You would be better off, in my opinion, to use a piece of hardboard for the
chalk board. Paint it with the chalk board paint then attach it. You will
get poor results just painting the plastic in my experience.

"Hardboard" is not hardwood, in case I'm using a term that is not familiar
to you. Hardboard is available at Lowes and Home depot in 2x4, 4x4 and 4x8
size. They will cut it for you to size. Its 1/4" thick, more or less, dark
brown in color. Its also sometimes called masonite, a brand name.

Its on Home Cheapos web site, not sure if this URL will work for you
http://homedepot.bighammersoftware.c...b-006050ee4c0d

Their description is Eucaboard
3/16 In. x 4 Ft. x 8 Ft. Service Tempered hardboard
Model 832780

I know my local store has it, as I said, 4x8, 4x4, 2x4 sizes although
website only shows 4x8.

This is really the best way to go in my opinion.

The plastic, if its the kind I am envisioning, will hold 4 drywall screws.
Probably all that's needed to attach it. To dress it up more you could use
some decorative washers. Like these
http://www.rockler.com/findit.cfm?page=305

Wow, I'm really spending too much time on these posts!

Have fun.

Let us know what you do, and how it turns out.



Good luck.

"DiezMon" wrote in message
...
Hello fellow home repairers

I just bought one of those plastic easels for my 3 year olds at a garage
sale. It's made out of that plastic that all the new jungle-gym type
toys
are made of.

On one side I want to put on that chalk-board paint.

So, how do I prime that kind of plastic so paint will stick to it well?

Thanks,

Tim