For the creatives, the planners, and the parents out there, how about a chalkboard surface for your home? It’s different, fun, and, thanks to a few Boysen products, it’s fairly easy to DIY too. Check it out.
Boysen Chalk It
For concrete surfaces like room walls
If you’ve been dreaming of having a chalkboard wall at home, this is the paint product for you. Boysen Chalk It is a water-based acrylic latex paint that turns a concrete or drywall surface into a chalkboard surface. Yup, that means you can have it wherever you please—whether it’s in the living room, kitchen, or kids’ bedroom.
Being a chalkboard paint, the paint comes in a black shade with a matte finish. Application is as simple and easy as other interior wall paints too, like Healthy Home and Virtuoso Silk Touch, so no need to worry about the hassle. Plus, it’s low-odor, low-VOC, and easy to clean.
A few reminders for use:
- Make sure your paint is fully dry before you use it. Wait for at least a week before writing on your new chalkboard wall.
- Use only chalk. Do not use crayons, oil pastels, or chalk markers.
- Try not to press too hard when wiping off your chalk markings to avoid damaging the paint.
- If you want to clean your chalkboard, use a soft cloth and gentle soap. Do not use harsh cleaners as this may also damage the chalkboard coating.
For full painting instructions, click here.
Boysen Schoolboard Paint Green
For wooden and metal surfaces like cabinets
Having a whole chalkboard wall is not for everyone. Maybe you would rather have it in a smaller area or as something portable that you can move around the house. Enter Boysen Schoolboard Paint Green, a paint product for wooden and metal surfaces.
With Boysen Schoolboard Paint Green, you could make a chalkboard for your child—all you need is a lightweight wooden board. You could also consider turning a cabinet door into a chalkboard. It’s a place to write quick notes or lists where you’ll always see it.
As it is paint for wooden and metal surfaces, you can expect it to be durable. However, note that it is not odorless and it’s best to have good ventilation and to wear protective equipment, like a face mask, during application.
A few reminders for use:
- As you might have expected, Boysen Schoolboard Paint Green comes in green with a flat finish.
- This is an alkyd-type paint so ensure proper ventilation when painting and as the paint is drying.
- Though your paint will dry after 8 hours, full hardness develops only after a week so it’s best to wait until then before using your chalkboard surface.
For full painting instructions, click here.
Unleash your creativity! Create a chalkboard surface at home with Boysen paint products. If you’re apprehensive, we get it. Here’s the thing though, you can always repaint when you don’t want it anymore so why not go for it, right?
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