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"SonomaProducts.com"

27/01/2005 4:52 PM

Chalkboard

Hey yo all. I'm thinking of making some chalkboards. A few Q's.

1. Does anyone sell chalkboard surfaced ply/mdf/whatever?
2. I know that chalkboard paint is available but I'm concerned that I
wouldn't get it as smooth. Even so, anyone know who sells it? Any tips
such as best substrate, best application method, etc?

BW


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"SonomaProducts.com"

in reply to "SonomaProducts.com" on 27/01/2005 4:52 PM

28/01/2005 10:10 AM

Well, I hadn't ever looked for it before and wasn't sure if it was a
super specialty item or generally available. I guess the second case is
true, I found it in Wal Mart by chance a few hours after the post. Made
by Krylon. Thanks for the smart ass remarks though ;^)

BW

JJ

JGS

in reply to "SonomaProducts.com" on 27/01/2005 4:52 PM

28/01/2005 5:32 AM

Hi BW,
A closed cell foam roller and hardboard produce a fine finish if the
paint is new and freshly shaken. If often looks like a bad case of orange
peel when first applied but dries smooth. In case a second coat is
required I put the foam roller in a glass jar in the freezer. Keeps well
for a week or so like this after which time "strings of paint " start form
when the roller is used. I have good luck with fresh Dynamic brand paint.
Cheers, JG

"SonomaProducts.com" wrote:

> Hey yo all. I'm thinking of making some chalkboards. A few Q's.
>
> 1. Does anyone sell chalkboard surfaced ply/mdf/whatever?
> 2. I know that chalkboard paint is available but I'm concerned that I
> wouldn't get it as smooth. Even so, anyone know who sells it? Any tips
> such as best substrate, best application method, etc?
>
> BW

mM

[email protected] (MP Toolman)

in reply to JGS on 28/01/2005 5:32 AM

28/01/2005 11:23 AM

Hi,
I have several real black slate chalk boards from an old scool that I would
consider selling. I have not measured them lately, but probably somewhere
around 4 x 5 feet. I might even be willing to cut to the size you need. Make
me a reasonable offer. Please email me at [email protected] if interested.

Thanks,
Mill

>
>> Hey yo all. I'm thinking of making some chalkboards. A few Q's.
>>
>> 1. Does anyone sell chalkboard surfaced ply/mdf/whatever?
>> 2. I know that chalkboard paint is available but I'm concerned that I
>> wouldn't get it as smooth. Even so, anyone know who sells it? Any tips
>> such as best substrate, best application method, etc?
>>


ff

"firstjois"

in reply to "SonomaProducts.com" on 27/01/2005 4:52 PM

28/01/2005 10:50 PM

SonomaProducts.com wrote:
>> Hey yo all. I'm thinking of making some chalkboards. A few Q's.
>>
>> 1. Does anyone sell chalkboard surfaced ply/mdf/whatever?
>> 2. I know that chalkboard paint is available but I'm concerned that I
>> wouldn't get it as smooth. Even so, anyone know who sells it? Any
>> tips such as best substrate, best application method, etc?
>>
>> BW

I've applied chalk board paint with rollers and gotten good results, even
used black and white acrylic mixed together to get grey paint and applied
it with a roller - works well, goes on to Masonite. The one I use myself in
the shop for messages is even wiped off with a wet sponge with no harm done
so far. Last batch I made for some school teachers was Masonite, grey
acrylic applied with a roller, cut up on table saw when dry. No
substrate, just applied two coats.

Josie

JJ

in reply to "SonomaProducts.com" on 27/01/2005 4:52 PM

28/01/2005 12:45 AM

Thu, Jan 27, 2005, 4:52pm (EST-3) [email protected] (SonomaProducts.com)
wonders:
<snip> anyone know who sells it? <snip>

Chalkboard paint Where to get? Gee, that's really a tough one.
Probably not a paint store, eh? Sheesh.

I've also seen it in hardware stores, Wally World, K-Mart, the
Borg, and so on.



JOAT
Some is good, more is better, too much is just enough.
- Unknown

jn

justme

in reply to "SonomaProducts.com" on 27/01/2005 4:52 PM

30/01/2005 7:29 PM

In article <[email protected]>,
[email protected] says...
> Hey yo all. I'm thinking of making some chalkboards. A few Q's.
>
> 1. Does anyone sell chalkboard surfaced ply/mdf/whatever?
> 2. I know that chalkboard paint is available but I'm concerned that I
> wouldn't get it as smooth. Even so, anyone know who sells it? Any tips
> such as best substrate, best application method, etc?
>
> BW
>
>

I wouldn't worry about using the spray can chalkboard paint. I surfaced
a children's table with it, and it went on fairly easily. If there were
any problems with the finish, it's hidden by the matte finish.

FYI, I used 3/4 inch baltic birch plywood, sanded and sealed for the
base. It's withstood over a year of serious abuse by a 2 and 4 year
old.

Jm

"J"

in reply to "SonomaProducts.com" on 27/01/2005 4:52 PM

27/01/2005 6:05 PM

"SonomaProducts.com" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hey yo all. I'm thinking of making some chalkboards. A few Q's.
>
> 1. Does anyone sell chalkboard surfaced ply/mdf/whatever?
> 2. I know that chalkboard paint is available but I'm concerned that I
> wouldn't get it as smooth. Even so, anyone know who sells it? Any tips
> such as best substrate, best application method, etc?
>
> BW

Seems almost everyone (even schools) has shifted to whiteboards.
But if you must, spray the chalkboard paint with the board horizonal. It
shouldn't be too hard to get it even. You can use hardboard or any other
smooth surface.

-j

Km

Ken

in reply to "SonomaProducts.com" on 27/01/2005 4:52 PM

28/01/2005 10:25 PM

Local Home Depot sells 2' x 4' chalk board


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