How to use blackboard paint

• Blackboard paint - 3 craft ideas
• How to use blackboard paint
• 1) Paint a calendar on the wall
• 2) Create your own labels
• 3) Create an oversized blackboard

Before you start slopping paint on the walls - make sure you've primed them first.

Step 1) Clean the surface

Make sure the surface area is thoroughly clean before applying paint. If you're painting over a standard emulsion (matt) paint, you can paint directly onto the surface. If the existing surface is vinyl paint, wood or metal, you'll need to apply primer.

Step 2) Apply several coats

To get a good, even finish, you'll need to apply several coats. Always check the label before starting, as this should give you a guideline.

Leave each coat to dry for 3-4 hours before applying the next.

Step 3) Leave it to dry for 24 hours

Once dried, the blackboard paint will be ready to use. To remove chalk simply use a warm, damp cloth.

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