Distressed wood is a popular look, but we don't always have the time to wait around for the wood to age. This video shows you how to construct a framed chalk board using some basics to reproduce that "aged" look.

STEP 1: Find yourself the perfect pallet, preferably one with four straight edges that appear well aged,
and has some boards with natural curves.

STEP 2: Pull nails from the boards. If the head breaks, just lift the board up and off.

STEP 3: Cut boards to desired length. We used an 18-volt circular saw from Milwaukee to make it easier.

STEP 4: Make sure the inside corners are square, and be sure to take measurements often.

STEP 5: Use a gang plate or corner bracket to fasten boards together.

STEP 6: Choose a couple colors of paint (we chose brown, burnt orange, and white). Water it down
slightly in order to get a distressed look.

STEP 7: Use a wire brush or coarse sandpaper between coats to create an aged look.

STEP 8: Apply a thick coat of chalkboard paint to a thin piece of Masonite and let it dry.

STEP 9: Attach the Masonite to your frame and chalk it up!