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
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 :).
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!
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~
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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
This is looking AWESOME! I will for sure be checking back to see the completed project!
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
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.
What a tease! I thought the project would be done. 😉
YOU BIG TEASE!!!!
So yeah….I can’t wait either!!! haha
Wow! This is gonna be soooo cool finished! Can’t wait to see it! Your so creative 🙂
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?
The makeover is looking fantastic so far, Gail! I can’t wait to see it with the chalkboard paint!
love the colors you chose for it- the black chalboard will look awesome!
love the colors you chose for it- the black chalboard will look awesome!
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!
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!
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.
Looks great so far, can’t wait to see it finished. I am going to have to get one of those brushes.
Ouch! Im dying too see the finished product! I want it already!!!
Can’t wait!