Chalkola Art Accessories: Chalkboards, Canvas Panels & Letter Boards
Chalkola's full art accessories line — the chalkboards, canvas panels, letter boards, and cleaning kits that complete the ecosystem beyond our paints and markers.
What's in Chalkola's art accessories range
Chalkola's art accessories range covers four essential categories that sit beyond paint and markers: chalkboards, canvas panels, letter boards, and chalkboard cleaning kits. Every accessory is tested to work with our paint, marker, and dot marker lines.
If you've ever finished a Chalkola paint or marker and wondered "OK, what do I actually use these on?" — this is the answer. Rather than send you to other stores, we built a range of surfaces and tools tested and guaranteed to work with every Chalkola product we make.
Chalkboards
Non-porous chalkboards, compatible with our full chalk marker range. Plus framed, rustic, and wall-mount options for homes, cafés, and classrooms.
Canvas panels
Pre-primed rigid canvas panels in 6+ sizes. Works with acrylic paint, acrylic paint markers, and mixed media right out of the pack.
Letter boards
Felt letter boards with full alphabet + numbers + symbols. Perfect for event signage, daily quotes, baby milestones, and restaurant specials.
Cleaning kits
Natural non-toxic chalkboard/whiteboard cleaner, magnetic eraser, microfiber cloth. The maintenance system for non-porous surfaces.
Chalkboards: porous vs. non-porous explained
Two main chalkboard types exist, and which you choose decides which markers work. Porous chalkboards work with stick chalk; non-porous chalkboards work with liquid chalk markers.
- Porous chalkboards (traditional slate or porous painted boards) — stick chalk grinds into microscopic pores and becomes part of the surface. Liquid chalk markers stain these boards permanently.
- Non-porous chalkboards (glass, melamine, acrylic-coated) — designed for liquid chalk markers. Ink sits on top and wipes clean with water or a dedicated cleaner.
Full guide: Porous vs. Non-Porous Chalkboards. Quick test procedure: How to Check If Your Chalkboard Is Non-Porous.
Canvas panels: rigid, pre-primed, ready to paint
Canvas panels are stretched canvas glued to a rigid MDF or pressed-cardboard backing — the most beginner-friendly painting surface. They don't flex, don't tear, store flat in a drawer, and accept acrylic paint, acrylic paint markers, and watercolor (with a watercolor ground applied).
Chalkola offers canvas panels in multiple configurations:
- Single-size packs — 15-pack of 8×10 inch ($23.95) for high-volume practice, 15-pack of 5×7 ($25.95) for daily studies, 15-pack of 9×12 ($28.95), 15-pack of 11×14 ($29.95) for gift-worthy pieces.
- Variety packs — 20-pack in 5 sizes ($41.95), 25-pack in 5 square sizes ($40.95), 24-pack in 6 sizes ($47.95).
- Paint + canvas bundles — 32 acrylic paints + 15 canvas panels ($33.95) as a complete starter.
Full buying guide: Choosing the Right Painting Canvas.
Letter boards for everyday signage
Felt letter boards hold pinnable letters in channels. Chalkola's 12×12 inch rustic double-sided letter board ($18.95) includes 300+ pre-cut letters, numbers, and symbols.
Common uses include:
- Restaurant and café counter signs
- Boutique retail display boards
- Home kitchen messaging (an alternative to chalkboards)
- Wedding and event signage
- Daily quote displays
- Kids' bedroom name and mood boards
- Baby milestone photography
15 proven ideas and setups: Fun Letter Board Ideas.
Cleaning kits for chalkboards & whiteboards
Non-porous chalkboards accumulate a faint ghost residue after months of chalk-marker use. Plain water doesn't fully remove it. Chalkola's Natural Chalkboard & Whiteboard Cleaner Kit ($19.95) includes:
- Natural non-toxic cleaner spray (16 oz, safe for food-contact surfaces)
- Magnetic eraser that stores on the board itself
- Microfiber cloth for streak-free drying
Works on chalkboards, whiteboards, glass fridges, and any non-porous surface where chalk or dry-erase markers are used. Full technique guide: Create with Chalkola's Chalkboard & Cleaning Kit.
Why Chalkola added an accessories range
Customers kept asking: "What chalkboard should I buy for your chalk markers?" and "What canvas works with your acrylic paint markers?" Rather than point you at third-party accessories that may or may not work, we curated a range of tested options.
Every accessory in our range has been tested with the full Chalkola paint and marker line. If a product says "works with Chalkola" on its packaging, it works with every paint and marker we make — no ghosting, no beading, no staining.
Together with our paint and marker line, Chalkola products now cover:
- Marker / paint — chalk markers, acrylic paint markers, dot markers, acrylic paint, watercolors
- Surface — chalkboards, canvas panels, letter boards
- Maintenance — chalkboard cleaner kit
Which accessory do you need?
| Your project | Accessory to buy |
|---|---|
| Restaurant / cafe menu board | Non-porous framed chalkboard + chalk markers |
| Home kitchen message board | Medium non-porous chalkboard (14×20 or 18×24) |
| Wedding / event signage | Framed non-porous chalkboard OR letter board |
| Daily inspiration / quote display | Letter board (12×12 double-sided) |
| Acrylic painting practice | Canvas panel 15-pack (8×10) |
| Acrylic paint marker projects | Canvas variety pack (different scales) |
| Chalkboard ghosting / deep clean | Natural cleaning kit |
Full buying guides: How to Choose a Chalkboard · Choosing the Right Canvas.
Our bestselling accessories on Amazon
Five Chalkola accessories live on Amazon — canvas panels, a chalkboard cleaner kit, and reusable photo-prop chalkboards. Over 7,190 combined Amazon reviews. Artist-grade pigment, AP non-toxic, MDF-core pre-primed canvas, food-safe cleaner. All free Prime shipping.
Chalkola Natural Chalkboard Cleaner Spray & Eraser Kit (16 oz)
- Cleaner spray + microfiber eraser + cloth — everything you need to wipe down a chalkboard, whiteboard, or dry-erase board in one purchase.
- 100% natural formula, food-safe — safe to use on kitchen menu boards, café signage, and classroom chalkboards. No ammonia, no harsh chemicals.
- Removes liquid chalk marker ghosting on non-porous boards — even after months of daily use. Standard water alone can't lift accumulated residue.
- 16 oz bottle lasts 6-12 months in typical home or café use. Bulk-friendly pricing for repeat buyers.
Chalkola My First Day of School Sign Board with 3 Liquid Chalk Markers — 13×11 Double-Sided & Reusable
- Double-sided 13×11 inch chalkboard sign shaped as an open book — one side for "1st day," one for "last day." Reusable year after year through every grade.
- 3 liquid chalk markers included — wipes off cleanly with a damp cloth after each shoot. No mess, no dust, no porous-board ghosting.
- Pre-printed prompts — name, grade, age, height, what I want to be, favorite subject. Just fill in the blanks each year.
- Photo-prop favourite — hundreds of parents share their first-day photo series tagged #ChalkolaFirstDay across Instagram and Pinterest.
Chalkola First Day School Board for Kids (11×13) — Backpack-Shaped Reusable Chalkboard, Photo Prop & Drawing Board
- 11×13 inch backpack-shaped chalkboard — playful design that doubles as a drawing board on regular days. Two uses for one purchase.
- Reusable double-sided surface — works year after year through grade school. Perfect "milestone series" prop alongside the book design.
- Toddler-friendly — durable laminated edges, kid-safe materials, light enough for small hands. Drawing surface holds liquid chalk markers and standard chalk.
- Gift-ready — popular as baby-shower or kindergarten send-off gifts. Pair with the book sign for a complete grade-school photo kit.
Chalkola 8×10 Canvas for Painting — 15 Pack, 100% Cotton, Pre-Primed
- 15 pre-primed 8×10 canvas panels — a bulk set perfect for classrooms, beginners, and painters who want to practise daily without worrying about cost-per-piece.
- 100% cotton with 8 oz. titanium gesso primer — ready to paint out of the box. No priming, no sanding.
- Sturdy MDF backing — professional-grade core prevents warping or bending, even with heavy acrylic layers and mixed-media work.
- Accepts every medium — acrylic, oil, watercolor, tempera, gouache, acrylic paint markers. No bleed-through.
- Acid-free archival quality — optimized surface texture for brushwork; art won't yellow or degrade over decades.
Chalkola Canvas Variety Pack — 20 Panels (5×7, 8×10, 9×12, 11×14), 100% Cotton
- 20 canvas panels in 4 sizes — 5×7 (5×), 8×10 (5×), 9×12 (5×), 11×14 (5×). Scale study made easy.
- Pre-primed with 8 oz. titanium gesso on a 100% cotton surface. Paint the moment the pack is opened.
- Flat MDF core — no warping or bowing. Stack vertically or horizontally without damage.
- Works for every medium — acrylic, oil, watercolour, tempera, gouache, and mixed media.
- Perfect gift for artists of all levels — students, adults, professional artists, and beginners.
Frequently asked questions
What art accessories do I need to get started with Chalkola chalk markers?
You need a non-porous surface (chalkboard, window, glass jar, or metal sign) and optionally a cleaning kit for ongoing maintenance. Chalk markers work best on smooth non-porous surfaces — porous chalkboards will stain. Start with a 12×16 framed non-porous chalkboard.
How do I bundle Chalkola accessories into one starter kit?
For a complete starter setup that covers every category: pair our 4 art-accessories types — (1) a 20-pack canvas variety for painting practice, (2) a chalkboard + cleaner kit for chalk-marker work, (3) a 12×12 letter board for messages and photos, and (4) acrylic, watercolor, or chalk markers depending on the medium. Total runs $80–120 and covers months of daily creative work.
Do I need a special cleaner for a chalkboard?
For light cleaning, no — a damp microfiber cloth is enough. But after months of daily chalk-marker use, non-porous chalkboards develop residue that plain water won't remove. A dedicated cleaner (like our natural kit) removes this ghosting and is safe for food-contact kitchen menu boards.
Can I use chalk markers on a letter board?
No — letter boards use felt backing with pinnable letter channels, not a chalk-writing surface. Chalk markers need a non-porous solid surface like glass, melamine, or acrylic. Use letter boards with their included pinnable letters, not markers.
What's the difference between a 15-pack and a 20-pack of canvas panels?
The 15-pack contains all 8×10 inch panels — great for one-size bulk practice. The 20-pack is a variety pack with 5 different sizes (5×7 through 11×14) — better for exploring scale and finding your preferred format before committing to a single size.
Does Chalkola ship art accessories overseas?
Chalkola ships worldwide from our warehouses in the US and UK. US and UK orders get free shipping (no minimum). International shipping rates and delivery times calculate at checkout based on your address.
Can letter boards be used for baby milestone photos?
Yes — this is one of the most popular uses. Arrange the baby's monthly milestone message (e.g., '6 months old' or 'first smile') on the letter board, photograph your baby next to or holding the board. Creates a stunning first-year photo series.
Tools for your next project
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What Chalkola customers say
What creators say about the Chalkola accessories line
“Canvas panels are wonderfully flat and pre-primed really well. I've bought cheaper bulk sets before and the panels bowed or had uneven gesso — these are uniform and paint beautifully with acrylics.”
“I use the 20-pack variety canvas for my adult art class. Four sizes is perfect for scale exercises, and no-one has had a warping or peeling issue — which I can't say about the big-box-store equivalents.”
“The cleaner spray takes the chalk-marker ghost residue off our café menu board cleanly — water alone never did. The microfiber eraser doubles as our daily wipe. Worth every penny if you use a chalkboard daily.”
“The first-day-of-school sign is now a yearly ritual. Three years in and the chalkboard still wipes clean. The book design is so cute, and we've added the backpack one for our youngest. Beautiful keepsake series.”
Read every review on Amazon — 15-Pack 8×10 Canvas (2,236), 20-Pack Variety Canvas (2,254), Cleaner Kit (1,027), First Day Book Sign (687), and Backpack Sign (988).