DIY Chalkboard

One of my favorite DIY projects is my Chalkboard. I love how BIG it is. I recently moved this doll from behind my couch to it’s current home on the wall by my dining room table. It looks absolutely perfect here. It would look amazing with my Springtime Succulent Wreath hanging from the middle too!

The best thing about my chalkboard is how easy and inexpensive it was to make. I had searched online for one this size. Not cheap! So I decided to make one so that I could get exactly the size I needed and wouldn’t have to break the bank.

This big guy is a whopping 39″ x 74″ beautiful piece of artwork. And it was so easy to make. It was harder hanging it than building it – believe me!

So here is how I made my DIY Chalkboard. You just need to adjust your measurements to the size that you would like for your home.Supply List:

Supplies For DIY Chalkboard

• 2 1x2x34 boards
• 2 1x2x74 boards
• 4 flat corner braces
• 37×72 Luon precut board (trimmed by associates)
• screws, hanging wire
• stain for wood frame

Choose Your Wood

I chose Pine for my project. It is lightweight which is what I need because of the size chalkboard I wanted. Plus it is a softer wood so it was easy for me to work with when I screwed in braces, etc. Key for my girlie muscles. 😉

Getting The Wood Cut for FREE

I had an associate cut my boards to the sizes I need. They will cut anything for you as long as it is a straight cut. Mine doesn’t have corner (picture frame type) cuts, because of this. But I like how it turned out. I also had them trim my luan board to appropriate size to leave one inch on my pine board frame.

You will find the precut luon pieces in this section of the store by lumber. I actually painted my luon board with chalkboard paint. Now they offer chalkboard painted boards so you can skip that step.

Staining and Bracing your Boards

Stain your boards using directions on can. Allow for drying. Be sure to stain all sides of board. Add more coats until desired color.

You need four total angle braces for the 4 corners. As you can see in pictures of my project, I put 2 shorter boards inside the longer boards to make my frame. (If you prefer to make your frame more of a ‘picture frame’ joint, you will have to cut corners yourself. @younghouselove.com has a simple DIY on how to do this.) Be sure to allow for the luon board to fit into the frame as well. When you add the luon board to frame, it will make an even more secure chalkboard.

Now add your hanging kit and wire on back of board to put up on the wall. And your done! So easy and way cheaper than buying the premade board.

I love changing up the sayings or adding holiday bunting and wreaths. It is such a cute way to add something special to my décor.

If you like this you might want to check out my DIY Lakehouse Décor here. Or my DIY Spring Burlap Wreath idea here. It’s is so easy to make with my step by step directions.

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