Comments on: How To Make A Big Magnetic Chalkboard

By: YoungHouseLove

YoungHouseLove — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 15:04:27 +0000

In reply to patty.

Yes, they stuck, although one or two of them slid down it a bit. Hope it helps!

xo
s

By: patty

patty — Fri, 07 Feb 2014 14:47:39 +0000

Does the ‘alphabet’ set of magnetic letters (the soft fabric ones from etsy) hold up well with this? I am thinking about doing a wall in our playroom that is magnetic and chalkboard! I am guessing I will need LOTS of magnetic paint. Just wanted to see what your experience was. Thanks!!

By: YoungHouseLove

YoungHouseLove — Wed, 07 Aug 2013 19:02:10 +0000

In reply to Isabella.

Haha, I read it out loud to him and he laughed.

xo
s

By: Isabella

Isabella — Wed, 07 Aug 2013 18:56:30 +0000

I think she’s spelling her name in binary. She’s secretly a mini genius.

(That geeky joke effort was for John, even though I know he doesn’t read comments)

By: YoungHouseLove

YoungHouseLove — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:57:33 +0000

In reply to Danielle.

There are definitely different types of plywood and I think I know the kind you’re talking about. Ours was a fairly even surface (wasn’t 100% smooth, but a little light sanding made it smooth enough) so I don’t think it’s the same as yours. But you can always try a bit of sanding first on yours too to see if help diminish the waviness.

-John

By: Danielle

Danielle — Mon, 20 May 2013 02:06:13 +0000

Hello!
I am hoping to make this same chalkboard because I have an extra piece of plywood from another project. I’m wondering if there might be different quality grades of plywood because mine has a bunch of wavy lines in it, like it’s not a completely smooth surface. Does your have those as well? If so, does that make it more difficult to write on?

By: YoungHouseLove

YoungHouseLove — Fri, 03 May 2013 19:51:14 +0000

In reply to Vanessa.

Most heavy and thick plastic magnets might slide down and off, but thinner/smaller ones (like the ones we pictured) or super strong altoid ones would probably stick really well. Hope it helps!

xo
s

By: Vanessa

Vanessa — Fri, 03 May 2013 18:49:21 +0000

So I found magnetic primer on clearance for $5 and I was thinking of doing a stripe in my sons’ room. Primer first (a couple coats) then paint over it. I’ve heard mixed reviews on it’s magnetic-ness (I realize that’s not a word) and how much you paint over it affects it too? How is it working on Clara’s chalkboard and fridge? Do you think it would work with melissa and doug wooden alphabet letters? Or do you use special magnets?
Thanks!