DIY- Chalk Board Kids Play Table
by
Mohawk Home
Step 1. Place a drop cloth or old towel under the table. Preferrably move the piece outside to a well ventilated area.
Step 2. Lightly Sand the surface of whatever you are going to paint. A medium to fine grit sand paper will be fine.
Step 3. Wipe surface with wet cloth and let dry completely to remove any excess dust.
Step 4. Using a foam brush or fine bristle paint brush paint in one direction across the entire surface. Don't worry if the paint doesnt fully cover for your first coat. Let paint dry 4 hours.
Step 5. Paint across the top of the piece from the opposite direction.
Step 6. Let piece dry for a minimum of 3 days (my kids were drooling over the table waiting until they could create Chalk masterpieces.)
Step 7. Bring out the chalk pour your self a cup of coffee and enjoy the momentary silence as they play together peacefully.
One other tip: I bought a new soft sponge and got it damp, and pulled an old dry dish cloth out. I gave this to the kids to wipe down the surface after they'd completed a drawing. They almost have as much fun wiping down the table as they do drawing!
Step 2. Lightly Sand the surface of whatever you are going to paint. A medium to fine grit sand paper will be fine.
Step 3. Wipe surface with wet cloth and let dry completely to remove any excess dust.
Step 4. Using a foam brush or fine bristle paint brush paint in one direction across the entire surface. Don't worry if the paint doesnt fully cover for your first coat. Let paint dry 4 hours.
Step 5. Paint across the top of the piece from the opposite direction.
Step 6. Let piece dry for a minimum of 3 days (my kids were drooling over the table waiting until they could create Chalk masterpieces.)
Step 7. Bring out the chalk pour your self a cup of coffee and enjoy the momentary silence as they play together peacefully.
One other tip: I bought a new soft sponge and got it damp, and pulled an old dry dish cloth out. I gave this to the kids to wipe down the surface after they'd completed a drawing. They almost have as much fun wiping down the table as they do drawing!
DIY Success! The after – they are actually playing together!
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