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15 Chalkboard Wall Ideas Perfect for Kitchens, Playrooms, and More

These chalkboard wall ideas are going to make you want to bring one of these unique DIY projects to life. From statement chalkboard walls to accenting a single section of your room, you can design a chalkboard that's large or small.

Chalkboard walls work well with a variety of different interior design styles including modern, farmhouse, rustic, and more. There are also so many different ways you can incorporate a chalkboard wall into your space, from framing one to making a chalkboard gallery wall or even using chalkboard paint to create an accent wall.

Sophisticated chalkboard wall in between laundry room and kitchen

The Spruce / Christopher Lee Foto

It's fairly easy to make a chalkboard wall, you'll just need a special type of paint called chalkboard paint. Chalkboard paint is easy to use and goes on a lot like regular paint. If you find that the surface of the chalkboard gets too grimy and dusty, you can clean it to give it a fresh look.

Here are 15 of the best chalkboard wall ideas to get you inspired.

FAQ
  • Is chalkboard paint good for walls?

    Chalkboard paint can be applied to walls and looks great while being functional. However, chalk dust tends to migrate from the wall to your floors or other nearby furniture, so you'll want to keep this in mind.

  • How do you seal a chalkboard wall?

    Before you seal a chalkboard wall, decide what type of chalk you are going to use on it (i.e. chalk markers or regular chalk). If you just plan to use regular chalk, you can leave your chalkboard wall unsealed. If you decide to opt for chalk markers, seal your chalkboard wall with an acrylic finish to make erasing a breeze.

  • Do you have to season a chalkboard wall?

    Yes, it is recommended to season a chalkboard wall. Otherwise, your chalkboard wall would always have a faded image of whatever you first decided to draw or write. To season a chalkboard wall, simply cover the entire surface with chalk and then wipe it clean.