Rustins Quick Dry Blackboard Paint

Rustins Blackboard Black provides a matt-black, non-reflective surface for blackboards and photographic work.

Create a chalkboard on almost any surface. Suitable for interior and exterior use. Quick-drying, low odour.

During preparation, the surface must be clean, smooth, sound, dry and free from wax, dust and contaminants.

May be applied to bare wood, in which case two or three coats may be necessary to obtain the required film thickness. Existing coatings should be cleaned with Rustins Surface Cleaner, White Spirit, detergent or sugar soap and sanded lightly to provide a key prior to painting.

Stir well before use, using a synthetic fibre brush. Apply liberally and evenly.

One or two coats as required. Touch-dry in 30 minutes. Allow six hours between coats, depending upon temperature and humidity. Ideally 15-25°C. Do not use below 10°C or in conditions of high humidity.

Coverage is approximately 12 sq.m per litre.

Rustins Quick Dry Blackboard Black Paint is sold in 2.5L containers.

Full product data sheets and safety data sheets are available on request.

Product Rustins Blackboard Black
Type: A dense black paint, formulated using water-based acrylic resin. Intended Use: For chalk/blackboards, notice boards and photographic work.
Special Features: Quick-drying, low odour. Clean brushes in water. Conforms to Safety of Toys Regulations BS EN 71 Part 3 1995.
Preparation: The surface must be clean, smooth, sound, dry and free from wax, dust and contaminants. May be applied to bare wood, in which case 2 or 3 coats may be necessary to obtain the required film thickness. Existing coatings should be cleaned with Rustins Surface Cleaner, White Spirit, detergent or sugar soap and sanded lightly to provide a key prior to painting.
Application: Stir well before use, using a synthetic fibre brush. Apply liberally and evenly.
Coats: 1 or 2 coats as required.
Drying Time: Touch-dry in 30 minutes.
Re-coating Time: Allow 6 hours between coats, depending upon temperature and humidity.
Application Temp: Ideally 15-25°C. Do not use below 10°C or in conditions of high humidity.
Coverage: Approx. 12 sq.m per litre.
Maintenance: When heavily covered with chalk dust, wipe with a damp cloth or sponge. Compatibility May be applied over solvent and acrylic paint.
Settlement: STIR WELL BEFORE USE. Otherwise it may dry with a satin or slightly gloss finish.
Shelf-life/Storage: Many years if stored in original tightly closed container in normal conditions. Do not store below 5°C. Protect from frost.
Hazards: Non-flammable. Nil flashpoint. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with plenty of water and seek medical attention. After contact with skin, wash immediately with plenty of soap and water or a proprietary skin cleanser. Use only in well ventilated areas. Keep out of reach of children.
Clean-Up: Clean brushes and hands immediately after use with water. Hard brushes may be cleaned with Rustin’s Brush Restorer.

Customer Product Reviews

• Lovely!
  I just bought a small tin of this blackboard paint as part of a little crafting job to make a diy chalk board for the kids to draw on during lockdown. It did a great job!

  Review by Sarah
• Such a useful paint
  I had read online about paint like this, to make blackboard surfaces at home. I decided to go for the Rustins blackboard paint and found it on this website. I just used it on a board that I hung up in our kitchen. Its great for the kids to mess around on, and to set tasks in a way they can enjoy.

  Review by Laura S
• Blackboard paint
  Does what it says on the tin!

  Review by Luke Mackie