I think you're going to love this former photo display room divider turned into chalkboards!
So, I had an old tri-fold photo room divider screen in my stash. For a long time, I pondered on what I could do with it, and because I love everything chalkboard, it seemed the route to go. It would be great for a wedding (as seen here). I filled in the chalkboards with Jamie and Andy’s wedding info for an example.
Of course after I painted each piece a different color is when I thought of a couple of things I could have done with it, one of which being a small tower shelf. Oh well, maybe I’ll find another someday.
Dismantle the room divider
This is how it started out. The hinges were messed up, missing some pins. And the inserts were long gone.
Paint the individual sections
I mixed up some home-made chalk paint using plaster of paris my favorite chalky paint primer in three different colors and painted each piece. I waxed them.
Paint chalkboards
Not shown: I cut some 8x10 luan pieces to use as inserts and painted them with regular chalkboard paint on one side, and black DIY chalk paint on the back side. I actually cut 15 without dry fitting them to the holes. Hindsight 20/20 I should have cut one and tested it. However, I cut them exactly 8x10 and they should have been a little larger all the way around.
I used these Glazier’s points on some of the boards. I bought some of those picture things online, turn buttons, they’re called. But the screws were too long for the luan.
IF you are looking for a great place to buy some picture hanging hardware, you should check out Amazon! I buy my d ring hangers from them, and I haven’t found any cheaper.
Attach chalkboards to room divider
The turn buttons didn’t work, the Glazier points wouldn’t work in the top section because of the grooves all away around the insert. I decided to glue them with my trusty Gorilla Wood Glue. Oh,I did use the Glazier points too, but I don’t like how sharp they are.
So, I ordered a Logan Dual Point Elite Driver , and I LOVE it! It shoots those pointy things into the wood. You can get flexible points that are bendable to allow you to remove pictures, or rigid points that are semi-permanent. (till you remove them)
I have several more frames I’ll be turning into chalkboards, so I thought this might come in handy.
Fun room divider project turned into chalkboards!
Here are the three pieces side by side.
Chalkboard Chore Chart
I’m always happy when I can repurpose something into a chalkboard, and I love all three colors. These multi-purpose chalkboard displays could be hung, or leaned against a wall.
gail
See other great chalkboard ideas here
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Gail Wilson is the author and mastermind behind My Repurposed Life. She is obsessed with finding potential in unexpected places and believes that with a little hard work and imagination, any old thing can be made useful again, including herself!
Gail reinvented herself during a midlife crisis and has found purpose again. She hopes you will find new ideas for old things and pick up a few tools along the way.
I Play Outside The Box
Perfect!!! Love the chalkboards you do...these are just beautiful!!
Suzanne@Meridian Road
That's a great use for an old divider!
I always leave your blog with another thing on my list of things to look for. Now it's a room divider. 🙂
Sandi @ The Primitive Skate
Awesome idea Gail! I Love it!
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artistamyjo
Wow ! What a terrific idea ! Now where did I stash that room divider I've had for years ??
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Anne
I love this Gail!!
Rustic Vintage Country
Brilliant idea! x
Korrie@RedHenHome
This turned out great! I'll be checking out your source for picture hanging hardware, too.
SuttonsDaze
I LOVE these! Now I'm going to be paying attention to those picture screens if I see them again. Great project!
Terri
Super cute...I see these frames broken at thrift stores a lot. Great "repurpose" idea!
Full Circle Creations
Looks great and thanks for the info on the picture hardware.
Have a great day!
Holly