DIY Magnetic Chalkboard
Diva Pink Magnetic Memo Board
There are so many ways to dress up an old frame and turn it from junk into something functional. What’s more functional than a magnetic memo board. Hmmm…. or than a chalkboard. But use them together, and oh, the organization options are endless.
Magnetic Chalkboard Tutorial
To make for the insides of the pink magnetic chalkboard follow these diy magnetic chalk board instructions
…first things first you need to collect your supplies.
Sheet Metal Sheets(Found in plumbing section of Home Depot of Lowes)
Spray Primer
Spray Chalkboard Paint
Tin Snips
Screwdriver
Frame
I found this baby at a garage sale last weekend as part of a 4 piece set for $4. So we’ll say $1 a piece. It’s not vintage or antique, it’s home interiors brand resin frame that was missing its mirror. But that was fine by for me for my $1 frame. The frame was already a neutral distressed cream color. All it needed were some new insides.
$1.00 Yard Sale Find
Remove everything (mirror, picture, backing, cardboard) from the frame by unscrewing the screws on the back side.
Remove Screws from Back of Frame
Take the backer piece or mirror that is cut to fit the frame and lay it on top of your sheet metal. Trace the outside of the template with a black sharpie and set the template aside. Use your tin snips to cut out in the sheet metal in a shape to fit your frame.
Magnetic Sheet Metal
Now take your sheet metal shape and lay it on a protection for spray painting. First use a primer in gray to cover the surface in thin cots, allowing the primer to dry for about 15 minutes between each coat.
Prime Magnetic Chalkboard
Once the primer is dry you can start to apply your spray chalkboard paint. Make sure you shake the can and try to avoid getting any drips from the spray nozzle on your sheet metal, it could leave imperfections in your finish. Apply several coats of chalkboard paint allowing each coat to dry for 10 minutes.
Chalkboard Spray Board
Allow your board to completely dry then reattach to the frame. It’s a great idea to “prime” the chalkboard surface by rubbing chalk all over the entire surface and then cleaning off using a chalkboard eraser or damp paper towel. Make a magnet or borrow some from your fridge and let your message/information center start working for the family.
DIY Mangetic Chalkboard
I like to repeat this same process with vintage Syroco frames too, refinishing each one in a fun and unexpected color. Here’s some others I’ve finished:
Diva Pink Magnetic Memo Board
Royal Blue Oval Memo Board
Syroco Baroque Chalkboard
Lavender Magnetic Chalkboard
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i have a use for this as well! yeah!
Have been looking for ways to do the chalkboard paint…thank you!!!!
You’re welcome, Noreen
I am totally in love with these! I wish I could find great frames like that! Would you share this at my link party that is going on?
http://threemangoseeds.blogspot.com/2011/10/features-2nd-motivational-monday-link.html
Hope to see you there!
Clydia – Threemangoseeds.blogspot.com
Great Idea. I love the double functionality and I love the colors you chose.
LOVE the colors you chose. They all look great!
Fantastic!
great chalkboards! I’ve been lucky to find great frames like this every now and then but for more than you paid.
Hey there! Just wanted to let you know that I featured your DIY Magnetic Boards!
http://threemangoseeds.blogspot.com/2011/10/3rd-motivational-monday-link-up.html
Thanks so much for linking up!
Clydia
Those are all beautiful my fav is the yellow one. I want to make one so bad now. I just need to find cool frames like that. where did you get them. Thank you so much for sharing and linking up to our party Show and Share. Make sure to come back this week and link up your latest projects. We would love to see them.
A mommy’s life…with a touch of YELLOW
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Hey! These frames come from all over too. I mostly find these at thrift stores/flea markets, etc.
Love this! Where do you get all your awesome frames?? Garage sales? So cute…will be featuring this at our weekend party tonight.
XOXO,
Kelli & Kristi
Thanks for the feature, ladies! These frames came from thrift shops and flea markets mostly. The frame used for the tutorial was a $1 garage sale find!!
I just love these magnetic chalkboard. Beautiful. practical and affordable. What more could a girl ask for?
Hello, I love your magnetic chalkboards photos and tutorial.. the colors are amazing! I hope it’s okay, I’ve featured them in a chalkboard paint round-up along with some other clever chalkboard paint projects. You can see it here:
http://jamiebrock.hubpages.com/hub/Clever-Crafts-Using-Chalkboard-Paint
Thank you so much for sharing!
This is great! Can’t wait to try it.
Do you think this would be strong enough to hold makeup, even with the paint on it?
Maybe you can tell me what I did wrong. I primed using metal specific spray paint, painted etc but for some reason the chalkboard paint scratches right off the metal. Any magnets I use on it take the paint right off. I tried adding clear gloss spray paint over the top-even though I knew I would loose the chalkboard quality but even so it still scratches.
Hey Leah! I’m not sure what you did wrong? I always make sure to do 2 coats of primer, making sure each coat dries in between, and then at least 4 coats of chalkboard paint. No problems for me with scratching at all. I do know that if it is scratched, it is hard to patch, the clear gloss cover is a no-no!!