Whiteboard paint can be used to create
a communal calendar which is an excellent idea for offices,
classrooms or home environments, where multiple people can add
upcoming events or important dates to a surface that is quickly
erased and updated
Imagery
Used your whiteboard painted wall to
draw images and designs around your text content to better explain
and help team members visualize your concepts and ideas. This allows
for easier collaboration and expansion of your thoughts on by all
team members.
Taking notes
Apply clear dry erase paint to your
desk, so when people ring your office, you'll be able to use a
semi-permanent and rewritable surface to take a quick note of names
and numbers or messages that need to be passed on to your co-workers.
This is an excellent alternative to looking for a pen and paper and
is also eco-friendly.
Brainstorming surface
A writable surface such as a whiteboard
painted wall provides a canvas where teams can brainstorm and
generate ideas, without worrying about running out of space like they
would on a traditional whiteboard or in a spiral notebook.
To-Do list
A whiteboard wall at the office or at
home is the ideal place to jot down your to-do lists. By keeping this
list of tasks that is large and in your line of sight, you're far
less likely to deviate off track or become distracted as your to-dos
are visible at all times.
Whiteboard paint should be applied with
a nap or 3/8" nap microfiber roller.
Step 2
Never use a foam or other synthetic
roller.
Step 3
A full size 9" roller should be
used, not the little mini rollers.
Step 4
Delint the roller by wrapping masking
tape around it, spiraling it from top to bottom, covering the entire
roller sleeve. Once all covered in tape, unroll the tape from the
roller sleeve, removing any excess lint as you go. This step must be
complete before mixing the two parts.
Warranty With proper maintenance and normal wear and tear, whiteboard paint retains its dry-erase ability for 10+ years indoors before you ever need to recoat the surface. It's guaranteed not to crack, peel, stain, yellow or fade with proper use and maintenance.
Maintenance It works best with low odor dry-erase markers. Erase it with a micro-fiber cloth. To accelerate or enhance the cleaning process, use the specified, ECO-Friendly Cleaner. Spritz a small amount on the area to be cleaned and wipe with a Cleaning Mitt or other micro-fiber cloth. Then wipe with a towel saturated with water to remove any residue. Using a paper towel, dry the surface and you're ready to write.
Recoating With proper preparation of the surface, we recommend applying one coat for best results. If you choose to use a second coat, be sure to wait until the first coat is dry to touch (about 18-24 hours). The second coat should be applied at 18- 24 hours to avoid having to sand the surface. If you need to recoat the surface after the 18-24 hour mark, wait a full 48 hours minimum, then sand with 220 grit sandpaper. Apply another coat after the sanded surface is dust free, clean and dry.
Health and Safety Whiteboard paint contains less than 50g/l VOCs. That means that it emits nearly zero harmful chemicals into the environment. It is also free of lead and asbestos. During application, the use of a respirator is recommended.
Use the specific type of roller and
other tools they suggest. Give enough drying time between coats.
Don't write on the wall until they say it is safe to. It will be
torture to wait, but try to be patient.
2. Prepare the surface properly.
Make sure the surface is smooth and
painted with the recommended base coat. Make sure the base coat has
been dry at least 24 hours before applying the dry erase coating.
3. Check the expiration date.
Each kit has an
expiration date. If the paint is expired, it won't work like its
supposed to, and you may have a problem erasing. Make sure you check
the date before you open the product and be prepared to exchange it
if it's out of code.
Every single batch of dry erase coating is subject to several rounds of quality control before it is bottled and shipped.
Apply Properly
Remember, it's not ordinary paint, it's is a specialty coating, a two-part waterbased aliphatic coating to be precise. Application instructions must be followed to achieve success and longterm durability.
Follow Instructions
Deviating, taking shortcuts, improvising, and "winging it" during the application, can cause issues during application and in the longevity of the product.
Make sure your wall's surface is nice
and smooth. If the smoothness is questionable, give it a quick once
over with some 220 grit sandpaper.
Clean It
Your wall must be extra clean. Use some
Acetone to wipe off any leftover dust from sanding. Remember dust is
the enemy to proper to adhesion.
Prep It
Tape off the parts of the wall that
aren't to be painted. Lay out your drop cloth and be sure to have all
of your supplies in one place for easy access.
Base It
Whiteboard paint must go over a white
water-based satin or eggshell enamel. Clear dry erase paint may go
over your colored or white enamel surface.
Cure It
Your wall or surface must be evenly
painted and left to dry and cure for at least 24 hours cured to avoid
possible bubbling of your Whiteboard paint surface.
Curious about whiteboard paint? Here are (almost) everything you need to know about it.
What is it?
Whiteboard paint is actually a coating, which is a 2-part formula mix, that when mixed and applied in a proper way will change almost any kind of wall or surface into a dry erase board like surface. It is a superb alternative to traditional whiteboards, which can be huge, bulky, and really pricey. The benefits to choosing the coating are blending your dry erase surface into your environment, utilizing wall and table or desk space, as well as affordability for huge, expansive| dry erase board space. White board paint is likewise referred to as dry erase paint, dry erase board paint, and marker board paint (we like to change it up and use any and all of these terms).
How is Whiteboard Paint Different from Regular Paint?
It is a 2-component product
Regular paint is a single component while dry erase paint is a two-component product. Part A and Part B need to be mixed together delicately per instructions.
It Should not be shaken
Regular paint can be shaken while dry erase paint must not be shaken or blended together with a squirrel mixer. Avoid whipping air right into it as that results in bubbling.
Apply less pressure
Compared to regular paint that needs pressure when being applied so as to spread it further, dry erase coating needs only little pressure with the roller to allow the coating to sit on the surface while avoiding drips and runs.
Do not cut in first
Always cut in as you go, keeping a wet edge.
Avoid excessive backrolling
With regular paint, you can backroll (re-rolling over what's just to kind of even things out). With whiteboard paint, back rolling must be kept to a minimum. Do not overwork the product.
It has a pot life
With regular paint, it will not make a significant difference if you leave the paint tray and step away a couple of minutes. With dry erase coatings, you must start application as soon as the two parts are combined, and then complete the wall within the 40-minute pot life.
Great Qualities of Whiteboard Wall Paint
Odorless Markers
You can make use of odor-free dry erase markers on it.
Easy
Really easy to apply.
Spacious
Lots more space to teach.
No Muddy Uping
Will not break, become yellow, or muddy up like old classroom boards.
Functional
Correctly applied quality whiteboard paint remains completely functional for 10+ years.
Affordable
Significantly more cost-efficient than typical whiteboards.
Superior Product
A top quality water-based product like Remarkable's whiteboard paint is a much better product and frequently less expensive.
Maintaining Your White Boards Wall
Microfiber Cloth
To get rid of dry erase marker ink from your whiteboard wall surface, make use of a microfiber cleaning fabric (clean regularly and replace when it's no longer soft). Erasers smear the ink around, and microfiber cloth functions best for day-to-day usage.
Clean Your Wall
To avoid marker buildup on your whiteboard, periodically clean it with soy-based cleaner, followed by water dampened cloth or towel. Don't use harsh solvents or cleaners and rough pads or steel wool.
Change Your Markers
Low-Odor Dry Erase Markers are recommended. Replace them every 4-6 month even if they're still functioning well.
If you would like to know more about what to look for in a quality whiteboard paint, check out the infographic below.
Need help in the application of whiteboard paint? Check out the video below!
