ITEMS

• Wood Pallet (not made from pressure treated lumber)• Board Cut to Size (to make shelves between planks)• Thick Plastic and Landscape Fabric (waterproof barrier)

• Chalkboard Spray Paint • Chalk (for conditioning)• Chalk Marker • Sandpaper • Drop Cloth• Potting Soil and Plants

HOW TO MAKE A CHALKBOARD PALLET GARDEN

Keep your plants in order with this easy to make Pallet Garden.

Wood pallets are great for projects because they’re cheap and can be found anywhere. Here we show you how to transform a pallet into a beautiful and functional planter painted with black Chalkboard Spray Paint.

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As shown SpecialtyChalkboard Spray Paint in Black

1. PREPARE: Clean your pallet. Remove any dirt, sand down splinters and nail down protruding nails. Make a wood shelf that fits between the planks of the pallet to support the plants and potting soil. Create your wood shelf by using a piece of lumber cut to size. Sand the surface completely smooth.

2. PAINT: Shake your can of Chalkboard Spray Paint for one minute after the mixing ball begins to rattle. Hold the can 12-16” from the pallet and spray in a steady back and forth motion, slightly overlapping each stroke. Apply several light coats a few minutes apart.

Tip: We recommend priming bare wood surfaces with a good multi-purpose primer like BullsEye 1-2-3 prior to painting.

3. DRY: Allow paint to dry for at least 24 hours. Once it’s dry, condition the chalkboard by rubbing the side of a piece of chalk over the entire area and wiping it clean with a dry cloth or chalkboard eraser.

4. BOX LINER: Line the inside of the garden boxes using thick plastic and landscape fabric. This helps hold soil in and create a moisture barrier for the wood.

5. MOUNT THE PALLET

6. FINISH: Plant your desired plants of choice inside the various levels of your garden. Use the chalk marker to note the plants you’re potting.

Tips: Use plants that are size appropriate for a smaller garden. Choose pallet wood that is not made from pressure treated lumber. Pressure treated lumber may contain chemicals that contaminate plants grown for consumption.