I’m almost done with the playroom storage wall. I finished the craft area today and thought I’d show you how to make a magnetic backsplash.
I wanted the whole back splash to hold magnets so I cut some sheet metal to fit and attached it with liquid nails. (I got it from Home Depot in the air duct section. Lowe’s had aluminum which doesn’t hold magnets so if you’re planning a project like this make sure of what you are buying. The Home Depot pieces were like 24×32 for $8 each. I had to use 2 pieces and cut them to size with tin snips.)
I painted some wood strips black and glued them on to create a frame. I covered the sheet metal with some whiteboard and chalkboard vinyl. Then added some cork board for fun.
So fun!
McCarthy Designs says
It's looking great! Your daughter is fortunate to have such a wonderful mum and from the sounds of it, you have a pretty amazing daughter too! xx
Robynn's Ravings says
GREAT JOB and a fun working space! Great idea to finish your work with such a cute girl decoration! 🙂
Andrea says
So is this craft area in the playroom? Is it under the stairs? I am confused about the layout, I guess. So cute, though, and I was JUST wondering what to buy that was magnetic. Does the steel come in smaller sizes, or do you have to buy an entire sheet?
Amanda @ Serenity Now says
Looks fantastic! I love your white-board. 🙂
Shaunna says
It looks great! I can't wait to really get decorating our playroom. And like you, much to build. My husband and I are building a wall unit that we can't seem to finish. -shaunna 🙂
Nancy says
Sandra I love this! I need to do something similar in my kitchen to get myself more organized, I've been thinking of making a calendar/organization type of area, this gives me some great ideas…
funnymama says
You are Martha Stewart but with more power tools…love it. Hope to see you this summer!
craftyles says
That is really cool. You need to host a how to show on HGTV. Very inspiring. MY backsplash is almost done-we're doing a wall a day. Last one is tonite. Thansk again for your help.Leslie
Kaysi says
What a great back splash! There have so many fun magnetic containers that would be awesome!! I need one of these!
Summer says
I love this! I'll be featuring it on my blog on Saturday! Thanks for linking up!http://sumossweetstuff.blogspot.com
Melissa says
Oh goodness! That is such a fantastic space you are creating!
terri says
Thank you for this great tip! We had our old monster of an oven and microwave, which was built in the 80’s and ALL ONE PIECE, removed yesterday to be replaced today. Only when it was removed, did we realize that we would need a back splash… since the old had a light connecting microwave to stove! This tip was a life saver and now I have a magnetic backsplash for $20 🙂
Lisa says
Where did you get the magnetic whiteboard sheet?
Thx!