How To Frame A Chalkboard Door Panel

I needed a perfectly flat surface so i let the paint dry completely for a full day turned over the panels and put a coat of chalkboard paint on the back side.

How to frame a chalkboard door panel. To get to the point simpson has developed a magnetic chalkboard door. Its transformation would be very simple. Now the door can be used as a chalkboard and the cuties can also use all of their magnetic letters and animals on it as well. Paint the frame a different color or leave it as it is.

Speaking of the cuties this is what they were up to the afternoon that we were working on the door. We primed the door with this magnetic primer before painting over it in chalkboard paint. The same process in this guide can be used on a picture frame too. Of course this only works with certain types of door cabinets.

Apply two coats of the chalkboard paint to the foam core panels unfortunately since they re porous the foam core started to curve upwards at the edges. The panels within the door frame are actually magnetic chalkboards. You ll just have to paint the center portion using chalkboard paint. For a classic look cut the vinyl into a large oval and apply to the flat door.

How to make a chalkboard from a cabinet door step by step instructions plus time saving tips for turning an ordinary cabinet door into a chalkboard w o refinishing the frame. Instead of putting together a frame and a chalkboard another option is to use an old cabinet door.