Making A Magnetic Chalkboard Wall

How to make a giant magnetic chalkboard.

Making a magnetic chalkboard wall.

A chalkboard wall is the perfect addition to a children s playroom. But again the roughness of the board doesn t bother us. The wall that i just painted with chalkboard paint is smooth. You can make a magnetic.

And the best part is it s not too difficult to make. And that is exactly what we needed on the one blank wall. If you like your chalkboards smooth don t make it magnetic. I had only tacked it up there with a couple of nails on the top.

How to make a magnetic chalkboard wall in 6 steps step 1. And it pulled off easily. The good news is that although it takes some time it is simple. The 6 foot pieces worked perfectly on the sides.

How to make a diy chalkboard wall that s magnetic too by jac of all things feb 15 2018. Surface of your choice wall table piece of wood plaster of paris. Once i d finished seasoning the chalkboard i pulled it off the wall. Prepare the wall by sanding it with a fine grit sanding block then wipe the dust away with a clean damp cloth or large sponge.

The part of the wall that is magnetic also has a different feel. Apply painter s tape to the wall to mark the sections that you want to magnetize. Plus you won t be limited to the colors in the store and can make your magnetic chalkboard any color your diy heart desires. The kids love the chalkboard wall.

It adds a fun playful touch and keeps the kids busy for hours. Online research yielded the use of magnetic sheet metal coupled with pre existing frames like this and this or added simple frames around it like this or this. A diy magnetic chalkboard provides hours of fun for any space. Secure it to the wall using screws or other hanging hardware.

How to make a magnetic chalkboard. Our custom magnetic chalkboard wall was one of the very first projects i attempted right after we moved in and i wish i had taken more pictures throughout the chaos. Mark areas to magnetize. I brought it out to the cold garage to measure the trim.

It s grainer and rougher than a traditional chalkboard.