Prep the surface: First and foremost, chalkboard paint requires a smooth surface. It won’t work on textured walls. So, sand paper out and smoothing out rough areas is part of the process.

In the background is a recently painted chalkboard wall that I love. Aside from the bedroom being large enough to accommodate a nice office, this is all good use of space. The IKEA Markus desk ...

He suggests trying a full chalkboard wall to create a giant canvas for kids ... chalkboard paint and a home office space go hand in hand.

and utilized magnetic primer and chalkboard paint on the wall of the closet. The combination gives you access to notes and any magnetic photo frames, penholders, or other office knickknacks you ...

Chalkboard walls can be educational, inspirational and fun. For less than $20, a day of painting results in walls that invite family members to doodle, comment and draw. The holidays are fast ...

Last month, I wrote about my plan to convert one of the walls in my house into a giant chalkboard in an attempt to help me plan effectively and keep track of the “Big Picture.” It’s been ...