We love using chalkboards as backdrops for displays and parties, so we were super excited to learn that you can create your own custom colors-and it's really easy! We first learned how from Martha Stewart whose tutorial you can read here. She recommends that you use latex paint, but we tried it out with acrylic paints with much success. How to make chalkboard paint any color you want! Yes! See this easy tutorial on how to get custom chalkboard paint colors and so much more! Sure, you can buy chalkboard paint.
In fact, here's my favorite store brand. But, what if you wanted a purple, mint green, gray or even navy blue chalkboard? Well, you can DIY chalkboard paint any color your heart desires! Materials: Flat-finish latex paint Mixing container Unsanded tile grout Paint stirrer Roller or sponge paintbrush 150-grit sandpaper Chalk Sponge Tip: For best results. Its easy and inexpensive to make your own DIY homemade chalkboard paint in any color and any size you want! Only 2 ingredients! Chalkboard paint can be expensive, and it usually comes in two colors, black or green.
Not that black and green aren't lovely, but what if you want a pink chalboard, or possibly a bright orange one? Homemade chalkboard paint allows you to turn surfaces into slates for writing and drawing. Learn how to make chalkboard paint in any color. Understanding Chalkboard Paint Chalkboard paint is a type of paint that, once applied and dried, provides a surface that can be written on with chalk and easily erased.
The paint usually contains a mixture of pigments and binders that create a matte, non-reflective finish. The pigments used in traditional chalkboard paints offer only dark hues, mainly black and shades of green. Step 2: Choosing a Base Paint Color Most household latex paints will work as a base for this DIY chalk paint recipe.
This is a great opportunity to color match a specific hue, use up small amounts of leftover paint from other projects, or try inexpensive paint samples. Small paint samples work perfectly for one batch of this recipe, and you can mix right in the sample container. For best.
Most companies however sell chalkboard paint only in traditional chalkboard colors black or green. If you prefer, you can make your own chalkboard paint by following this simple recipe: Chalkboard Paint Recipe One cup of latex based flat finish paint any color. Two tablespoons of unsanded tile grout.
Mix thoroughly and you are ready to apply. Over at A Beautiful Mess, writers Emma and Elsie share their simple recipe for chalkboard paint, which includes simple acrylic paint in any color you might want. This way you can blend in your.