Description

Turn Any Wall Into a Writable Chalkboard — in Permanent or Removable Adhesive

Chalkboard paint requires brush prep, multiple coats, drying time, and a permanent commitment to whatever surface area you paint. Black Chalk Wall Film delivers the same finished chalkboard surface as paint, but as a peel-and-stick application that goes up in minutes, leaves no fumes, and is available in two adhesive variants — a permanent ChalkMate for fixture-quality installations rated for 3-year outdoor durability, and a removable ReTac ChalkMate for tenant-friendly indoor installations where the film needs to come off cleanly when the campaign ends. Both films share the same 5 mil polymeric construction, the same matte black chalkboard finish, and Class 1 / Class A ASTM E 84 fire rating for commercial compliance.

At Graphics Decal HQ we supply and install Black Chalk Wall Film in Winnipeg in standard 54" width, cut to length from 4' up to 30' panels, with custom-cut sizing available for any wall area or surface dimension.

Whether you are a Winnipeg cafe or restaurant producing daily-rotating menu boards (permanent install), a Manitoba retailer running a season-long chalkboard promotion (removable install), a Canadian classroom replacing aging chalkboards (permanent), a creative office installing temporary brainstorm walls for a campaign (removable), or a homeowner creating a kid's playroom chalkboard surface, chalk wall film delivers the right adhesive for the install duration your project actually needs.

Construction

Feature	Detail
Material	5 mil durable black polymeric vinyl with chalkboard finish
Surface Finish	Matte black, non-reflective, designed to receive chalk and chalk markers
Marker Compatibility	Standard chalk (dry-erase wipe clean), liquid chalk markers (water removal required)
Fire Rating	Class 1 / Class A per ASTM E 84 test — compliant for commercial and institutional installations
Thickness	5 mil with adhesive layer
Cleaning	Wipes clean with damp cloth or chalkboard eraser; liquid chalk markers require water for removal

Adhesive Options

ChalkMate (permanent) — pressure-sensitive permanent acrylic adhesive engineered for fixture-quality installations. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use with 3-year outdoor durability. The standard choice for restaurant menu boards, classroom chalkboard replacements, and long-term commercial installations.
ReTac ChalkMate (removable) — ultra-removable ReTac adhesive engineered for temporary indoor chalkboard installations. Lifts cleanly without residue when removed, making it ideal for leased spaces, seasonal campaigns, event activations, and tenant-friendly installations. Indoor use only.

Standard Width

54" (137 cm) — seamless coverage on most walls and doors
Multi-panel installations available for walls wider than 54"; seams are virtually invisible when professionally installed

Available Lengths

4', 5', 6', 8', 10', 12', 15', 20', 25', 30'
Custom lengths cut to your exact wall dimension on request

Surface Compatibility

Smooth painted drywall (most common installation surface)
Primed gypsum and prepared plaster surfaces
Doors, cabinets, and furniture surfaces
Glass partitions and acrylic panels
Smooth metal partitions and laminate surfaces
Lightly textured drywall (may show some texture through; site-evaluated before install)

Installation Options

Professional installation by our 3M-certified Winnipeg team — includes surface prep, alignment, bubble-free application, and edge sealing
DIY supply for clients installing themselves — detailed instructions included; basic tools required (squeegee, utility knife, measuring tape)
Multi-day installations scheduled around your business operations to minimize disruption

Pre-Conditioning (Recommended)

Before first use, rub the entire surface with the side of a piece of chalk, then wipe clean
This pre-conditions the surface to prevent ghosting (faint chalk residue) and ensures clean writing/erasing from the first use

Add-Ons

48hr Rush Production on material orders — select at checkout before the 2pm daily cutoff

Graphics Decal HQ is Winnipeg's locally operated specialty wall film installer — operated from our facility at 2095 Logan Avenue and trusted by Manitoba restaurants, cafes, schools, creative offices, and residential clients for clean, professional-grade chalk wall film installations.

We supply both adhesive variants of ChalkMate — the permanent fixture-quality version for restaurants, classrooms, and long-term commercial installations, and the removable ReTac version for tenant-friendly indoor applications, seasonal campaigns, and event-driven brand activations. Our team will recommend the right variant based on your install duration, lease conditions, and removal requirements during consultation.

We are a 3M-certified installer originally known for commercial vehicle wraps, architectural film, and corporate wall graphics, and we apply that same precision to chalk wall film installations. Surface prep is the difference between a film that lasts 5 years and a film that bubbles in 5 months — our team handles wall cleaning, alignment, and bubble-free application so the finished install reads as a single continuous chalkboard surface rather than a panel of visible seams.

Class 1 / Class A fire rating under ASTM E 84 means the film meets commercial fire safety standards for restaurants, schools, hospitals, and public buildings — important for code compliance when applied in regulated commercial environments.

We offer free on-site measurement and design consultation across Winnipeg and surrounding Manitoba, and we schedule installations evenings and weekends to work around your business operations. Material-only orders for DIY installation are also available with Canada-wide shipping for clients outside our local install service area.

For a writable whiteboard alternative, see our White Dry Erase Wall Film. For a transparent dry-erase film that goes over glass, windows, or printed graphics without obscuring them, see our Dry Erase Clear Film. For a panel-based custom whiteboard solution, see our Custom Dry Erase Whiteboard. For commercial branded interior installations, browse our Commercial Wall Graphics. For residential wall installations, see our Residential Wall Graphics. For the full range of specialty wall films, visit our Custom Services category.

Winnipeg restaurants, cafes, breweries, and bistros producing daily-rotating menu boards, drink lists, and feature signage (permanent ChalkMate)
Manitoba retailers running season-long chalkboard promotions, holiday campaigns, and pop-up activations (removable ReTac ChalkMate)
Canadian schools, daycares, classrooms, and learning centres replacing aging chalkboards with full-wall writable surfaces (permanent ChalkMate)
Creative agencies, design studios, and architecture firms installing brainstorm walls and project planning surfaces (either variant depending on lease)
Event organizers and brand activation teams running temporary chalkboard installations for product launches, pop-up shops, and short-term venue activations (removable ReTac ChalkMate)
Corporate offices installing collaboration walls and presentation surfaces in tenant-improved leased space (removable ReTac for lease-end clean removal)
Real estate developers and sales centres creating dynamic project information walls (removable ReTac for installation-to-construction transition)
Family-friendly restaurants and pubs with kids' play areas adding writable wall surfaces for entertainment (permanent ChalkMate)
Homeowners installing kid's playroom chalk walls, kitchen command centres, and home office brainstorm surfaces (permanent ChalkMate)
Coworking spaces and shared offices producing flexible writable wall surfaces (removable ReTac for tenant turnover)
Retail and hospitality interior design installations adding chalkboard aesthetic to industrial, farmhouse, and modern country designs

To start your chalk wall film project, contact us via our Contact page or call (204) 403-4347. Most projects begin with a free on-site measurement and consultation in Winnipeg or surrounding Manitoba areas — we will recommend the right adhesive variant (permanent ChalkMate or removable ReTac ChalkMate) based on your install duration, lease conditions, and removal requirements.

Production begins after dimensions and adhesive variant are confirmed; standard installation timelines are 1 to 2 weeks for most projects, with rush 48hr material production available for DIY orders. Installations are scheduled at your business's preferred time — including evenings and weekends — to minimize disruption to operations.

Local pickup of pre-cut material is available at 2095 Logan Avenue, Winnipeg MB, and Canada-wide shipping is available for DIY installations outside our local service area.

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