How to Make a Chalk Message Board from a Bathroom Mirror

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 How to Make a Chalk Kitchen Message Board from Bathroom Mirror from Marty's Musings

What can you do with an old bathroom mirror? Turn it into a family favorite chalk message board for the kitchen!

Why, yes, this is a before picture of our ugly, ugly bathroom. Take special notice of the mirror because it’s going to surprise you!

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When we remodeled our bathroom we tried to repurpose  everything that might have been thrown out otherwise.

First save? The mirror/door to our medicine cabinet.

Plain and boring looking, we had another plan for this baby! 

The first step? spray the entire mirror, frame and all, with a white aerosol primer.

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Supplies you’ll need?  Chalkboard spray paint and painter’s Frog Tape. 

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Tape off the wooden edges with frog tape all the way around the frame.

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The frog tape protects the frame  from any overspray. 

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 For this project Tim sprayed 3 coats of the paint.

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Peel off the tape, let dry for 24 hours, rub all over with the side of a piece of chalk, erase and you’re done!

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It’s the perfect addition to our made over kitchen.

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You can see how fun this is on the wall of our kitchen.  

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I love that we kept the knob, although my DIY hubby replaced it with a more vintage one he had lying around.

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My recent favorite? My husband’s message to me after returning from Haven. Feeling the love!

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Want to see some additional projects from the kitchen? Simply click on the pictures below to be taken to each post.

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  2. Marty,
    This was just the post I needed! I have a large mirror that i wanted to do this to and now I know how!! Thanks for the inspiration!!

    Hugs,
    Deb

  3. Marty, what a wonderful idea!!! I just love the idea of turning an old bathroom mirror into a functional and (pretty!) chalkboard. Plus, what a sweet message to come home to! Thank you so much for sharing and pinning! Have a fabulous Friday and a great weekend.

  4. I love this project! What fun! So happy to have gotten to spend some time with you at Haven!

    Have a wonderful and blessed day!
    karianne

    1. It was good to see you again, too, Karianne! You’re just an amazing bubble of happiness and cheer! Thanks so much for being an encouragement to others.
      Marty