28 Jun DIY Tutorial: Chalkboard Paint Backsplash + $250 Home Depot Gift Card Giveaway!
Happy Friday, everyone! I am so super excited to share my kitchen backsplash makeover with you today, PLUS you could win a $250 gift card from the Home Depot! (NOTE: THIS GIVE AWAY IS NOW CLOSED)
When I was contacted about participating in the #BountyChallenge, I readily agreed. Truth be told, I often say no to these types of things – they can seem disingenuous to me. But I felt great about this one! Why? Well, take a look at my little storage closet. #keepinitreal
Yup, I use the heck out of these babies. (as greenly as possible, of course) I have bought other paper towels in the past in a pinch, but Bounty is really my fave.
Let’s get to the tutorial, shall we?
When we moved into our home, the kitchen had been recently renovated. There are some things I love about it, and there are some things I would do differently. The backsplash is one of them. It is some sort of stone, and yes, it is fine, but I prefer something a little cleaner.
Since it is not in the budget to redo the backsplash (hello addition), I decided to paint it. I had some leftover primer from a previous project so I whipped it out and started priming the backsplash. (mine was tinted yellow for my former project, but I knew it didn’t really matter since the backsplash would be black) This primer from Zinsser’s is great, and you can tint it, too.
It took me less than a quart to prime everything, and before I knew it, I was done.
The primer had dried by the time I finished priming everything so I was ready to start painting right away. I pondered doing gray, but I eventually decided on the black chalkboard paint. (did you know you can get it tinted in 12 different colors?!)
The black instantly made the kitchen feel more bright and fresh – it even surprised me a little!
I don’t usually use painters tape when I paint. My hand is pretty steady, and any drips or mistakes that occur are easily wiped away with a wet paper towel. (when I paint anything – walls, furniture, etc., I always have a slightly dampened paper towel next to me). One thing I love about Bounty is they don’t tear or shed when they are wet – major bonus for wiping away those smudges!
Of course, then it was time to fill in the old grout lines with my chalk pen. I bought three of the pens, used two of them fully, and most of the third.
I like the “imperfection” of the look, and though I took a few breaks before getting all of the grout lines filled, I finally finished. The chalk pen wears really well (much better than regular chalk obviously), but I wanted to ensure it would last through times I need to wipe the backsplash clean. Therefore, I taped off the countertop and upper cabinets using plastic dropcloths and sealed everything using a stone and grout sealant.
By the way, did you notice the little recessed shelf above the stove? Here’s another before picture for ya.
I wasn’t really sure what to do with this since it is not really all that useful. But after feeling inspired by this beautiful invitation (I seriously want to have a dinner party just so I can use this), I had an idea. Cutting a piece of thin plywood I had in the garage to size, I painted it with the chalkboard paint, and let it dry. To make it look more “chalkboard-y” (new word), I covered the entire piece of painted plywood with chalk and then wiped it away. This helps the board look more authentic.
Then I pulled out some of my vintage serving ware and started tracing/free-handing their silhouettes using real chalk.
I used my chalk pen to make the designs more bold and fill in some details.
Once again, velcro was my friend, and I utilized it to attach the board to my backsplash. The fun part was stepping back and admiring my work.
Don’t worry about chalk dust marks if you are doing a permanent design of some sort on a chalkboard painted surface. They add to the character of your creation!
Here’s the space in its entirety. Revamped and revitalized.
Meet my new monkey friend in the kitchen. I found him at an estate sale a couple of weeks ago, and had fun finding the perfect succulent for his little basket at Home Depot.
If you follow me on Instagram (please do! @astoriedstyle), you know I have been loving our peach harvest this year! Our tiny orchard has produced some beauties!
I’m so happy with my backsplash project, and I want you to be able to accomplish some of your home checklist, too! You can be eligible to win a $250 gift card to Home Depot plus two rolls of Bounty paper towels by doing one or both of the following:
- Leave a comment.
- Share this giveaway via Facebook, Twitter or any other form of social media you prefer complete with a link to this post. (Bonus points if you use the hashtag #bountychallenge) After you have done this, come back here and leave a comment telling me where you shared this giveaway.
Two entries per reader are permitted. Sorry, US residents only! Winner will be contacted by email once entries close (midnight CST, June 30th), and announced on Monday’s post. I will select the winner via random.org.
Hope you enjoyed my backsplash makeover! Come back Monday for more details on my kitchen transformation!
If you would like more information on how Bounty can help you clean up your messes, watch the short video below.
The moral of this style story? Never underestimate the power of paint when it comes to tile you do not like or want to change! Happy Weekend!
Don’t forget to enter to win the $250 Home Depot gift card by leaving a comment below! You can also enter a second time by sharing this diy/giveaway via social media and leaving a comment telling me where you shared!
This post is sponsored by a partnership between Home Depot and Procter & Gamble. All opinions, thoughts, and messes are completely my own.
Lynn
Posted at 07:56h, 28 JuneYou win in the creativity department for that little niche! It all looks wonderful!
Grace
Posted at 18:31h, 30 JuneThank you so much!
Fallon
Posted at 08:03h, 28 Junethis Redo is so cute! the best thing about our house is it’s a blank slate. just another cookie cutter house in a development with builders grade EVERYTHING. But we’re making progress on transforming it!
p.s. I shared this link on facebook!
Grace
Posted at 18:32h, 30 JuneFallon, love your name by the way! Yes, cookie cutters can be fun to work on…adding architectural interest always helps to bring builders grade to life!
Emily Clark
Posted at 08:04h, 28 JuneGrace–it’s perfect! Favorite chalkboard backsplash I’ve seen yet.
Grace
Posted at 18:32h, 30 JuneEmily, ahhh, thank you so much, dear!
Jennifer
Posted at 08:07h, 28 JuneIt’s gorgeous, Grace! I especially love your chalk-art! So creative. 🙂
Grace
Posted at 18:32h, 30 JuneThanks girl!
Sabrina
Posted at 08:14h, 28 JuneI Love it!!! It looks amazing! I also love the new chandelier and gold pulls;)
Grace
Posted at 18:33h, 30 JuneSabrina, the chandelier is original to the house – I just moved it over from the dining room. I love it, too!
Ellen
Posted at 08:52h, 28 JuneLove it! What a great transformation! Did you seal the drawing, or will you change it up?
Grace
Posted at 18:33h, 30 JuneEllen, I haven’t sealed the drawing yet, but I’m going to with the same sealer I used for the backsplash. I love it so much, I don’t want it to get hurt!
Susan M.
Posted at 08:55h, 28 JuneYou may have just convinced me to haul out my chalkboard paint and attempt my own backsplash update!
Thank you Home Depot and Bounty for the opportunity!
Grace
Posted at 18:34h, 30 JuneSusan, yay! So glad!
Nanette R.
Posted at 08:57h, 28 JuneReally neat…I never would have thought to do that. Love the little monkey too.
Grace
Posted at 18:34h, 30 JuneThe monkey is my new cooking companion. 🙂
Georgianna
Posted at 08:58h, 28 JuneThat’s a great fix. I like it a lot.
Grace
Posted at 18:34h, 30 JuneThank you!
Nanette R
Posted at 09:05h, 28 JuneShared on Pinterest!
Courtney Norman
Posted at 09:06h, 28 JuneLove this idea! Do you think the chalk paint would stick to formica? Not quite ready to redo our kitchen, but would love to try this on our current backsplash.
Grace
Posted at 18:35h, 30 JuneCourtney, with a good primer (the Zinsser’s is great that I posted in the tutorial), paint can stick to anything! Benjamin Moore’s “Stix” primer works awesome, too. Hope that helps!
Saundra McKenzie
Posted at 09:16h, 28 JuneI love the chalk art you did. It’s all gorgeous.
Grace
Posted at 18:35h, 30 JuneThank you so much, Saundra!
Elizabeth @ The Little Black Door
Posted at 09:16h, 28 JuneThis is genius! And I think the silverware drawing is the cherry on top. Just beautiful!!
Grace
Posted at 18:36h, 30 JuneElizabeth, thank you!
Saundra McKenzie
Posted at 09:17h, 28 Juneshared on Twitter – https://twitter.com/SandyM204/status/350618951081930753
Sarah Mayo
Posted at 09:23h, 28 JuneYou amaze me! What a great way to use resources you already had and pulled off something that looks like it was original plan all along! I shared this link on Facebook:)
Emily
Posted at 10:03h, 28 JuneGrace,
This is truly amazing! I would never in a million years think to do something like this (or be brave enough)! It’s so cool and I have never seen anything else like it! BRAVO!
P.S. I also pinned this to my Kitchen Board.
Shauna Magnusen
Posted at 10:16h, 28 JuneLove this idea! Posted on pinterest & facebook.
Julie
Posted at 11:33h, 28 JuneLove this!!! What a great and cheap transformation…I will definitely consider this if we end up buying this house we’re renting…I hate the crazy backsplash tiles in the kitchen! Thanks for sharing!!
Krysta
Posted at 11:40h, 28 JuneWOW! This looks so awesome. It’s hard to believe it’s as easy as chalkboard paint! Pretty great transformation.
Erin
Posted at 11:44h, 28 JuneIt looks completely adorable – clean and crisp, but also fresh and informal. Beautifully done! Posted to Pinterest 🙂
Mel
Posted at 11:44h, 28 JuneOh my, I love it! I’m feeling mighty inspired!
Sarah Garner
Posted at 11:46h, 28 JuneLove. What an amazing idea. Never thought painting stone could look like that!
PS. Posted to FB and Pinterest w/hashtag 😉
Krysta
Posted at 11:47h, 28 JuneI also tweeted about this DIY!
Erin
Posted at 11:48h, 28 JuneBefore I forget, do you still have any plans to do a “Problem Spaces” series? I’d love to get any suggestions you might have for my tiny kitchen, which is SO ugly. We don’t want to spend a ton of money on it because we’ll probably only be in this house for another 2-3 years (and we’re right in the middle of having babies!), but considering how much time I spend in there, a few thoughtful changes could make a huge difference in quality of life!
Sharon
Posted at 12:09h, 28 JuneThat looks awesome! I’ve been planning on painting our dining room table with black chalkboard paint so thanks for the inspiration. Maybe this will light a fire under me to get it done!
Melody
Posted at 12:13h, 28 JuneI love this! I wish I could convince my mister to do this in our kitchen.
Sharon
Posted at 12:14h, 28 JuneI just Tweeted about the giveaway @DesertWillowLane. Thanks for the chance to win. I could use me some new power tools! 🙂
Jesse May
Posted at 12:17h, 28 JuneThis is awesome! I’m pinning your back splash makeover!
Stacy
Posted at 13:24h, 28 JuneWhat a great idea for your backsplash! Love Bounty and Home Depot!
Grace
Posted at 18:36h, 30 JuneMe too, Stacy!
Ashlee Mason
Posted at 13:28h, 28 JuneYour backsplash looks amazing! And what a great giveaway!
Grace
Posted at 18:36h, 30 JuneThanks Ashlee! xoxo
Alex
Posted at 13:41h, 28 JuneWell done! U are so so creative!!
Grace
Posted at 18:36h, 30 JuneAlex, thanks!
Kelly KV
Posted at 13:48h, 28 JuneThis is fabulous – I love the utensils detail. Very cool idea! Shared on Pinterest.
Grace
Posted at 18:37h, 30 JuneThanks for the inspiration! xoxo
Mami2jcn
Posted at 14:30h, 28 JuneThat’s a beautiful kitchen!
Grace
Posted at 18:37h, 30 JuneIt’s coming together – slowly but surely!
Mami2jcn
Posted at 14:31h, 28 JuneShared on Pinterest with the hashtag–http://pinterest.com/pin/400046379370615430/
Stephanie
Posted at 15:10h, 28 JuneYour kitchen looks beautiful! I love that making the tile a uniform dark color brightened up the space and that you had the vision to see it! That would have never occurred to me, but I guess that is why you are the pro!
I will say that I have an abundance of Bounty paper towels stored away like you do in your pic!
Grace
Posted at 18:37h, 30 JuneStephanie, ha! An abundance is necessary, right? 😉
Elizabeth
Posted at 15:12h, 28 JuneHow creative, I never would have thought to paint right over it. The rest of the kitchen looks great, too.
Grace
Posted at 18:38h, 30 JuneI was a little unsure at first, too, but I LOVE how it turned out!
Elizabeth
Posted at 15:15h, 28 Juneand I shared it on Pinterest
Elizabeth
Posted at 15:20h, 28 JuneSorry, here is the link https://m.pinterest.com/pin/247627679484105706/
Jessie C.
Posted at 15:36h, 28 JuneI love it! What a gorgeous and fun project!
Grace
Posted at 18:38h, 30 JuneThanks Jessie!
Jessie C.
Posted at 15:36h, 28 June-https://www.facebook.com/tcarolinep/posts/10200295226279430
Elena
Posted at 16:11h, 28 JuneYour kitchen is beautiful!
Grace
Posted at 18:38h, 30 JuneElena, thank you so much!
Elena
Posted at 16:12h, 28 Juneshared:
https://www.facebook.com/elena.istomina.12/posts/472196149538171
Shelley Vidrine
Posted at 18:39h, 28 JuneGrace,
You are so amazing! I loved your kitchen before & would have Never messed with a good thing, but I love it!! I so want to change my backsplash but not sure chalkboard would work for us. I now have to convince my husband to do this! I shared your blog on Facebook! Thanks for mentioning Kelly Kay Paper!
Grace
Posted at 18:38h, 30 JuneShelley, of course! LOVE KKP! 😉
Jennifer
Posted at 19:49h, 28 JuneLove the backsplash! And I’d love to win the HomeDepot Giftcard 🙂
Grace
Posted at 18:38h, 30 JuneThanks Jennifer! Good luck!
Kelly D
Posted at 22:03h, 28 JuneI have been wanting to put a back splash in our kitchen too. I really like the final look of your project.
Grace
Posted at 18:39h, 30 JuneKelly, I hope you try this! It’s working great for us!
Kelly D
Posted at 22:04h, 28 Junetweet
https://twitter.com/kellysaver/status/350812001502642176
Momm Chic blog
Posted at 22:34h, 28 JuneGreat idea! I just painted the doors in my son’s new room with chalkboard paint and look the look. Like you, I skip the drop cloth and keep a couple of damp Bounty paper towels handy!
So, serious question…what color are your bottom cabinets? And where did you get the pulls?
xo!
Grace
Posted at 18:39h, 30 JuneGreat minds think alike. 😉
Kitchen details coming on Monday!
Katrina Washington
Posted at 22:56h, 28 JuneI have been wanting to use this paint, and when I win the gift card I can buy $250 worth…lol. You did a wonderful job on the backsplash, it does make the kitchen look a lot brighter. I shared this on facebook and I also remembered to use #bountychallenge! Keep creating awesome things for our eyes to see!!
Grace
Posted at 18:40h, 30 JuneKatrina, thank you so much for your kind and encouraging words! Good luck!
Julianne
Posted at 02:51h, 29 JuneI love your creativity!! I would be so nervous painting over a pretty tile but you made it look effortless and beautiful!!
Julianne
Posted at 02:55h, 29 JuneShared on my Facebook!