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How to Build Your Own Magnetic Chalkboard

How to Build a Magnetic Chalkboard

Did you stop by yesterday when I revealed all the fun details of our new Command Center? I just couldn’t wait! I took that wasted space beside the refrigerator and turned it into a perfect, functional space! If you’re curious how I did it, you’re in luck! Today I’m sharing How to Build Your Own Magnetic Chalkboard

How to Build a Magnetic Chalkboard

I’m not sharing specific materials, because sizes and amounts depend on the size you are building for. To start, you need to secure a piece of sheet metal. Luckily, we have a wonderful friend that was able to cut some us a sheet out of some scrap metal (thank you!).

Once you have your sheet metal, you want to give it a couple coats of chalkboard paint. and let it dry.

How to Build a Magnetic Chalkboard How to Build a Magnetic Chalkboard

Next, we built a frame to surround the sheet metal. We wanted the frame to have a bit of a lip so that we could drill the sheet metal into the frame so that it would sit nicely.

How to Build a Magnetic Chalkboard

Once the frame was built, we stained it a deep brown, and got ready to attach a few fun hardware pieces!

I used the Fintorp System from IKEA to add a little bit of stylish organization to the top of the industrial command center. All you need is a drill to install it! And we have LOTS of hooks, so we can add more baskets, etc. whenever we want.

How to Build a Magnetic Chalkboard

Finally I picked up the amazing mail envelopes at Target (before they left Canada – boo!), and knew I would want them to help us organize our mail. We marked out the spot we wanted them to sit and drill holes to attach them.

How to Build a Magnetic Chalkboard

Just for fun, I also used Fusion Mineral Paint to also paint this old pencil holder, so that I would have something fun to throw in the basket. Fun fact, my husband actually built this pencil holder in highschool :) 

How to Build a Magnetic Chalkboard

Here it is all done! How good does that Homestead Blue by Fusion Mineral Paint look on the pencil holder?! LOVE it!

Industrial Command Center

And the IKEA fintorp system was the perfect industrial addition!

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Stay tuned for more great command center DIYS – coming soon!

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Bri

Tuesday 26th of February 2019

Would you be interested in selling me one?

Lindi

Tuesday 26th of February 2019

Hi Bri! I'm so sorry, but we are not currently selling anything. You may be able to find someone local to you that could make it!

sandra weggeman

Monday 28th of January 2019

Hello Lindi! I LOVE this chalk board!! Would be willing to sell me one? I'm willing to pay for this since I don't have the tools that I need to make it. I'll happily pay for shipping costs, of course. I'll leave my name and email below. Kindly, Sandra

Kelly

Friday 6th of April 2018

How has the chalkboard paint held up over time on the sheet metal?

Lindivs

Friday 6th of April 2018

Oh! Great question! Actually it has! It still looks perfect! The only minor scratch on it is from when I stuck something to it (for over a year!) and peeked it off later, it took a tiny bit of paint off too.