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Gone are the days when chalkboards belonged in dusty classrooms. You can create a blackboard surface to add a retro touch to any space or accessory.

1. Always use a primer

We’ve tested different blackboard paints on lots of surfaces and each one performed best with one to two layers of primer underneath. Like any paint, blackboard paint works best when there is an even sealed surface beneath. After your final coat of primer, we also recommend lightly sanding the surface before applying your blackboard paint.

2. Apply and apply again

Blackboard paint requires a minimum of two coats. It’s even preferable to apply three thin layers rather than two thick coats as you’ll get a better, more even finish by doing this. Be sure to leave enough drying time between each coat, usually 2-4 hours.

3. Condition your surface

A trick to help your blackboard paint perform at it’s best, is to lightly rub the entire surface with the side of a piece of chalk before you begin using it. This conditions your blackboard giving the chalk more to adhere to.

4. Use the right accessories

The types of accessories you use depends on the look you are going for with your chalkboard surface. If you like the traditional chalk style, then stick to packs of regular chalk and a blackboard duster. If, however, you prefer a cleaner, more stylised look, you should use chalkboard markers.

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