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    Home » Repurposed Items » Building Supplies » Cabinet Door Chalkboard Project

    Cabinet Door Chalkboard Project

    Published by Gail | Published July 10, 2019 | Updated July 12, 2022
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    How to make a chalkboard out of a reclaimed cupboard door. Easy project with complete step by step directions and bonus tips on using painter's tape and a chalk holder. #MyRepurposedLife #cupboarddoor #cabinetdoor #chalkboard #project #thriftstoredecor #diy via @repurposedlife

    Today’s easy cabinet door chalkboard project is my Thrift Store Decor Project! Yes, the second Wednesday of every month my blog friends get together to share our easy thrift store makeovers. Because a lot of people have gone to open shelving, reclaimed cabinet doors are fairly easy to come by.

    Thrift Store (1)

    Be sure to check out my friends’ projects before you dash off! They always inspire me with the creativity! I have some really good junkin’ friends!

     

     

    reclaimed cabinet door chalkboard project MyRepurposedLife

    Easy Cabinet Door Chalkboard Project

    reclaimed cabinet doors make awesome chalkboards

    This cabinet door was only a few dollars at one of our peddler’s malls.

    *this post contains affiliate links read more here*

    The Best Paint Sprayer

    easy paint job with finish max paint sprayer

    Of course I grabbed my Super Finish Max to give this cabinet door chalkboard project a quick coat of paint. I’m not positive, but pretty sure I used my diy chalky paint primer recipe.

    I have been using paint sprayers from Homeright for almost 8 years. They have been and will always be my favorite way to get a great paint finish on any project.

     

    using a paint sprayer in the homeright spray shelter

    The Homeright Spray Shelter comes in handy for medium to large projects.

     

    Do you change your mind mid project?

    white cabinet door easy chalkboard project

    You can see a metal candle holder on the table. This project was chosen with that candle holder in mind. I just couldn’t get it to look the way I wanted.

    Smoked Glaze Paint Technique

    smoked glaze cabinet door chalkboard project

    Are you tired of me using Smoked Glaze? It’s so easy, and I love how many ways you can control the color going on. This may be one of the lightest coats of the grey glaze I’ve ever used. I did leave some behind in the cracks and edges to give depth.

    You can see my How To Glaze Painted Furniture post for more ideas on what to glaze and how to do it.

    Apply painter’s tape in small pieces around curve or arch

    apply painter's tape to arched cabinet door chalkboard project

    I seriously can’t love this color any better. Since I have now decided this cabinet door needs to be a chalkboard, I add tiny pieces of painter’s tape around the arch of the door. Because I’m an impatient crafter, I didn’t let the glaze dry very long, maybe an hour.

    Butcher Paper aids when spray painting with chalkboard paint

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    Do you see that pesky fly photo bombing all my pics? Applying a second layer of tape to hold butcher paper aids in protecting the outer area of the cabinet door.

    Apply several light coats of chalkboard spray paint

    apply several light coats of chalkboard spray paint

    Applying several light coats of chalkboard spray paint gives a really nice finish on the cabinet door. I prefer to spray East-West. then North-South.

     

    remove butcher paper

    Remove butcher paper to reveal a flawless paint job with no overspray on the cabinet door.

     

    remove painters tape around chalkboard surface

    Finally remove all of the painter’s tape and smile!

     

    add d rings for hanging

    Add d rings to the back for hanging.

     

    If you want to keep you chalk readily available, you can use a scrabble tile rack on your chalkboard. Simply add Gorilla Wood Glue like I did on this chalkboard hanging in my kitchen. A bin pull  makes a great chalk holder as seen in my project, Chalkboard Key Rack Wall Organizer.

     

    I'd love for you to pin this project before you run off to check all the other awesome projects!

     

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    gail

    see more chalkboard ideas here

    see more thrift store decor ideas here

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    1. Audrey Thornton

      October 25, 2019 at 9:24 am

      Yeah I was thinking that might have to be the solution. Thank you!

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    2. Audrey Thornton

      October 24, 2019 at 6:52 pm

      I'd like to try this technique on one of my actual cupboards but I have a question. My cupboard inserts have grooves in them (kind of like paneling grooves). Is there something I can do to fill that in without replacing the entire door? We tried removing the insert but it's pretty much impossible. Suggestions? Thanks!

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      • Gail Wilson

        October 25, 2019 at 9:14 am

        Audrey,

        hmmmm I'm guessing it's sort of like bead board? That's tough. I don't think I would even attempt to make a chalkboard out of that kind of surface. The best option I can think of is to add a thin piece of plywood to the inset area ???

        gail

    3. Sadie Seasongoods

      July 13, 2019 at 7:44 am

      Every time you use that glaze, I am reminded that I NEED TO GET SOME!!! LOL. Looks fab, Gail!

      Reply
    4. Christy @ Our Southern Home

      July 12, 2019 at 8:06 am

      What a great makeover! It sure is amazing what spray paint can do!

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    5. Kristin salazar

      July 10, 2019 at 2:45 pm

      This turned out awesome, it was meant to be!

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      • Gail Wilson

        July 10, 2019 at 5:11 pm

        Kristin,

        I use that glaze all the time, but I really, really love how the light glazing looks with the crisp black chalkboard. 😉

        What's not to love about an easy cupboard door chalkboard, right?

        gail

    6. Kathy Owen

      July 10, 2019 at 1:07 pm

      Totally change my mind all of the time. Sometimes because of a mistake, lol. Love the chalkboard spray paint. Going to have to get some.

      Reply
      • Gail Wilson

        July 10, 2019 at 5:10 pm

        I really love using the Rust-Oleum in the can through my Finish Max when I'm doing a lot of chalkboards. But for a quickie project, the spray paint can't be beat. I got a good deal on Amazon.

        gail

    7. Jennie

      July 10, 2019 at 9:25 am

      I use my cabinet door chalk board all the time, appointment reminders, or shopping lists. Mine has a small metal basket that had suction cups for a bathroom, screwed to the bottom. I bent the basket a little to hold a small metal cup to hold the chalk, the basket part holds an eraser, receipts, and other small pieces of paper that would otherwise be lost.

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      • Gail Wilson

        July 10, 2019 at 9:48 am

        Jennie,

        All great ideas! Did you have a chalkboard while you were raising kids? I had pieces of papers and notes everywhere. I really wish I had a chalkboard back then.

        gail

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