#Blackboard In The Kitchen
A DIY blackboard adds bistro-style charm to any kitchen or dining area.
A DIY blackboard adds bistro-style charm to any kitchen or dining area.
Try this do-it-yourself project to display tonight's menu on a kitchen or dining room wall or door.
Blackboard Basics
- To prepare the surfaces, lightly sand the area with 120- or 140-grit sandpaper (this will allow the paint to adhere best to the surface). Wipe the surface with a damp cloth to clean away all dust.
- Using low-tack masking tape, carefully tape off the area you will be painting.
- Apply a coat of primer. Let dry overnight.
- Apply a coat of blackboard paint. Let dry overnight.
- Apply a second coat of blackboard paint. Let dry thoroughly. If needed, apply a third coat. To let the final coat dry thoroughly, wait at least three days (and ideally seven) before writing on the blackboard surface.
Materials and Tools
- Low-tack masking tape
- Sandpaper
- 1 L blackboard paint
- 1 L primer
