Turning an empty picture frame/mirror into a chalkboard

Traci J
by Traci J
Any ideas on how to turn old picture frames without glass or old mirror frames into chalkboards, inexpensively? Was not sure what to use for the chalkboard part if there is no mirror or glass. Thought about wood but that could get expensive and not really smooth. Any creative ideas??
Thank you in advance,
Traci
  4 answers
  • Judy Judy on Jun 05, 2013
    MDF (medium density fiberboard) is really smooth and not too expensive. The home center should have a variety of sizes.
  • Traci J Traci J on Jun 05, 2013
    Thanks, Judy, I will check that out at Lowe's today. I appreciate you responding! Traci
  • Traci J Traci J on Jun 09, 2013
    Just curious if anyone had any other ideas?
  • Amy Anson Amy Anson on May 01, 2016
    If you do any thrift store shopping look for old hard covered books. The cover can be used with a coat of chalk paint. You can also use old tiles. Check hardware store for clearance and you may find something for pennies.