How to build a chalkboard

This step by step diy woodworking project is about how to build a chalkboard. If you want to learn more about building a chalkboard, we recommend you to pay attention to the instructions described in the article. There are so many chalkboard plans and designs to choose from, so make sure you take a close look over the rest of the related woodworking projects that are featured on our website.

Before starting the actual construction project, we recommend you to plan everything, as to save money and to keep the costs under control. Adjust the size and the design of the chalkboard to suit your needs. In addition, we recommend you to invest in high-quality materials, such as pine, redwood or cedar, as they have a nice finish and are highly durable, especially in a humid environment.

If you don’t have a rich expertise in woodworking field, you should ask a friend to give you a hand with the project. There are many things that you could go wrong, so make sure you plan everything and invest in quality materials. Select the lumber with attention, making sure the components are perfectly straight and in a very good condition. Use a carpentry square to check if the corners are right-angled. See all my Premium Plans in the Shop.

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Materials

A – 4 pieces of 1×12 lumber – 24″ long BOARD
B – 2 pieces of 1×2 lumber – 24″ long, 1 pieces – 12 3/4″ long TRIMS
C – 1 piece of 1×4 lumber – 12 3/4″ long SHELF
D – 2 piece of metal hooks HOOKS

1 piece of 1×12 lumber – 1 ft
1 piece of 1×2 lumber – 6 ft
1 piece of 1×4 lumber – 2 ft
hooks
2 1/2″ screws
1 1/4″ screws
glue, stain
wood filler

Tools

Safety gloves, glasses, Miter saw, jigsaw
Chalk line, tape measure, spirit level, carpentry pencil
Drill machinery and drill bits

Tips

Apply several coats of wood stain to the wooden components
Fill the holes with wood filler and smooth the surface

Time

One Day

Building a chalkboard

Building the chalkboard sheet

The first step of the woodworking project is to build the board out of 1×12 lumber. Mark the cut lines on the piece of lumber and get the job done using a circular saw. Smooth the cut edges with sandpaper and remove the residues using a cleaner. Afterwards, apply chalkboard spray paint to the board and let it dry out for several hours.

Fitting the trims

The next step of the project is to attach the 1×2 trims to the chalkboard, as shown in the diagram. Cut the trims at the right size and secure them to the chalkboard using 1 1/2″ finishing nails and waterproof glue. Smooth the exposed edges and remove the residues.

Building the shelf

Build the shelf out of 1×4 lumber. Mark the cut lines on the piece of lumber and create the notches using a circular saw. Smooth the cut edges using sandpaper and drill pocket holes, as described in the diagram.

Fitting the shelf

Attach the shelf to the chalkboard, align it at both ends and secure it to the structure by using 1 1/4′ screws. Add glue to the joints and make sure there are no gaps between the components.

Fitting the hooks

One of the last steps of the project is to attach the hooks to the bottom of the chalkboard. Align the hooks with attention, in order to make sure the chalkboard will have a symmetrical appearance.

Last but not least, you need to take care of the final touches. Therefore, you need fill all the holes with a good filler and let the compound to dry out properly, before sanding the wooden surface with 120-grit sandpaper.

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