How To Frame A Chalkboard Door Panel

The same process in this guide can be used on a picture frame too.

How to frame a chalkboard door panel.

We primed the door with this magnetic primer before painting over it in chalkboard paint. Chalkboard vinyl would work on most door styles. If you don t have inset or raised panels to frame your chalkboard then consider cutting the vinyl into a cool shape before applying to the door. To get to the point simpson has developed a magnetic chalkboard door.

Paint the frame a different color or leave it as it is. The panels within the door frame are actually magnetic chalkboards. Apply two coats of the chalkboard paint to the foam core panels unfortunately since they re porous the foam core started to curve upwards at the edges. Well the designers at the simpson door company have and they ve come up with a series of interior doors that offer a few additional handy functions.

You ll just have to paint the center portion using chalkboard paint. Of course this only works with certain types of door cabinets. I needed a perfectly flat surface so i let the paint dry completely for a full day turned over the panels and put a coat of chalkboard paint on the back side. Speaking of the cuties this is what they were up to the afternoon that we were working on the door.

Its transformation would be very simple. For a classic look cut the vinyl into a large oval and apply to the flat door.