To condition, rub the side of a piece of chalk over entire surface. Wipe away residue with a barely damp sponge.
Now, I'm sure you have plenty of ideas to use your newfound skill! What can you turn into a chalkboard?
Kid's Drawing Board
Paint a wall, or a section of a wall, in your kids' room or playroom with chalkboard paint. You can even use the same color paint as you did the paint the rest of the room, or a complimenting color. Make sure to put up one of our decals, so the kids know which space to use for their artwork!
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Weekly Menu
Turn the inside of a kitchen cabinet or your pantry into a chalkboard. Then use this handy Weekly Menu decal to create a space to do your meal planning. You can write your grocery list right next to it, while checking your pantry.
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Daily Love Notes
Keep your family relationships strong by writing daily love notes to your spouse and children. Just maybe they'll leave some for you too! Paint a little private space in your home with chalkboard paint, and use this sweet decal to inspire your family.
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What else can you personalize in your home ?