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Suitcase Refinished with Chalkboard Paint

Written by Cassity

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Suitcase Refinished with Chalkboard Paint
submitted by Sincerely by Ashleigh
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I’m very excited about this post! It features one of my favorite makeovers to date and trashy treasure. Seriously. Found him/her (I’m not sure yet) next to the trash cans outside my apartment building. Score.
 
First up- this vintage suitcase I found at the local antique shop.
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It was nice as is and I did like the color but there were some imperfections that bothered me.  I bought some chalkboard paint a while ago with nothing particular in mind. This seemed like the perfect first project.
 
I primed it first with some gray spray primer.
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Then I gave it a couple coats of chalkboard paint, making sure to let it dry the full four hours in between coats.
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The worst part about chalkboard paint, you ask? WAITING THREE DAYS TO WRITE ON IT. THREE DAYS! I like instant gratification. Thankfully I didn’t have chalk or I would have drawn on it the next morning haha.  Here it is (atop my curbside find) patiently waiting to be drawn on.
 
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I actually liked it like this. I love the matte finish. But I was itching to put some chalk on it.
 
Finally, I was able to “season it.” This is super important. You have to rub chalk all over it and rub it in before you write on it. If you don’t, what ever you write will be burned into the surface. And we don’t want that!
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Ok. I’ve kept you waiting long enough! 
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The quote is a lyric from one of my favorite songs ever, “Trapeze Swinger” by Iron & Wine.
 
Here’s a full shot of my curbside find. It’s solid and in pretty good shape. I wouldn’t be surprised if it came from one of the graduating seniors haha. I have no shame.
 
 
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I’m excited to work on it when I get the time. I may even keep it for my own place.
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So, what do you think? I think I might use it as a prop for some senior pictures I’ll be taking soon. I’m in love!
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Published: August 24, 2011Filed Under: Decorate, Guest Bloggers Tagged: Before and After, Black, Decorating, Guest Bloggers, paint, Painting

About Cassity

Cassity started Remodelaholic with her husband, Justin, to share their love for knocking out walls together. She is an interior designer, wife, and mother of two. She and Justin have remodeled three homes from top to bottom and are working on their fourth. Making a house a home is her favorite hobby.


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Comments

  1. Traci says

    August 16, 2013 at 12:23 pm

    This is so cute. Just when I think I have seen all the ways to use chalkboard paint someone comes up with another brilliant use.
    Thanks for sharing this.
    Traci

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  2. Candace says

    May 21, 2014 at 10:23 am

    Did you use a chalk board paint in the spray can form? I have an old suitcase that sits on the luggage stand in my guest room. Love your project and want to do the same- Thanks!

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