October 15, 2012
Fun + Easy Chalkboard Paint Ideas
Chalkboard paint is available in many colours now.
Creative & Easy Chalkboard Paint Ideas
Turn any space in your home into a writing surface with these chalkboard paint ideas. From a reusable, eco-friendly list maker to a drawing surface, wall calendar, or child's activity centre, these creative ways to use chalkboard paint will make your home even more functional. Explore our chalkboard paint ideas below, and look for Benjamin Moore Chalkboard Paint (308)—available in any colour. Learn how to apply chalkboard paint for best results.
Dynamic Day Planner
Keep track of meetings and deadlines with an erasable day planner. Apply chalkboard paint to a specific area, like the rectangle shown here, or your entire wall. Then, label the space with the days of the week and use it to keep track of your schedule.
Kids' Activity Centre
Paint a child's table with chalkboard paint to create a space for drawing or playing games like checkers or tic-tac-toe. Be sure to keep a container of chalkboard chalk handy and teach your children how to erase their work with a clean, damp cloth or paper towel.
Easy-to-Update Family Calendar
Create a family calendar that you can update each month. Then, use it to keep track of everyone's schedules, from school events to meetings and games. Assign each family member a different pastel chalk colour, too, so that each person can recognize their schedule at a glance.
Cabinet To-Do List
Keep track of all the things you need to get done by applying chalkboard paint to the inside of a kitchen cabinet door. This way, your message space will be easily accessible to you, but not visible to visitors.
Daily Menu
In the kitchen, paint a chalkboard square on the wall, frame it with decorative moulding or colourful paint, and use the area to display each day's menu. This makes an especially nice touch for family gatherings or when entertaining special guests.