magnetic chalkboard frame …

i have had big plans to make a magnetic chalkboard for my studio for a long time.

i’ve had the frame forever, and actually started the whole process over the summer. so, over thanksgiving weekend, i finally got a minute to finish it! so, here it is! with a cute note from the husband i found today!

here’s a little run down of how i did it.

DIY / how to make a magnetic chalkboard frame:
what you need:

frame
sheet metal, cut to frame size with tin snips. {all found at a hardware store}
spray paint {if painting frame}
primer paint
sponge paint brush
chalkboard paint
small nails or industrial strength glue

instructions:

spray paint your frame the color of your choice.
cut sheet metal to size of the inside of the frame using tin snips.
wipe off sheet metal with a cloth and let it dry.
paint one coat of primer onto sheet metal.
let dry for at least two hours or overnight.
paint one coat of chalkboard paint. let dry overnight
paint one more coat of chalkboard paint, and let it dry for 24 hours.
rub chalk all over the chalkboard painted sheet metal and rub off all the chalk to set the chalkboard.
place sheet metal in frame, and set it in with small nails, or you can use industrial strength glue.
hang up and go crazy with your new chalkboard / magnet board!
voila!

it’s great that it is not only a chalkboard, but also you can use magnets to hang whatever you want on there! {i even hung up my chalk with a little glue and a magnet!}

let me know if you have any questions!