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Creative Closet Doors From "Fresh Coat" episode DFCT-101

With the tropical blues walls complete, host Steve Bell helps the Addicks create a set of closet doors that will help the children's creativity come alive. One door receives a coat of magnetic paint; the other receives chalkboard paint.

Materials:

Tape measure
Painter's tape
Medium paintbrushes
Magnetic door paint
Chalkboard paint

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	Finished magnetic doors
	A chalkboard finish provides a new surface for childhood creativity.

Magnetic door:

1. Measure magnetic board area, then mask the area with painter's tape.

2. Mix paint before using and stir occasionally to keep the iron in the paint from settling.

3. Use brush to apply paint, then go over coat of paint using a feathering technique, brushing from side-to-side, then top-to-bottom. Apply at least two coats.

Chalkboard door:

1. Measure chalkboard area, then mask the area with painter's tape.

2. Apply paint with medium-sized brush and use the same feathering technique as used for the magnetic door.

RESOURCES :

Active Wall Magnetic Paint
MagnaMagic
Website: www.magnamagic.com/start.html

Chalkboard Paint
Chuck's Create-A-Board Paint
Website: www.ordercall.com/chucks