Custom Chalkboard Paint

Materials:

  • Flat-finish Latex Paint (any color)
  • Tile Grout (unsanded)
  • Primer
  • Painter’s Tape
  • Sponge Roller or Sponge Brush
  • Sandpaper
  • Dust Cloth

Procedure:

  • Paint/Grout ratio = 8:1   (Example: Mix 1 tablespoon of grout with 1 cup of paint)
  • Sift the grout into the paint to remove any large clumps.  Stir until homogeneous.
  • Clean and dry the area to be painted.
  • Prime the area to be painted and allow to dry.
  • Tape off the area and then apply chalkboard
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Octagonal Picnic Table

Octagonal Picnic Table

This table is HUGE!  I wanted a table that could seat more than a traditional, rectangular design.  Although it looks intimidating, there are relatively few steps involved in its construction.  A few of the steps will require two people and you will definitely need a few buddies to help carry it to its final position in the yard.  It also

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