Making A Magnetic Chalkboard Wall

Our custom magnetic chalkboard wall was one of the very first projects i attempted right after we moved in and i wish i had taken more pictures throughout the chaos.

Making a magnetic chalkboard wall.

I will give you step by step instructions but only have pictures of the last few steps. If you like your chalkboards smooth don t make it magnetic. It adds a fun playful touch and keeps the kids busy for hours. How to make a diy chalkboard wall that s magnetic too by jac of all things feb 15 2018.

It s grainer and rougher than a traditional chalkboard. Online research yielded the use of magnetic sheet metal coupled with pre existing frames like this and this or added simple frames around it like this or this. The good news is that although it takes some time it is simple. And the best part is it s not too difficult to make.

It s easy and way less expensive than buying pre made chalkboard paint. How to make a magnetic chalkboard wall in 6 steps step 1. A diy magnetic chalkboard provides hours of fun for any space. Surface of your choice wall table piece of wood plaster of paris.

How to make a giant magnetic chalkboard. Apply painter s tape to the wall to mark the sections that you want to magnetize. The kids love the chalkboard wall. Prepare the wall by sanding it with a fine grit sanding block then wipe the dust away with a clean damp cloth or large sponge.

The wall that i just painted with chalkboard paint is smooth. I had only tacked it up there with a couple of nails on the top. How to make a magnetic chalkboard. And that is exactly what we needed on the one blank wall.

I brought it out to the cold garage to measure the trim. Mark areas to magnetize. And it pulled off easily. Plus you won t be limited to the colors in the store and can make your magnetic chalkboard any color your diy heart desires.

Once i d finished seasoning the chalkboard i pulled it off the wall. The part of the wall that is magnetic also has a different feel. To magnetize your eraser and chalk holder cut pieces of adhesive magnetic sheeting to size peel off the backing and stick the pieces to the backs of the eraser and holder. You can make a magnetic.

But again the roughness of the board doesn t bother us.