Supplies: Sandpaper, painters tape, metal primer, paint brushes, rollers and trays. I purchased indu

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I used to be far more into DIY’s (insert induction *before kids* here), and now it is far more limited as the perceived time and energy crushes my motivation. While the thought of it is great and always inspiring, the getting it done part is where I struggle for success. I do love making things and the feeling of accomplishment is truly so great.
When I moved into my new office space I quickly realized I would need a little fridge. I had left a space open for such a purchase however I was not keen on having a typical stainless front appliance in my school house style office.
I decided to take on the DIY of painting the front of it with chalkboard paint. After procrastinating for weeks, I received a call about photographing my office which of course lit a fire under my butt to get it done.
Supplies: Sandpaper, painters tape, metal primer, paint brushes, rollers and trays. I purchased induction all of mine at Canadian Tire . Step 1: Ensure the surface is clean Step 2: Prepare the surface for the primer by sanding induction all areas with a medium grit sandpaper. Step 3: Mask off any areas you do not wish to cover with chalkboard paint. Step 4: Apply 2 coats of primer with a brush, allowing to dry for approximately 12 hours between each coat. Apply as even as possible and ensure all areas have been covered. Note: the primer is much runnier than expected and goes on quite thin. Step 5: Apply chalkboard paint with a small roller induction brush for even application. After the first coat it may look messy and uneven. Not to worry, each coat you apply will offer more coverage and eventually be a solid chalkboard surface. induction Step 6: Allow 24hrs between coats. induction Apply as many coats as necessary to achieve a smooth finish. Step 7: Once completely dry, prime the surface with a thin layer of chalk by rubbing a lightly chalk dusted brush all over the surface. This will make erasing and re-creating on your board easier. Step 8: Let your creative juices flow with drawings, text or both! Ta-da! It turned out great. So pleased with the results.
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I would have NEVER thought to paint stainless with chalkboard paint – great idea and great result! I have seen some photos of your office space and it looks great.