How To Make Outdoor Chalkboard Wall
How to make a giant outdoor chalkboard.
How to make outdoor chalkboard wall. Having fun things for the kiddos to do outside is a must and this outdoor chalkboard that we made for our lil lady s birthday is a total hit. Our outdoor chalkboard actually started its life as a giant word search back drop at an event for sxsw in 2015. Before you open the tin make sure your work area is well ventilated or wear a mask. Before you use your chalkboard wall condition it with a layer of chalk dust.
I used rust oleum outdoor paint in cobalt blue when everything was dry and ready to be put on the wall hubby screwed some wooden blocks to the rear of our garage this is where the chalkboard would be mounted. When you have filled in the entire surface erase it all with the chalkboard eraser. When the chalkboard is extra large and hung on a fence what creative minds can create is truly endless. Image 3 space the screws no more than a foot apart and about 1 inch from the edge of the chalkboard all the way around the perimeter.
Use a foam roller to get a smoother finish. While the chalkboard paint was drying i sprayed the dado rail with blue paint. Get help to hold the chalkboard in place while you attach it to the wall with 2 wood screws. Determine and mark the placement of.
Once the first coat is dry apply a second. It sat in our garage for months. To do this use the broad side of a big piece of chalk and drag it along to color over the entire surface of your chalkboard. This easy outdoor chalkboard fence is a quick diy project that the kids will enjoy for a long time.
Then your mdf is ready to mount on the wall as a chalkboard. Now mix the chalkboard paint in the tin and apply it to the mdf board. Toddlers to tweens love drawing with chalk adults too. The kids are going to love playing outside with this.
Use a level and chalk line to mark the wall or fence where the top of the chalkboard will go. Chalkboard paint is oil based. Your chalkboard wall is now ready to use.