Client want s a simple blackboard. I suspect I can get the paint at Sherwin Wms, but what type of plywood should be used?
I’m sorry, I thought you wanted it done the right way.
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What about hardboard. Or maybe MDO. I think that you want something very smooth.
And is this for a kids room? I ask because there are also "magnetic" paints that will allow you to also use magnetic letters, refigerator magnets and the like.
Masonite, 1/4" over layed on 1/2 MDF. Stays flatter.
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Ok, do you spread a layer of yellow glue and staple around the edges?
I'm sorry, I thought you wanted it done the right way.
Troweled construction adhesive . roller the two parts....
sheet of MDO.. good to go from the git do...
What Imerc said. Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks
Would your clients agree to a board that takes "dry-erase" markers rather than chalk? If so, you can just put up a sheet of that shiny white sheet good that I only know as Abitibi.
The fumes from dry erase markers are harmful. I wouldn't allow regular use by kids.
Wha?
They haven't aff, aff, affected mmeeeee at all. Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks
Just as a fyi, there is blackboard _fabric_ now. Saw it at the fabric store. Doesn't seem that practical, but you never know. I can imagine sheets and pillows from it, and the fun one could have with sidewalk chalk.
Spending a lot of time in fabric stores now are we? (G) Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks
Yeah...got a problem with that, Butch?<G>This particular reason for being there was finally doing the window seats for the utility chase upstairs. Wrapping the osb in foam and fabric, just like a chair seat. Tried sewing them, but took too long. Staples working great. Gives the rooms a finished feel.
LOL...
I wouldn't know a finished feel if it hit me up side the head.
3M 77 spray glue works real good too for fabric. Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks
Lowes sells a piece of 1/4" masonite with a green finish on one side, made by GP, intended as a chalkboard, and at 32x48 it's the right size. So I bougfht it and a nice piece of 1/2" birch ply. Then I read the note here about the whiteboard. Dang, wish I'd thought of that. Asked the client ... nope, make it a chalkboard ... that way the kiddies are less likely to use markers on the adjacent painted walls.
I'm sorry, I thought you wanted it done the right way.
yeah, now ya mention it...I remember that. Good deal for ya! Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks
"LOL...I wouldn't know a finished feel if it hit me up side the head."What if it grabbed you by the ****?
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Warn them that the blackboard paint doesn't perform exactly like a real blackboard. They get cloudy fast and are tough to clean. You might find black-board sheet goods (which is a coated particle board product in a frame) at an educational supply house.
I'd go for real slate. Less expensive than you might think. Here's a Google search to get you started.
http://tinyurl.com/ds7hy
Spray blackboard stuff is at a paint store. Use that you don't want to brush it.
I used masonite and made a frame afterward with a wooden chalk tray. It lasted thru my 3 boys and their bratty friends that took to it with crayons. (crayons =kiss of death)
If it is a school there is probably some reason to use Nomex with an aluminum coat for a substrate but if it is a home project use the 1/4" masonite. PS use chrome flathead screws with the little shoulder washer to hold it to the support or studs. Looks just like a school.