Kids' Chalkboard Lamps
![Chalkboard Lamps Nightstand table lamps with chalkboard bases](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/11/2/0/original_Janell-Beals-chalkboard-lamp-beauty_s3x4.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.822.85.suffix/1400956723129.jpeg)
Janell Beals
Materials Needed:
- pair of smooth-sided table lamps
- tinted primer
- chalkboard paint (black, green or tinted to a color of your choice)
- paintbrush
- painters' tape
- extra-fine sanding pad
- chalk
- towel
Prep Lamp Base Surface
Find a pair of simply shaped lamps that provide a smooth writing surface. If already painted, sand to rough up surface or simply wipe clean if the lamps are metal or glass. Apply clean-release tape to stem and lower base to protect from paint splatters.
![Prep Lamp Base Surface Prepare a Lamp for Paint](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/12/14/0/Original_Janell-Beals-chalkboard-lamp-step-1_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400959315811.jpeg)
Apply Primer
Brush on a consistent layer of tinted primer and allow it to fully dry for approximately three hours.
![Apply Primer Brush on Primer](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/12/14/0/Original_Janell-Beals-chalkboard-lamp-step-2_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400960599779.jpeg)
Sand Then Apply Chalkboard Paint
Smooth primed surface with sanding pad then brush on a coat of chalkboard paint; allow to fully dry.
![Smooth primed surface with sanding pad then brush on a coat of chalkboard paint; allow to fully dry.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/12/14/0/Original_Janell-Beals-chalkboard-lamp-step-3a_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400959106392.jpeg)
![Smooth primed surface with sanding pad then brush on a coat of chalkboard paint; allow to fully dry.](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/12/14/0/Original_Janell-Beals-chalkboard-lamp-step-3b_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400960599295.jpeg)
Treat Lamp Surface With Chalk
Prepare lamp for messages by covering surfaces with a large chalk stick on its side. Tip: This step prevents any future chalk phrases from being "burned" into the surface and allows markings to be fully erasable.
![Treat Lamp Surface With Chalk Prepare the Lamp with Chalk](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/12/14/0/Original_Janell-Beals-chalkboard-lamp-step-4_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400960599255.jpeg)
Add Phrase
Top bases with shades and add a phrase to the finished lamps with chalk.
![Add Artwork or a Phrase Chalkboard Lamp](http://hgtvhome.sndimg.com/content/dam/images/hgtv/fullset/2010/12/14/0/Original_Janell-Beals-chalkboard-lamp-step-5_s4x3.jpg.rend.hgtvcom.616.462.85.suffix/1400960308945.jpeg)