole thing down with 150 grit sandpaper between coats. After that, I wiped on a little burnt umber craft paint and sanded some of the edges for a distressed look.
Super simple! I encourage you to try it!
Maybe might next chalkboard paint project will actually be something I can write on!
Would love to know if any of you have made your own chalkboard paint.
Pam
p.s. This paint is chalkboard paint not chalk-finish paint which is something totally different
p.s. This paint is chalkboard paint not chalk-finish paint which is something totally different