Tuesday, September 18, 2012

chalkboard wall prep + painting


We just painted one wall in our kitchen with chalkboard paint and we're so in love! It's really fun to have in a space we all use frequently. I've partnered with 3M to show you how I prepped the wall! Let's go! (Scroll down for video!)


Materials used:

-3M Patch Plus Primer
-3M ScotchBlue painters tape
-3M Advanced Abrasives sandpaper
-chalkboard paint, 1 quart

Tools:
-putty knife
-paint roller
-paint rolling pan
-brushes for touch up and edges

Safety gear:
-3M TEKK Protection face mask

Tips for prepping a wall for paint

1. Spackle cracks. First spackle any cracks or holes in the wall. My kitchen wall had a big crack from the wall settling. I used 3M's spackle and primer combination to fill it in. After 30 minutes I was ready to paint, but first I sanded it down a little just to make sure it was smooth. And now, the crack is nowhere to be seen! Hello smooth wall!

I love the work "Spackle". Is it a verb, too? I'm not sure.

2. Tape it off. If you're just painting one wall and not the entire room, make sure to tape the sides of the wall off. You'll want to do the ceiling and baseboards, too.

3. Lay down plastic or paper. To protect your floors. Secure it with tape so you don't dislodge it during painting.

4. Safety first! Paint makes me lightheaded fast, so make sure to open a window for ventilation and secure your safety mask. (Don't want that baby getting any fumes!)

And now for a short little video about prepping your wall for paint! (I hate speaking into cameras, can you tell??)

Thanks for watching! I'm a really fast painter, huh!

We are really enjoying the chalkboard wall, it's so fun to watch Cohen draw his pictures on it. He pretty much only draws grass(?) and sometimes he draws on the other walls and tables, too. But at least the other walls are white so far. And the chalk is white, too.

Happy chalkboarding!


This post is a collaboration with 3M DIY. To learn more about safety and preparation, visit 3MDIY.com

Content and/or other value provided by our partner, 3M Frameworks.
Content and/or other value provided by our partner, 3M DIY.

4 comments:

  1. This looks great! Totally transformed the kitchen by the look of it, and lots of fun too!

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  2. This is adorable and so are you : ) My kids would LOVE a giant chalkboard wall.

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  3. you are a quick painter looks awesome
    ...next up pink chalk?

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  4. You are an adventurous gal, glad to see you protecting your lungs, for any reason.
    Always good to be safe. What fun your kitchen wall is for one and all.
    Wish we'd had something like that when my kids were growing up, would have saved me having to take down lots of messages and worrying if they'd get them. Things like htat had a habit of disappearing. Great way for your little guy to express himself and not leave a mess for Mom to clean up.

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