3 Fun Ways to Use Chalkboard Paint in the Kitchen
Chalkboard paint is a hot topic right now. The material is applied like normal paint, but once dry, it works like a whiteboard. Some people even use magnetic paint as a base coat to make the fake whiteboard work more like the real thing.
Three Great Uses for Chalkboard Paint
Design magazines are full of beautiful kitchens that make good use of chalkboard surfaces on walls, countertops, and even appliances. This guide will focus on three of our favorite ways to use it in the kitchen to make its unique modifications as useful as they are beautiful.
1. Keep a continuous shopping list
Apply the paint to the refrigerator, the front of a cabinet, or perhaps the inside of a pantry door, where you’re most likely to be standing when you realize you’ve run out of a very important ingredient. Use your new whiteboard to keep an ongoing shopping list. Take a photo of the list with your cell phone and take it with you to the supermarket.
2. Label your dry goods
You can use cute stencils to apply this special paint to your favorite glass or ceramic storage jars. This is a great way to keep track of dry goods when your inventory rotates seasonally. Apply paint to a small portion (just enough to name and date the contents) or cover all. There are no rules for something as fun as chalkboard painting! Don’t forget that chalkboard paint comes in almost every color available, so you won’t be stuck with the traditional black or green.
3. Create an ever-evolving accent wall
This is the first idea we had after discovering the joys of chalkboard painting. Simply create your whiteboard between a couple of windows, on a small wall, or even make a border near the ceiling. The options are limitless – the location doesn’t even have to be convenient, as long as you don’t plan on making constant changes. Use chalk markers instead of regular chalk to create a stunning graphic mural on your kitchen wall.
Did we mention we love chalkboard paint? It is a simple and effective way to give your kitchen a peculiar character. Just be sure to invest in dust-free chalk (teachers swear by it) to keep dust off your food and dishes; After all, the kitchen chalkboard is all about functionality and convenience.