Use your pocket holes to secure the frame together. With pressure or a right angle clamp, begin securing your stained boards to make the frame. Once all your wood pieces are dried, it’s time to start building your sign! Sand in between coats to get a smooth finish. Once your piece is cut, spray paint with chalkboard paint. Your measurements don’t need to be super accurate since it will go on the back of your frame. While your stain is drying, it’s time to make your ‘chalkboard.’ But I have a quick & shameless secret to share with you– the board is really MDF spray painted with chalkboard paint! It makes the entire project easier to DIY and it’s so much cheaper than buying real boards– and less heavy to hold!Ĭut a piece of thin piece of MDF or other smooth material to make a 17.5″ x 11.5-inch piece. Related: Fusion Mineral Paint: Is It Worth Your Money & Time?.We choose this weathered gray stain. But you could always stain it any shade you’d like, paint over the stain, or just paint it! Allow all the pieces to dry and wipe off any excess stain. Related: 13 Things You Need to Know Before You Buy a Kreg Jig.Once you have the pocket holes drilled, it’s time to stain or paint the wood! Jordan’s Tip: Make sure not to drill too close to the edge and destroy your project. Using a Kreg Jig, drill two pocket holes on each end of the 45-degree angle of the two 14.5 inch pieces. For the right cut, line the blade at 0 degrees and then adjust the miter to the left 45 degrees. Jordan’s Tip: when you are making your cut on the left, line up the blade at 0 degrees and then adjust the miter to the right 45 degrees. (Your board is 20 inches long, but comes in at a 45 degree angle)įor the shorter sides, cut the 1″ x 3″ 14.5 inches long with a 45 miter inward. Using a miter saw, cut the 1″ x 3″ 20 inches long with a 45 miter inward. Whether you choose to make this sign for a back to school chalkboard or to add decor, to your home, you’ll be surprised at how easily you can make this! You can build these signs for less than $7 – $10 and they are a lot of fun to customize for your space! How to Make a DIY Chalkboard Sign While I enjoyed so many back to school posts over the past month, we’ve had an extra few weeks to soak in Summertime.īut now, summer has ended and it’s time to bring on September and all that Fall has to offer us in Michigan! I cannot wait.Īnd I’m super excited to share a quick & easy DIY with you today! It’s perfect for back to school signs (on my mind!) or farmhouse style. If you didn’t catch my Instagram Stories this morning, you might’ve missed that we sent our oldest to Kindergarten! Up here in Michigan, public schools don’t start until after Labor Day. Please see my Disclaimer for more information) (Affiliate links are used throughout this post. Looking for a DIY Birthday Chalkboard Poster? Make this easy DIY Chalkboard sign for less than $10! Customize the size and stain to coordinate with your home’s decor.
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