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
See the finished Armoire Door into a Chalkboard
gail
Unknown says
June 7, 2012 at 5:31 pmAwesome, 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 says
March 9, 2011 at 2:12 amthis 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 says
March 9, 2011 at 2:05 amLike 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~
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Home Made Quilts By Granny says
March 8, 2011 at 6:23 pmWhat 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 says
March 8, 2011 at 5:19 pmThis is looking AWESOME! I will for sure be checking back to see the completed project!
Michelle @Shellsshabbyshack says
March 8, 2011 at 5:00 pmWhat 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
Suesan says
March 8, 2011 at 3:24 pmI 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) says
March 8, 2011 at 3:17 pmWhat a tease! I thought the project would be done. 😉
Jester says
March 8, 2011 at 2:47 pmYOU BIG TEASE!!!!
So yeah….I can’t wait either!!! haha
everything.beautiful says
March 8, 2011 at 2:35 pmWow! This is gonna be soooo cool finished! Can’t wait to see it! Your so creative 🙂
Suzanne says
March 8, 2011 at 2:30 pmIt’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} says
March 8, 2011 at 2:06 pmThe makeover is looking fantastic so far, Gail! I can’t wait to see it with the chalkboard paint!
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
March 8, 2011 at 2:06 pmlove the colors you chose for it- the black chalboard will look awesome!
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
March 8, 2011 at 2:06 pmlove the colors you chose for it- the black chalboard will look awesome!
Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says
March 8, 2011 at 1:42 pmI 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. says
March 8, 2011 at 1:42 pmI 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 says
March 8, 2011 at 12:46 pmGreat 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 says
March 8, 2011 at 12:01 pmLooks great so far, can’t wait to see it finished. I am going to have to get one of those brushes.
aklatina says
March 8, 2011 at 8:23 amOuch! Im dying too see the finished product! I want it already!!!
driftwoodesign says
March 8, 2011 at 8:06 amCan’t wait!