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    Home » Repurposed Furniture » Armoire Door Repurposed Into a Chalkboard

    Armoire Door Repurposed Into a Chalkboard

    Published by Gail | Published March 8, 2011 | Updated June 23, 2021
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    I was going to make you guess what this is going to be, but I’m sure it would have been a no-brainer. Smile

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    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.

    repurposed door into chalkboard (2)
    After sanding it really well, I broke out the leaf blower to remove the majority of the dust.

    repurposed door into chalkboard (3)

    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!

    scotch blue (2)
    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.

    repurposed door into chalkboard (6)

    I painted the inset gray. See where I didn’t tape the top portion of the curvy part?
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    cutting in with a purdy (2)
    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.

    repurposed door into chalkboard (8)

    I then removed the massive amount of painter’s tape. Smile

    See the finished Armoire Door into a Chalkboard

    gail

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    1. Unknown

      June 07, 2012 at 5:31 pm

      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 :).

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    2. Christy

      March 09, 2011 at 2:12 am

      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!

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    3. Megandvd@Beauty in the Attempt

      March 09, 2011 at 2:05 am

      Like blog mother like blog daughter 🙂

      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~
      e

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    4. Home Made Quilts By Granny

      March 08, 2011 at 6:23 pm

      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

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    5. Michele Chastain

      March 08, 2011 at 5:19 pm

      This is looking AWESOME! I will for sure be checking back to see the completed project!

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    6. Michelle @Shellsshabbyshack

      March 08, 2011 at 5:00 pm

      What a leaf blower can't do these days 🙂 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

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    7. Suesan

      March 08, 2011 at 3:24 pm

      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.

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    8. Paige (Final Clothes-Out)

      March 08, 2011 at 3:17 pm

      What a tease! I thought the project would be done. 😉

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    9. Jester

      March 08, 2011 at 2:47 pm

      YOU BIG TEASE!!!!
      So yeah....I can't wait either!!! haha

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    10. everything.beautiful

      March 08, 2011 at 2:35 pm

      Wow! This is gonna be soooo cool finished! Can't wait to see it! Your so creative 🙂

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    11. Suzanne

      March 08, 2011 at 2:30 pm

      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?

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    12. Michele {The Scrap Shoppe}

      March 08, 2011 at 2:06 pm

      The makeover is looking fantastic so far, Gail! I can't wait to see it with the chalkboard paint!

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    13. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper

      March 08, 2011 at 2:06 pm

      love the colors you chose for it- the black chalboard will look awesome!

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    14. Cassie @ Primitive & Proper

      March 08, 2011 at 2:06 pm

      love the colors you chose for it- the black chalboard will look awesome!

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    15. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.

      March 08, 2011 at 1:42 pm

      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!

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    16. Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co.

      March 08, 2011 at 1:42 pm

      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!

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    17. Randi

      March 08, 2011 at 12:46 pm

      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.

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    18. Cindy @ LeChaiseParfait

      March 08, 2011 at 12:01 pm

      Looks great so far, can't wait to see it finished. I am going to have to get one of those brushes.

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    19. aklatina

      March 08, 2011 at 8:23 am

      Ouch! Im dying too see the finished product! I want it already!!!

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    20. driftwoodesign

      March 08, 2011 at 8:06 am

      Can't wait!

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