Tough paint, clean conscience
Chalkboard Paint turns almost any surface into a writable chalkboard. A water-based, non-toxic matt black chalkboard paint with one-coat coverage. Use it on walls, doors, furniture and craft projects for notes, menus, planners and kids' drawings, inside or out.
✓ One coat coverage✓ Matt black✓ Non-toxic & family safe✓ Quick drying✓ 250ml to 5L
Why customers choose it
- ✔️ Create custom chalkboards — transform walls, furniture, doors and craft projects into writable surfaces.
- ✔️ One-coat coverage — high-opacity formula covers in one coat, saving time and paint.
- ✔️ Quick drying — fast project completion with a smooth brush or roller finish.
- ✔️ Family safe — water-based and non-toxic, safe around children and pets.
- ✔️ Durable & reusable — cures to a hard-wearing surface that wipes clean for endless rewriting.
- ✔️ Indoor & outdoor — suits interior and exterior use, from kitchens to outdoor play areas.
Perfect for
- Kitchen walls & menus
- Kids' bedrooms & playrooms
- Classrooms
- Cafés & restaurants
- Offices & planners
- Doors & cupboards
- Furniture upcycling
- Craft projects & signs
How much do I need?
- Coverage: up to 10m² per litre.
- Five sizes: 250ml, 500ml, 1L, 2.5L and 5L.
| Project |
Size needed |
| Sign or craft project, up to 2.5m² |
250ml |
| Cupboard door or feature panel, up to 5m² |
500ml |
| Kitchen or playroom wall, up to 10m² |
1L |
| Large feature wall or classroom, up to 25m² |
2.5L |
| Café, shop or multiple walls, up to 50m² |
5L |
Tip: Let the paint cure fully before writing on it, then rub chalk over the whole surface and wipe it off. This seasons the board and stops the first writing ghosting.
How to apply in 3 steps
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Prepare: Make sure the surface is clean, dry and smooth. Sand glossy surfaces lightly.
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Apply: Stir well and apply one even coat by brush or roller. Add a second coat for heavy-use boards.
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Season: Once fully cured, rub chalk over the surface and wipe clean before first use.
Frequently asked questions
How many coats do I need?+
One coat usually covers. Add a second coat for boards that will get heavy use.
How much does it cover?+
Up to 10m² per litre: 250ml covers 2.5m², 500ml 5m², 1L 10m², 2.5L 25m² and 5L 50m².
What surfaces can I use it on?+
Walls, wood, MDF, doors, furniture, and most primed or previously painted surfaces.
Can I use it outside?+
Yes. It is suitable for interior and exterior use.
Is it safe for kids' rooms?+
Yes. It is water-based and non-toxic, safe around children and pets.
Can I use chalk pens?+
Standard chalk works best. Test chalk pens on a small area first, as some can stain.
What colour is it?+
Matt black.
How fast is delivery?+
Free next-day UK delivery on orders placed before the daily cut-off.
