All toddlers love to scribble on the walls. Despite loading them with constructive options, they will go back to scribbling their favourite notes on the wall. There is something attractive about doing that is ‘prohibited’ and maybe that is why this activity is unstoppable. We suggest, let them explore their imagination and creativity, and do not worry about the walls as we have you covered.
While planning a baby room, make a small modification of painting the walls half in
chalkboard paint. The chalkboard paint looks stylish and has a functional utility too - your kid can scribble on the walls uninterrupted. He will also find it amusing that whatever drawn can be erased too. The room with
chalkboard walls look creative and even if they are not cleaned regularly, it still looks amazing.
Here's how to do it?
1. Chalkboard paint is easily available online and otherwise in the market. Get the paint, roller or brush whichever seems comfortable to you and chalks.
2. Scrub the wall with a sandpaper to make the surface even and then paste a wall tape at the height you would want to stop. This is to prevent the paint spreading into the unwanted area, creating a fine border line.
3. Apply the first coat of the paint and let it dry before applying the second coat.
4. After both the coats dry-up, you will have to prime the wall with chalk. This step ensures that anything you write does not create a permanent mark. For this, rub the chalk all over the wall by its side and then erase it to give it a faded look.
5. You are ready to hand over the field to your junior marshal.
This will soon become one of your kids’ favourite activity corner. He can learn his subjects, practice drawing, write beautiful quotes and special messages, this wall will definitely prove to be family’s favourite wall!
