American Farmhouse Style – June 2019

CHALK-FULL OF POSSIBILITIES

MAKE YOUR OWN DIY FRAMED CHALKBOARD SIGN.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED:

• Large frame


• ¼-inch wood board (cut to frame size)


• Spray paint primer


• Chalkboard paint


• Foam roller or paintbrush


• Hammer or nail gun and nails


• Chalk


• Paper towel

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

1. Cut a piece of ¼-inch wood board to the inside dimensions of
   your frame.


2. Spray the surface of the wood board with two coats of spray
   paint primer. Make sure you’re in a well-ventilated area, and
   allow the primer to dry between coats. Then apply two coats of
   chalkboard paint with a foam roller or paintbrush.


3. Once the paint is dry, secure the wood board in the frame.


4. To avoid chalk ghosting, season your new chalkboard before
   your fi rst use. Rub the entire chalkboard with the side of a piece
   of chalk; then erase it with a wet paper towel.

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