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Easy DIY Chalkboard TV Tray

Do you want to make a DIY chalkboard? Why not change an old wooden TV tray into more than just a place for food.
Prep Time5 minutes
Active Time1 day
Additional Time1 day
Total Time2 days 5 minutes
Course: Furniture
Keyword: diy chalkboard
Yield: 1
Author: Chas
Cost: $5-10

Equipment

  • None

Materials

  • A TV Tray
  • Dixie Belle Bunker Hill Blue
  • Dixie Belle Florida Orange
  • Dixie Belle Gator Hide
  • Chip Brush
  • Stickers
  • Stencil

Instructions

  • You’re going to add 3 layers of Dixie Belle Paint and let it dry after each layer.  I’ll be using the Dixie Belle Bunker Hill Blue for this portion.  You will put one coat on horizontal, the second coat you’ll put on vertically, and the last coat you’ll put on horizontally again.  Let this dry completely.
  • Next you’ll add your optional stickers/decals.
  • Finally, you’ll add the optional stenciling.  You can either stencil on the team name, or personalize it by adding their name.  I will be using Dixie Belle Florida Orange for this part.
  • When the stenciling is dry, you will add 3 coats of  Dixie Belle Gator Hide over the stickers and stenciled name/team only.  Follow the directions that come with the gator hide and let dry completely.
  • Lastly, take a piece of chalk and season the rest of the tray.  To season the tray – lay a piece of chalk on it’s side and rub the whole tv tray both vertically and horizontally.  After this is done, wipe off with an eraser or paper towel.