Chalkboard paint is probably considered a "not" on a hot or not list of trends these days. It's one of those things that has been done to death and this project is no exception. But I had half a tin of leftover paint knocking about and decided to use it up making these placemats I bought on sale (previously a hideous Christmas design).
My children's classrooms have smart boards these days so apparently old skool chalkboard slates rock! The children love them and they're proving quite useful for notes, spellings and calculations at homework time. Just a light sanding and two coats did the trick. Although I will point out that good ventillation is a must - I decided to paint these in our basement (outside or in the garage is just too cold) and the paint fumes were ridiculous!
I don't care if chalk paint is not cool, I like it! You could use one as a cheese board and write the different cheese names on with the chalk.
Posted by: Vintage Squirrel | January 25, 2012 at 04:21 PM
I like them! I'm probably not one to ask about trendy stuff, though. Do people still say 'trendy' even?
Posted by: UK lass in US | January 27, 2012 at 12:20 AM
Neat! I love chalk paint and can't wait to try painting some placemats. Were yours soft of hard plastic?
Posted by: Sarita | June 05, 2012 at 11:45 PM
Hi Sarita they were some kind of cork finish with cardboard on the top, if that makes sense?
Posted by: Lina | June 06, 2012 at 08:40 AM