How to Make Chalkboard Paint at Home

If you are in search of an alternative solution to traditional store-bought chalkboards, make your own chalkboard at home. The process of making your own chalkboard is simple. There is a recipe for special paint that will allow you to turn walls, doors, tables and most other hard surfaces into a chalkboard. This recipe will even allow you to customize the color of the chalkboard paint to match the decor of any room in your home.

Things You'll Need

• 3 tsp. acrylic paint
• 1 1/2 tsp. water-based glazing medium
• 1/2 tsp. powder tile grout
• Small mixing bowl
• Wooden stir stick
• Paintbrush
• 400 grit or higher sandpaper
• Chalk
• Felt cloth
• Damp lint-free rag

Instructions

1. Combine 3 tsp. acrylic paint, 1 1/2 tsp. water-based glazing medium, and 1/2 tsp. powder tile grout in a small mixing bowl.

2. Blend the ingredients thoroughly with a wooden stir stick.

3. Use long strokes to apply the paint mixture with a regular paintbrush.

4. Wait for the painted area to dry completely.

5. Sand the painted area lightly with 400 grit or higher quality sandpaper.

6. Rub the side of a piece of chalk over the entire painted area.

7. Wipe the chalk away with a felt cloth.

8. Clean the remaining chalk residue with a damp lint-free rag.

Tips & Warnings

• This recipe will only make a small amount of chalkboard paint. If you need to make a larger quantity of paint, substitute the recipe with 1 part glazing medium, and 2 parts acrylic paint. The quantity of chalkboard paint made with this recipe will depend upon the quantity of the two ingredients used for the recipe.

• The paint made from this recipe does not have a long shelf life and will become extremely brittle after a few hours.

References

• Craft at Home: How to Make Your Own Chalkboard Paint

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish