• Paper-faced plasterboard

• Bare timber

• Cement sheet

• Brick

• Bare set plaster 

• Fibrous plaster

• Dulux Coloured Chalkboard may be applied over an existing paint finish providing the surface is free of dirt, grease and dust. 

• Scrape and sand down any loose, peeling or flaking paint. 

• Surfaces previously painted with gloss or semi gloss paints should be sanded back to a dull finish.

Previously painted surfaces in good condition: 

Dust, then clean with Selleys® Sugar Soap. 

Previously painted surfaces with cracks or holes repaired with filler:

Spot prime repairs with Dulux Prepcoat Acrylic Sealer Undercoat. 

Glossy surfaces: 

Lightly sand to a dull finish.

Unpainted plasterboard, brick, cement sheet, bare timber: 

Apply one coat of Dulux Prepcoat Acrylic Sealer Undercoat. 

Unpainted set plaster, fibrous plaster, plasterglass: 

Apply one coat of Dulux PRECISION® Sealer Binder. 

Unpainted metal surfaces: 

Thoroughly degrease and apply Dulux PRECISION® All Metal Primer.

Apply the chalkboard paint

1. Stir well with a broad flat paddle using an up and down scooping action. 

2. Apply two coats of Dulux Coloured Chalkboard using a good quality brush to cut in and a short nap roller in good condition for rolling. 

3. Allow a minimum of two hours dry time between coats. 

4. Allow the final coat to dry and cure for at least seven days before conditioning the chalkboard. 

Condition the chalkboard

1. To condition the board, rub the entire surface of the chalkboard vertically with the side of a piece of chalk, ensuring the chalkboard is completely covered. 

2. Then rub the entire surface horizontally with the side of a piece of chalk, again covering the chalkboard completely. 

3. Wipe with a soft cloth or chalkboard duster and blow off any excess chalk dust. The chalkboard is now ready to use.