HOW TO USE CHALKBOARD PAINT.

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Create a colorful, functional chalkboard in any room with chalkboard paint that's erasable, washable, and durable.
With our Chalkboard Paint—available in any color—you can turn any surface into a useful, fully-erasable chalkboard.
Step #1: Prepare the Surface Once you've selected the space for your chalkboard, clean the surface completely and repair any protruding nails or other imperfections. Some surfaces may require a primer or additional preparation:

• If an all-purpose primer is needed, we recommend using Fresh Start® High-Hiding All Purpose Primer (046).
  
• When applying chalkboard paint over plastic, we recommend priming with Insl-x® STIX® Bonding Primer (SXA 110) for best results.
  
• Metal surfaces should be cleaned with Super Spec HP® Oil & Grease Emulsifier (P83) before applying chalkboard paint.
  
• Shiny metal surfaces should be lightly sanded before the chalkboard paint is applied.

Step #2: Tape Off the Area to Be Painted Use painter's tape to mark off a space for your chalkboard. Step #3: Apply the Chalkboard Paint Using a brush or roller, apply the chalkboard paint within the taped-off area. For best results, use a Benjamin Moore custom-blended nylon/polyester brush or short-nap roller. Step #4: Ensure Lasting Durability For best results, allow the painted area to cure for 3 days before using it as a chalkboard. Then, prior to initial use, rub the entire surface with a piece of white chalk. Helpful Hints:

• For erasing, we recommend using a clean, damp cloth or paper towel. We do not recommend using a chalkboard eraser.
  
• Because of the additives used in some varieties of chalk, which can leave a residue when erased, we recommend using light-colored chalk designed for use on chalkboards.

Ideas for Using Chalkboard Paint:

• Use decorative molding or a colorful painted border to give your chalkboard area an extra personal touch.
  
• Attach a ledge at the bottom of the painted space to hold your chalk.
  
• In children's rooms, be sure to make your chalkboard low and large enough so that younger children can reach it and have ample space to write or draw.
  
• In your office or study, paint a chalkboard calendar with squares for dates. Then update your schedule whenever you like.
  
• Try a chalkboard in the kitchen for shopping lists, phone messages, and easy recipe reference.
• Think beyond your walls—use chalkboard paint on a child's table, flower pots, or colorful storage boxes.

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