5 DIY Chalkboard Ideas with Little Birdie Chalk Paints

Hello folks!

We have a couple of interesting DIY Home Décor ideas that you can try with Little Birdie Matte Acrylic Chalk Paints.

From customers buying all 34 colours at one shot to international appreciation, our Chalk Paints have received so much love and we can’t thank each of you enough.

Lately, we have been asked if Little Birdie Chalk Paints can be used as Chalkboard paint? Yes, they work wonderfully well! Read further to find out how.

How to make a Chalk Board with Chalk Paint

Pick a colour – It is ideal to choose a dark colour paint that will contrast with white chalk. The deeper hued colours that you select from our range are – Charcoal, Terracotta, Salsa Red, Deep Sea Blue, Passionate Plum and Orange Splash.

If you choose a lighter tone, make sure to use a dark/ contrasting colour chalk to write with. Check out all 34 shades here – https://bit.ly/2S4mdfz

Get your surface ready – Give the selected surface a quick wipe to make sure it is not dusty or sticky. (Don’t forget to check out some cool DIY applications at the end of the post).

Paint the surface – Pour out required amount of paint. Thin down the paint by adding a little water and use a sponge roller for a clean, smooth finish.

Tip: Remember we need a smooth finish for a chalkboard and not a distressed look. Make sure to paint with light strokes in the same direction.

Let it dry and paint over a second coat for a completely opaque finish.

Priming – Priming or seasoning the chalkboard simply means to rub a piece of chalk sideways over the entire surface. Using a damp cloth or a chalkboard eraser, wipe off the chalk. This is to ensure the surface is protected from permanently being marred by what you write first.

Tip: If you don’t prime the surface, you will always have white smudges while erasing written text

Your chalkboard is ready to be used.

Here are 5 cool ideas to make your own quick chalkboards at home –

‘To Do’ List in the kids’ bedroom – Write “To Do” lists on a steel almira/ wooden cupboard/ at the back of the room door for your kids while you are working late or out of town on a short business trip.

DIY Café Menu – Convert an old wooden easel stand into a beautiful & cute café menu, perfect for outdoor parties, road-side cafes, charity events and social gatherings in the open.

Kitchen Essentials List – With your new wall chalkboard in the kitchen, do not worry about last minute essentials.

Portable chalkboard – Relive your childhood with a portable chalk slate. Paint a piece of cardboard/ carton box, carry it around, doodle and have some fun.