Because we live in a very small space, I’m always on the lookout for double duty items, especially when it comes to my kids. Magnet boards have become more and more popular and they are great for kid’s rooms for displaying art or playing with alphabet magnets. This project turns a standard magnet board into a magnetic chalkboard, double the fun!
Things you’ll need:
Magnet board
Tile and glass medium
Chalkboard paint
Foam brush
Painter’s tape
Craft knife
Things to do:
1. Tape off the section of the board that you want to turn into a chalkboard. You can paint the whole board or just a section.
2. Apply a thin coat of the tile and glass medium to the entire section and allow it to dry completely.
3. Paint a thin coat of chalkboard paint onto the taped off area, make sure you work in long strokes that cover the board top to bottom to minimize streak bumps.. Allow it to dry.
4. Mix a small amount of the tile and glass medium with some chalkboard paint at a ratio of about 1 to 4. Mix well and apply over the first coat of paint with the same long stroke motion. Allow this to dry completely.
5. Paint a final coat of chalkboard paint, again in long strokes, this one a little thicker than the rest. Allow the paint to dry.
6. Run the craft knife along the edge of the tape before peeling off.
7. Allow the paint to cure for at least a week before using.
