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Backyard Chalk Board

By StanF, member

I found this cool DIY chalkboard design on a blog post at Pergola Kits USA and wanted to share with everyone how to make one of their own.

What you’ll need:

  • Black (or color of your choice) outdoor paint
  • Unsanded grout
  • 4 x 8 sheet of plywood

Simply mix 4 parts paint with 1 part unsanded grout and apply to sheet of plywood, let it dry and you’ve got your own DIY chalkboard to add to your backyard.

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