How To Frame A Chalkboard Door Panel

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.

How to frame a chalkboard door panel.

Paint the frame a different color or leave it as it is. Of course this only works with certain types of door cabinets. Its transformation would be very simple. 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.

Chalkboard vinyl would work on most door styles. For a classic look cut the vinyl into a large oval and apply to the flat door. The panels within the door frame are actually magnetic chalkboards. To get to the point simpson has developed a magnetic chalkboard door.

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. Instead of putting together a frame and a chalkboard another option is to use an old cabinet door. You ll just have to paint the center portion using chalkboard paint. The same process in this guide can be used on a picture frame too.

Well the designers at the simpson door company have and they ve come up with a series of interior doors that offer a few additional handy functions. We primed the door with this magnetic primer before painting over it in chalkboard paint.