The desire to embellish their homes leads to the fact that many people are looking for the most unexpected ways to implement it. For example, for some, a slate board is associated with distant childhood, when we were called to the board and forced to solve problems and prove theorems. Today, this attribute is actively used in interior design. Why and how?
Tribute to fashion trends
According to modern designers, with the help of the mentioned attribute, it is possible to solve not only an aesthetic, but also a practical problem. For example, a slate in the kitchen is an opportunity to jot down a recipe you just heard on TV or leave a message for your husband that there are cutlets and pea soup in the fridge. And sometimes on the board you can just wish good morning to your family. The easiest way to decorate your kitchen with this accessory is to buy it in a store that sells a variety of decorative items. You can attach the purchase both on the wall, if space permits, and on the refrigerator door. The effect of the slate board is also created by the sticker, which will become a more economical option.
Dye or DIY?
If you definitely decided thatwant to take the wall under the slate, you should carefully prepare for this process. First, we buy a special paint in the form of an aerosol, which is suitable for wall treatment. Secondly, you should prepare the surface. To do this, first we grind it with sandpaper, then we plaster it and apply several layers of paint. We let her dry. Do-it-yourself slate board created with minimal cost and effort. By the way, it can be made not only in the kitchen, but also in any other room, even a nursery, where kids can do drawing and learning to write, for example.
The origins of the fashion trend
It is noteworthy that the use of slate boards began in restaurants, cafes, bars. It is in these establishments that they write a weekly menu on them, talk about possible promotions, discounts, new dishes, or leave certain messages to passers-by. Thus, the touching children's tradition gradually moved into the sphere of entertainment and service. However, the slate board is the best choice for home interior design.
How to do? Option one
The easiest option is to make it from chipboard, wood or thick cardboard. We select the material of the right size and prepare the surface for painting, that is, we clean it from dirt and dust. Apply several coats of primer and allow time to dry. To create a slate surface, you can buy a special film and stick it, or you can paint over the canvas with paint. By the way, you can make your own paint:take a glass of black paint and add a couple of tablespoons of powder for grouting tiles in it and mix this composition well. As you can see, the raw materials for slate boards are simple and can be found in any hardware store.
Second option
To make a writing board, we need to stock up on the following inventory:
- frame;
- plywood sheet;
- acrylic paints;
- decoupage paper;
- cement;
- varnish;
- with PVA glue.
This product will be used as a slate on the refrigerator. We take a sheet of plywood and paint it with white paint. At this time, we dilute the cement in black paint and then cover the front surface of the plywood with the resulting composition. We drill holes in the canvas to attach it later to the frame.
Starting the frame. We need to paint it with some beautiful paint. Then we take decoupage paper and cut out drawings from it, which we glue on the frame. After the glue has dried, the frame should be varnished. In a container, we prepare a solution of cement and paint - 2 tablespoons of cement per glass of paint. Thoroughly mix the solution, and then apply it to the plywood. After the first layer has dried, apply the second one so that the strokes are powerful and wide. Our slate board is ready!
How to decorate the interior?
The peculiarity of slate boards is that they can be used to place accents in almost any room. For example, a chest of drawers, a door or some kind of wall can be given a unique look. Moreover, it should be remembered that it is better to place the board on a contrasting background so that a natural frame is created for it. Designers say that the black color, despite its traditional character, is quite capricious. And this means that you need to work hard so that the space occupied by the slate board is no more than 10% of the wall.
Of course, modern design trends are such that monochrome is used quite often. That is why the slate board, placed on the refrigerator, surprises few people. The main thing is that it fits into the kitchen space quite organically. Plus, it doesn't have to be black on the whiteboard-grey or navy blue will work just fine.
How to make a decorative slate?
This accessory can be an excellent decorative element, say, when decorating a room where a wedding celebration is held. For example, you can write a menu on a slate board, indicate the names of guests who should sit at specific tables, or you can simply use it as an element for a romantic photo shoot. You can make this simple attribute with your own hands. To do this, take:
- photo frame;
- black self-adhesive film;
- scissors;
- chalk.
Instead of a self-adhesive film, you can also take a special paint for slate boards (we will also tell you how to create it). Let's start decorating. Take a frame and shoother back and glass. We cut out a rectangle of the desired size from the film, leaving 2 cm on the sides so that the film can be wrapped around the glass. We glue the film to the glass, while smoothing it with a construction spatula or a piece of plastic. We return the glass back to the photo frame, close it and make inscriptions. Elegant and original decorative attribute for the wedding ceremony is ready!
How to make paint? Universal option
We'll show you how to create a paint that will perfectly fit on any surface, whether it's a closet door or a headboard. We stock up on the necessary materials:
- primer for latex paint;
- latex paint;
- capacity;
- brush;
- roller;
- drill and mixer nozzle for it.
Mix latex paint and primer in a container in a combination of 8 to 1. Mix the solution thoroughly so that there are no lumps, best with a mixer. We are looking for a suitable surface and paint it with our paint, preferably in two layers. To bring our board to mind, we take chalk and grind the surface with it. Then wipe it off with a dry cloth. The board is ready, and you can use it to decorate the interior of both an adult and a children's room.
