How to build a Framed Chalkboard

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Toward the end of the summer, we built a playhouse in our backyard for the kids. We told them we’d place the old one we removed and I kept my promise.  It was my first time building a “house” and I found the experience quite enjoyable and the kids love it.  I used all the knowledge I picked up from watching various youtube videos.  

A few months prior, Home Depot had a 2’x4’ chalkboard on clearance for $2 and we picked it up and decided we could use it in the future.  Well, that time has arrived, and we decided to add a chalkboard in their playhouse area for the girls to give their teaching sessions to their dolls. 

Let’s get into this project! You can check out my video also.

It’s a simple DIY project.  I just needed to make a frame for the chalkboard.  For the frame, I bought 2 - 8” 1’x3’ boards.  I mitered the ends at 45-degree angle and routed a groove for the chalkboard to sit in.  This project takes a few hours to complete.  

Materials: 

• 2” x 4” Chalkboard or 2” x 4” ¼ plywood and chalkboard paint

• 2 - 1’ x 3’ x 8” boards

• Miter Saw or Circular Saw

• Drill/Driver

• 8 Screws

• Sander

• Wood Filler

Steps:

1. Cut the 1’ x 3’ boards to length for the frame

2. Route the groove for the chalkboard to fit in on the backside of the 1’ x 3’ board

3. Dry Fit the chalkboard with the frame

4. Glue the frame together

5. Fill in the cracks with wood filler and sand the frame smooth

6. Paint/Saint the frame (if you want)

7. Glue and insert the chalkboard into the frame.

You can do it too but you have to start and give it a try. You might just surprise yourself!