How To Frame A Chalkboard Door Panel

How to make a chalkboard from a cabinet door step by step instructions plus time saving tips for turning an ordinary cabinet door into a chalkboard w o refinishing the frame.

How to frame a chalkboard door panel.

Apply two coats of the chalkboard paint to the foam core panels unfortunately since they re porous the foam core started to curve upwards at the edges. Well the designers at the simpson door company have and they ve come up with a series of interior doors that offer a few additional handy functions. Now the door can be used as a chalkboard and the cuties can also use all of their magnetic letters and animals on it as well. To get to the point simpson has developed a magnetic chalkboard door.

If you don t have inset or raised panels to frame your chalkboard then consider cutting the vinyl into a cool shape before applying to the door. For a classic look cut the vinyl into a large oval and apply to the flat door. Chalkboard vinyl would work on most door styles. The panels within the door frame are actually magnetic chalkboards.

Its transformation would be very simple. You ll just have to paint the center portion using chalkboard paint. Of course this only works with certain types of door cabinets. Paint the frame a different color or leave it as it is.

Instead of putting together a frame and a chalkboard another option is to use an old cabinet door. The same process in this guide can be used on a picture frame too.