How to Make a Decorative Chalkboard with Chalkboard Paint

Chalkboard paint is a spray paint that makes the surface it's sprayed on, into a chalkboard. It is very versatile, and usable on almost all surfaces - glass, wood, plastic and more.

Paired up with a mirror tile, you can create a stylish functional decoration for the wall.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Chalkboard Paint
• Mirror Tile
• Painter's Tape

1. 

   Gather your materiel to start. Place the mirror on old newspaper and pick a well ventilated room, or move the work area outside, before beginning.

2. 

   Tape off a boarder on the mirror. Choose how thick the mirror boarder should be. A balance of 1/2 an inch to 1" looks nice. For clean lines, press the tape firmly on the mirror.

3. 

   Shake the blackboard paint for one minute and spray over the entire mirror tile. Spray evenly, applying a thick coat of paint.

4. 

   Allow to dry for 30 minutes. After drying, remove the tape slowly.

5. 

   Next add a hanger to the back of the mirror tile. Mirror mounting tabs can be used, or a wire can be attached by hot gluing the ends to the tile. The wire can be hung on a nail.

[From-the-Heart]

on 9/28/2009 No primer needed, the blackboard paint stays right on with no issues.

[salfamily3]

on 9/4/2009 Don't you need to put some primer on the mirror before painting it with the blackboard paint?

[Ladybugblue]

on 6/12/2009 Nice idea on making a decorative chalkboard!5* & recommended!