Thinking of putting up a chalkboard for kitchen? Well, then you may want to pay close attention to every word on this page. Here’s why: In the next few minutes, you are about to discover a step-by-step method to creating and installing your very own kitchen chalkboard. So without further ado, let’s get started, shall we? First off, you will need the following materials. Most of them are readily available at your local hardware store:
Required items
* Chalk
* Jute
* 4 cabinet knobs
* Screwdriver
* Eraser
* 4 screws in brass hooks
* 2 18″ x 24″ chalkboards with strong wooden frames
* 2 brass hinges that perfectly fit the depth of the wooden frames
Ok, with that out of the way, here is how you would go about making a chalkboard for kitchen. First off, you want to place the two chalkboards together with the writing surface facing outward. On the top, keeping an equal distance from the center and the ends, carefully attach the two hinges to the frames to create an easel-like effect. Next, while making sure you keep the chalkboards in the same position, identify the four corners at the bottom. Now use the 4 cabinet knobs to build the feet, one at each of the ends.
Thereafter, take out two of the brass hooks, measure around 6 inches from the bottom of one side of both chalkboards. (Ensure they are sandwiched together when doing this). If you wish, you can use a pencil or a felt pen to mark the exact points. At approximately the same spot on the front and the back, attach the remaining hooks, so that when the kitchen chalkboard is closed shut, the hooks will be situated side by side. When the board is opened again, the hooks are forced apart.
Alright, you’ve got to attach the jute to one end, leaving just a couple of feet of it excess for now. Gently pry open the sandwiched chalkboards and place them in a position that you would find comfortable to use. Tie off the second end of the jute on the other hook in such a way, to generate enough tension. This way, when the boards open, they will remain in this position.
Chalkboard For Kitchen
Next, grab hold of the third hook and screw it into the side of the frame, around 3 inches from the top. Attach two more pieces of jute (measuring approx. 2″ in length) to the hook. Now take your last hook and screw it firmly into the base of the eraser. Afterward, attach the eraser hook to one piece of jute and tie a portion of chalk to the other piece of jute. Note: You could use a little bit of super glue to help hold it in place. That’s it! Now you are all set to write out today’s menu and the list of things you need to purchase on your next shopping trip. You may also decorate your chalkboard for kitchen to match your existing decoration. Regardless of what you decide upon, just have fun!