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Home » Organization » How to make a chalkboard wall

How to make a chalkboard wall

February 23, 2015 By Jamie Dorobek 16 Comments

This post is long overdue. But, hey at least I can honestly say that I have had this chalkboard wall calendar on my wall since September 2014, and I still love it in February 2015. Be hold, my giant, glorious wall calendar!


How to make a chalkboard calendar on your wall

 

 

Here’s what I was working with…

How to make a chalkboard wall

 

Here’s the chalk board paintI used. Oh and I used a 2 inch, angled Purdy paint brush.

How to make a chalkboard calendar

 

So, to make a chalkboard wall I started by taping off the edges of my walls and ceiling with paint tape. I typically use this green tape to paint. Then, start painting! The chalkboard paint dries pretty fast… I let the first coat dry for 30 minutes and then used a small roller for the 2nd coat.

How to make a chalkboard wall

 

Here’s my lovely wall before I went to bed that night. After you apply 2 coats of paint you have to let it sit for 3 days before you can condition the chalboard. Torture. How to make a chalkboard wall

The next morning, I took all of the tape off and cleaned up. Now, it’s wait time. Maxwell and Andy seem to like the black wall! Maxwell loves that dang giraffe! My baby was only 6 months old in this picture, and will be one year old next month, ahh!

How to make a chalkboard wall

 

After 3 days, it was time to condition my chalkboard!  This is a very important step. Don’t skip it. It’s also a very messy step. All you need to do is rub a piece of chalk across the entire surface of the wall. I got bored with one color which is why you see the rainbow! And I totally did not plan what happens next…

How to make a chalkboard wall

I figured I might as well use my cute rainbow chalkboard and decided to erase a little welcome sign onto my board… Then, Maxwell woke up frmo his nap, and Dad flew him into see what I was doing! And this super cute picture happened!

How to make a chalkboard wall

 

Remember I said the conditioning part is very messy? Here’s the residue after erasing the above “conditioning”.

How to make a chalkboard wall

 

Erasing takes some time. I used an actual eraser and then just a cotton rag. I erased and erased and erased.

How to make a chalkboard wall

Until, I got this bad boy. My chalkboard wall is ready for action!

How to make a chalkboard wall

 

Here’s how I made my calendar lines:

How to make a chalkboard wall

Oh and I’m jsut using plain ol’ sidewalk chalk. Really old chalk for that matter. It was in our garage from my days as a teacher!

How to make a chalkboard calendar

September: The first ever Dorobek family chalkboard wall calendar… woot woot!

How to make a chalkboard wall

October: Yea, don’t mind Andy’s legs. This is the only picture I could find of my cute pumpkin “O”, ha! He was just proving to me that he can still do a handstand!

Chalkboard calendar decorations

November: I was really proud of my feather! Not exactly sure what it has to do with November… turkey feather?

How to make a chalkboard calendar

November addition: I hosted a little dinner party for Andy’s birthday and used my calendar as decoration!

Chalkboard calendar decorations

December: My chalk skills are getting better and better! I think it is time to invest in some chalk markers. Anyone ever used those? Do they actually erase? At some point between nSeptember and December we got a new light fixture! I love it.

Chalkboard calendar decorations

 

Here’s another shot of my calendar with the old chandelier!

How to make a chalkboard calendar

 

Anyone else ever made a chalkboard wall? I don’t suggest it in the bedroom. It’s messy. But, I love it in the kitchen! It’s a good excuse to actually mop/ vacuum the floor at the beginning of every month, ha! And it keeps Andy and I on (almost) the same page! Does anyone else’s significant other never have any idea what is going on?!

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Comments

  1. Cydnee/Tampa Cake Girl says

    April 1, 2015 at 7:29 pm

    Love your big giant chalkboard calendar and wall. But to be very honest, I love the pictures of your baby too! Adorable! Thank you for joining us at #purebloglove. We enjoy having you every Thursday night at 8PM, EST through Sunday night. ~Cydnee

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  2. Sarah R. says

    April 1, 2015 at 4:41 pm

    Super cool!!! I love this- what a fun addition. So glad you linked up to Snickerdoodle Sunday- hope to see you again this weekend!

    Sarah (Sadie Seasongoods)

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  3. Wendi @ H2OBungalow says

    March 26, 2015 at 7:09 am

    This is such a smart idea. Especially the way you redo it for each month with a little cute graphic! I’ve toyed with turning a door into a giant chalkboard for the longest time..you may have convinced me! Visiting from the DIY Sunday Showcase:)

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  4. Burlap and Sawdust says

    March 23, 2015 at 10:09 pm

    Love this!

    Reply
  5. Ruby says

    March 2, 2015 at 3:48 am

    Just to awnser your chalk marker question I worked at a pub that used them they don’t rub off but wipe off with water so a wet cloth is fine they are great for bits you want to leave permanently like guidelines and titles ad you just wipe around those bits just be sure to shake the pens

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    • Jamie Dorobek says

      March 2, 2015 at 10:41 am

      Thanks for the tips!!

      Reply
  6. Miss Kitty says

    March 1, 2015 at 6:59 am

    Wow! This is such a cute idea! I love how you change the month’s name over the door. Very cute family too!

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    • Jamie Dorobek says

      March 1, 2015 at 11:09 am

      Thank you! So far I’ve really enjoyed changing it out each month!

      Reply
  7. Art says

    February 25, 2015 at 10:32 pm

    Looks great…my wife would kill me if I took up that much space though LOL.

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  8. Andrea says

    February 23, 2015 at 6:02 pm

    My husband is ALWAYS checking with me about plans on certain dates, even though he has our google calendar right on his phone…which I make a point to remind him of every time he asks. Maybe if the calendar took up a whole wall, he might actually look at it! Super cute 🙂

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  9. Jen says

    February 23, 2015 at 11:56 am

    This looks amazing! Great job!

    Reply
    • Jamie Dorobek says

      February 23, 2015 at 11:57 am

      Thank you, Jen 🙂

      Reply

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