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    Home » Repurposed Furniture » Repurposed cabinet door into a chalkboard

    Repurposed cabinet door into a chalkboard

    Published by Gail | Published August 25, 2009 | Updated July 12, 2022
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    Our city had some flooding recently. My nephew was affected by the rising water. He removed his kitchen cabinets. I used the doors from the upper cabinets to make several chalkboards.

    repurposed cupboard door I don't usually use painter's tape when I paint walls and such, but when doing this sort of project it gives such a nice crisp definition between painted and non-painted surfaces. I did not have to paint these doors because they were in such good condition. I did, however clean them well to remove any kitchen grease. I then sanded and primed the insets so that the chalkboard paint would adhere really well.

    chalkboard paint I have never used spray chalkboard paint. I'm sure it works great, but I really like the brush on.

    foam brush for chalkboard paint I like to use good sponge brushes to apply the paint. It gives a nice smooth writing surface. I always do 3 coats, allowing each coat to dry 6 hours (per instructions)

    repurposed cupboard doorsThere were 2 wide doors and 3 narrow doors.

     

    repurposed scrabble tile rack

    I had a very rare "aha" moment. I love to play Scrabble, and I have a couple of games of my own. I recently acquired an old Scrabble game. I painted the tile rack and attached it to the bottom of the door to hold my chalk.
    repurposed cupboard door chalkboardI offset the chalk holder to hide the hole where the cabinet door knob was.

    My daughter was visiting the day I hung this chalkboard in my kitchen. She left me the first note. I look forward to lots more notes from the kiddos when they stop by and find me out and about.

    Here's another cabinet door chalkboard that is also a coat rack.

    A really easy chalkboard easel

    gail

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    Hi, there! I’m Gail, 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!

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    1. Malathi

      October 22, 2010 at 5:33 am

      Just linked this article on my facebook account. it’s a very interesting article for all.

      Cabinet Doors

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    2. Kimm at Reinvented

      August 31, 2009 at 8:20 pm

      Love your chalkboards! I have been looking for some cupboard doors to repurpose, they are so versatile!

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    3. Pam @ This Humble House

      August 25, 2009 at 10:29 pm

      I just HAVE to do this! I know exactly where to get doors like that, too! Thanks for sharing!!!

      ~ Pam

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    4. Angie

      August 25, 2009 at 3:39 pm

      They turned out so cute! I bought some chalkboard paint a while back, but haven't used it yet. I have got to get busy!!!

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    5. Barb

      August 25, 2009 at 5:44 am

      Great idea for putting the chalk on there.

      blessings,

      barbara jean

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    6. Sheri

      August 25, 2009 at 3:40 am

      Looks nice!! We are working on our laundry room door (off the kitchen) making it into a nice chalkboard door and dutch door...I'll put pictures up next week hopefully. For now you can see my saved entertainment center doors if you care to look! http://theshadesofpink.blogspot.com/2009/08/free-art.html

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    7. Sharlotte

      August 25, 2009 at 2:06 am

      I really like your chalkboards from the cabinet doors. It seems that these are all the rage! Yours are really nice and special places for your family to leave you love notes! Thanks for sharing.

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    8. susan

      August 25, 2009 at 1:59 am

      This is very clever--especially the chalk holder! Hope your nephew's life has returned to normal!

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