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Chalkboard Paint
SKU 675033008332
- Shipped from our workshop in Québec
- 30-day returns on an unopened jar
- Water cleanup — no solvents
Good to know
- Eco-friendly formula
- Fade & UV resistant
- Quick drying time
- Water cleanup
- Odour-free within hours
- Multi-surface compatibility
Description
Chalkboard paint
Colorantic chalkboard paint is a smoother, more liquid black paint than our ordinary chalk-based paint. For best results, apply at least 3 coats. Create a slate and write on it with chalk – it's possible!
We've got the chameleon products you need to get the job done! Whether you want to paint a wall in the children's playroom or spruce up an old picture frame or mirror... you'll find all the Colorantic products you need for your big projects! Our chalkboard paint is perfect for creating the slate of your dreams.
How Do I Go About It?
- First, coat your surface with a primer to improve adhesion. Especially if it's a mirror or a wall.
- Use a roller or brush to apply a minimum of 3 coats of paint to your surface. Allow to dry for 2-3 hours between coats. Finally, allow to dry 24-48 hours after the last coat before proceeding to the next step.
- Apply white chalk, widthwise, and rub all over the surface. Wipe with a slightly damp white cloth (t-shirt style) to remove any residue. The chalk residue will promote fusion with the liquid chalk found inside our paint bases. Colorantic is unique!
- In conclusion, you're now ready to write your little messages and drawings on your new home-made slate!
- We have water-erasable marker pens. An ideal match for our chalkboard paint (see "brushes and accessories" section).
- To clean your painting, use a damp cloth and you can even add a little VIM.
Non-Toxic and Eco-Friendly
Professional-Grade Performance
Innovative Paint Systems
Sustainable Packaging and Practices
It Grips Without Sanding
On previously painted or varnished wood, scuffing with an abrasive pad is enough. Full sanding is only needed if the old finish is flaking.
Two Coats in One Day
About an hour between coats at room temperature. A piece started in the morning is back together by evening.
Water-Based, from Start to Finish
Brushes, rollers and spills clean up with warm water. No solvents, and almost no odour after a few hours.
Delivery and Pickup
Estimated delivery between Tuesday, November 17 and Friday, November 20
Business days only, excluding weekends and holidays. An estimate, not a guarantee.
How Much Paint for Your Surface?
Coverage depends first on what you’re painting. Here’s what one litre covers in practice, depending on the surface and how it’s prepared.
Bare Wood
- Coverage
- 9 m² per litre
- Coats
- 2 coats
- Preparation
- Sand with 180 grit, dust off, prime tannin-rich woods.
Bare wood soaks up the first coat. Plan on two coats and lower coverage than on other surfaces.
Previously Painted or Varnished Wood
- Coverage
- 12 m² per litre
- Coats
- 2 coats
- Preparation
- Degrease, scuff with an abrasive pad, wipe dry.
On a surface that’s already sealed, the paint stays on top: that’s where coverage is at its best.
Interior Walls
- Coverage
- 11 m² per litre
- Coats
- 2 coats
- Preparation
- Wash, fill, let dry completely.
A matte wall repainted in a similar tone may need only one coat.
Melamine, Laminate and Metal
- Coverage
- 10 m² per litre
- Coats
- 2 coats
- Preparation
- Degrease with alcohol, then a bonding primer — no exceptions.
It’s the one step you can’t skip: without a bonding primer, the paint chips at the first knock.
The Questions We Get Asked
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Do I need to sand before painting?
Rarely. On previously painted or varnished wood, scuffing with an abrasive pad is enough to open up the surface. Full sanding is only needed if the old finish is blistering or flaking.
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How many coats should I plan for?
Two, in the vast majority of cases. One is enough to refresh a similar shade; plan on three when a dark blue or red has to disappear under a white.
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Is a primer necessary?
On wood, plaster and drywall, no. On melamine, laminate and metal, yes: a bonding primer, otherwise nothing holds for long.
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Can a painted surface be washed?
Once protected with wax or varnish, yes: a damp cloth and mild soap. Chalk paint left bare stays porous and stains.
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How long should I wait between coats?
About an hour at room temperature. Wait longer if the air is humid: the coat must be dry all the way through, not just to the touch.
