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There are three places I’ve been dreaming about coating with chalkboard paint. The first is my kitchen… the wall behind my stove and the wall where my counters/sink sits. I’d write recipes and quotes and notes to remember. The second is my daughter’s bedroom. It’s a given that kids like to draw on the walls and I know she’d be stoked with a wall just itching for her imagination to run wild all over it! The third is at my shop! I think it would be awesome to have a chalkboard wall just behind my counter… perhaps I’d draw forms to hang necklaces, announce sales & once again, when my little one’s at the shop with me, she’ll be able to help me decorate as well. A dream come true, I’d say!
Here are a few rooms that use chalkboard in ways which tickle my fancy just so!
When I was in university, I painted my closet door with black chalkboard paint and all I really remember was how TERRIBLE the paint smelled! Are there better brands/mixes to use if you’re going to be painting an entire wall?
Have you ever used chalkboard paint? Do you have any tips to share?
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My niece painted the wall in their kitchen with chalkboard paint. I’ve never used it myself but I imagine the formulas have improved over the years. I have used magnetic paint on my kitchen pantry door and the smell was no worse than regular paint. I’m dying to try the whiteboard paint myself!
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Mom Spark replied: — June 5th, 2012 @ 5:09 pm
I have been wanting to try chalkboard paint for a long time, I just need the perfect spot to do so. This post certainly provides some unique inspiration!
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Desiree Fawn replied: — June 6th, 2012 @ 11:39 am
Whiteboard paint! I had no idea… that’s kinda rad!
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I’ve been painting little things here and there around the house and yes, it still smells a little. I’m sure it’s not as bad as it use to be…my husband actually finds the Mod Podge more offensive.
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Mom Spark replied: — June 5th, 2012 @ 5:10 pm
Am I weird that I kinda like the smell of Mod Podge?
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Desiree Fawn replied: — June 6th, 2012 @ 8:59 am
Haha! Nice. And yeah, you’re a weirdo
But we love ya!
i think i need some of that…only problem…the dust? does it get annoying i wonder? though i could relieve my childhood dream of clapping the erasers…
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Desiree Fawn replied: — June 6th, 2012 @ 11:40 am
Hmm, I don’t know how dusty it would be. I suppose it would depend on how much use, and what sort of traffic the room had. Good point though. I know mine would be a dusty mess with my three year old at it all the time, but I don’t mind
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meg replied: — July 27th, 2012 @ 5:56 am
I use a damp sponge to wipe ours in the kitchen, so no dust, we love it, i use the top half for lists, inspirational quotes and my little boy draws on the bottom half, he’s 20 months, he loves it. BEST thing i ever did in my kitchen!!
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We make our own using grout and any paint you choose (think I found the recipe in Pinterest). We use it on anything we can get our hands on. It’s great because it works with any color. I actually decided to just buy a chalkboard appliqué for the wall. I figured it would be easier than trying to paint over the chalkboard paint if I change my mind. I love the pictures you posted!
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Mom Spark replied: — June 6th, 2012 @ 9:35 am
Awesome tip, thank you for sharing that!
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Desiree Fawn replied: — June 6th, 2012 @ 11:39 am
Ooh yes, I think I spied that recipe somewhere on Pinterest too!
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Wow – that is really really cool! I’d love to have that near my work desk!
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Desiree Fawn replied: — June 6th, 2012 @ 9:00 am
It’d make a great spot for note taking and inspiration!
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My next project is painting our kitchen, and I’d like to incorporate chalkboard paint somewhere in there. I love the look of it so much!
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I’ve been thinking of painting one of my kitchen walls with chalkboard paint!
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That is a god idea. Every day you can change the design. I like this very much!
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Desiree Fawn replied: — July 3rd, 2012 @ 9:19 am
Thanks for checking it out!!
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LOVE this idea! Super cool!
Kas
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Mom Spark replied: — July 23rd, 2012 @ 9:08 pm
Glad you like it.
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I LOVE these rooms, the blackboard walls look absolutely gorgeous.
However, you really have to be careful with chalk, anyone with asthma or other breathing difficulties/allergies can have a terrible time with the dust. (I speak from experience here!) so if you or anyone in your house suffer from that kind of thing, maybe consider using chalk-ink pens instead? Personally I think they look nicer than regular chalk, anyway.
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