Upcycled Headboard into a Chalkboard

Upcycle or Repurpose? Spellchecker doesn’t like either word. In any case I had this headboard for over a year. It sat in storage just waiting for it’s makeover into a diy chalkboard headboard.

I really didn’t see it as a headboard bench. It has two black panels attached. One day recently it finally “spoke” to me.

Dismantle Headboard

Upon further discovery I see that the panels can easily be removed by unscrewing a few screws. This was great news, and I’ll remind you to look for any screws that need removing before demolish of your headboard chalkboard.

I thought I would have to “cut” the legs off, but again, luck was on my side. Four screws—easy peasy. It’s quickly on it’s way to being a diy chalkboard headboard.

Lookin’ good! Can you see the lovely transformation happening? From headboard to chalkboard?

Ready Headboard Chalkboard for Paint

Tip-when I have a lot of holes to fill, I use spackling because it’s cheaper than wood putty. Tweet this tip. Bonus, the spackling is cheap and it dries pretty quickly.

I used my HomeRight Finish Max Fine Finish Sprayer to spray paint the diy chalkboard headboard a pretty turquoise color.

Then, I used some watered down black latex paint to “glaze” the frame of the headboard chalkboard. After that I painted it with three-four coats of chalkboard paint. (not pictured)

Add Ledge for Diy Chalkboard Headboard

Every good headboard chalkboard needs a ledge to hold your chalk and/or eraser. Initially, I was going to use my router to make a ledge, but I have misplaced my bits. (I think it’s time to declutter the garage AGAIN)

So, I dug in my stash and found this really great piece of trim.

Testing it to see if I like it with the thick part to the front . . .

. . . or to the back.

I painted the trim with the turquoise paint, and then did the black glaze. To make things simple, I used my nail gun to attach it to the chalkboard. I ended up putting the thicker part of the molding on the back. It made a better ledge that way in addition to having more thickness to nail.

I really, really love it! Do you love the color as much as I do?

The ledge on the diy chalkboard headboard is perfect for holding chalk, erasers and more.

Only one downfall for this upcycled headboard chalkboard, it’s pretty durn heavy!

Upcycled Headboard

I love staging  pieces on my privacy fence. I would never have anywhere in my house to hang this for a photo op.

This project is already in my booth, ready to go home with someone.

Do you call it upcycle or repurpose?

gail

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