Easy to Make BIG Chalkboard

I love chalkboards. In my book, they are wall décor that you can update anytime. They're also a good
background for wreaths, and almost anything will pop when you hang it in front of the dark chalkboard.

I am still working on the finishing details of the dining/office and the living room. They're almost done with paint and trim, but the décor is starting to come, and the chalkboard idea was right down my alley here in our dining room turned office.


My chalkboards are most frequently used as displayed areas on the wall, as my chalkboard design level is still at the rookie level. However, that doesn't stop me from enjoying them practically in any room in my home.

The best part is that chalkboards are easy to make and economical ways to decorate a small or large chunk of empty wall space.

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| Red Bench | Chandelier |

I was using this chalkboard right there in the same spot, but I didn't like its skinny, dark frame in this room, so time to replace it.

Since I wanted a bigger chalkboard, I decided to paint it on the wall and add a simple frame to it.

The area for painting the chalkboard was marked on the wall. I didn't use painter's tape to delineate the space because those sharp lines might be a pain to eliminate when I decide to cover the entire wall with another color in the future.

A remnant of navy blue paint was used as primer. Then, two coats of regular chalkboard paint were applied.

| DIY - Coffered Ceiling |

Then, it was time for the frame, and I was also working on updating those tiny baseboards.

The chalkboard frame was made of 1 x 3 pine. The corners were mitered, and the frame was assembled before being hung on the wall.

I think this is an easier way to deal with the frame, inflicting less damage to the wall.

The frame corners were put together with wood glue and long nails.

Hanging the frame was easy as I only needed to secure the boards to the studs on the wall. The vertical pieces didn't align to any stud, but that's the beauty of assembling the frame beforehand; it was secured from the horizontal boards.

I don't think there's a big deal in curing a chalkboard, but I did it anyway. 

A piece of chalkboard is laid on its side to cover the entire board to prevent those first drawings from being marked permanently.

I added a small molding to the inside of the frame for a more polished look.

And here is my new, bigger, and better chalkboard, of course, with my not-so-pretty design. :)

The mercantile sign and bench are Décor Steals finds.

| Mercantile Sign | Table | Sisal Rug |

And hey, I also managed to finish those baseboards.



For more DIY chalkboard ideas, check these out:

LAUNDRY ROOM CHALKBOARD

OLD WINDOW - MEMO BOARD

FOOTBALL TOSS & CHALKBOARD IN ONE

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