Making A Magnetic Chalkboard Wall

A diy magnetic chalkboard provides hours of fun for any space.

Making a magnetic chalkboard wall. The good news is that although it takes some time it is simple. I had only tacked it up there with a couple of nails on the top. 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. 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.

It s grainer and rougher than a traditional chalkboard. It s easy and way less expensive than buying pre made chalkboard paint. But again the roughness of the board doesn t bother us. Surface of your choice wall table piece of wood plaster of paris.

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. A chalkboard wall is the perfect addition to a children s playroom. Mark areas to magnetize. How to make a magnetic chalkboard wall in 6 steps step 1.

The wall that i just painted with chalkboard paint is smooth. The part of the wall that is magnetic also has a different feel. I brought it out to the cold garage to measure the trim. Plus you won t be limited to the colors in the store and can make your magnetic chalkboard any color your diy heart desires.

The 6 foot pieces worked perfectly on the sides. How to make a giant magnetic chalkboard. Secure it to the wall using screws or other hanging hardware. I will give you step by step instructions but only have pictures of the last few steps.

And that is exactly what we needed on the one blank wall. Once i d finished seasoning the chalkboard i pulled it off the wall. How to make a magnetic chalkboard. If you like your chalkboards smooth don t make it magnetic.

And the best part is it s not too difficult to make. And it pulled off easily. It adds a fun playful touch and keeps the kids busy for hours. 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.

Apply painter s tape to the wall to mark the sections that you want to magnetize.