tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457982772795443607.post7595443617767522186..comments2023-09-30T09:48:44.113-04:00Comments on Less-Than-Perfect Life of Bliss: Magnetic Chalkboards: the Do's & Don'tsJuliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12454158613576162685noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457982772795443607.post-68627377131632447242015-11-19T21:13:12.123-05:002015-11-19T21:13:12.123-05:00This turned out lovely. Thanks for the tips!This turned out lovely. Thanks for the tips!homestilohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08982750711987819729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457982772795443607.post-787615137896958012013-06-24T14:30:46.225-04:002013-06-24T14:30:46.225-04:00Ours has been fine so far. It doesn't get ton...Ours has been fine so far. It doesn't get tons of use like some of my other chalkboards, but it gets a fair amount & no problems at this point!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12454158613576162685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457982772795443607.post-12178909754330248262013-06-24T09:38:28.173-04:002013-06-24T09:38:28.173-04:00how did it hold up over the years of use - i am co...how did it hold up over the years of use - i am concerned with the paint chipping and my little one eating it :) thanks<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01209667102597122675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457982772795443607.post-69445713695291812772013-01-10T19:51:44.220-05:002013-01-10T19:51:44.220-05:00Bummer! But I hope it turned out well for you any...Bummer! But I hope it turned out well for you anyway!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12454158613576162685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457982772795443607.post-7445029159506174402013-01-10T19:16:05.562-05:002013-01-10T19:16:05.562-05:00I did this today just because of all the horrible ...I did this today just because of all the horrible things I'd read online about the magnetic paint and I thought I was coming up with an original idea by using the sheet metal (yes, you can feel free to laugh at me). Unfortuantely I didn't see your post 5 hours ago because I paid $20 for a 24x36 piece of sheet metal in the tools section :(<br />Heidihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07449216434404995275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457982772795443607.post-43975436734783608852012-09-24T08:49:06.660-04:002012-09-24T08:49:06.660-04:00Thanks this is exactally the type of information I...Thanks this is exactally the type of information I was looking for. I had an idea in my head and wanted good honest feedback to see what others experiences were before I dove in. I'm on a budget and have limited time so I have to be as efficient and cost effective as possible the first time around. Glad I stumbled on your site it has lots of great info. Thanks!<br />Beth Soileau BethSoilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12643826833906531406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457982772795443607.post-83013334409837774842012-06-28T18:03:44.946-04:002012-06-28T18:03:44.946-04:00Thank you so much for sharing your experience! I a...Thank you so much for sharing your experience! I am SO glad I found this post before tackling my own magnetic chalkboard project!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457982772795443607.post-24160144208064848382012-05-08T13:09:21.120-04:002012-05-08T13:09:21.120-04:00Julie,
Brilliant!! My daughter is getting married...Julie,<br /><br />Brilliant!! My daughter is getting married and her future mother in law had gotten some cute doll magnest which we wanted to use to hold place cards. I thought about the magnetic paint but saw your post - went off to home depot and found the sheets then discovered I had some lovely embroidered silk fabric which I could use to cover the metal - not sacrifycing any magnetism. THenCadiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10402053268999046730noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457982772795443607.post-74447630769424894182012-03-15T19:29:21.930-04:002012-03-15T19:29:21.930-04:00I'm sorry it hasn't worked out for you! Iv...I'm sorry it hasn't worked out for you! Ive found that with almost all chalkboards I own that there is some degree of residual chalk left over, but it sounds like yours is more than normal. I'm wondering if it could be the type of chalk you've been using. You may want to try a different kind of chalk. And I would also recommend resurfacing with the Krylon spray for a couple Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12454158613576162685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457982772795443607.post-34174332507516295182012-03-15T18:08:41.743-04:002012-03-15T18:08:41.743-04:00I am having SO much trouble cleaning mine too! We ...I am having SO much trouble cleaning mine too! We got the same sheet metal and I did two coats of the chalkboard paint. And you can see everything we have ever wrote on it. And it takes FOREVER to erase with a damp cloth.. and you can still see what it said. I'm not sure if I should go buy the kind you paint on and give it more coats... or if I just need to end up doing it on wood instead of karamichelle84https://www.blogger.com/profile/00683474114543605961noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457982772795443607.post-1334438277827783822012-03-09T21:09:42.172-05:002012-03-09T21:09:42.172-05:00I usually clean mine with either a damp paper towe...I usually clean mine with either a damp paper towel or a baby wipe, and they usually work well. Hope tht helps you!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12454158613576162685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457982772795443607.post-80918415275845945822012-03-09T21:02:34.370-05:002012-03-09T21:02:34.370-05:00Have you had trouble with getting the chalkboard c...Have you had trouble with getting the chalkboard clean? We have done this same thing and are in about week 3 of writing notes and my little boys drawing on it. I cant seem to get it clean now. How do you clean yours?amanda.hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03508312749694564291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457982772795443607.post-5214961296224252192012-02-26T16:42:37.845-05:002012-02-26T16:42:37.845-05:00I've had no trouble so far! I skipped the pri...I've had no trouble so far! I skipped the primer because (a) I wanted to do it cheaper & easier, & (b) I wasn't sure if it would interfere with the magnetization of the metal. Hope that helps you!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12454158613576162685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457982772795443607.post-64873538513288432322012-02-26T16:18:04.013-05:002012-02-26T16:18:04.013-05:00Have you had any trouble with the chalkboard paint...Have you had any trouble with the chalkboard paint chipping off of the sheet metal? The guy at Lowe's recommended priming it first, but the primer for metal is so expensive. Thanks for your help!LesLeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03648812089265593430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457982772795443607.post-40828239510754102002012-02-19T14:51:16.304-05:002012-02-19T14:51:16.304-05:00I'm sure you can do this, Krissy! 1)you don&#...I'm sure you can do this, Krissy! 1)you don't necessarily have to "attach" it to the board. Just sandwiching it in will hold it. 2) yes, the board is wood--it's very thin particle board, also known as Eucaboard 3) you can attach several ways--glue, a strong tape around the entire edge on the back,or staples or nails wedged in at an angle to hold the board in place. 4) If Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12454158613576162685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457982772795443607.post-59741888414767167552012-02-19T09:32:05.828-05:002012-02-19T09:32:05.828-05:00This is absolutely beautiful. I'm not really ...This is absolutely beautiful. I'm not really good at making things, but I'd really like to try this. Can you tell me how you went from the metal to the frame? You cut the metal, then 1) how did you attach it to the thin piece of board? 2) is the board a piece of wood? 3) how do you get it attached into the mirror frame (I have a mirror I'd like to turn into a magnetic chalkboard Krissyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08644323242670619377noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457982772795443607.post-75665017856231167672012-01-15T08:38:54.139-05:002012-01-15T08:38:54.139-05:00Where did you find the desk?Where did you find the desk?Mistyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09746583516749445098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457982772795443607.post-33648242651284917592011-12-30T08:40:34.523-05:002011-12-30T08:40:34.523-05:00@Katie
Yes, I've repainted things many times! ...@<a href="#c8102285920366352071" rel="nofollow">Katie</a><br />Yes, I've repainted things many times! Don't be afraid of using the wrong color...if it doesn't work out, just try again! So glad you stopped by!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12454158613576162685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457982772795443607.post-81022859203663520712011-12-29T22:55:38.343-05:002011-12-29T22:55:38.343-05:00I LOVE all of this. I am getting ready to move an...I LOVE all of this. I am getting ready to move and just found your blog a few days ago! Question: on your pieces of furniture that you have painted, have you ever attempted to repaint them a different color? If so, what were your results? I'm afraid I will choose a wrong color that won't look so hot when I get it home. Thanks!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07063086693118314097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457982772795443607.post-76400718536704492082011-10-17T19:01:28.757-04:002011-10-17T19:01:28.757-04:00Thanks for this awesome tutorial. I also made the...Thanks for this awesome tutorial. I also made the same board. But I couldn't find the same kind of chalk board spray paint you have but I found rust-oleum. Did you use that brand before?<br /><br />Please feel free to take a look at my chalk/magnetic board: <br /><br />http://dianathao.blogspot.com/2011/10/chalk-and-magnetic-board.htmlDianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03583556535878806431noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457982772795443607.post-60910544382055089472011-08-17T14:16:48.531-04:002011-08-17T14:16:48.531-04:00love it- great idea!
do you happen to know the co...love it- great idea!<br /><br />do you happen to know the color and brand of paint on that desk?? it looks like it's just what i've been looking for!{amy k.}https://www.blogger.com/profile/12401273329357273585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457982772795443607.post-87857265938014865662011-06-15T21:40:07.633-04:002011-06-15T21:40:07.633-04:00I'm writing up a post about my magnetic displa...I'm writing up a post about my magnetic display frame and would like to reference your magnetic chalkboard. May I have your permission to use a photo and link back to this post?<br /><br />I'd greatly appreciate it.<br /><br />Brittany- Brittany aka Pretty Handy Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16635342894835812757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457982772795443607.post-69121203516595947242011-05-07T12:24:49.151-04:002011-05-07T12:24:49.151-04:00Thanks for the tip about the paint. I didn't e...Thanks for the tip about the paint. I didn't even know there was such a thing. But I was thinking of getting some sheet metal at HD. This turned out great. The brooches made cute magnets.Anita @ GoingALittleCoastalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02601157532080826275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457982772795443607.post-44828439675527320402011-04-01T13:10:04.441-04:002011-04-01T13:10:04.441-04:00So precious!So precious!Hyphen Interiorshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02306659332514530934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7457982772795443607.post-91130842570335281892011-02-26T21:35:52.710-05:002011-02-26T21:35:52.710-05:00I made my grandkids a chalkboard for their room. I...I made my grandkids a chalkboard for their room. It was 4x8 feet. Also used magnetic paint out of a can. It took me 5 coats to finally get a magnet to hold. Also top coated with chalk board paint. Framed it with red painted trim. I love the size of it. My next board I did have a custom piece of sheet metal and painted it with chalk board paint. Turned out perfect! Great when you find that perfectKimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11020377574400744762noreply@blogger.com