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Dean,...like michael said, I would go with school supply source on prefinished 4x8's... they're gonna have wood or metal trim and such.
The chalkboard paint does work well for smaller boards, but not well applied in cold weather, needs to dry and cure longer than regular paint, (IMHO)...
and.... I haven't found a way to keep vinyl graphics in place on chalkboards...hand lettering on chalkboards has worked for me but it's difficult.
I always enjoy seeing the beauty in restaurant chalkboards, when hand Chalk Lettered by the folks on site....
Most of times I've made A frames, or wall mounts, and Logo panels & frames, etc. that include the chalkboard area....
And...not to forget dry erase boards...they're sure easier to make as displays, but not near as vibrant chalk colorwise....
I can reply on low cost dry erase 4x8 panels, if needed.....
-------------------- Jimmy Goines Goines Signs Register, GA Posts: 25 | From: low country | Registered: Dec 2004
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Haven't used it in a long time but they used to have screen printing inks for that, I'm sure it could be thinned and sprayed
-------------------- Robert M. Kistler South Bend Screen Process, Inc. 2018 S. Franklin St. South Bend IN 46613 Posts: 131 | From: South Bend Indiana | Registered: Jul 2003
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I did a quickie online search for wholesale chalk boards and found this website: US MarkerBoard * Specially treated hardboard with durable, baked on enameled finish. * Hard, durable surface offers clean writing and easy erasing. * Framed in natural oak or anodized aluminum. * Standard with full-length chalk tray. * Available in Green or Black.
4'x8' -->Aluminum frame $127.05, Oak frame $148.40
For my project, I was looking for a 4'x8' piece too, but the job shrank considerably and I ended up using Krylon chalkboard spray paint. ($4.00ea) I purchased it at Walmart, where they also had roll/brush-on paint in a can. ($7.00ea) The process was easy and looked great.
*note* After turning it over to my client, they mentioned that when they used a wet rag to clean it, some of the paint rubbed off. They were warned, but somebody didn't pay attention...
Good luck & have fun!
Cher.
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Cheryl Lucas a/k/a "Shag" on mIRC Vital Signs & Graphics, Etc. Cape Coral, Florida 239-574-4713 VSignsNgraphics@aol.com Posts: 987 | From: Cape Coral, FL USA | Registered: Aug 2000
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Here in the UK I've seen High pressure laminate boards used (like a ceramic)in black , and sandwiched with a fibreboard in between. Gives a forever black matt surface suitable for chalk or postermarkers, wet wipe or solvent cleanable( depending on the pens used) Also will take vinyl or painted graphics nicely Not sure of a supplier but here were made my SCOLABOARD
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