DIY Chalkboard Paint

This is such an easy project!  You can create as much or as little as you would like and you can put it anywhere!  You only need a few things to create it too!  (This will be on the shopping list for next weeks project too!)

Ingredients:

Jar with lid that seals tight (to keep your paint in)

Unsanded Grout (small can will last you forever)

Acrylic Paint (Apple Barrel, Anitas, etc...) in ANY color you wish!  *I recommend Apple Barrel.  Its cheap and it is a little thinner than the other paints so it mixes a little easier.

Mixing brush or stick (popcicle stick works great!)

Measuring Spoons and Cups

Foam Brush for applying

Thats it! 

1: Measure out 2 teaspoon of the non-sanded grout into your jar.  It will be very dusty so be prepared.

2: Add 1 cup of your chosen paint into the jar (This will be more than 1 small bottle).

3: Mix together!  Use your popcicle stick to mix.  The consistancy will be slightly lumpy because of the grout.  This will spread out fine when you brush it on your project. 

4: Apply with your foam brush and you are done!  You may need more than one coat depending on what you put it on.  I did 4 coats just to be sure I had a very consistant color.

*It may work best to prime your item if it is bare wood.  Use a water based primer like Kilz or Zinsser.

 

5: You will need to prepare your chalkboard surface once it is completely dry.  To do this, all you have to do is rub a piece of chalk across it then erase completely!  Voila!