Having a place to post messages to my family (and to myself) is critical in my house, and the kitchen, as the grand central station of our home, is the best place for it. But maker boards are not my favorite; both because they tend to be ugly and because I hate the smell of dry erase markers. Instead we have a chalkboard. But not just an ordinary chalkboard! This one is made from a repurposed serving tray that comes with the added bonus of being easily taken down and washed as needed. And creating it took almost no time at all.
Things you’ll need:
Serving tray – metal is best because then it can be magnetic itself
Chalkboard spray paint
Sticky back magnet sheets or heavy-duty magnet blanks.
Things to do:
1. Cut large strips of magnetic sheeting and stick to the back of the tray or glue a few heavy-duty magnets to the back for easy hanging. If you don’t intend to hang this on a magnetic surface such as your fridge, picture-hanging hooks can also be glued to the back.
2. Spray the surface of the tray with three thin coats of chalkboard paint, allowing each coat to dry in between layers.
3. Allow the paint to harden for 24 hours before use.
