The ratio will be 1 cup of chalk paint to a 1 4 cup of water.
													
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																	Chalky paint choices chalkboard paint comes in two different sheen types. 
																	So if you are chalk painting on a metal desk or on metal outdoor furniture i would water down the paint. 
																	I used the brush on version you can also use the spray can. 
																	It was really splotchy and even after three coats didn t seem to be covering the metal very well even with primer. 
															
													
									
		
	
	
		
	
	
		
	
	
		
	
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																	Cut a piece of masonite board to the size you need this one measured 22 x 24. 
																	Materials for the diy magnetic chalkboard 2 1 x 2 x 8 common board. 
																	I used furring strips. 
															
													
									
		
	
	
		
	
	
		
	
	
		
	
																	Kreg jig see my full guide on how to use a kreg. 
																	After about three coats we realized it wasn t going to cut it. 
																	Diy sheet metal magnetic chalk board tutorial one piece of sheet metal i used a precut 24 x 30 piece from home depot deco art s chalky finish paint black deco art s clear chalk board sealer trim for chalkboard sides cut to size i used 3 fir the friendly fellows at home depot cut to size. 
																	Colorful homeschool desk area. 
															
													
									
		
	
	
		
	
	
		
	
	
		
	
																	Cut a piece of galvanized sheet metal to fit masonite board using tin snips or an exacto knife. 
																	Once we had the sheet metal we gave it a few good coats of primer on both sides to prevent rust. 
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																	Two should measure 22 and the other two 24. 
															
													
									
		
	
	
		
	
	
		
	
	
		
	
																	Then we coated the front side with chalkboard spray paint. 
																	Cut a total of four pieces of pine planks with a 45 degree angles. 
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																	To begin the process of chalk painting on metal i will water down my paint if i need to. 
																	2 x 3 galvanized sheet metal i got mine at home depot spray primer chalkboard paint. 
																	Flat matte for larger areas and satin acrylic options for arts and crafts.