Cabinet Canvas

For the holidays, some of my girlfriends decided to exchange grab bag gifts.  From looking at my trusted Pinterest, I decided to go with the wine glasses dipped in chalkboard paint.  They turned out very cute and were a big hit, but I had a lot of chalkboard paint left over.

I figured out a place to use the paint!  When we moved into our home, there were things I new needed to be fixed immediately.  The faded end caps on our cabinets was high on the list.  But, as everyone knows, if not threatening injury or if it is not something that is a necessity, cosmetic things can go by the way side for more important projects.  After a couple of years, my step father stained the faded panels for me.  Problem solved, except for one end cap.  So comes the solution... Chalkboard paint!

First I sanded the surface.  Then I wiped everything down with a damp cloth, vacuumed, and taped off the edges.  I also primed the surface with magnetic primer.

My first attempt went well and my daughter loved it.  It actually blended very well into my kitchen's black appliances, but I got the itch and could not stop there!  The end cap from the cabinets surrounding our refrigerator is hidden when you first walk into our kitchen.  It is also right next to our dining room, so I figured this was a perfect spot to display a menu for when we entertain.  Even better, my husband is a home brewer and I thought he could display his brews for when guests come over, just like a real micro-brewery.  It will also come in handy for quick notes, lists, and reminders.

I hope this inspires you to paint something new!

Until Next Time,
Blair