Chalkboard Paint Facelift

Our new DIY project is fun and easy. The technique used can be applied to countless other pieces. The piece we used is a mini storage unit that was purchased at a local thrift store for just $3.99. The face of the draw units were painted in a stencilled pattern and might have been used in a child's bedroom. Chalkboard paint was used to paint over the stencilled pattern and it provides a new surface to label the contents of the draw units.

Over the years I have used chalkboard paint for a number of craft and decorating projects. You can use this product to transform almost any object into a writable and erasable surface. You can also add a touch of style and ornateness to the finished piece by adding interesting embellishments. For this unit we added a beautiful pair of decorative knobs; which were purchased from Michaels craft store.

Before

This little unit has been used at our studio to store some of our stamping supplies. One of the great benefits of covering it with chalkboard paint, is the ability to easily label the draws by writing on the surface.

This is a latex paint and can be washed off with soap and water. I used a sponge brush to apply the paint onto the draw units; however, I have also found that a sponge roller also works well. When applying your paint, use even strokes in the same direction. A second coat may be needed to cover existing finishes.

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Materials:

Project Piece

Chalkboard Paint

Sponge Brush

Sandpaper

Hardware or Decorative Element (optional)

Tape (optional)

Instructions:

1. Lightly sand the surface of your project piece
2. Clean the surface after sanding with a damp lint free cloth
3. Use tape to mark off the desired area you plan to paint (optional)
4. Using a sponge brush or roller, cover the area with the chalkboard paint
5. Let dry based on instructions
6. Reapply a second coat as needed
7. Condition for use based on instructions
8. Attach new hardware or decorative embellishments as desired

You can choose to lightly sand the surface of your project prior to applying the second coat of chalkboard paint.

View our video to learn how you can transform a piece of your own.

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