Comments on: From Salvaged Mirror To Chalkboard

By: Elena

Elena — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 16:46:13 +0000

Hey everyone , i did this a few weeks ago on these beautiful french mirrors , it is best to sand and then primer the mirror glass… If you do not do so the paint is more likely to sit then spread and dry, i also sprayed a few coats of magnetic paint before i put chalkboard paint … I love it for a memo board for the kids schedule , they can stick magnets and use it for homework as well (tip, if you do spray magnetic paint spray at least 3 coats so its a strong enough magnet to actually hold on to things ) i prefer the spray paint rather than the brush paint , although it is messier , it apply’s easier and nicer… Thanks <3

By: Lauren

Lauren — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 02:06:28 +0000

They make a magnetic spray paint you can put under the chalkboard paint to make it magnetic. You do need to use several coats to make is good and magnetic. Or if you make one from scratch you can used the chalkboard paint on galvanized metal also makes it magnetic. I just made an old window into a chalkboard and cork board out of wine corks. Love your site!!! I keeps my creative juices flowing just sitting at home with the kids. You give me the courage to try things! Thanks

By: L.Duncan

L.Duncan — Mon, 09 May 2011 14:56:13 +0000

Just what I needed! I’m going to paint an old piece of framed art and wanted to know if I could use the chalkboard paint directly on top of it. So there wasn’t a need for primer, right?!

By: Lindsay Jo

Lindsay Jo — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 01:56:44 +0000

Did you use the spray paint because it is faster or because it is on a mirror? Can a normal can of chalkboard paint be brushed on? I live in an apartment so a little nervous about using spray paint. But I’m also not sure if brushing paint on a mirror will leave brush marks or have trouble sticking to the glass. Any advice? Thanks!