Watch Me Try To Build Something...Part 2
A bead of caulk was run around the inside edges of the frame. I once caulked and painted a house full of crown molding after hiring help to install it, saving a bit on the bill. So this I know how to do.
Having a damp rag nearby is helpful, to wipe off excess caulk from fingers as you "tool" over the caulk. I've tried various tools to do this job, but I find this method works best for me. (However, I could certainly use a manicure. If I keep taking pictures showing my hands can I write them off?!)
After letting the caulk dry for a couple hours, frog tape was run around the edges of the frame in preparation for painting...
with masking paper taped over the surface which will become the chalkboard.
The frame was painted and after drying a layer of protective finish was applied.
I just love unwrapping projects to see how things are beginning to look!
Then more tape, this time to cover the painted frame as the chalkboard surface is primed with tinted primer.
And finally, the part I'd been looking forward to, brushing on the colored chalkboard paint by Hudson Paint.
I was loving the color, but it did require two coats. The paint also gets sticky and starts to create clumps quickly, so don't overwork if possible. But then again, this is nothing a quick sanding between coats can't fix.
After the paint dried there was one final step before letting the writing begin. Following a tip I learned when first using chalkboard paint, the entire surface was covered with chalk and rubbed in. This really does helps make the chalkboard surface fully erasable.
If you were expecting photos of the finished chalkboard today, sorry! I haven't taken the photos yet and after all this work I have to get at least a few posts out of the project...tomorrow, I promise.
21 comments:
Oh, that is so so cool, Janell! I swear, just when people think they've done something, you go and set the standard:-)
So let's see, on my to do list are
*make a ceiling height headboard
*paint some lamps
*recover some lampshades with beautiful fabric
*hang my own chandelier
*make my own curtains with a sewing machine!
*make a chaulkboard with frame to mimic molding in my home
*do it all with style:-)
These are turning out so well!
Oh that's what you were creating! Great job so far. I love the frames!
The frames give the chalkboards a very nice high end look - I really like how these turned out.
Nice job!
Terrific! I've had my eye on that chalkboard paint too...it looks so fun, and I appreciate the tips on how to use it.
I'm wondering...could you paint the frame pieces before putting them together, and then touch up at the end? It seems like the masking etc. creates an extra step.
Good idea Heather! People do that all the time with trim, etc. I got messy with the glue and wasn't really sure about the steps or how it would all turn out, so painted after building. But the other way would work as well I do believe! Janell
loveeee how these are turning out! can't wait to see the finished look.
so cool!
Seriously...this is one of the coolest projects! I am with L Duncan...I have a looooong list of projects I want to accomplish "Janell Style" now!!!
Great project, and you did great with the tutorial. Have a great day! Sandi
Great DIY post... Everything framed gives it such a finished look!!
xo Laura
Wow, this is great. The frames are so beautiful. I love DIY posts, so inspiring!
It's turning out so nice, love colored chalk board paint :)
Love your message boards. They look fabulous. Hugs, Marty
These really look amazing! I too can't wait to see the finished product!!
Chelsea
Is there anything you CAN'T do?? :)
Ha! Yes...Relax. :) Janell
Great idea! So, I'm just wondering....why didn't you paint the chalkboard and moldings first since you used glue? If you had used nails I can understand waiting, but if you use glue wouldn't it be easier to paint the pieces first?
Heather suggested this approach as well! Good idea. The glue did seep to the front side of the message board, and also used caulk. Had the frame and chalkboard been painted first, to get a clean look I would have then had to go back and touch up both the frame and writing surface with paint. I love hearing and learning from how other people would approach a job...there is really no one way to do any project!!
Wow - I am loving that colour for chalkboard! These look great, can't wait to see what they look like hanging in your home.
Thanks for sharing another great project with us!
Great point about the glue seeping through, I never would have thought about that. Always good to get advice from someone who has done it before you do it yourself :) I didn't realize the message boards were so large in scale - I really like the finished project!!
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