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🖤 Turn your world into a canvas—chalk it up and stand out!
FolkArt Chalkboard Paint in a convenient 8-ounce jar offers a rich black, matte finish that transforms multiple surfaces into writable chalkboards. Its non-toxic, water-based acrylic formula ensures smooth application and easy cleanup, making it perfect for creative professionals and DIY enthusiasts alike. Ideal for furniture, home décor, and personalized projects, this paint is proudly made in the USA and delivers lasting, reusable chalkboard surfaces with minimal effort.









| ASIN | B001DCTH2G |
| Age Range Description | General use product |
| Best Sellers Rank | #43,364 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ( See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing ) #958 in Art Paints |
| Brand Name | FolkArt |
| Color | Black |
| Color Code | Black |
| Container Type | Jar |
| Coverage | Full |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (1,126) |
| Finish Type | Chalkboard |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00028995025174 |
| Is Waterproof | False |
| Item Form | Liquid |
| Item Volume | 8 Fluid Ounces |
| Item Weight | 0.28 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Plaid Enterprises, Inc. |
| Model Number | 2517 |
| Paint Type | Acrylic, Watercolor |
| Part Number | 2517 |
| Size | 8 Fl Oz (Pack of 1) |
| Special Features | Non Toxic |
| Specific Uses For Product | Interior |
| Surface Recommendation | Wood |
| UPC | 736903769217 885948820770 745563295417 028995025174 885434493495 885636927989 |
| Unit Count | 8.0 Fluid Ounces |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
B**L
Great product
Perfect to refresh our advertising boards. Feels like regular chalk board. Cleans up nicely with a matte finish. No strong odor. Holds up if dried properly with the liquid chalk markers.
J**B
no priming and it went on fine. I was able to do 2 coats on ...
I used this to cover up a white board that was badly weathered and would no longer erase due to being outdoors for 6-7 years. I wasn't sure this would work, but I figured it was worth the money to try a cheap fix versus replacing the board. I sanded and washed the whiteboard first, then painted with this, no priming and it went on fine. I was able to do 2 coats on the board measuring approximately 6'x4'. About a month later it is looking good and working great. I may buy more to do another coat, but this is a great product, very impressed.
S**E
Great Paint, Wonderful Price.
This is a decent chalkboard paint for a good price. After dismantling an entertainment unit for disposal, I decided to keep the doors from the unit and attempt to make a couple of chalkboards for my daughter's rooms. I removed all hardware, and sanded down the wood before applying the chalk paint. I used a standard paintbrush, applied a few light coats, allowed to dry, then did a final coat to rid of the appearance of any visible brush strokes. The boards came out nicely, and after installing some mounting hardware on the back side of each, I hung on the walls. Chalk works perfectly (although does come out lightly if you use cheap chalk, so consider buying decent chalk), and erases without issue (no chipping or scratching of the paint while removing chalk). If I were to do it over again, I would have used something like a sponge brush (no brush strokes to worry about). Some quick tips: This WILL dry out quickly, so do make sure you cover the paint well and keep it away from the elements if you intend to keep it a while. Perhaps wear gloves if you are a messy person (like me). The paint will stay on the skin for a bit. Overall, great paint; wonderful price. I would definitely reorder for future projects.
C**Y
beautiful finish, easy
3/25 initial review, before & after. i sanded the table slightly before, not perfect in anyway so it’s not smooth. i painted 3 coats with a roller, letting it dry about an hour in between. beautiful finish, self smoothing! i did a write & erase test a few hours later and it scratched slightly. quick research says to let it cure for 3 days and then season it & wipe. will update in a few days when cured
K**E
Excellent product
This paint was so easy to use and came out great! I suggest following the directions exactly, and allow to dry for longer than you think necessary. Also, use two coats. That’s how I did it and my little chalkboard came out better than it was when I got it new!
C**D
Mixed results and zero customer support
I bought enough to do a 4 foot square chalkboard for my grandkids, but decided to do an 8"x10" test first. About 5 days ago, I primed a piece of wood, then painted 2 coats according to the directions on the bottle. The following day, I covered it with chalk, then wiped it off and tried to write on and erase and write again. It worked well and I was very pleased. Today, I tried to wipe it down with a damp paper towel and found black paint had come off the board and on to the towel. I went to the FolkArt website where it gave [email protected] as the email contact address. I've tried twice to email, asking if the paint needs to cure longer or what. Both times, it got bounced back "because the address couldn't be found, or is unable to receive mail." I'm annoyed at the lack of customer support and am hoping that, in time, the paint will cure enough to be wiped down with a damp cloth once in a while.
T**A
Works great.
Works good. Thick when dry.
L**E
Awesome - Couldn't Be Happier!
After reading all of the positive reviews I went ahead and made the purchase and am incredibly pleased with the results. Do not be fooled by the price - this stuff is great! As advised, I sanded the area of the wall I where I was going to apply the paint beforehand to make the surface as even as possible. I didn't go crazy - just manually rubbed one coarse and one less coarse 1/2 sheets of sand paper across the wall just made sure it was smooth enough to run my hand along without feeling any obvious roughness. I was a bit concerned that the first coat still left some visible signs of the white wall but this was no longer the case after the 2nd coat. Since the area I was painting wasn't very large (54" x 22") I went ahead and applied 4 coats total with probably enough for a 5th that I opted not to do because it seemed unnecessary. As mentioned in one review - it does have a very slight glossiness to it (which I wanted) so please be advised if you are looking for something that has a slate/matte finish this may not the product for you. After applying the 4 coats I let it "cure" for just about 24 hours and did a test without conditioning it (rubbing chalk over the entire area) just to see how well it worked without it as I was feeling kinda lazy. Lol. And much to my delight it exceeded all of my expectations - could it be this good for 7 bucks!? Both writing and erasing with a dry cloth was a TOTAL PINCH! Yay - I couldn't be happier. I love it when this happens! Best of luck!
C**N
La use para pintar en una pared de Pladur. Quedó perfecta !!!
A**H
The paint is of a good quality and dries quite fast. I used it on a wooden surface painted with Duco, and it is working quite well on that. I applied 2 coats of paint, a few hours apart and let it dry for half a day. Then rubbed chalk all over to condition it, and began using as a chalkboard. Just do not use sharp edges on it because the paint can peel off if you do that. However I would consider it quite pricey, and I hope similar cheaper alternatives are available locally in India soon. You can see my detailed step-by-step explanation here - [...]
N**G
Went on well. Haven't tried writing on it yet in chalk (as was covering over a black chalkboard) but was easy to apply and quick drying.
F**N
Great
Z**X
Puedes hacer miles de etiquetas y pizarras de moda de color negro, excelente producto y regalo para todos los amantes del arte con gises, o simplemente para etiqueta, dibujos y bien para pasar un buen rato, como niño o con tus niños.
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