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Creating blackboard surface
Blackboard Paint
Creating a Blackboard with Blackboard Paint
If you want to create a writing surface on your wall, you dont
have to bother buying a hugechalkboard panel and have it installed
because with blackboard paint you can turn your wallinto a
conversational piece, a writing surface for your to-do lists, a
lesson planner for yourkids or simply an area where you and your
kids can spend some quality time drawing yourfuture with colored
chalks.
Of course, blackboard paint is not only used on interior walls.
You can also use it on wood,sheet rocks, tiles, glass and metal
because it can be easily applied. Once done, you willhave a black
matte finish-like surface (obviously non-reflective) that is pretty
easy to clean orwipe with your duster, an old cloth or soapy water
for that really clean look. If you use it for
your walls, you can have the surrounding walls painted in a
distinct color to create a starkcontrast to your blackboard.
To create a blackboard using blackboard paint, you will need a
cleaning cloth, soap, paintbrush, stirrer and a primer. You need to
first clean the surface to remove grease and othercontaminants so
that your paint will be properly absorbed by the surface. On the
other hand,if you are going to create a blackboard over a standard
emulsion, then you can make dowithout the primer and apply the
chalkboard paint directly. Of course, you also need to cleanthe
surface to make sure that the blackboard paint will stick well. If
you are going to use barewood for your blackboard, then you need to
use primer paint to cover up the cracks andknots and ensure a
smooth surface.
When applying the blackboard paint, you need to first stir the
paint while it is still in the can,before you dip in your
paintbrush. This would ensure that you will have evenly
chalkboardpaint. During the process of application, you need to
continuously stir the mixture. Apply thefirst coat using a paint
brush and let it dry for some time before applying the second
coat.Again, let it dry and apply the third coat. You have to
remember that you have to sand everycoat that you apply to remove
any knots or dots on your blackboard.
After the last coating, your blackboard will be ready to use
after 24 hours given that its notraining outside or the air is not
too humid. Of course, the drying of paint would often dependon
aeration and the temperature of the environment. When the
blackboard paintdries up,you will get a matt black finish and youre
off to listing your tasks or creating your first chalkwork of art
with your kids.
