Chalkboard Paint On Sheet Metal

Once we had the sheet metal we gave it a few good coats of primer on both sides to prevent rust.

Chalkboard paint on sheet metal.

Cut a piece of masonite board to the size you need this one measured 22 x 24. How to white wash a dresser with chalk paint. 5 minute diy shelf. To begin the process of chalk painting on metal i will water down my paint if i need to.

You will apply it just the same as you would if you didn t water down the paint. The ratio will be 1 cup of chalk paint to a 1 4 cup of water. You can also use a magnetic primer undercoat to create a surface that attracts magnets. So if you are chalk painting on a metal desk or on metal outdoor furniture i would water down the paint.

How to make a rustic wood wedding centerpiece. I used furring strips. Flat matte for larger areas and satin acrylic options for arts and crafts. Two should measure 22 and the other two 24.

Materials for the diy magnetic chalkboard 2 1 x 2 x 8 common board. It was really splotchy and even after three coats didn t seem to be covering the metal very well even with primer. Chalky paint choices chalkboard paint comes in two different sheen types. I used the brush on version you can also use the spray can.

Diy sheet metal magnetic chalk board tutorial one piece of sheet metal i used a precut 24 x 30 piece from home depot deco art s chalky finish paint black deco art s clear chalk board sealer trim for chalkboard sides cut to size i used 3 fir the friendly fellows at home depot cut to size. Colorful homeschool desk area. Cut a total of four pieces of pine planks with a 45 degree angles. How to paint a dated tile table.

Cut a piece of galvanized sheet metal to fit masonite board using tin snips or an exacto knife. 2 x 3 galvanized sheet metal i got mine at home depot spray primer chalkboard paint. Kreg jig see my full guide on how to use a kreg.