Since we moved into our house almost 5 years ago… I’ve ALWAYS wanted an oversized kitchen chalkboard! I was going to just buy one — which would cost hundreds of dollars.
Well, I’m happy to report that I finally got around to teaming up with the hubs and we made one for under $30. Woot!
You can purchase all of the following supplies for this project at your local hardware store.
Three 1×4’s
Sheet of plywood (32″ x 48″ and 1/4″ thick, see below)
Chalkboard Paint
Tacks or Staple Gun
Mini Rollers for painting
Rags or Brushes for staining
Step One: Apply the Chalkboard Paint
Go ahead and put a couple of layers of chalkboard paint on your plywood. While that’s drying, let’s take a few minutes to beat up our 1×4’s a bit. Note: This is optional.
Step Two: Distress Wood for Frame.
These two tools will create some character. A few gouges and dings here and there.
Step Three: Stain Wood for Frame.
Stain the wood, I used a Chestnut color; however, your favorite stain will work.
Step Four: Attach Plywood to Frame
Tack the plywood on to all four sides with small nails or a staple gun.
…and you have yourself a fabulous chalkboard!
Check out the before and after.
I think it was always meant to be — such a shame that I waited so many years. Right? I couldn’t be happier with how it turned out. Oh the fun… quotes, love notes, etc.
What do you think of my kitchen chalkboard? I’d love to hear from you in the comments below.
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Jennie says
FANTASTIC! I love the after, and the chalkboard is perfect. hugs, jen
Felicia says
We are in the process of one of these ourselves. I’ve decided to paint the entire side of our pantry because we need a lot of space to write! ha!
Ellora@ Creatively Southern says
Love this! I already have the chalkboard in our dining room, but have never got around to framing it. I’m definitely doing this after seeing your post. Looks great! Thanks for the inspiration!
Bonnie and Trish @ Uncommon says
Love this Kelly!! what a welcoming feeling!!! Great job!
Laura @ The Turquoise Home says
Thanks so much for posting this! I just bought a can of chalkboard paint at a yard sale this weekend and have the perfect wall for it in my kitchen. I was planning to do this before I saw your post, but now I know how to! Thanks so much!!
Rachel (Lines Across) says
I love it! I also love your kitchen… especially the wall that the chalkboard is on. I’ve been dying to do some sort of chalk board project and you’ve made me want to even more. 🙂
Naimah says
Great project! I just had to share this on Facebook!
Kelly says
Thank you!! Hugs, Kelly
Beckie says
This is a great tutorial and it turned out super awesome! love it! Sharing it over on my FB tonight….
Kelly says
Woo-Hoo! Excellent news, Beckie! Thank you so very much. Have a great day.
Crystal says
Ouhh I love this! It reminds me of something I’d find at World Market. 🙂
KATHY says
I love it, I wanted to do one just like that in my kitchen. It seems like it might be heavy, how did you hang it up?
I don’t want mine falling off the wall while I am writing on it. LOL
Kelly says
Hi Kathy. Thanks so much for loving on my project 🙂 The plywood is so thin and lightweight, so the chalkboard doesn’t weigh all that much. We hung ours with two saw tooth hangers on either side.
Lizzy Jude says
Lovelove this idea! It makes such a difference in your kitchen and is such a fun, creative, and functional way to add a statement piece to your wall.
Tazz says
love it! we’re moving into our own house soon, and I’m pretty adamant on having one of these!
Regina says
The chalkboard is so cute! I’m looking to make one for my kitchen. The one you created is the perfect size!
Joy says
I love this. It would be great for the “hey we are out of milk and bread” notes that I never remember to write, then of course get back from the store without milk and bread! LOL. Great project and great price!
Heather says
I have a question, is the tacking of the plywood to the four corners holding the frame together? how did you get the frame to stay together? Liquid nails?