Hello, tuna(@miyakojimalife_) (^^)
Our family lives in our grandparents’ house, gradually renovating and doing DIY projects as we go.
This time, with the kids…Turn the wall into a chalkboardI wrote an article about how I made these changes!
I think this is the kind of content you’d call a DIY staple, but
This is the Tuna family—we underestimated things and paid the price. lol
I think the difficulty of doing this DIY project varies significantly depending on the condition of the wall.
My family was probably on the high-maintenance side…
Even so, we had a great time doing it with our kids, so I highly recommend this DIY project for parents and children.
Preparing to DIY Your Walls
This is the wall before the DIY project
Personally, I thought it had a certain charm and debated whether to paint it, but since the building is quite old,
Since the stains and fading have become noticeable, I decided to tackle a DIY project.
First, remove any items attached to the wall, such as potted plants, and
Wipe it down with a tightly wrung-out wet cloth
Next, to keep the floor and refrigerator from getting dirty,
We’ll start applying the vinyl sheeting for masking.
Applying Putty to Smooth Out Uneven Walls
Now let’s get painting!
That’s what I’d like to say, but the wall in our house…
There is a groove running along the side.
When I painted part of the room white before,
Only this groove remains as a faint line.
If there are any issues with the blackboard, it might take away from the fun ⤵, so
This time, we’ll start by filling in this trench.
This is my first time ever filling with putty, so I apologize to all the pros out there.
Here are the items I prepared for filling with putty
① Wood Putty & Putty Spatula
②Random Thunder
This is prepared so that once the putty dries, it can be sanded down to a uniform thickness.
I purchased this because I plan to continue using the hammer for DIY projects.
If you don’t have one, you can use sandpaper instead.
Now that everything is ready, I’ll start applying the putty.
This time, my daughter is joining in too.
I’m heading out in clothes that are a total write-off if they get completely dirty.
I’d love to see what his parents look like.
But putting that aside…
I’ve just finished applying the first coat of putty.
The ditch has started to fill in a bit.
Once it’s dry, sand it down with a random-orbit sander.
As you scrape it away, fragments of the hardened putty scatter, so
I’m glad I brought a sheet.
Once you’ve finished sanding, apply another coat of putty.
Shave it down with a sander
I will do my best to smooth out any rough edges.
Preparing the wall surface was a real challenge this time (-_-;)
Without this, making your own chalkboard will be a lot easier.
We’ve started painting with the goal of creating a blackboard that magnets will stick to
It’s finally time to paint!
Here are the items I prepared
① Magnet-attracting magnetic paint
To be honest, the magnetic force is weak.
Will a regular magnet hold a single sheet of paper in place?
You can use strong magnets and neodymium magnets without any problems.
② Chalkboard paint (black)
I applied this after the magnetic paint.
The colors available were green and black, but
Our family chose black.
③ Brushes and rollers for painting
Rollers are very useful because they allow you to apply paint evenly over a large area.
I use a brush for the edges that can’t be reached with a roller or by painting in the grooves.
④ Masking Tape
We’ll attach them to the pillars and other surfaces to prevent paint from getting on them.
Now let’s start painting.
But first, masking…
I always seem to forget
After applying it, peeling this tape off with a “peel” is
It’s always fun, isn’t it?
The dried paint peeled off in larger patches than expected,
Damn it! ( ；∀；)
…though sometimes it turns out like this…
Well then, let’s compose ourselves and get back to painting.
First up: magnetic paint that attracts magnets
Here we go!
……
It makes you feel like there’s no turning back.
The fact that it’s black just makes me feel even more down…
Paint is dripping down in big, thick drops.
I’m glad I brought a blanket.
Since we have no choice but to finish it, we’ll paint it together as a family.
Apply a thin coat of magnetic paint, let it dry, and repeat this process three times.
Once you’re done with the magnetic paint,
I applied two coats of chalkboard paint.
I couldn’t take any photos while I was painting…
I’ve finished painting for now.
The first time I painted it,
Oh no!（ノ∇｀;）
That’s what I thought, but somehow it turned out pretty well.
The ditches are also filled in.
Since the surface is somewhat uneven,
Finish by lightly sanding it with a sander, and you’re done.
o(・∇・o)(o・∇・)o Yay!
The kids had a blast during drawing time
The joy of completing it is
Drawing♪
My eldest daughter worked really hard, so
The twins were thrilled as they drew.
I’m getting carried away and drawing more and more.
It’s starting to get a little worrisome.
I can’t help but think about how I’ll have to clean the floor when I’m done.
Well, I had anticipated that anyway, so…
We’ll practice cleaning up with the kids.
Here are some other ways to use it:
One aspect that even adults found useful was
① Use as a note
I keep most of my notes and to-do lists on my smartphone, but
I only write English words on the blackboard.
I use the English terms mentioned here when reviewing U.S. stock earnings reports.
For someone like me who isn’t very good at English, a blackboard where I can quickly check things is really handy.
② Birthday Message Board
It was one of the things I was looking forward to before I started making it
Using it as a message board
The kids loved it, too!♪
It was quite a challenge to put together, but
The Joy of Cooking with Your Kids
Further uses, etc.
I think this is one of the better investment opportunities in the long term.
I hope this article inspires excitement in someone.
Thank you for watching until the end! *ᴗ ᴗ)⁾⁾
