Comments on: 5 Things you should know before painting a chalkboard wall

By: Traci

Traci — Wed, 16 Mar 2016 02:46:35 +0000

I have the literal opposite experience. I purposely moved our chalk board wall to a more visible area of the house so that I can do things like have guests sign or doodle it at a party and then snap a picture for a memory. I painted 5 chalkboard “frames” on one wall as if it was a picture frame collage and yes, my kids draw on them in varying skill levels but because of the arrangement it looks as awesome as it would if I had framed their artwork. I have one in my bathroom that always has a great quote on it depending on my moods. And I have one in our living area that is constantly used to welcome guests or have a holiday message. It never looks bad or messy beyond visual appeal though, so it can be done.

My only suggestion would be to keep in mind that different surfaces work better with chalk than with markers, etc. A rough surface seems to work better with chalk than chalk markers. It also helps to apply quite a few coats of paint. Another thing to remember is that if you use a color other than black it won’t be as likely to be a passing fad. You’ll be able to keep the paint until you don’t like the color anymore, even if you don’t want to draw on it.

By: Hannah

Hannah — Tue, 26 Jan 2016 02:36:19 +0000

In reply to Carole. I painted my fridge with chalkboard paint thinking I would use chalk markers. Big mistake! Chalk markers are nearly impossible to erase without a ton of work. I had to go back to the messy chalk. My kids still love it though.

By: Ainsley

Ainsley — Mon, 28 Dec 2015 04:51:44 +0000

If you’re worried about the floorboards, try chalkboard markers:)

By: Carole

Carole — Sun, 13 Sep 2015 18:22:59 +0000

Well, passing fad or not, I plan to do a small wall in my kitchen, near the fridge, where I already have a large vintage framed chalkboard hanging. I figure it’s only paint. If I tire of it, I’ll paint over it. As for chalk dust, if the walls are being sealed with Kilz or some other primer/sealer, chalkboard markers should work well (without absorbing into the wall). Easy, erasable, no dust to content with.

By: Lauri

Lauri — Tue, 31 Mar 2015 18:36:18 +0000

Thank you for that insight about chalkboard walls. I was considering adding one to my spare bedroom for the grandkids to use whey they stay, but since I just replaced the floors with light colored carpeting, that’s probably not the best place for chalk dust to accumulate. Thanks for the very useful tips!

By: Paula

Paula — Fri, 02 Jan 2015 21:18:14 +0000

I love the place you choose!