Just place & trace.
No wiggles, no jiggles, no sticky tape, no muss no fuss!
Coloring is fun- mix colors & layer colors with no drippy brushes to clean or transfers to soak.
Why settle for a boring generic welcome sign? Have the most unique sign on the block.
Crafting fun all year long! Winter, spring, summer, fall, this one sign will do it all!
No tape or frustrating stencil adhesives
No sticky transfers to
de-fuzz
Easy to move & reposition to get your design right before you
paint
3x thicker than plastic stencils- firm edge for tracing
No messy brushes to clean
Choose colors to match your holiday decor, flowers or shutters
Flexible & reusable
Durable for years of
crafting fun
No cleaning- for more time
crafting & less time soaking transfers
Clean with Rubbing Alcohol, Lysol®️ Disinfectant or other common cleaners
New porch décor all year!
Use for all reasons- Birthdays, Graduations, First Day of School, Weddings
58" x 7" x 6" Magnetic Chalkboard
High quality porcelain coated steel
Non-porous surface for easy cleaning
Weather resistant coating
Welded D-rings installed for hanging
Sturdy 7 lbs
4" Magnetic Alphabet of Stencil Letters
Capital letter stencils
Includes an extra A & E stencil letters
Flexible, durable reusable stencils
Does not require stencil adhesives or tape
3x thicker than plastic stencils
Includes resealable bag for storage
2" - 4" Magnetic Alphabet of Cursive Stencil Letters
Cursive letter stencils for easy calligraphy
Includes an extra A & E stencil letters
Flexible, durable reusable stencils
Does not require stencil adhesives or tape
3x thicker than plastic stencils
Includes resealable bag for storage
6 Chalk Paint Pens
Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue & White Painting Pens
Water-based non-toxic acrylic paint
Dustless & odorless
Quality Japanese tips, 2 extra included
6 g of ink per pen
Approved for ages 3 and above
Complies with ASTM 4236-D & EN 71
1 Cleaning Eraser Sponge
Melamine Sponge
Non-Abrasive
We're a family-owned business and take pride in personally handling all aspects of your order. We pick, pack, and ship your order from our very own warehouse.
We know you're excited to start crafting, so if you place your order before 12pm EST, we'll do our absolute best to ship it to you the very same day. If not, It'll be shipped out to you the very next business day.
Now, we must admit, there may be times when our family has something special going on and your shipment may be delayed by one day, if that is the case, we will reach out to you to let you know.
We want you to truly love crafting your signs as much as our family does!
If, for any reason, you are not happy with your purchase, simply return it to us within 60 daysof your purchase for a full refund.
We try to make your return quick and easy. Simply send us an email at info@platachalkboards.com and make sure to include your order number in the subject line. We'd love to know why you're returning your items, so we can keep improving and serving our customers even better.
Once we receive your email, we'll send you a RMA (return merchandise authorization) along with the return-to shipping address. When you package up your item(s), please make sure to do so thoughtfully to avoid any damage during shipping.
As soon as we get your package back, we'll send you an email to let you know we've received it and your refund is on the way. Refunds typically take 5-10 business days to process.
We are here to help you with any questions and guide you every step of the way!
It all started with our celebration of my in-laws 50th wedding anniversary. Family gathered from all over the county for a big old fashioned square dance.
We had a lot to celebrate! After a long treatment for breast cancer, my amazing doctors at Mass General Hospital had given me a clean bill of health- a gift like none other. Early cancer detection saved my life, this is why we proudly support The National Breast Cancer Foundation.
We decided to create a photobooth with lots silly props to take fun photos to remember this extraordinary day.
One of the props was a small chalkboard sign.
After the party, I found the little sign and wrote Merry Christmas on it- I absolutely loved it! I loved coming home to my homemade signs- it felt so personal and un-generic, but it got tedious to redo every time it rained and my handwriting is not the best, but that's when I had my AHA moment!
What if the stencils were magnetic and the pens were somehow waterproof but erasable- then I could create beautiful custom signs that could be changed throughout the year!
I loved creating my holiday chalkboards signs, but it was just a fun hobby until I lost my job. Like any family, we were devastated, but we took it as a "sign" that we needed to make our chalkboard business a reality!
We all chipped in and each had our own part, but we could not decide upon a name. At yet another family meeting, my daughter brought her best friend and constant companion, a stuffed purple platypus named Plata. That's when it struck us- our chalkboards are waterproof and unique just like our beloved Plata!
Plata Chalkboards and 2400 other companies took a chance and entered a 2 minute video to the QVC and HSN Big Find Product Pitch Competition. We were stunned, thrilled and so nervous to present our products to their panel of judges. We thought our chalkboard craft kits were special, but would the judges? They did! They presented us with the Big Ticket and invited us to join the family of HSN brands! It was a such a joyful moment- the kids danced around the room and we let it soak in this amazing opportunity before us!
See how creative our customers have been with their large porch chalkboards! From welcoming guests to celebrating different holidays and seasons, our chalkboard is the perfect canvas for expressing your creativity. Browse through our customer reviews and pictures for inspiration and ideas.
I have two chalkboards - one for my dining room wreath and the other for the front porch- and I'm really having fun with both! So far, I've created cute Easter signs and spring signs, and can't wait for Halloween and Christmas, as I've purchased extra stencils for both holidays. This is such a great idea, as I was buying new decor for every holiday and storing it all was becoming a problem. Now, I just make my own decor and it's bright and unique.
~ Kathleen, NC
My Mama gifted me the large porch sign for Christmas. It is such a great gift! My daughter (10) helped me decorate it right away! I think we will be fighting over who gets to draw on it next! ;) I love how it is completely customizable and easy to decorate. She gave me a few of the stencil bundles to go with it as well. I love all the options and I’m already thinking what I can put on it next. It is very high quality, but not so heavy that I can’t handle it myself.
~ Trina
I ordered this chalkboard set for the flexibility of changing the message and I LOVE it! It was really easy to do. The stencils stick well and the markers are easy to use. I followed the tips in the guide and used vinegar on a Q-tip for touch ups after I pulled the magnets off. I highly recommend this product!
~ Mandy
These boards are so much fun and easy to use. Can’t wait to change it month after month!
~ Hope, CT
Porch chalkboard sign
I loved that I can do this myself without investing in some fancy machine! I had fun creating my own saying for the season and it was so easy to do! I love it!!
~ Heather, NJ
I absolutely love this product and love creating seasonal boards.
Fantastic products!
Will come back for more.
Thank you!
~ Kathleen, NC
Do you have questions?
How do I clean my chalkboard?
Cleaning your chalkboard is easy! Visit our How-To Guides for more information.
Spray or pour rubbing alcohol on your chalkboard (Lysol®️ Disinfectant Spray also works with amazing results).
Let sit 5 minutes
Rub with our sponge or a Mr. Clean®️ Magic Eraser (or generic version)
Rinse with water or a damp rag
Dry with a soft rag.
Presto- a clean canvas for your next holiday sign!
Will my chalkboard rust?
Our chalkboards are treated with special coatings to prevent rust and make them resistant to water. However, we advise against leaving your chalkboard in puddles of water or snow and suggest bringing it indoors during periods of high winds.
Can I hang the chalkboard?
Yes! Our chalkboard signs have been designed to hang in either a vertical or horizontal orientation. Each chalkboard comes with welded D rings in all four corners. To hang the chalkboard, just wrap a wire around the D rings to create a hanging chalkboard sign.
What is the material of the chalkboards?
Our magnetic chalkboards are manufactured to meet our high standards of quality. They are made from cold-rolled steel and coated with a porcelain enamel that prevents stains and ghosting from chalk markers.
Will the chalk pens run in the rain?
Our pens are specially designed to prevent your wonderful chalkboard art from running or smudging in the rain.
What is the age range of the Chalk Pens? Are they safe for children?
Our Plata Paint Pens are completely safe to use and ideal for all ages, 3 and up.
They are dust-free, non-toxic, and have passed safety tests conducted by Intertek Testing Laboratories to conform with ASTM 4236 and EN72.
Can I use the chalk pens on other surfaces?
Yes! Plata Paint Pens can be used on a variety of surfaces. Our paint pens can be erased from hard non-porous surfaces such as rocks, glass, varnished wood, and ceramics. However, on soft surfaces like fabric, unfinished wood, and paper, our pens are permanent.
Decorating t-shirts, sneakers & Halloween costumes
Painting rocks
Coloring Easter eggs
Painting pumpkins
Are the stencils reusable?
Yes! Our stencils are designed to be durable, flexible, and reusable. They are made with a material that is three times thicker than regular plastic Mylar stencils, which gives them a sturdy and defined edge that works great with paint pens.
What should I do if a stencil gets bent?
Always store your stencils flat. If your stencil does gets bent, here is how to fix it:
Place stencil on your ironing board
Cover stencil with a t-shirt or piece of cotton
Turn your iron on the lowest heat setting
Quickly run your iron over the cotton covered stencil until the crease disappears
Let cool on a flat surface
Are Plata Chalkboards patented?
Yes! Our family is a proud holder of US Patent NO. 11,117,273 Method of Stenciling with a Magnetic Stenciling Apparatus.
Can I use the magnetic stencils on other surfaces?
Yes! The magnetic stencils can be used on any magnetic steel surface, such as:
mailboxes
Planters & flower pots
Watering cans
Milk cans
You can use on non-metal surfaces such as wood, by simply using a spray stencil adhesive.
Can't find an answer to your question?
Call us at or email us at info@platachalkboards.com
