SF Flickr Finds: Erinowes' Chalkboard

Take a look at this great handmade chalkboard we found in our Flickr account... and then jump below to see how erinowes made it.

She writes, I went to an architectural salvage yard in Berkeley and bought a (very) dilapidated old window...I scraped off the paint that was about to fall off and coated the panes of glass with magnetic paint and then chalkboard paint. Quite a pain in the ass since I should have primed the glass first, but I really like the final result. My son is in the beginning phases of solid foods, and we're keeping track of the successful foods and scheduling for him (as well as shopping lists) in the different panes.

Thanks, erinowes!

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Comments (7)

Great Chalkboard, I want to make one myself!

posted by karina-elbeso on April 8th 2008 at 7:31am
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now that looks great! very practical. I'm sure potterybarn will soon be selling one for $300.

posted by SydneyBristow on April 8th 2008 at 8:01am
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Now this is a great hack!

posted by bepsf on April 8th 2008 at 8:01am
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I made one of these a few years ago. It was great and quite easy. I did prime first which made the chalkboard paint go on simply. Also the paint store recommended using a sponge brush to make the application as smooth as possible. I am planning on doing a new large one. My idea for that is to knock out the glass and then paint the wall where the glass would have been. This will make the window so much lighter and easier to hang. We'll see how it goes.

posted by craefish on April 8th 2008 at 8:17am
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I have a salvaged window, and this in an excellent idea. thanks.

posted by theora55 on April 8th 2008 at 9:00am
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That is awesome. I know you can buy something similar to this at IKEA for like $20, but it doesn't have nearly the charm that this does.

posted by Nevis on April 8th 2008 at 9:28am
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This is is really charming. Against the modern cabinets and towel rod, it looks great. A simple week-end project that leaves time for relaxing.

posted by At Home with kim vallee on April 8th 2008 at 9:51am
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