A wall-spanning chalkboard has been in the plans for the new playroom for a long time.
Whenever we visit my parents in Cincinnati, we always go to a restaurant that has a gigantic chalkboard that my daughter loves to draw on. Perfect focal point for a playroom. Who says kids rooms can't incorporate a bit of design?
We determined a location on the back wall for our little installation; got our measurements and headed off to Lowe's. Actually, I decided to task Mr. DD with this little project, so he headed off to Lowe's, measurements in hand (3'x6').
One large piece of MDF and a couple pieces of trim later, the studs were found and the levels were taken. We're ready to do some actual work around here.
Here's an extremely flattering photo of me actually doing said work. What a rarity to get out from behind the camera. Honestly, you must think that Mr. DD does all the heavy lifting around here.
After one coat of primer and two coats of chalkboard paint (sanding between each coat) we were left with this. It's definitely calling out for a bit of trim, don't you think? Me too.
We chose to place the trim directly on top of the MDF, initially gluing it on using Liquid Nails and then applying finishing nails.
The corners were cut at a 45 degree angle using the mitre saw. We also applied additional trim across the bottom to act as a chalk tray.
Colored chalk was a must!
Ah, a very kid friendly focal point.
Best of all, it provides hours of entertainment.
I'll be back with more updates to the playroom soon - we got quite a bit accomplished this weekend!
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Your daughter is going to get so much enjoyment out of this project. I would have loved to have had that when I was a kid for playing school!
Wonderful! And it looks very professional!
Love and I am sure your daughter does as well!! I have been obsessed with chalk lately and using it in my home! When we figure out where Kendall's playroom will be in the house I would love to do something like this on one of the walls! Thanks for sharing:)
Looks fantastic, I am sure it will get lots of use!
This is a great project! I better your daughter has already used it a bunch! Have you had a chance to check out our little Challenge? It's not too late to join. My project update post just went up. http://thespacebetweenblog.wordpress.com/2012/01/16/word-of-the-year-and-i-might-be-screwed-just-once-a-gallery-wall-experiment-update/
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Love this!!! I can't wait to see what else you do!!!
Bonnie :)
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