What wood
Thank you,
Monica
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KMS Woodworks on Sep 06, 2013Something thin and lightweight would be my first choice. Luan plywood fits this bill. It is also economical. For best results having it in some type of "frame" will keep is flat and true.Helpful Reply
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Spheramid Enterprises on Sep 07, 2013MDO,a paper faced plywood used extensively for signage.Helpful Reply
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Positive Solutions Inc. on Sep 07, 2013actually you can use any surface, with chalk board paint anything can be made into chalk boards!Helpful Reply
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Monica on Sep 07, 2013so how smooth does the surface have to be? What is the best way to sand to smooth plywood? Thank you, MonicaHelpful Reply
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Amy on Sep 07, 2013Tempered Masonite with chalkboard paint over it would probably work best.Helpful Reply
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JP S on Sep 07, 2013I painted the glass part of the frame w/cb paint,then turned it over,put it back into the frame and used glass chalk to write. Looks cute and you can erase it with Windex.Helpful Reply
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GranArt on Sep 07, 2013I agree with Positive Solutions -- any surface can be used. Cabinet doors, MDF thin sheets of wood, drawer liners. Loews has tons of pre-cut wood in a nice range of sizes and thickness.Helpful Reply
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Terry J on Sep 08, 2013I just used chalkboard paint on top of an antique school desk for my grand-daughter. The surface needs to be smooth but not as smooth as a baby's bum. Think about getting 12x17 frames, take the glass out, paint MDF the size of the frame, and lastly use the MDF instead of glass. You could even glue the MDF into the frame. Paint the frame to match each grandchild's bedroom? I think you just gave me ideas for my grandson's.Helpful Reply
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Charlotte Belange on Sep 08, 2013you can go to a thrift store if you have nothing to use you can use cooking sheets, any of the wooden stuff, my niece painted the whole wall from the stair case to make her chalk board. It is real nice. Char BHelpful Reply
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Monica on Sep 08, 2013Thank you all for the wonderful ideas! No I just have to figure out what I want to use!Helpful Reply
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