Supply List
Frame - whatever size you would like
Dry Erase Board - cut to fit your frame
Pliers - Only if you are using an old painting like I did. To remove the nails that hold the painting in place.
Hammer - For attaching the dry erase board
Sand Paper
Dust Mask
Latex Paint
Paint Brush
The first step was to find a frame. I thought maybe I could build one out of crown moulding but I couldn't find moulding that was ornate enough at my local building supply store. I didn`t want to compromise and settle for basic trim. Then one day when I was out at a yard sale I found an old ugly painting which was the perfect size. The painting only cost me $10 making it a lot cheaper than if I had to build one out of crown moulding.
Painting I found at a yard sale. |
The next step of this transformation was to sand and paint the frame. I roughed up the finish on the picture with some light sanding. Make sure to wear a dust mask while sanding this project as the dust is very fine and hazardous to inhale.
Frame during the painting process. *Excuse the colour of the carpet as this is the next room on our reno list. |
As for what paint colour, I knew I wanted the frame to be the same colour as the dry erase board to have a clean, monochromatic, modern look. In this case, it meant it would be white latex paint. I had to give it a couple of coats of paint to completely cover all the nooks and crannies and then let it dry for 24 hours.
The last step is to put the dry erase board into the frame using the same nails that held the painting in place.
Ta Da - DIY Dry Erase Board |
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