weekend project...message board

Who says you need an entire room dedicated to your office? Not any more...now all you need is a door, a wall or the inside of a cabinet! Look in any hardware or paint store and you will most likely find magnetic paint, chalkboard paint and "white board" paint. They are great products and can turn an ordinary door or wall into an office message hub! See below for more instructions.

Step-by-Step

1. Apply primer to an unfinished wooden door, blank wall, the back-splash in your kitchen or the inside of a cabinet door. Let dry. Use painter’s tape to mark off the area you want to cover with the special magnetic, chalkboard or whiteboard paint and paint the remaining area with the color of your choice in a semi-gloss finish. Allow to dry, and remove the tape.

2. Apply several coats of dry-erase paint to the designated area. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions regarding application and drying time between coats.

3. Install the door or cabinet (if that's what you painted) in a small office, pantry, or teen room for writing notes and messages. Voila...you have your office message center!

Good To Know

Dry-erase paint works best when applied to a smooth surface. Wait two days before writing with a dry-erase marker.

This is a great idea for a child's room but make sure the paint is at a level they can reach and that they know where the paint stops! You don't want them writing all over your walls.

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