What wood
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Monica
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What wood do you use to make chalkboards? I'd like to make some for my grandkids for Christmas.
Thank you,
Monica
Thank you,
Monica
10 answers
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Something 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.
KMS Woodworks
on Sep 06, 2013
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MDO,a paper faced plywood used extensively for signage.
Spheramid Enterprises
on Sep 07, 2013
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actually you can use any surface, with chalk board paint anything can be made into chalk boards!
Positive Solutions Inc.
on Sep 07, 2013
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so how smooth does the surface have to be? What is the best way to sand to smooth plywood? Thank you, Monica
Monica
on Sep 07, 2013
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Tempered Masonite with chalkboard paint over it would probably work best.
Amy
on Sep 07, 2013
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I 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.
JP S
on Sep 07, 2013
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I 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.
GranArt
on Sep 07, 2013
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I 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.
Terry J
on Sep 08, 2013
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you 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 B
Charlotte Belange
on Sep 08, 2013
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Thank you all for the wonderful ideas! No I just have to figure out what I want to use!
Monica
on Sep 08, 2013
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