Cut two pieces for the sides the height of your chalkboard minus the width of the boards times two.
Diy chalkboard frame.
I used a trim.
It starts with a framed mirror.
Once the chalkboard frame is dry lay your photos on to the frame to work out how many you want to display.
It s a very simple diy project.
A picture frame a piece of thin plywood or other hard board zinser 1 2 3 primer for the frame paint for the frame chalkboard paint paintbrush i have this one by purdy paint roller or foam brush sanding sponge mounting brackets hammer.
Diy chalkboard frame step 1 prepare the frames.
For example your chalkboard surface is 48 by 24 and your boards for the frame are 3 1 2 wide.
In order to hide the edge of the pre build chalkboard we wrapped our first.
Make sure your saw is set to.
How to make a diy chalkboard with frame.
Use a soft brush to gently lift gold leaf sheet and apply to frame image 1.
The first step in framing a chalkboard is building the interior part of your.
The project on diydesignfanatic shows you how to make a framed chalkboard from an old mirror.
Let me show you how with this easy guide.
Allow to dry for approximately 30.
Last updated on november 11 2019.
I wanted a large rustic chalkboard that i could have on display all year long so i enlisted my husband to help me make one.
Stick a velcro dot on the back of each photo.
Add your outer chalkboard frame.
How to make a diy framed chalkboard step 1.
For the square frame i painted right over the glass with the green chalkboard paint.
Finally place your photo s on the frame.
Measuring and marking the cuts.
How to make an ornate framed chalkboard apply sizing.
I painted the square.
Then using a ruler mark them out evenly.
If the frame already looks good just tape the inner edges and apply a few coats of chalkboard paint to the mirror.
At the miter saw i cut the miters into one side of each board.
Want to make a diy chalkboard with a beautiful frame.
Diy framed chalkboard step 1.
Cut two pieces of wood the length of your chalkboard.
Step 3 paint frames.
Stick a velcro dot on the chalkboard frame for every photograph you want to display.
Step 2 paint.
Here s what you ll need.
Brush gold leaf down onto.
One frame had some interesting detail but i needed to replace the insert and backerboard.
Use a one inch artist brush to apply leaf sizing to entire frame.
Make sure you clean it first.
Cut two boards 48 long.
Build your interior frame.