No, I’m not crazy! Just another great home decor idea I heard about over Thanksgiving-chalkboard paint. I thought my brother-in-law was joking when he brought it up. Paint for the wall that creates a chalkboard surface? Does this really exist? I was and still am blown away that something this cool is available! I finally had some free time this morning so I sat down at the computer and did a little research on chalkboard paint…
Chalkboard paint is available from many of the major brands like Benjamin Moore, Sherwin-Williams, and Valspar Paint. Applied to the wall like any other paint you can create a chalkboard surface virtually anywhere in your home. Completely washable and reusable this fantastic paint option can save you from scrubbing marker and crayon off the walls after your kids get tired of drawing on paper! Are you a little upset you didn’t find out about this earlier? I know I am! My children have definitely done a number on a few of the walls in our home.
If you’re concerned that the traditional green or black “chalkboard” color won’t look good in your home don’t worry. Chalkboard paint is available in a wide variety of colors so you can keep your desired mood and style flowing in your home while still creating a “reusable” wall or walls for your kids to decorate.
I wish they had chalkboard paint when I was a kid! But, they do have it now and I’m sure there are many “adult” ways it can be used. Let’s brainstorm together. To get your creative mind going check out this list of cool things to do with chalkboard paint put together by Benjamin Moore. Where else could you use chalkboard paint?…Home Office? Garage? Kitchen?
Wow! This is SO cool. Definitely wish I knew about this when my kids were smaller…although they still do some questionable things to the house sometimes.
I would love to have a chalkboard wall in our home office – we could leave notes, make lists, etc. Get rid of those freaking post-it notes that end up everywhere!
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I just took the chalkboard plunge in my kitchen. Thanks for the inspiration! Here’s the link: http://fisilis.wordpress.com/2011/03/17/how-to-paint-a-chalkboard-wall/
xo
Mindy
This is a very interesting site. The content is very informative and I am so glad that I dropped by. Thanks!
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This was such an awesome idea! I have three children 4, 2 and 1 and they have done a number on our walls to the point of having to repaint the house! haha But I decided to do a wall in their rooms especially for them to write on and it is wonderful! They don’t feel the need to scribble anywhere else. Thanks for this site!
You’re welcome! We love chalkboard paint, it’s such a fun invention!
I did this in our kitchen (same spot). It was a great cover up for a laminate panel placed behind the stove. We love the space now! Somehow it feels whimsical, sophisticated, and fun at the same time. My husband and I are both educators and have a small collection of school antiques. This fits the family “theme” in a lighthearted way.
I just painted my tired looking refrigerator doors with black chalkboard paint. After three coats its beautiful again. And my niece loves leaving me little drawings. I write what I’m making for dinner and she takes the families “order” and loves to takes their fake money.