Make your own custom color chalkboard paint!  Here's how:

Start with flat-finish latex paint in any shade. For small areas, such as a door panel, mix 1 cup at a time.

1. Pour 1 cup of paint into a container. Add 2 tablespoons of unsanded tile grout. Mix with a paint stirrer, carefully breaking up clumps.

2. Apply paint with a roller or a sponge paintbrush to a primed or painted surface. Work in small sections, going over the same spot several times to ensure full, even coverage. Let dry.

3. Smooth area with 150-grit sandpaper, and wipe off dust.

4. To condition: Rub the side of a piece of chalk over entire surface. Wipe away residue with a barely damp sponge.

Use it to make your own wall calendar in your office, create a message center, paint a panel on the pantry door to keep a running shopping list, paint a small strip on the side of glasses to write guest names on, paint the bottom half of a kids bedroom....anyway you do it - have fun, be creative and happy painting!

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