Sunday, February 17, 2013

Easy Chalkboards & Air Compressor Trick for Milk Paint

When I got this HUGE five foot long piece of framed artwork from the first auction I went to, I knew I was going to transform it into a chalkboard.  I read on Kammy's Korner that she uses plaster of paris mixed with latex to make the chalkboard paint.  Since that is what I already use for my homemade chalk paint recipe I was good to go. 
I removed all the staples from the back and separated the picture from the frame.  I painted right over the picture with two coats of the homemade black chalk (chalkboard) paint. No need to buy material to replace the picture--just paint over it.  I paint over glass and mirrors too!

 Since the frame is so big, I wanted to pick an easy to like color for it.  I remembered that I ordered a sample pack of Luckett's Green MMS Milk Paint when the paint first came out.  I was saving it for the perfect piece and decided this would be it!
The paint did chip in some areas and it is recommended to use a scraper to help it come off, but since my husband has an air compressor and air hose attachment I used it on the frame and it took off all the chipping pieces!  I didn't have to scrape to get them off. I wouldn't have been able to scrape even if I wanted because of the profile of the frame.
I did sand to distress it further and waxed it with Minwax Finishing Paste.  The raised parts are where I sanded and the low flat parts are where it chipped.  The paint was really easy to use.  My only issue would be about how much paint to mix for my project.  You can't keep the leftover paint for more than a day or two and I would be worried I mixed too much and wasted paint, or mixed too little and not get the same color when mixing more.

 Because I still had paint left after I did two coats on the large frame, I wound up painting this smaller frame the same color.  I don't like to paint a bunch of things the same color--I like to break it up.  But if you wind up mixing too much milk paint, keep another piece handy to paint with the leftover.
All these frames were very inexpensive and a very easy project to turn into chalkboards.  I find them at garage sales and so far they have sold very well at the consignment store.  I have a bunch more waiting for me to paint right now!

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Not Just A Housewife
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Southern Lovely
Beyond The Picket Fence
House of Hepworths
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34 comments:

  1. AngelaFebruary 17, 2013 at 8:22 PM

    Love this so much :)

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  2. UnknownFebruary 18, 2013 at 12:05 PM

    Fabulous!!!
    What a fantastic idea - love it -and need to have one now!
    XXX

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2013 at 2:58 PM

    Cool chalkboard! Thanks for sharing @ Submarine Sunday!

    T'onna

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 18, 2013 at 3:47 PM

    Love it! It turned out great! - Susan

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  5. UnknownFebruary 18, 2013 at 4:08 PM

    I love doing these. So easy, and the end product looks super professional. No one would know that there is an ugly picture underneath the paint!

    Jessica
    www.thejunknest.blogspot.com

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  6. UnknownFebruary 18, 2013 at 6:57 PM

    This looks great and what a super use of a not so pretty picture! Just popping over from Life on Lakeshore Drive Link Party.

    Julie

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  7. Wendy@Sometimes TwiceFebruary 18, 2013 at 10:46 PM

    I love this! I just did one the other day! Great job!

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  8. Donna WilkesFebruary 19, 2013 at 7:41 PM

    Great idea - I have been tossing those ugly "paintings" and just using the frames. A lot less waste with this. I love that chippy finish.

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  9. Linda@Coastal CharmFebruary 19, 2013 at 9:46 PM

    Thanks for sharing how you made over this ugly painting...it now looks GREAT!!!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  10. Rockin' RedesignsFebruary 20, 2013 at 9:51 PM

    I love it! Can I ask you a few chalkboard questions to compare to what I do? I've never tried the homemade version, do you like this better than Rustoleum in a can? Also do you brush or roll? I don't like the roller texture on my chalkboards but I also hate brushstrokes. Thanks, I'm a new follower, I saw you post at Beyond the picket fence.

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  11. Megan GunyanFebruary 20, 2013 at 11:47 PM

    That huge frame is awesome and I love what you did with it! The chippy paint is so cool, I would love to try that stuff. Great job and great tips!

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  12. UnknownFebruary 21, 2013 at 12:39 AM

    It looks fantastic!! You did a great job. Love the chippy paint. Thank you so much for sharing at A Bouquet of Talent this week. So thrilled to have you share. Hope you are having a great week. :)
    Hugs
    Kathy

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  13. GretchenFebruary 21, 2013 at 10:29 AM

    That turned out great! Nice find with the giant painting :)

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  14. BevFebruary 21, 2013 at 3:40 PM

    hi, i'm following the "fluster creative muster" hop. i would love for you to visit my blog and follow if you like it.

    http://www.blackinkpaperie.blogspot.com

    thanks
    new follower bev

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  15. Marian HertzogFebruary 22, 2013 at 11:37 AM

    Really awesome transformation! The frame color is a great choice too!

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  16. At Rivercrest CottageFebruary 22, 2013 at 7:18 PM

    love the frame. the color really is appealing. love the look milk paint gives.

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  17. PendraFebruary 22, 2013 at 10:41 PM

    Beautiful, love that you use those ugly old paintings! I have just started making chalk paint with flat wall paint and plaster of paris...did you have to buy black wall paint and did it lighten with the plaster of paris? And my next question is does the brush strokes or texture of the old paintings show under the chalk paint? I see old pics and frames all the time and never thought to use the painting board...clever girl!!
    Thanks,
    Pendra

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  18. LaurieFebruary 23, 2013 at 1:27 PM

    Great project, I love the color of the frame :) I read how much you bought them for at the auctions too - crazy! I wonder if there are some good local auctions here in Hawaii???

    I wanted to invite you to our weekly Meet & Greet Blog Hop! It runs Friday nights till the end of Monday, come stop by if you have time this weekend and link up :)

    http://createdbylaurie.blogspot.com/2013/02/weekend-meet-greet-blog-hop-15.html

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  19. Heart Vintage Design February 23, 2013 at 11:19 PM

    Love the idea and the frame!

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  20. JenniferFebruary 24, 2013 at 10:34 AM

    I love it! I've always been tempted to paint chalkboard paint right over the glass but didn't know how it would turn out. Thanks for sharing!

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  21. StaceyFebruary 25, 2013 at 8:15 AM

    Looks nice! I love chalkboard paint too as you can use it on nearly anything! And thanks for the tip about the auction last week - I am headed to that very auction in March to check it out!
    Stacey of Embracing Change

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  22. Fluster BusterFebruary 25, 2013 at 11:50 PM

    Thanks for sharing at Fluster's Creative Muster. I'm looking forward to seeing what you link up next week.

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    Really amazing change! The frame color is a great choice too! I am really satisfied by the way you detailed out everything. It is really going to help me a lot.

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  25.  kompressor ErsatzteileOctober 23, 2013 at 3:11 PM

    The paint did chip in some areas and it is recommended to use a scraper to help it come off, but since my husband has an air compressor and air hose attachment I used it on the frame and it took off all the chipping pieces! I didn't have to scrape to get them off.  kompressor Ersatzteile

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    I read on sunflower that she uses plaster of paris mixed with latex to make the chalkboard paint.

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