I was going to make you guess what this is going to be, but I’m sure it would have been a no-brainer. 
I curbed two doors last year. Cathy and I came across a huge armoire that was in really good shape. However it was too large and much to heavy to transport. So I did what any good junker would do. I removed the doors and shelves. While looking for a good specimen for my new chalkboard in my stash, I found these doors. I hesitated for a moment because I thought I shouldn’t break up the pair. What if I want to build a cabinet and use these as doors again? I looked around some more, but I knew it HAD to be this door. The others were just too small. I removed the hardware and sanded it.
After sanding it really well, I broke out the leaf blower to remove the majority of the dust.
I used the Mythic paint (blue) that I used to paint my (vinyl) kitchen floor. Don’t let that sunshine deceive you, it was COLD!
The outer portion of the door was painted blue, so I proceeded to tape off the inner portion so I could paint the inset gray (that I also used on the kitchen floor). To do the curves, I taped it and then carefully trimmed it back with my utility knife. NOTE: I did not tape the upper portion of the curvy part.
I didn’t tape off this part because I knew I would be able to cut-in with my Purdy paint brush
. This is just the first coat. I did two light coats instead of one heavy coat.
See the finished Armoire Door into a Chalkboard
gail
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.
Unknown
Awesome, looks great. My wife and I have been repurposing silver serving trays and picture frames into chalkboards....I think it is time to expand into larger projects :).
Christy
this is looking very good so far--so clever--i am trying to come up with a reason to use blackboard paint...all the ideas the c&c girls have come up with so far are amazing!
Megandvd@Beauty in the Attempt
Like blog mother like blog daughter š
I have a cabinet door I bought at a yard sale for 25 cents....and that is exactly what I intend to do...now I just need more hours in the day.
Cheers~
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Home Made Quilts By Granny
What a creative mind you have and such hard work you put into your projects....I envy you that....I just don't have what it takes. God Bless Trish
Michele Chastain
This is looking AWESOME! I will for sure be checking back to see the completed project!
Michelle @Shellsshabbyshack
What a leaf blower can't do these days š I love it, Gail! I've been dying to make a chalkboard but can't find a frame I like. Love the idea to use an old cabinet door. I can't wait to see how this turns out.
Oh, and I hear ya on the hooks. Luckily, the board was a soft pine and went in like butter.
Wish I had your warm temps! xx Michelle
Suesan
I love that you broke out the leaf blower to clean it off. Nice move! It's looking good. I like the two colors together and can't wait to see it finished.
Paige (Final Clothes-Out)
What a tease! I thought the project would be done. š
Jester
YOU BIG TEASE!!!!
So yeah....I can't wait either!!! haha
everything.beautiful
Wow! This is gonna be soooo cool finished! Can't wait to see it! Your so creative š
Suzanne
It's looking gorgeous! I can't wait to see the finished project. You and I use our leaf blowers for the same purpose! I cracked up at that one. It does the trick though, doesn't it?
Michele {The Scrap Shoppe}
The makeover is looking fantastic so far, Gail! I can't wait to see it with the chalkboard paint!
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper
love the colors you chose for it- the black chalboard will look awesome!
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper
love the colors you chose for it- the black chalboard will look awesome!
Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.
I have a door set aside in my garage for a chalkboard project too! Just waiting for warmer weather. Hmmm, maybe I can bring it inside. I'm cracking up at your use of a leaf blower - ingenious!
Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.
I have a door set aside in my garage for a chalkboard project too! Just waiting for warmer weather. Hmmm, maybe I can bring it inside. I'm cracking up at your use of a leaf blower - ingenious!
Randi
Great minds think alike ... I have a cabinet door in my trunk right now that is going to be painted into a chalkboard for my daughter's room. I've vowed to get it done this week. Can't wait to see yours.
Cindy @ LeChaiseParfait
Looks great so far, can't wait to see it finished. I am going to have to get one of those brushes.
aklatina
Ouch! Im dying too see the finished product! I want it already!!!
driftwoodesign
Can't wait!