If finished properly chalkboard paint would work just as a regular chalkboard would. Depending on the wall type you may need to sand the paint after every layer dries to create a smooth chalkboard-like surface on a wall.
chalk board paint is about $12 a pint regular paint is about $12 a gallon
The method you will use to clean off chalk will depend on where the chalk is. Sidewalk chalk can be washed away from sidewalks with a hose.
There is a specific chalkboard paint made these days. You can find it in home improvement stores. However, you can also easily make your own, the instructions can be found on Pinterest.
Chalkboard paint is specifically designed to be porous in order for the chalk to adhere to it. Using a sealer of any kind over it will result in loosing the porosity or tooth, rendering the chalkboard useless.
Regular paint mixed with tile gout that is non-sanded would work just fine. Just use any color of unleaded paint to make a chalk board that is a delight to use.
4' X 10' classroom chalkboards cost around $591 chalk board paint is about $12 a pint smaller decrotive chalkboards vary and are normally around $40
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if you want to have a chalkboard wall, then go to the paint store and ask for some chalkboard paint. apply 6 or 7 coats. I have a chalkboard wall and everyone loves it.
You can purchase good quality chalkboard paint from the Krylon website. You can also check out the Benjamin Moore website for more high quality chalkboard paint.
I think that you can find chalkboard paint in many different places. Kidwall paint company supply chalkboard paint in different colours as do Hudson paint, so I would try to see if you can find a local supplier either of these two paints. I would look at your local Home Depot store as they are likely to stock chalkboard paint too.
Chalkboard paint can be purchased at big box hardware stores such as Lowe's, Canadian Tire, Home Depot, Home Hardware and Rona. You can also buy chalkboard paint at online shopping sites such as Amazon and eBay.
I just spoke with someone from Rustoleum about this. Their brand of dry erase paint will not work over magnetic paint because they say the dry erase paint will not adhere to the magnetic paint.