Using blue painters tape I taped off each center panel .
Black chalkboard paint was then applied to each center panel using a small roller .
Black chalkboard paint was then applied to each center panel using a small roller .
It took 3 coats to get a nice base for writing on with chalk.
Sanding in between each coat of paint will keep your chalkboard surface smoother.
I used a 180 grit sanding block .
Sanding in between each coat of paint will keep your chalkboard surface smoother.
I used a 180 grit sanding block .
After the chalkboard paint was dry I carefully removed the painters tape.
I used a commercial saying for the Live,Laugh,Love.....
Using Sharpie brand markers it was fun ,fun adding the squiggles and swirls .
The grandchildren's names were added using stamps and free handing with Sharpie brand oil base markers .
Using Sharpie brand markers it was fun ,fun adding the squiggles and swirls .
The grandchildren's names were added using stamps and free handing with Sharpie brand oil base markers .
No science here I just eye balled and winged it free hand!
This was the fun part!
When hanging the door, holes have been placed at the top.
This was my preference so the holes could be used to hang chalk that I put into a chalk holder.