• Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • START
  • SHOP
  • About
    • Welcome To My Repurposed Life Home of Repurposed Furniture
    • My Repurposed Life™
    • More About Gail
    • MRL On Etsy
    • Disclosure
    • Privacy Information
  • Project Gallery
    • Repurposed Furniture
  • Repurposed Items
    • Building Supplies
    • Miscellaneous Household Items
    • Picture Frame/Chalk Board
  • DIY
    • Home Reno
    • outdoor living
    • Painting
    • Shop Talk
    • Tips for Around the House
    • Build It
      • Furniture
      • Home Decor
      • Storage
    • Crafts
      • Dollar Store
      • Easy
      • Holidays Seasonal
  • Furniture
    • Chair
    • Desk
    • Dresser/Chest
    • Headboard | Bed Parts | Cribs
    • Kids Furniture
    • Table
    • Kids Furniture
My Repurposed Life® Rescue Re-imagine Repeat
menu icon
go to homepage
subscribe
search icon
Homepage link
  • About
  • Start Here
  • Project Index
  • Furniture
  • Subscribe
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest
    • RSS
    • Twitter
  • ×
    Thrift Store Makeovers » Magnetic Chalkboard Makeover

    Magnetic Chalkboard Makeover

    Published by Gail | Published August 10, 2016 | Updated June 30, 2021
    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Pin
    Share
    Tweet
    Share

    I picked up this magnetic chalkboard for only $3, and I knew that I could improve it with a little paint. I got it at Joey’s booth at Vendors’ Village.

     

    chalkboard magnetic memo

    It’s not a fine piece of furniture, or that well-made, but I think this chalkboard still has a lot of years left in it and can be useful for a busy family.

    *this post contains affiliate links*

    Make your own chalk paint

    diy chalky paint primer

    I recently bought some new paint for my diy portable wall to give it a fresh coat of gray. While painting it, I had some paint left over and poured it into a butter dish to save for a small project. You can see I added some plaster of paris to make this some diy chalky paint primer.

    Tape off chalkboard and memo board

    painters tape before painting

    After mixing the paint, I prepped the magnetic chalkboard for painting with some blue painter’s tape.

    You can see I used a cheap chip brush to apply this chalky paint. I prefer these brushes because they are so quick and easy to clean. Many people like them because they are cheap and easily tossed in the garbage. I couldn’t disagree more! The more they are used (and washed) the better they get. Smile

     

    gray diy chalky paint primer

    I did two light coats of paint on the front and the back of the magnetic chalkboard (after removing all the hardware)

     

    sand chalkboard surface removes scratches

    After removing the painter’s tape, I used a very fine sanding sponge to sand the chalkboard surface to ready it for a fresh coat of chalkboard paint.

    But after sanding it, and wiping it off, I decided to leave it as it was. The sanding sponge removed the noticeable scratches on the surface of the chalkboard.

    Add coat hooks to the magnetic chalkboard

     

    attach hook

    After all that I replaced the original hooks and hanging hardware (on the back).

    Cut Silhouette Vinyl

    vinyl cutter silhouette portrait

    The chalkboard looked too plain to suit me, so I used my Silhouette Portrait to cut out the word Remember.

    silhouette portrait vinyl Remember

    I used the font Baskerville Old Face on a very small piece of scrap silver vinyl.

    Painter's tape transfers small pieces of vinyl

    painter's tape transfers vinylYou may have seen me use this trick before. Whenever I have a small piece of vinyl to transfer, I use painter’s tape. I like that it is already cut to size and easy to line up.

     

    use painters tape to transfer vinyl

    The tape easily removes the vinyl from the backing paper.

     

     

    remove painters tape reveal vinylAfter laying the tape onto the magnetic chalkboard, I simply treat it as regular transfer tape by pulling it off by folding it over itself and peeling it back.

     

     

    chalkboard vinylThis was an easy project, but I think it turned out so much better than I expected, and I love the gray. I paid $3 for it initially and basically have no money invested in it—only my time.

     

    magnetic chalkboard memo makeover MyRepurposedLife.com croppedI think it’s going to be very handy for a busy family. The magnet on the board is a repurposed advertisement that comes on phone books.

     

    paint thrift store chalkboard makeover MyRepurposedLife.com

    Be sure to visit my friends below to see what they have been up to with their Thrift Store Décor Makeovers.

    thrift store decor challenge projects

     

    PetticoatJunktion Upcycled Fabric Calendar

    Bliss Ranch Reloved Mirrors

    My Repurposed Life Magnetic Chalkboard Makeover

    Domestically Speaking Kitchen Shelf to Coat Rack

    My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia Shell Covered Pot

    Our Southern Home Stenciled Box Makeover

    I'm sure you'll be inspired by something this month!

    gail

    See more of my Thrift Store Decor Challenge Projects below:

    [categorythumbnaillist 392]

    Pin
    Share
    Tweet
    Share

    Related Posts:

    • chalkboard ideas
      chalkboard ideas
    • vintage sewing cabinet storage cabinet
      vintage sewing cabinet storage cabinet
    • side table makeover
      side table makeover
    « How to store Junk in your Garage
    Repurposed Cupboard Door Bookshelf »

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

      See comments Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    1. Christy Little @ Our Southern Home

      August 22, 2016 at 5:33 pm

      What a great project and perfect for back to school!!!

      Reply
    2. Wendi@H2OBungalow

      August 12, 2016 at 12:35 pm

      I am so into magnetic memo boards lately. Loving this upcycle...adding "remember" was brilliant! Love your creativity!!

      Reply
      • gail@myrepurposedlife.com

        August 12, 2016 at 1:50 pm

        Thank you Wendi! I have replaced the hooks and it looks so much better. It's been to hot to take it outside to take pics. 🙂

        I love quick and easy makeovers, and adding vinyl really does make a difference-one I usually don't think about.

        gail

    3. Pam

      August 12, 2016 at 12:14 am

      I love it. Looks like really nice.

      Reply
    4. Susan

      August 11, 2016 at 8:42 am

      I just love the thrift store makeovers... it just makes me happy that they will be getting a new life in a new home instead of the trash!

      Reply
    5. kristin

      August 10, 2016 at 10:15 pm

      This is awesome, I love the metal on the other side! I have a feeling this will be sold right away!

      Reply
    6. Paula@SweetPea

      August 10, 2016 at 3:19 pm

      Cute project! I"ll bet that someone will quickly buy this. Your painters tape trick is a good one that I need to remember. That is if I ever figure out how to use that danged Silhouette!

      Reply
      • gail@myrepurposedlife.com

        August 10, 2016 at 8:53 pm

        Ohhh I love my Silhouette Portrait! I really should use it more often for my projects.

        thanks Paula!
        gail

    7. Debbie @ Refresh Restyle

      August 10, 2016 at 2:00 pm

      It looks so much better! I need a place to "remember" stuff! Pinning it for later - I will be on the lookout for a treasure like this!

      Reply
    8. Maryann @ Domestically Speaking

      August 10, 2016 at 11:51 am

      Love the combo of the galvanized metal with the chalkboard - so cute!

      Reply
      • gail@myrepurposedlife.com

        August 10, 2016 at 12:38 pm

        Thanks Maryann!

        gail

    9. Kathy Owen

      August 10, 2016 at 11:32 am

      That painters tape idea rocks. I really like the "Remember" text on the chalkboard!

      Reply
      • gail@myrepurposedlife.com

        August 10, 2016 at 12:39 pm

        Thank you Kathy. I love using the painter's tape for easy transfer.

        gail

    Primary Sidebar

    Hi, there! I’m Gail Wilson, the author and mastermind behind My Repurposed Life. I’m obsessed with finding potential in unexpected places and believe that with a little hard work and imagination, any old thing can be made useful again—myself included! I hope you’ll enjoy the journey and pick up a few tools along the way… literally!

    More about me →

    36 Repurposed Furniture Projects eBook
    Buy Gail's eBook

    Footer

    ↑ back to top

    SEEN ON

    Might I Suggest

    • Start Here
    • Furniture Makeovers

    Newsletter

    • Sign Up! for emails and updates

    About

    • Gail's Favorites on Amazon
    • About

    As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Copyright © 2022 My Repurposed Life · Privacy Policy · Disclosure