The Birth of a Chalkboard

Remember the item on the back of the truck from yesterday's post?  Here's a closer look.

Even straight off the truck this piece looks great but I really can't wait to see it as a chalkboard!  Just look at the details. . .there's even a tiny shelf for display at the top. 

First, we'll clean and lightly sand the whole piece.  Then, we'll glue the center medalion back into position.A few coats of Don's custom paint followed by chalkboard paint in the middle section and it's ready for sanding.  It's amazing how the details really pop with light distress sanding.

See the final results in a day or two. . .