Blackboard Build

As part of converting my garage I decided to put up a blackboard so that I can write out workouts and keep track of where I am if needed.  I find this does help as it gives you a bit of motivation.

You don't need to go and buy on as it's easy to make one yourself,just keep it a bit cleaner than I do!

You will need:

• A board of the size shape you want. It doesn't have to a square or a rectangle if you want to be creative.  Any firm material is fine I used an old piece of ply wood that was knocking round the garage but an firm board is fine.

• Black board paint.  I paid about £3 for a medium sized tub from Wilkinsons.  This had more than enough paint in it and it's seems to have barely been touched so if I want to make more I can.

• Something to fix the board with.  I used screws and wall plugs, but depending on the material and size of your board is made of you may be able to get aware with an adhesive or hanging it with picture hooks.

Right then you have everything above.  All you need to do now is put down some newspaper to paint on and put the board on it.  get a small cheap roller for £1-£1.50 with it's own tray (don't worry about specialist rollers).  Pour a bit of the paint out and get rolling.  Once you have applied one coat, wait 15 minutes or so and then apply a second coat.  Leave it to dry fully then depending on how you intend to put it up either, screw, stick or hang it in position and you are good to go.