AMAZING WHITEBOARD AND MAGNETIC PAINT.

 

 

I’ve got a problem….a Big Problem! Like a lot of people l suppose, l have a memory like a sieve! Great ideas come and go with the blink of an eye which gave me the inspiration for my next project…which l immediately forget about….then resurfaced a day or two later.

What Was the Solution?

I decided that a magnetic whiteboard built into a pallet wood frame would be just the ticket and would enable me to be able to jot down my thoughts immediately as they came into my sieve of a brain. After a bit of research l stumbled across Magnetic Whiteboard Paint which to me was a no brainer and so the project began.

 

DIY Magnetic Whiteboard. Never Forget an Idea Again!

 

The invention of the Whiteboard was nothing short of Amazing! It revolutionised peoples work spaces, classrooms and homes around the world. If only l had have thought of it….oh well there you go….another missed opportunity down the gurgler ??

 

With that said, there’s another new player in town in the guise of a Magnetic Whiteboard Paint!! Yep…that’s right, a magnetic whiteboard paint where the size of the whiteboard is only limited by your imagination! First of all, it’s a paint that you can stick things to, like a drawing,  using a magnet, and secondly, you can write on it with a whiteboard marker and then erase it just like you would with a conventional whiteboard.

 

 

I managed to get hold of this stuff from a company called MONSTADIY that has a product range including a Whiteboard Paint called ‘Write Paint’ and a Magnetic Paint simply called Magnetic Paint which we’ll take a look at in this Blog and just see how they match up in terms of application and performance.

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I was pretty excited to receive the product in the mail and was even more surprised to see how much the magnetic paint weighed. There must be some metallic component in the paint that makes it magnetic which l assume explains the hefty weight component.

 

Applying the Whiteboard and Magnetic Paint:

Gotta say that this was a pretty straight forward process. Very similar to painting with everyday paint. Having said that, l found the whiteboard paint a little thicker than conventional house paints but it still flowed on quite nicely. As far as the odour went, there was a little present, but was in no way offensive as compared to some whiteboard paints out there. It is recommended that you paint in a ventilated room which is common to most paints anyway.

For my job l used a sheet of cement board (Tile Underlay). The end product is going up on my workshop wall so l wanted something a little more robust than drywall or plasterboard.

PRO TIP:

It’s really important for optimal performance that you have a really clean and dust free surface to apply the product to. I also pre-primed my sheet of cement board with a sealer/primer to mimic painting over a finished surface which will be the majority of applications for this type of paint.

Applying a sealer/primer to raw materials prior to applying the top coat of finished paint is crucial as it ensures better adhesion of the top coat as well as adding paint durability and provides additional protection for the material being painted.

Magnetic Paint Application:

Step 1:

There’s no real trick here to apply the Magnetic Paint . Load the roller with the paint and simply roll it on. Start from the bottom and roll to the top. Once you get to the top, move the roller to the right hand side and roll down to the bottom….it’s as simple as that.  One first impression l have mention is that there was very little odour when using this paint which is a real bonus as many of the other similar products on the market give off a pungent smell which is not ideal in an office or classroom environment or for yourself for that matter breathing in the odour. Secondly, it rolls on smoothly which is a nice surprise as l expected it to be heavy to lay on as the paint itself is pretty heavy in weight compared to a regular household wall paint.

Step 2:

The instructions say to apply two coats so with that in mind l made sure that l adhered to the drying times and applied the second coat.

 

 

Time to test out that Magnetic Paint.

                                                                                              SO FAR SO GOOD!

 

PRO TIP:

Between coats of paint, to save time cleaning up the roller, simply wrap the roller with the paint still on it, in clingwrap or aluminium foil. This will keep the roller from drying out between coats. Be sure to leave plenty of paint on the roller before wrapping to extend the storage time so it’s good to go for the next coat!

Please Note: Just be careful with the whiteboard paint as the chemical reaction between Part A and Part B causes the paint to dry quickly. Stick to the drying times on the label and dont leave the roller to long.

For normal everyday house paint, to achieve an even longer storage time, place the roller in the fridge…just make sure you get permission from the boss and don’t hide the roller behind the veggies…you could get yourself into a bit of strife ?

 

 

 

Whiteboard Paint Application:

The Whiteboard Paint requires the mixing together of Part A and Part B.

 

Monsta’s Whiteboard Paint requires a minimum of two coats. With that in mind, a simple calculation would be that for every 2.5 square metres that you are painting, you will need one litre of the Monsta Whiteboard Paint. That quantity takes into consideration and includes the two coats.

 

 

Applying the whitewall paint is as easy as 1-2-3. Simply roll on as you would with a normal house paint just paying attention not to overwork it. As per instructions, leave time for the whitewall paint to dry fully before applying the second coat.

 

One thing to be careful of when using the Whiteboard Paint is to only mix together the quantity you need for that particular coat that you are painting. The reason for this is that when you mix Part A with Part B, you create a chemical reaction that makes the paint go off fairly quickly. If you mix the entire contents and only use half for the first coat, the second half of the paint will be to hard to use for the second coat…..trust me…l found that out the hard way.

 

 

 

                             Painting the Whiteboard Paint over the Magnetic Paint.

 

PRO PAINTING TIP:

To ensure nice even paint distribution, and to eliminate any lines created from the edge of the roller, you should always lead with the heel of the roller.

Slightly applying some pressure to the heel side of the roller will prevent lines from forming on the other side.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Big Question….Is it Cost Effective?

Like anyone, value for money is very important, otherwise, why would you bother. I did a little bit of research and came up with the following comparisons so l’ll let you be the judge.

We will compare the products to a ready made magnetic whiteboard to the dimensions of 1200mm x 2400mm which equates to 2.8 square metres in area. The cost for one of these boards ranges between $230.00 and $300.00.

Monsta One Litre Write Paint (Whiteboard Paint) and Magnetic Paint Kit. The product used in the video and on this Blog:

• Covers an area of 3 square metres for $97.00

Similar Products in the Industry. Whiteboard only with NO Magnetic Paint:

• Dulux Dry Erase pint covers 5 square metres for $240.00
• Writey Board Paint covers 2.3 square metres for $89.00
• Rustoleum Dry Erase paint covers 2.8 square metres for $51.90

Magnetic Paint:

• Rustoleum have magnetic  paint that covers  3 square metres for $45. Total of both whiteboard and magnetic paint is $96.95 Imported from the USA .
• Dulux Magnetic paint covers 2 square metres for $20.80. Total of both whiteboard and magnetic paint is $260.80

 

My Conclusion:

I really like the product. It’s very easy to apply, cost effective and the whole job can be completed over a weekend assuming that the climatic conditions are good..ie…not to cold. The only thing l would be careful of is how you finish off the magnetic paint. You want a nice smooth finish so don’t apply it to thick and make sure you smooth the coat with a nearly dry roller at the completion of each coat.

So that’s it Folks!….what do you think? Personally l love the product and can see a mountain of uses for it.

• Due to the fact that you can paint an entire wall with the product, I can just see how it would be great for getting your work mates more engaged with your presentations. Having it magnetic is a further bonus.
• How about using a projector to project a life size image on the wall that you can interact with. Great for group participation.
• I can see using it as an organising tool in my garage. Video coming soon.
• There’s absolutely no reason as to why you couldn’t paint a wall in one of the kids bedrooms with the product and let the kids cut loose!
• You’re really only limited by your imagination as to the size of the wall you can paint.

Hope you enjoyed and found useful my blog Post on Monsta’s Whiteboard and Magnetic Paint.

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