ADVANTAGES OF A ONE-COAT PREMIUM DRY ERASE PAINT APPLICATION

 

Applying only one coat of our premium dry erase paint to your walls will save time and money. After only 48 hours of dry time, you’ll be ready to use your new attractive whiteboard surface for various tasks. By installing our one-coat paint, you’ll eliminate excessive downtime from your daily schedule of work projects, home school lessons, or other activities. You will also pay for just the amount of paint you need to produce a highly cost-effective, long-lasting, and easily cleaned dry erase surface.

Low-quality Dry Erase Paints Typically Require More than One Coat

However, several other brands of dry erase paint on the market today require a two-coat or even a three-coat application to make their dry erase surfaces work properly. This is a significant factor to consider when choosing which dry erase wall paint to purchase. Two or more coats of whiteboard paint being required means buying more paint and working twice as long to apply it. This situation, in turn, means a higher end cost for the consumer with regard to both time and money.

Most dry erase paint brands that need multiple coats are epoxy-based. The directions on their containers frequently state they can cover a certain amount of square footage. However, the information on the containers usually needs to mention that two or more coats are needed for the finished dry erase surface to function as it should. With some of these products, a second coat might have to be applied immediately, and with others, a 24- or 48-hour waiting period is needed between coats. Either way, two containers of paint must be purchased to cover the same area that one container of premium dry erase paint will cover.

Many of these two-coat dry erase paints are lower-priced brands, such as those available at home improvement stores and retail paint suppliers. They require two top coats if the finished dry erase surface is to be suitably written on and erased. If only one coat of these products is installed, when the surfaces are erased, ghosting and smudging are apt to occur. These problems arise because the coating will need more chemical components in the finish to be effectively written on and cleaned.

Applying two coats of these paints will result in more expense for you. And if you hire a professional painter to install, your labor cost will be twice as high. Also, putting on two coats makes it twice as likely that your freshly painted surface will be damaged while drying. Passersby might accidentally touch it or lint from the surrounding air may more easily settle on it, because the surface will be wet for twice as long.

Applying One-coat Premium Dry Erase Paint is More Economical

So, the overall cost and inconvenience of applying two-coat dry erase coatings will be substantially greater than if you use our premium one-coat dry erase paint. With top-quality dry erase paint you save the added time and expense of needing to buy twice the amount of product to cover the same square footage, along with double labor costs if you hire a professional painter to do the application. For these reasons, it’s of great benefit to have a one-coat application.

Proper Preparation and Application are Essential for One Coat to be Effective

That being said, to complete a successful one-coat installation of top-quality dry erase paint, it’s critical to follow the instructions supplied with each paint kit carefully. Doing so will eliminate the need to put on a second coat to repair any issues caused by a faulty first coat. All problems with applying premium dry erase paint, such as drips, missed spots, or use of an improper base coat, such as flat paint, can be fixed with a second coat. However, a single coat that’s applied over a proper base coat is all that’s needed to give you a durable and easily erased whiteboard surface that will last for many years.

However, if you apply premium dry erase paint directly over a wall covered in flat paint, you will do so at your own risk, because flat paint is not a proper base coat and absorbs dry erase wall paint during application. When this happens, not enough ReMARKable paint will be present on the wall to provide you with an impermeable dry erase surface. This will, in turn, cause streaking and smudging when you try to remove dry-erase marker ink from your wall.

Fixing Issues Caused by an Inadequate Base Coat

The remedy for this problem is to apply a second coat of premium dry erase paint. However, the wall must be sanded with 220-grit sandpaper because the surface will be slick. In this case, a light going over with the sandpaper is all needed to scuff the surface and allow the second coat of dry erase paint to properly adhere. When sanding your wall, it’s vital to cover the entire surface, even the edges and corners. Afterwards, ensure the wall is entirely dust-free by carefully wiping it down with a microfiber cloth. Then, a second coat of dry erase paint may be applied. When the second coat dries, the wall will function as it should and be entirely impervious for dry erase marker ink and dirt.

Past Experience Shows that a Properly Applied Single Coat is All That’s Needed

Many people can’t believe that applying just a single coat of premium dry erase wall paint is enough to provide a functional, durable writing surface. But years of experience applying the coating in offices, schools, company headquarters, health care facilities, and other venues worldwide prove otherwise.

However, it’s essential to bear in mind several key factors to achieve a successful one-coat application of premium dry erase paint:

• Make sure that the surface you plan to coat is perfectly smooth and dust-free
• Make sure that you use a proper base coat (a full list of recommended base coats is available under the company website’s “Whiteboard 101” tab)
• Make sure to carefully follow the manufacturer’s instructions on the suitable types of base coat to use for your particular application
• Be aware that before applying dry erase paint the base coat needs to dry for at least 24 hours, not just overnight
• Follow the instructions in the paint kit for adequately mixing the paint, such as don’t shake, stir gently, etc.
• Apply the paint as liberally as you can without producing drips or runs as you roll it on your wall
• Avoid pushing so hard on your paint roller that you extract every drop of paint from the roller and thus apply the coating more thinly than it should be
• Just gently, smoothly, and evenly lay the paint on the area where you’re working and then move on to the next area
• Avoid stretching the paint and trying to coat more square footage than the amount of paint in your kit is designed to cover (e.g., don’t try to make a 100-square-foot kit cover 150 square feet of wall space)
• Use the type of gentle pressure on your paint roller that you would use to wipe down the countertops in your kitchen with a dampened cloth

If you follow these basic guidelines and strictly adhere to the instructions provided with your dry erase paint kit, you will be assured of a flawless application. You will also have an attractive dry-erase surface that will last for ten or more years of continuous use without yellowing, peeling, or cracking.

 

DRY ERASE WALL QUOTES FOR NOVEMBER: INSPIRING THOUGHTS FOR THE TRANSITION TO WINTER

 

Embrace the cool and crisp arrival of November with a medley of colors and a sense of transformation on your dry erase wall. It’s a month of transition, where nature paints its landscape with fiery hues, and we prepare for the quiet introspection of winter. What better way to immerse yourself in the essence of November than by adorning your space with an array of inspiring quotes that encapsulate its unique qualities?

Celebrating the Beauty of November

November graces us with its unique blend of beauty. The trees shed their leaves in a vivid burst of colors, creating a natural masterpiece before winter. It’s a time when the world is transformed into a canvas of reds, oranges, and gold. Let’s celebrate this picturesque month with quotes that capture the essence of November’s beauty.

1. “November is the month to remind us to be thankful for the many positive occurrences in our life.” – Unknown

2. “The last colorful leaves of November serve as a reminder of the vibrant beauty that exists even in moments of change.” – Unknown

3. “In November, the trees are standing all sticks and bones. Without their leaves, how lovely they are, spreading their arms like dancers.” – Cynthia Rylant

4. “November’s sky is chill and drear, November’s leaf is red and sear.” – Sir Walter Scott

5. “November is usually such a disagreeable month…as if the year had suddenly found out that she was growing old and could do nothing but weep and fret about it.” – LM Montgomery

6. “Autumn passes and one remembers one’s reverence.” – Yoko Ono

7. “November’s sky is chill and drear, November’s leaf is red and sear.” – Walter Scott

8. “The sun tires quickly in November. Everything’s lean and hungry, and the hills turn a dark purple, like a black cat’s back.” – Haruki Murakami

9. “October extinguished itself in a rush of howling winds and driving rain and November arrived, cold as frozen iron, with hard frosts every morning and icy drafts that bit at exposed hands and faces.” – J.K. Rowling

10. “There is no season when such pleasant and sunny spots may be lighted on, and produce so pleasant an effect on the feelings, as now in October.” – Nathaniel Hawthorne

Embracing Gratitude in November

November is often associated with Thanksgiving, a time for gratitude and reflection. It’s a month to express appreciation for the blessings in our lives. Let these quotes remind you of the importance of gratitude and the beauty it brings to this season of giving thanks.

1. “November is the month to remind us to be thankful for the many positive occurrences in our life.” – Unknown
2. “We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude.” – Cynthia Ozick
3. “Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.” – Melody Beattie
4. “Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” – William Arthur Ward
5. “Gratitude is the sign of noble souls.” – Aesop
6. “Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues but the parent of all others.” – Marcus Tullius Cicero
7. “Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more.” – Melody Beattie
8. “In ordinary life, we hardly realize that we receive a great deal more than we give, and that it is only with gratitude that life becomes rich.” – Dietrich Bonhoeffer

The Beauty of November’s Nature

November offers a fascinating transformation in nature. The world turns into a mosaic of colors as trees shed their leaves, and the landscape is painted with fiery hues. Let’s delve into the beauty of November’s nature with these quotes.

1. “The grand show is eternal. It is always sunrise somewhere; the dew is never all dried at once; a shower is forever falling; vapor is ever rising. Eternal sunrise, eternal sunset, eternal dawn and gloaming, on sea and continents and islands, each in its turn, as the round earth rolls.” – John Muir
2. “The leaves fall, the wind blows, and the farm country slowly changes from the summer cottons into its winter wools.” – Henry Beston
3. “The crisp path through the field in this November weather is paved with a mosaic of fallen leaves, and yet no two genuine autumn tints are alike.” – George Eliot
4. “November’s sky is chill and drear, November’s leaf is red and sear.” – Sir Walter Scott
5. “The last colorful leaves of November serve as a reminder of the vibrant beauty that exists even in moments of change.” – Unknown

The Cozy Comfort of November

As the days grow shorter and the weather turns chilly, November invites us to embrace its cozy comfort. It’s a month for warm blankets, hot beverages, and the joy of being indoors. These quotes on your dry erase painted wall reflect the coziness and warmth that November brings.

1. “November is the pearl-grey month, the changeling between warm crimson October and cold white December; the month when the leaves fall in slow drifting whirls and the shapes of the trees are revealed.” – Elizabeth Coatsworth
2. “There is a November space in our lives when we are closer to the dead.” – Terence Conran
3. “The last month of autumn, but the beginning of a new adventure. Wake me up when November ends.” – Unknown
4. “November is the month to remind us to be thankful for the many positive occurrences in our life.” – Unknown
5. “There is a melancholy that stems from greatness.” – Victor Hugo
6. “In November, the smell of food is different. It is an orange smell. A squash and pumpkin smell. It tastes like cinnamon and can fill up a house in the morning, can pull everyone from bed in a fog.” – Cynthia Rylant

The Magic of November’s Food

November is a time when the tantalizing aroma of hearty dishes fills the air. It’s the month when we gather around tables to share meals with loved ones, savoring the warmth of comfort food. These quotes capture the magic of November’s culinary delights.

1. “November is to dining what the late shows are to cinema. It is the very end.” – Giles Cooper
2. “In November, people are good to each other. They carry pies to each other’s homes and talk by crackling woodstoves, sipping mellow cider. They travel very far on a special November day just to share a meal with one another and to give thanks for their many blessings – for the food on their tables and the friends on their hearths.” – Marion Morison
3. “November is the time to be thankful, a time to remember and to embrace those who enrich our lives. I’m thankful for a lot of things, but I’m most thankful for you.” – Unknown
4. “November is the pearl-grey month, the changeling between warm crimson October and cold white December; the month when the leaves fall in slow drifting whirls and the shapes of the trees are revealed.” – Elizabeth Coatsworth
5. “November is the most disagreeable month in the whole year.” – Louisa May Alcott

The Transition to Winter

November bridges the gap between autumn and winter. It’s a month of transition, and these quotes capture the essence of this shifting season.

1. “November comes and November goes, with the last red berries and the first white snows.” – Clyde Watson
2. “Autumn arrives in early morning but spring at the close of a winter day.” – Elizabeth Bowen
3. “November is usually such a disagreeable month…as if the year had suddenly found out that she was growing old and could do nothing but weep and fret about it.” – LM Montgomery
4. “November – with uncanny witchery in its changed trees. With murky red sunsets flaming in smoky crimson behind the westering hills.” – L.M. Montgomery
5. “November’s sky is chill and drear, November’s leaf is red and sear.” – Sir Walter Scott
6. “November at its best – with a sort of delightful menace in the heated, wine-scented air.” – Margaret Atwood
   

 

USING DRY ERASE WALLS IN PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING

 

Since the 1970s, problem-based learning (PBL) has been one of the most important instructional strategies teachers use from kindergarten to university. Medical educators in North America started the technique, which has since spread worldwide and across various grades and disciplines. Its potential to enhance student learning has been exploited to great effect, with many students reporting that PBL is a fun way to learn. 

PBL is a student-centered teaching approach in which learners gain knowledge about various subjects through group activities to resolve open-ended problems. The problems provide the driving force that inspires the students to learn and develop vital academic and career skills such as critical thinking and project management. PBL is an active teaching technique that promotes maximum student involvement in learning. It requires teachers to energize learning scenarios by fostering cooperation among students to investigate, make decisions, and take action in response to a project’s challenges. 

A Dry Erase Wall is Critical to Success in PBL

PBL also involves using a system of assessment that fosters awareness, reflexivity, and an analytical attitude in students, thus smoothing their progress toward deeper levels of scholarship. To engage in the process of cooperative work in applying PBL, dry erase walls are essential tool. When using the method in your classes, students should be organized into small groups to expand their collaboration skills. To minimize intra-group friction, urge the students to use the dry erase wall in an egalitarian way, where all participants have an equal chance to express their views and post their ideas without fear of criticism or reprisal. 

What Are the Potential Benefits of Problem-Based Learning?

Over the years, several positive educational outcomes have been associated with PBL. More specifically, well-designed and executed PBL projects have been shown to enhance students’ skills in the following areas:

• Collaborative work
• Project management and group leadership 
• Verbal and written communication
• Personal awareness and self-confidence
• Evaluation of group-related processes
• Thinking and working independently
• Critical thinking and assessment
• Explanation of ideas
• Self-directed education
• Application of course material to real-world situations
• Literacy in research and data gathering
• Cross-disciplinary problem-solving.

In light of these benefits, it’s evident that implementing PBL in the classroom is a highly effective instructional approach for students and teachers alike. A top-quality dry erase painted wall is a vital tool in implementing PBL projects. 

Using Problem-Based Learning in the Classroom

In PBL, instead of following the traditional instructional pattern of presenting course material and then having students apply the knowledge they gained to solve problems, the problems are submitted first for the students to research and solve. PBL assignments may be brief, lasting for only a class period, or more complex and take an entire semester to complete. PBL generally involves collective effort, so it’s helpful to reserve part of your classroom schedule for getting students primed to work in groups and then give them enough time to complete their assigned PBL project.

Steps Involved in a Typical PBL Project

When doing problem-based learning activities, students have to complete these steps:

• Analyze the data provided by the teacher and clearly define the problem and the criteria for solving it.
• Survey what they already know about the issues involved in the problem.
• Establish what further information they need to learn and where they can get the data and tools required to solve the problem.
• Assess various possible methods for solving the problem.
• Go about solving the problem after choosing the best method(s)
• Provide a report on their conclusions to the teacher and class.

Using Your Dry Erase Wall for Problem-Based Learning

To use your dry erase wall as a tool for PBL projects, follow these procedures:

1. Draw four large equal-sized sections on your dry erase wall with a dry erase marker and a ruler or yardstick.
2. Within each section, create four vertical columns of equal size.  
3. As the header above the far left-hand section, called the “Problem Analysis Section,” write “Clearly Define the Problem.”
4. At the top of the first column in this section, write “What are the criteria for a successful conclusion? (Here, the students determine the decisive factors for successfully solving the problem.)
5. At the top of the second column, write “What do we know about the problem?” (Here, the students list the facts they know about the problem.)
6. At the top of the third column, write “What do we need to learn?” (This question is what drives the PBL process.)
7. At the top of the fourth column, write, “Are there any assumptions we must make?” (This question relates to any ideas that will skew the results of the problem-solving process one way or another.)
8. Then move on to the second section on your wall, and as the header for this section, write “Independent Research.” (Here, the students set learning goals and divide the problem-solving tasks among themselves.)
9. Draw three columns within this section.
10. At the top of the first column, write “Divide up the learning. Who will do what?” (Here, the students write their names and the tasks they assign for themselves.)
11. At the top of the second column, write, “How much time do we have to complete the research?”
12. At the top of the third column, write, “What is our optimum plan for reaching the objectives we set?”
13. Next, move to the third section on the wall and write “Brainstorming” as the header. (This section is used after the students independently research possible solutions to the problem and then come together again as a group.)
14. Below this header, draw four columns marked “Solution Ideas,” “Pros,” “Cons,” and “Ranking.” (Here, the students brainstorm various solutions, discuss and record the pros and cons of the solutions, vote on the solutions, and then rank the solutions.)
15. Finally, move to the fourth section on the wall and write “Solution Testing” as the header. (Here, the top-ranked solution is tested against the criteria for a successful solution listed earlier in the Problem Analysis section.)

After setting up your dry erase wall like this for a PBL session, generate a problem for your students to solve, ideally a real-world condition or circumstance similar to a challenge they may face in their present lives or their coming lives or careers. An example would be devising a new scheduling system for the students’ school. 

Conducting the PBL Session with Your Dry Erase Wall

After the dry erase wall is set up with the required sections, headers, and columns, begin the PBL session by explaining the project’s preferred learning outcomes. What new knowledge might the students gain or new skills might they acquire as a result of participating in the project? Familiarize the students with the nature of group processes and have them do warm-up exercises so they can practice discussing and assessing their work and the work of their peers as part of the project.

Then, inform the students that the first step in solving any problem is problem analysis or clearly defining the problem. After discussing and establishing the precise nature of the problem they need to solve, the students can write it down in the column marked “Clearly Define the Problem.” Then they should follow the other steps of determining the criteria for a successful solution, deciding who will do what tasks, and so on. Depending on the nature of the project, it might be necessary for the students to assume various roles, such as those of government authorities, corporate executives, or the like. 

The completed sections on the dry erase painted wall will record the problem-solving process for you and your students. For this reason, taking pictures of the sections for reference when doing related classwork and subsequent PBL projects is a good idea. Also, inform the group how you will evaluate and grade the assignment. Consider making the students conduct the self and peer assessments as part of their PBL project grade.

 

 

UNIQUE SURFACES WHERE YOU CAN APPLY PREMIUM DRY ERASE PAINT

 

If you think you know all the places where you can install top-quality dry erase paint, you may need to think again. When you’re searching for a handy, attractive dry erase surface for a special function or in a particular locale, there are unlimited options for you to choose from.

In many of our other blogs, we’ve presented information on the most traditional areas to apply premium dry erase paint, namely walls. Still, countless more unique and out-of-the-ordinary surfaces exist for your use. You need to get creative and “think outside the box” to give yourself new and unusual ways to record information, get creative with art, or just doodle to relieve daily stress on a dry erase painted surface.

The places described below may not suit the needs of every business office, school, private residence, or other venue. Still, you might find a new and inventive way to use dry erase wall paint that makes your space more functional and attractive.

This article offers tips on unique surfaces in your business, residence, school, or other location where dry erase paint may be applied for an infinite range of practical and recreational uses.

Room Dividers Offer Ideal Surfaces for Writing and Drawing

In most people’s minds, the installation of top-quality dry erase wall paint is associated only with walls in offices, classrooms, private homes, and other spaces. However, the possibilities are endless when it comes to the variety of different surfaces and locations you can apply the paint for writing, drawing, or doodling.

For example, large, smooth vertical surfaces such as room dividers are perfect for producing text and drawings during group brainstorming sessions and for carrying out shared work activities such as group project planning and management. They’re also great for conducting events like conferences, seminars, and training workshops with larger groups of people.

As supplements to your dry erase walls, room dividers are excellent places for applying premium dry erase paint, as they offer large, smooth canvases similar to walls and are easily accessed and used by anyone in the room. For even more writing areas, horizontal surfaces such as office table tops, low cabinets, credenzas, and office desks may also be painted for activities such as individual meetings and one-on-one brainstorming sessions that don’t need everyone on the team to be involved.

The Refrigerator Door is a Handy Writing Space for Useful Information

When you coat your refrigerator door with premium dry erase paint, your kitchen area becomes an easy-to-access communications hub that allows for the writing of memos to family members, inspirational quotes to uplift your spirits, weekly grocery lists, the day’s dinner recipes, and more. Converting your fridge this way eliminates the need to post notes and lists on easily lost bits of paper with tape or magnets. Once your refrigerator door is covered with dry erase wall paint, you can write in large letters and quickly erase the content with a few swipes of a microfiber cloth when the data is no longer needed.

The ability to write in large letters and numbers on your fridge door’s dry erase painted surface will make it easy to leave attention-grabbing messages about essential appointments, memos to family members, homework, household chores that need to be completed, and other topics that your household should be aware of and remember.

Your Kitchen Island Counter Can Take On a Host of New Functions

Add a stand-alone island to your kitchen decor and customize it to accommodate your specific needs and taste. You can significantly enhance the look and functionality of your home cooking area. You may install a freestanding stationary island or a mobile one for greater flexibility. The traditional kitchen island is rectangular, with one section often used as a handy breakfast counter. Your kitchen island can be a breakfast and meal-prep area, a convenient storage unit, or even your kitchen’s primary work and communication center.

Too frequently, island counters just become surplus fixtures in the kitchen. Instead of merely encumbering this vital room in your house with an item of cabinetry that’s never used, why not transform it into the centerpiece of your kitchen activities? These days, kitchen islands usually contain integrated cabinets that provide household members with extra storage space and allow the countertops in the kitchen to be used for different purposes. But why not make your kitchen island even more useful for daily household functions? 

One unique way to do so is to coat the countertop with premium dry erase paint. Doing so will allow you to create a handy place to jot down recipe ingredients and cooking directions, keep track of grocery items that need to be purchased, leave notes for family members, and much more.

If you want a highly serviceable kitchen island counter, you need to maximize it to perform multiple functions, such as using it for cooking and baking and as a storage area. For the latter function, you can use dry erase paint to coat the drawer fronts and cabinet doors for listing the contents and other relevant information.

Kitchen Cabinets are Ideal for Putting up Information

The doors of your kitchen cabinets and counter drawers can easily be transformed into highly accessible dry erase painted surfaces for listing their contents and recording other helpful information. Cabinet doors can also be excellent supplements to your dry erase painted refrigerator door as places to input family activity schedules, errands to be run, kids’ after-school activities, and more. By using the unique and handy magnetic hanging system called GoodHangups, you’ll also be able to post your children’s drawings and paintings, graded exams and essays, class grade reports, and other items that will encourage the youngsters in their school work and artistic efforts and thus improve their self-esteem and image.

Why Not Use Dry Erase Painted Panels at Large Family or Business Events?

One of the most unique ways to use premium dry erase painted surfaces is to incorporate them into wedding receptions, family reunions, and other large family or business gatherings. To do so, you can coat large plywood or particle board panels with dry erase paint and then use the panels for posting the event’s seating plan for the guests to check, along with other information such as arrows and text indicating the right direction to go to get to the event.

In case you need to make sudden changes, the easy erasability of premium dry erase painted surfaces makes revising information like seating arrangements quick and effortless. Also, when creating seating arrangements, you can use various colors of dry erase markers to categorize the different types of guests who will be attending an event such as a wedding reception.

Typical categories of guests to be seated include the bride and groom, the parents/siblings/grandparents, the wedding party, the children, and high school friends. A seating arrangement that features an overview of all the guests and their designated tables can be made to fit many different wedding themes, such as romantic, vintage, whimsical, rustic, art deco, and garden party or casual. Find a friend, family member, or relative who is adept at calligraphy and has a steady hand to create an attractive and elegant seating chart on your dry erase painted panel to impress all of your guests.

Having an array of dry erase painted panels at wedding receptions, family reunions, large birthday parties, business gatherings, and other such events is a fun, exciting, and novel way to keep attendees informed about important information and to add a touch of uniqueness and visual appeal to the proceedings as well.

 

CAN YOU PAINT A WHITEBOARD ON A WALL?

 

 

You can paint the walls in your office, classroom, clinic, restaurant or other venues with top-quality whiteboard paint to create attractive, durable, and easy-to-use whiteboard walls. In this way you can avoid the need for low-quality framed whiteboards and save money by not having to periodically replace the boards after they become grey and dingy due to built-up dry erase marker stains. Whiteboard painted walls also offer many other benefits, such as great durability, eco-friendliness, easy erasability, and a bright, attractive appearance that will liven up any room where they’re installed.

If you plan to coat one or more of your walls with top-quality whiteboard paint, follow the essential steps below to guarantee you’ll end up with a successful application and enjoy many years of use, value, and satisfaction from your investment.

Carefully Plan Your Whiteboard Paint Application

You should start the application process by choosing the right whiteboard paint for the type of wall space you plan to coat and one that complements your room’s environment and interior decor. Choose the color you want your whiteboard wall to be and prepare the materials needed for your project. If you prefer the look of a traditional framed whiteboard, you can apply the white version of premium dry erase paint. Or, if you want to go with the paint color currently on your wall, you can apply the clear version of whiteboard paint over it. In the latter case, however, you’ll need also to apply a fresh coat of the type of paint that’s presently on the wall before applying the clear whiteboard paint on top. In this way, you’ll ensure better adhesion of the dry erase paint and a more even, durable, and attractive finish.

Measure Your Wall to Make Sure that Your Surface is Completely Covered

Carefully measure the area of the wall you plan to convert into a dry erase surface to ensure that you have enough whiteboard paint to cover it. It’s essential to avoid trying to “stretch” the whiteboard paint by spreading it out and causing it to be applied too thinly. If you stretch the paint, your finished whiteboard surface will show irregularities and won’t function as it should, so you’ll have to redo the application process. On the other hand, applying an adequate amount of dry erase paint according to the instructions supplied with your paint kit will result in a highly functional and durable whiteboard surface that will last for ten-plus years of use with proper care and maintenance.

Use the Right-sized Paint Kit for Your Surface

In light of these facts, starting your project with the right amount of product is essential. If you plan to cover a 50-square-foot wall, you’ll need to order a 50-square-foot paint kit, not a 35-square-foot kit, and then try to stretch the product to cover your area. It’s essential that you get the correct amount of whiteboard paint to cover your wall completely. Round the square footage up when you’re making the measurements. For instance, if you need to coat an 80-square-foot wall, buy a 100-square-foot paint kit to cover that area.

Also, before you begin your application, it’s essential to mix just the right amount of paint you’ll need and no more. So, when you measure parts A and B before mixing, you should avoid estimating the quantities, and as an alternative, use containers with volume markings. In this way, you’ll be sure to wind up with precisely the right amount of product to cover your surface. Also, it’s vital to carefully mix the two components of the paint formula for at least three minutes. The correct mixing ratio is 2:1 — one part of part A with two parts of part B.

Prepare the Surface for Your Whiteboard Paint Application

Carefully check over the entire wall to be painted and fill any holes, cracks, and low places you see in the surface with a spackling compound, which can be purchased online or at your local hardware store or home improvement center. After filling in all the required spots with a spackling compound, sand the entire wall with either 180- or 240-grit sandpaper, based on how rough or uneven the surface is.

During the prep phase, it’s also a good idea to apply a skim coat, a thin coat of diluted joint compound, to the surface at least once or twice and then prime any unprimed areas with a good-quality white primer. Applying a heavier skim coat will be necessary if your wall has a so-called “orange peel” surface type. In this case, you should first skim the entire wall with drywall mud, also known as joint compound, before applying a primer or base coat. The orange peel texture consists of tiny peaks and valleys that make it feel coarse to the touch, similar to the peel of an orange. When writing or drawing with a dry erase marker on this type of surface, the marker ink has a tendency to gather in the valleys or low points, resulting in an unsightly spotted look that makes markings harder than usual to see.

To prevent such an effect, be sure to smooth out the whole surface with a layer of drywall mud to fill in all of the irregularities. Then, after the drywall mud is thoroughly dry, sand your wall with 180-grit sandpaper, followed by a second round of sanding with 240-grit sandpaper until you’ve produced a completely smooth and regular surface over the entire wall.

Mask, Mix and Apply the Whiteboard Paint

Once your surface is smooth, thoroughly mask off the area you want to turn into a whiteboard surface. You can use masking tape for this purpose, but it’s preferable to use painter’s tape, because painter’s tape is easier to remove without breaking apart or splitting after the whiteboard paint has cured.

Avoid taking the painter’s tape into the corners of the adjoining walls when masking off the area. Instead, back the tape off about a sixteenth of an inch. It’s also essential to avoid dust or dirt on the places where you apply the painter’s tape. So, before you mask off, carefully wipe down the moldings, light fixtures, door frames, and other areas where the tape will be placed. A careful wipe-down with a moistened microfiber cloth is usually all that’s needed before the tape is applied. However, if the surfaces are filthy, clean them with a microfiber cloth dampened with an eco-friendly detergent and water. Then, wait for the surfaces to dry completely before applying any tape.

Next, mix parts A and B of the two-part whiteboard paint formula according to the instructions that came with your paint kit, and carefully apply the paint using a full-sized 9″ microfiber paint roller with a nap of 1/4″ or 3/8″. The paint kit instructions also describe the proper method for rolling on the paint.

Allow the paint to dry for at least 48 hours before using your new whiteboard surface. This will allow for complete paint curing and create a durable, impenetrable whiteboard finish that will last many years with normal use. When writing or drawing on your new whiteboard wall, use only eco-friendly, low-odor dry erase markers to guarantee that you produce clear, distinct lines and help the environment. Less expensive low-quality whiteboard markers that are not labeled “low odor” contain non-eco-friendly chemicals known as volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that can cause headaches, dizziness, and other issues, affect a room’s air quality, and severely impact the environment. They also tend to produce more faded-looking lines when used for writing or drawing.

 

 

 

EMBRACE OCTOBER WITH INSPIRING QUOTES FOR YOUR DRY ERASE PAINTED WALL

 

 

As October ushers in its cool and crisp arrival, bringing with it a medley of colors and a sense of transformation, your dry erase painted wall offers a canvas for inspiration. This month marks a transition, as nature adorns its landscape with fiery hues, and we prepare for the quiet introspection of winter. What better way to immerse yourself in the essence of October than by adorning your dry erase painted wall with an array of inspiring quotes that encapsulate its unique qualities?

Quotes for a Month of Transformation

October marks the gateway to the latter part of the year, where the world around us undergoes a profound transformation. The trees shed their leaves, symbolizing the beauty of letting go. Your dry erase wall, like the changing leaves, can embrace this transformation with these inspiring quotes:

1. “October is a symphony of permanence and change.” – B. W. Overstreet
2. “Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower.” – Albert Camus
3. “October, baptize me with leaves! Swaddle me in corduroy and nurse me with split pea soup. October, tuck tiny candy bars in my pockets and carve my smile into a thousand pumpkins.” – Rainbow Rowell
4. “October is the month for painted leaves…the trees are Indian princes, but soon they will be naked sluts running around the town in a cape of scarlet hypocrisy.” – L.M. Montgomery
5. “Listen! The wind is rising, and the air is wild with leaves. We have had our summer evenings; now for October eves!” – Humbert Wolfe
6. “Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird, I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns.” – George Eliot
7. “October is the opal month of the year. It is the month of glory, of ripeness. It is the picture-month.” – Henry Ward Beecher

Reflecting on the Beauty of October

October invites us to pause, reflect, and appreciate the simple yet profound beauty of this season. Let these quotes help you find solace and wonder in the changing landscape:

1. “October’s charm will soothe your soul.” – Unknown
2. “October is a symphony of permanence and change, a canvas of crimson and gold that captures the artistry of nature.” – B. W. Overstreet
3. “In October, nature puts on a spectacular show, and every falling leaf is a reminder that beauty is fleeting but eternally renewed.” – Albert Camus
4. “October teaches us that change is not the enemy but the essence of growth, and your dry erase wall can be a journal of your evolving journey.” – Terri Guillemets
5. “October is about trees revealing colors they’ve hidden all year. People have an October as well.” – Jm Storm
6. “The canvas of October is painted with the brushstrokes of rustling leaves, the vibrant strokes of pumpkins, and the golden hues of cornfields.” – Henry Ward Beecher
7. “Embrace the changing seasons with open arms, for it is in October that we learn the beauty of releasing what no longer serves us.” – George Eliot

Inspiring Creativity on Your Dry Erase Wall

Your dry erase wall is a canvas of endless possibilities. Let the spirit of October inspire your creativity with these quotes:

1. “October is a natural artist’s palette of beauty.” – Terri Guillemets
2. “The wind outside nested in each tree, prowled the sidewalks in invisible treads like unseen cats. Tom Skelton shivered. Anyone could see that the wind was a special wind this night, and the darkness took on a special feel because it was All Hallows’ Eve.” – Ray Bradbury
3. “As October unfolds, let your dry erase wall become a gallery of inspiration, where your ideas flow like the autumn breeze.” – Rainbow Rowell
4. “In October, every sip of apple cider, every crunch of leaves underfoot, and every flicker of a candle’s flame becomes a moment of pure, unadulterated joy.” – Humbert Wolfe
5. “October is a fine and dangerous season in America. It is dry and cool, and the land is wild with red and gold and crimson, and all the lassitudes of August have seeped out of your blood, and you are full of ambition.” – Thomas Wolfe
6. “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” – L. M. Montgomery
7. “Let your dry erase wall capture the essence of October’s joy – from pumpkin carving to cozy evenings by the fire, let each day be a celebration of life’s little pleasures.” – George Eliot

Embracing the Season of Change

October reminds us of the inevitability of change. It encourages us to embrace the shifting seasons of life with grace and resilience. Your dry erase wall can serve as a reminder of these important life lessons:

1. “The trees are about to show us how lovely it is to let things go.” – Unknown
2. “October, the extravagant sister, has ordered nothing but the best from the weatherman.” – Ruth Stout
3. “October teaches us the beauty of finding joy in the simple moments.” – Unknown
4. “Let your dry erase wall capture the essence of October’s joy – from pumpkin carving to cozy evenings by the fire, let each day be a celebration of life’s little pleasures.” – L. M. Montgomery
5. “In October, every sip of apple cider, every crunch of leaves underfoot, and every flicker of a candle’s flame becomes a moment of pure, unadulterated joy.” – Ray Bradbury
6. “October is a month of change, a time to let go, and a canvas for new beginnings. Allow these quotes to be your guide as you navigate the colorful and contemplative journey of October.” – George Eliot
7. “October teaches us that change is not the enemy but the essence of growth, and your dry erase wall can be a journal of your evolving journey.” – Terri Guillemets

Finding Joy in the Simple Moments

October teaches us the beauty of finding joy in the simple moments. From sipping warm apple cider to taking leisurely strolls through crunchy leaves, it’s a season that reminds us to cherish life’s small pleasures. Use your dry erase wall as a canvas to celebrate these moments:

1. “October is a fine and dangerous season in America. It is dry and cool, and the land is wild with red and gold and crimson, and all the lassitudes of August have seeped out of your blood, and you are full of ambition.” – Thomas Wolfe
2. “I’m so glad I live in a world where there are Octobers.” – L. M. Montgomery
3. “The wind outside nested in each tree, prowled the sidewalks in invisible treads like unseen cats. Tom Skelton shivered. Anyone could see that the wind was a special wind this night, and the darkness took on a special feel because it was All Hallows’ Eve.” – Ray Bradbury
4. “Let your dry erase wall capture the essence of October’s joy – from pumpkin carving to cozy evenings by the fire, let each day be a celebration of life’s little pleasures.” – George Eliot
5. “In October, every sip of apple cider, every crunch of leaves underfoot, and every flicker of a candle’s flame becomes a moment of pure, unadulterated joy.” – Humbert Wolfe
6. “October teaches us the beauty of finding joy in the simple moments.” – Unknown
7. “October is a symphony of permanence and change, a canvas of crimson and gold that captures the artistry of nature.” – B. W. Overstreet

 

As you decorate your dry erase painted wall with these inspiring October quotes, let them remind you to embrace the transformation, reflect on the beauty of this season, inspire your creativity, and find joy in life’s simple moments. October is a month of change, a time to let go, and a canvas for new beginnings. Allow these quotes to be your guide as you navigate the colorful and contemplative journey of October.

 

 

INCORPORATING DRY ERASE WALLS INTO ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN PROJECTS

 

Dry erase walls have become indispensable tools in the arsenal of modern architects. Architects design and develop ideas for structures and turn these concepts into graphic images and plans, ultimately becoming homes, schools, office buildings, and other facilities. The jobs of architects involve more than just a building’s appearance, and almost all parts of their work are visual by nature. Architects consult with clients to ascertain their needs and prepare drawings and specifications of the concepts that the clients want to see realized. Periodic meetings are held with clients and other professionals, such as engineers, to discuss and develop design proposals and move them toward completion.

For this reason, architects need a surface to work on in developing designs and presenting their design ideas without worrying about running short on drawing space. Standard writing and drawing surfaces like framed whiteboards and flip charts need to be bigger to meet the needs of most architects for creating building designs and displaying them at meetings. With access to a dry erase painted wall, however, an architect can draw large sketches of one or more buildings without being concerned about lack of room.

This article discusses how architects can make efficient use of dry erase walls in the building design process and in displaying their ideas at meetings with clients and other professionals working alongside them on projects.

Designing Buildings with Event Planning in Mind

In the past 20 years, architectural design has attained new levels of sophistication and has left a mark on the event planning industry. Architectural projects can transform community sections into social and meeting hubs, making event planning easier. In designing an environmentally and pedestrian-friendly multi-building complex, architects can create vibrant centers for holding large events such as banquets, dinners, conferences, and concerts.

Dry erase painted walls are invaluable tools in creating designs for such projects. With their huge surfaces, dry erase walls offer the chance to generate rough ideas for many buildings and other structures in a complex all at once. In this way, event planning can be more easily included as a key factor to be considered in an overall project design. The “big picture” of a complex of buildings can be seen in a larger format than would be possible on the limited surface of a computer screen or traditional whiteboard. This way, visualizing a wide range of options for designing buildings conducive to planning and holding events becomes a trouble-free task.

Doing Collaborative Project Management Activities

Besides architects, many types of professionals, such as civil and mechanical engineers and quantity surveyors, play vital roles in executing construction projects on schedule. Architects are often chosen to be project managers (PMs) among these individuals. The role of a PM is to ensure that a project is implemented within a specific budget and time frame. An architectural project manager, known as an ArPM, manages all of the steps involved in the design and construction of a building.

These steps range from developing and assessing building design plans to ensuring that a project adheres to local and national environmental and safety guidelines. A large, easy-to-use dry erase wall can be a vital tool in this process, as it allows for quick and easy writing of text such as lists of government guidelines and drawing of graphics such as architectural design plans.

Facilitation and Improvement of the Planning Process

A recent study showed that among the many hurdles an ArPM faces in executing a construction project are inadequate planning and improper scheduling.

Dealing with these difficulties can be made much simpler by using a large user-friendly dry erase painted wall. For instance, adequate planning of projects is facilitated when the vast canvas of a dry erase wall is available for posting planning ideas and giving them a quick swipe of a microfiber cloth to make changes. In this way, project planning can become a free-flowing process with endless possibilities for the creative assignment of duties and flexibility in adjusting priorities when needed.

Improved Collaboration with Other Professionals and Clients

What’s more, during the process of project development, a quantity surveyor, who makes sure that the construction work is completed within budget, is also needed. For this reason, ArPMs need to meet regularly with quantity surveyors to discuss the progress of a building project and its costs. For clients, a clear understanding of the development process is essential, so architects and quantity surveyors need to work together to guide clients through the intricacies and issues related to their project. This is another place where dry erase walls can come in handy, as they allow for easy-to-understand presentations to clients of design progress by architects, along with details on budget and time factors by a quantity surveyor.

Easy Production and Modification of Building Layouts or Floor Plans

Typically drawn to scale, a building layout or floor plan can be a simple two-dimensional diagram or a graph drawing showing the basic arrangement of the rooms in a building from an aerial perspective, including the dimension lines, room measurements, and spatial relationships among objects and fixtures. A floor plan provides a builder or designer with a physical scenario to look at and evaluate and acts as the preliminary representation for an architectural design project.

Floor plans may also reveal possible flaws in a design, eventually serving as the starting point for drafting definitive final blueprints for the building.

The process of drawing floor plans may be smoothed along by using a dry erase painted wall. The wall’s colossal surface area can provide more than enough space to generate large-sized preliminary layouts easily altered by erasing and redrawing. The large drawings will be easy for clients to view and comment on during meetings. Then, once a plan is reached that meets the clients’ needs, pictures can be taken of the images to serve as the basis for more detailed designs to be drawn up later.

Schedules for the Completion of Construction Projects

Besides providing dates for construction activities, project scheduling is designed to match equipment, labor, and material resources with work tasks that occur over time. Careful scheduling can avoid issues related to production holdups, assist in the prompt acquisition of materials, and otherwise guarantee that a project is completed on time and within budget.

The Critical Path Method Helps to Facilitate Project Completion

Using a dry erase painted wall, an ARPM can easily carry out project scheduling and make changes as often as needed. The most commonly used construction project scheduling technique is the critical path method (CPM). In this approach, the shortest completion time for a project is calculated beforehand, along with likely starting and finishing times for various project-related activities.

Computer representations of a project schedule typically comprise a list of activities along with their durations, requisite resources, and antecedent activities. However, rather than lists, graphic representations are more beneficial for visualizing a construction plan and ensuring its mathematical constraints are met. This is another area where dry erase painted walls come into play.

In the critical path approach, data from the project’s list of activities along with identifiers for the various types of activities to be performed may be entered onto a large schematic diagram or flow chart on the wall. The diagram should consist of nodes (circles, squares, or ovals) tied together by lines or arrows representing the sequence between the activities. This technique is referred to as the activity-on-node (AON) or precedence method and is widely used worldwide. Architects working as ArPMs can more easily complete their construction projects on time and within their budgets using the AON critical path approach on a dry erase wall.

 

YELLOWING EPOXY-BASED DRY ERASE PAINT VS. WATER-BASED DRY ERASE PAINTS

 

Due to the chemical structure of their ingredients, epoxy-based dry erase paints are susceptible to a type of discoloration known as yellowing or “ambering” when they’re exposed to ultraviolet (UV) light for some time. Even when chemicals called UV light stabilizers are added to their ingredients, epoxy-based coatings still turn yellow with time and require removal and recoating, especially when more severe problems arise, such as delamination (fracturing into layers), peeling, loss of surface sheen, and chalking, or the formation of a powdery layer on a coating’s surface. In contrast, our quality dry erase paint is composed of a highly durable, flexible, and waterproof two-part water-based aliphatic polyurethane formulation, which, unlike epoxy-based dry erase paints, is highly resistant to UV radiation, and so is not subject to yellowing or the other problems common to epoxies.

Epoxy-Based Dry Erase Coatings and Yellowing

Like most other materials on Earth, epoxy resins such as those used in many of today’s dry erase paints change when subjected to ultraviolet light from the Sun or other sources. Even the UV light from seemingly harmless fluorescent lights can produce changes in epoxies, the most obvious being a form of discoloration known as ambering. When rays of ultraviolet light from the Sun or artificial lights shine on an epoxy-based dry erase coating, they gradually damage the complex chemical compounds known as polymers in the coating’s resin, producing a yellow or amber hue on the formerly pristine dry erase surface. Even epoxy-based dry erase coated surfaces that are initially crystal clear and transparent or pure white (if zinc oxide is part of the ingredients) will inevitably and sometimes quickly take on an unsightly-looking shade of yellow.

Initially, yellowing appears as a light hue over the entire dry erase surface and then gradually deepens till it attains a darker brownish-yellow color. Indoor epoxy-based dry erase coated surfaces typically start to yellow in six to twelve months after they’re applied, even if they’re composed of paints containing a UV-stabilizing chemical additive because such additives only slow down the pace of yellowing but cannot prevent it. This color change is unavoidable because epoxies, which belong to a group of organic compounds known as aromatics, are unable to resist the effects of ultraviolet light.

This quality of powerlessness against the impact of ultraviolet light is known as being “UV active.” The molecules of UV-active chemicals need strong atomic linkages, which is common in aromatic compounds like those contained in epoxy-based dry erase coatings. While epoxy resins have excellent chemical and physical qualities, their toughness and functioning are severely lessened by the action of UV light on their chemical structures, so yellowing, cracking, and loss of durability are bound to happen. Oxygen radicals are formed as oxygen molecules in the atmosphere are subjected to ultraviolet light. These unstable molecules contain oxygen and react easily with other molecules, so they readily attack and react with the surfaces of epoxy-based dry erase coatings, causing yellowing and the other problems mentioned above.

Thus, while they have good chemical resistance and electrical properties, good adhesion to metals, and good resistance to water and physical shock, epoxy resins are highly susceptible to UV light damage, so their durability is greatly lessened when they’re exposed to sunlight or even artificial radiation from fluorescent lamps and other sources. In other words, epoxy resins can’t resist the impact of ultraviolet light on their original color and appearance. In fact, epoxy-coated surfaces have even been known to undergo yellowing when they’re kept in total darkness.

UV Light Stabilizers Delay the Inevitable

Many epoxy resins currently on the market contain UV light stabilizers to guard against the problem of ambering or yellowing, along with the other issues that epoxies are susceptible to, such as delamination (fracturing into layers), peeling, loss of surface sheen, and chalking, which is the formation of a powdery, easily crumbled layer on the surface of a coating, usually caused by exposure to ultraviolet light or other forms of energy. Epoxy resins that are continually subjected to ultraviolet light are also prone to cracking, which, in the end, leads to failure and the need to remove the degraded coating and recoat completely.

For these reasons, UV light stabilizers are necessary additives for epoxy-based dry erase coatings. They are generally effective, except for yellowing, which the additives can delay for a time but can never be eliminated. Silicone-based epoxy resins have better UV-light resistance than other types of epoxies, but they come at an extremely high price and are thus cost-prohibitive for most customers. So, when choosing a dry erase coating, buyers need to be aware of and avoid products like epoxy-based dry erase paints containing aromatic compounds that yellow, and eventually experience other problems leading to failure, including delamination, chalking, peeling, and cracking.

Superiority of Top Dry Erase Coating’s Chemical Structure

As discussed above, epoxy resins contain aromatic molecular groups that strongly absorb light in the ultraviolet range of the light spectrum, putting their chemical structures at high risk of being degraded by such light. The light stability of epoxy resins may be improved by including additives known as UV stabilizers or UV inhibitors. Still, epoxies will never reach the same level of ultraviolet light resistance as that possessed by aliphatic acrylic urethane formulations, such as those of our premium clear and white ReMARKable dry erase coatings, which retain their bright, sparkling appearance for ten-plus years of continuous writing and drawing, if properly cleaned and maintained with microfiber materials and a water-based dry erase cleaner.

Aliphatic acrylic polyurethanes like those in our premium dry erase coatings are composed of multiple straight chains of urethane, a synthetic crystalline chemical compound with tremendous strength and elasticity. The molecular forces in polyurethanes are spring-like and feature strong attractions, causing polyurethane compounds to be highly flexible, tough, and long-lasting. Coatings like our high-end dry erase paints made from polyurethanes like aliphatic acrylic urethane typically have high tensile strengths and molecular bonds, so they continue to hold up even under extremes of temperature and physical stress. These qualities make our top-quality dry erase paints appropriate for application in all environments and withstand long-term use with the proper care and maintenance.

Top-quality Dry Erase Coatings Resist Yellowing

All paints yellow to varying degrees when exposed to ultraviolet light; however, since our premium dry erase coatings are not epoxy-based but instead are aliphatic acrylic urethane formulations, they’re among the most light-stable of all dry erase paints on the market today. Therefore, while some yellowing may occur with our coatings, it is so subtle that it’s not visible to the naked eye and requires special laboratory equipment to detect, so it doesn’t affect the appearance of a finished dry erase-coated surface. The aliphatic nature and excellent light stability of our premium dry erase paints, and the UV-inhibiting chemicals they contain make our products about as light stable as possible at the current research and development stage in dry erase paint manufacturing.

Aliphatic refers to organic compounds in which carbon atoms form straight open chains, as in polyurethane, not aromatic rings, as in epoxy resins. This quality of having open-chained atoms makes aliphatic urethane products like our premium dry erase coatings resistant to ultraviolet radiation and, in turn, to yellowing and the other problems epoxies are prone to. In aromatic compounds such as those in epoxy-based dry erase paints, the carbon atoms are joined in a ring structure, making almost all such compounds susceptible to changes caused by ultraviolet rays from the Sun and artificial lighting. So, when choosing a dry erase coating for your office, school, private home, or other venue, it’s wise to go with ReMARKable, an industry leader with a tough, long-lasting urethane formula that will never yellow, crack, or peel for its entire lifespan.

 

 

HOW DO YOU MAKE A DRY ERASE WALL?

 

A top-quality dry erase wall is versatile and can be installed in various venues, including business offices, classrooms, homes, restaurants, libraries, retail shops, clinics, and hospitals. Once installed, a dry erase wall offers a vast surface for writing and drawing that can be used for doing business meeting presentations, conducting classroom lessons, posting household schedules, and countless other tasks. Dry erase walls are also perfect places to reveal your creativity through impromptu sketching, doodling, poetry writing, brainstorming, and other forms of expression.

If you’ve been thinking about applying dry erase paint to one or more of your walls, here are several essential steps to assure you a highly satisfactory dry erase wall outcome and many years of reliable service.

Thoroughly Prepare Your Surface Before Application

Preparing a smooth, unblemished surface before covering a wall with premium dry erase paint is critical. If you’re working with drywall, it’s essential to skim-coat the surface at least once, if not twice, in preparation for your dry erase paint application. And if the surface has been finished with the so-called “orange peel” texture, you’ll need to skim coat it with joint compound, also known as drywall mud, before applying the dry erase paint. This is so because when dry erase markers are used to write or draw on an orange peel-type surface, the marker ink settles in the tiny pits or low areas, resulting in an unsightly spotted appearance. In such a case, the markings also look irregular and less dark and distinct than they would appear on a perfectly smooth wall.

Orange Peel Surfaces Need to be Skim Coated with Drywall Mud

To prevent this issue, smooth your wall by putting on an ample layer of joint compound that will fill in all of the tiny peaks and valleys in the orange peel surface. Then, once the joint compound has dried, sand the wall with 180-grit sandpaper and follow up by sanding once again with 240-grit sandpaper until you arrive at a completely smooth and even surface all over the wall.

Next, after the orange peel texture and rough sections of joint compound have been eliminated, carefully wipe down the entire surface with a moistened microfiber cloth or mitt. Follow this up with another thorough wipe down with a dry microfiber cloth so your wall will be arid and suitable for applying a primer paint or our proprietary ReMARKable Tintable Base Paint. This product consists of a base coat and primer all in one so it does away with the need to apply separate a primer and base coat.

If you choose to use a primer and base coat of another manufacturer, first prime the surface with a good quality white primer and follow this up with an appropriate environmentally friendly base coat, preferably a high-quality satin or eggshell water-based enamel. If you plan to apply the paint over a dark-colored painted wall, you will have to prime the surface first with white primer.

Carefully Mask off the Area of the Wall to be Painted with Painter’s Tape

Using painter’s tape, mask off the area you want to turn into a dry erase surface. Look for a good quality brand of painter’s tape that provides superior seep-through protection. Regular masking tape, which is generally of poorer quality, tends to allow paint to bleed through its sides, leaving behind uneven edges when it’s removed. Lower-quality masking tape is also prone to breaking up and splitting apart during removal. In contrast, painter’s tape stays intact and leaves a clean, even edge on your painted surface after it’s removed.

To ensure you have a successful tape application before installing your dry erase paint, you can practice applying the tape to a section of molding or other surface until you can do it smoothly, evenly, and with the right degree of tension. Stretching the tape as you apply it before painting can cause air bubbles or puckering, which will cause the dry erase paint to seep under the edges of the tape and produce an irregular and unsightly appearance upon removal.

When you feel ready to apply the painter’s tape, carefully position the tape against an edge you want to cover and pull about ten inches of tape from the roll. Then, hold the tape roll tightly next to the wall with one hand and move the roll along as you apply the tape in a completely straight line. During this time, you should be pressing down on the tape with the index finger of your other hand. Finally, tear off the piece of tape that you’ve installed and use the same procedure to apply another length of tape to the next section, and so on, until you’ve masked off the entire area where you plan to apply the dry erase paint.

Thoroughly Mix the Dry Erase Paint Formula

Once everything is ready, carefully mix parts A and B of the dry erase paint formula for at least three minutes according to the kit’s instructions while using a slow, steady motion. This will ensure that the paint’s two components are thoroughly blended and that no issues will arise during application or after the dry erase paint cures. Avoid over-mixing the paint or mixing it too vigorously with a strong swirling motion, as this will cause the paint’s bubbling, which will lead to small pits on the finished surface after the paint cures. Such an irregular surface causes dry erase marker ink to easily collect in the low areas or valleys, thus creating an unsightly look and less distinct ink lines when writing and drawing.

Apply the Dry Erase Paint to Your Wall

Using a microfiber paint roller with a nap of 1/4″ or 3/8, apply a single thick coat of the dry erase paint mixture to your wall based on the procedure described in your paint kit’s instructions. During the application process, it’s important not to try “stretching” your dry erase paint by spreading it out and causing it to be applied too thinly. Doing so will result in an undesirable appearance for your dry erase and a surface that will only be possible to write on smoothly and erase cleanly.

Remove the Tape within 30 Minutes and Let the Paint Cure

Take off your painter’s tape within thirty minutes after you apply the dry erase paint. This procedure will remove the tape before the paint can harden completely, thus maintaining a clean, straight edge on your finished dry erase painted surface.

The freshly painted dry erase wall should be dry to the touch in six to eight hours, depending on your room’s ambient temperature and humidity levels. However, it is essential to wait a minimum of 48 hours before using the surface to allow the paint to cure completely and avoid creating any future issues with writing and erasing.

Write and Draw On Your New Dry Erase Wall

Try your new dry erase wall to experience the joy of writing and drawing on its vast open canvas! Use only high-quality low-odor dry erase markers, and unleash your innate creativity by expressing yourself in large, easy-to-see text and drawings that can be readily erased when new thoughts and images arise. Once you’ve completed installing your dry erase wall, the possibilities for using the surface are endless and are only limited by the size of your imagination.

For example, suppose you’ve applied the dry erase paint to a wall in your business office. In that case, it will provide a handy communications center for you and your team to hold brainstorming sessions, posting reminders about upcoming staff meetings, writing messages about new office policies, and various other tasks.

 

CAPTIVATING SEPTEMBER QUOTES FOR YOUR DRY ERASE PAINTED WALL

 

As September embraces us with its warm embrace, it brings a perfect balance of tranquility and transformation. It’s a month of reflection and anticipation, where the echoes of summer’s joys resonate as we prepare for the arrival of autumn. What better way to immerse yourself in the essence of September than adorning your dry erase painted wall with an array of inspiring quotes that encapsulate its unique qualities?

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THINGS TO DO WITH DRY ERASE PAINT

 

Every room in the house, school, business office, or other venue is a potential spot for applying top-quality dry erase paint. The information in this video will give you some practical pointers where whiteboard paint can be installed and ideas for how dry erase surfaces may make your life and those of your family members, students, and coworkers more convenient and enjoyable.

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DOES YOUR DRY ERASE PAINT DRY WITH A MATTE FINISH?

 

Wondering if dry erase paint dries with a matte finish? Get all the answers you need to properly create an easily projectable dry erase wall.

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HOW DO I CLEAN MY DRY ERASE WALL?

 

As long as you regularly clean and maintain your premium dry erase wall, you will be sure to get ten-plus years of trouble-free use from this handy, durable, and easily erasable tool that’s great for posting notes, doing business presentations, conducting classes, brainstorming, and countless other tasks. The following are some suggestions about how to clean and maintain your dry erase painted wall so that it retains its usefulness and pristine look for many years and provides you with an ever-ready option to help satisfy your daily communication needs in the office, classroom, clinic, home school, or other venue.

Removing Stubborn Stains and Permanent Ink Marks From Your Whiteboard Wall

Ghosting is a common type of staining due to the buildup of dry erase marker ink over time on whiteboards and dry erase painted walls. In such cases, the surface of a traditionally framed whiteboard or a dry erase wall becomes hard to erase cleanly, resulting in gray, cloudy-looking areas and causing the “ghosts” of previous dry erase ink markings to remain behind. This condition makes the surface look dingy and unsightly and causes difficulties with making out text and images.

Dry erase marker ink that stays on a dry erase wall too long will inevitably cause ghosting. To eliminate ghosting, you should begin by going over the entire area covered by the stains with fresh black low-odor dry erase marker ink. Next, quickly rub off the inked-over area with a dry microfiber cloth or sponge. After applying the ink over the entire area where the wall is stained, you will need to rub fast with the cloth while the ink is still wet, and you can remove the ink completely.

The ingredients of dry erase marker ink include chemicals known as solvents that allow the ink to remain fluid for a short time. This quality enables the ink to momentarily loosen up the ghost marks or permanent marker ink stains from your wall so they can be removed with a cloth. For more stubborn stains and ink marks made by permanent markers, repeat this process as often as necessary to remove all traces of discoloration on your surface. Follow up this procedure by wiping the area again with a water-dampened microfiber cloth. Finally, please give it a last wipe down with a clean, dry microfiber cloth, and your surface should be as good as new and ready to use.

Performing Everyday Cleaning on Your Whiteboard Walls

A light spraying with an environmentally friendly water-based whiteboard surface cleaner and a gentle wipe down with a clean microfiber cloth is all required to cleanse your surface of dry erase ink marks before they can set in and be more challenging to get rid of. Clean the entire surface with a wet cleaning solution for more long-term maintenance. Moisten a clean microfiber cloth or sponge your favorite eco-friendly liquid whiteboard cleaner and gently but firmly rub the dry erase painted wall. Once you have successfully removed all of the residual marker ink on the surface, rinse your microfiber cloth or sponge with clean water to remove the cleaning solution. Then, dry the board with a separate clean, dry microfiber cloth. Use an eco-friendly water-based whiteboard cleaner or water to clean the surface.

Although dry erase walls are extremely stain resistant due to the high-quality ingredients and state-of-the-art manufacturing processes that go into making the dry erase paint formula, periodic cleaning with a microfiber cloth moistened with water or an environmentally friendly whiteboard cleaner can help you to preserve an immaculate writing and drawing surface for many years of regular use. As mentioned, be sure to use an eco-friendly water-based cleaner such as our proprietary cleaning product that’s specifically formulated for cleaning whiteboards or whiteboard-painted surfaces. Avoid cleaners containing harsh chemicals such as ammonia or bleach because these materials can permanently damage the luster, durability, and erasability of your dry erase painted wall and lead to the need for repainting.

If you follow these suggestions, you can keep your dry erase wall attractive, easy to write on, easy to erase, and look like new for the whole lifespan of ten-plus years. Our proprietary brand of cleaner is safe to use, low in odor, and eco-friendly, as it contains no volatile organic compounds (VOCs), the odorous, hazardous chemicals in most ordinary household cleaners. These substances contribute significantly to air, water, and soil pollution and damage the health and well-being of humans, animals, and planet Earth. By contrast, our cleaner is safe to use in home offices, study rooms, medical facilities, restaurants, or any other location where people work, study, or live, and it poses no threat to the environment.

Erase and Clean Dry Erase Walls Only with Microfiber Materials

Use a microfiber cloth or sponge consistently, as previously advised, to remove dry erase ink markings from a top-quality whiteboard painted surface. Microfiber fabric can remove the most minute dust and ink particles because it consists of millions of microscopic fibers that are many times tinier and more abundant than the fibers in cotton, rayon, or other fabrics. Due to the asterisk-like shape of the microfibers, and the countless microscopic nooks and crannies around them, microfiber cloth is highly absorbent. The tiny size and significant number of these fibers exponentially increase the fabric’s overall surface area, making microfiber cloth able to absorb seven times its weight in water.

This fine fibrous structure allows microfiber cloths and sponges to catch and hold onto particles that other kinds of cloths or sponges fail to catch, making microfiber fabric perfect for virtually any cleaning chore. The super-tiny fibers can wedge into even the tiniest gaps or notches in a surface to pull out dirt, dry erase marker ink, and even bacteria. That’s why regular use of microfiber materials to erase and clean your whiteboard-painted wall will lead to the most spotless, attractive, and writable surface you can attain with any cleaning device.

Ongoing Dry Erase Wall Maintenance

Dry erase painted walls are easiest to erase, clean, and maintain when only low-odor dry erase markers are used for writing and drawing. A microfiber cloth or sponge is used for erasure and regular maintenance. Also, when necessary, it’s recommended that a good-quality eco-friendly whiteboard cleaner be used periodically to maintain your surface in the most spotless and serviceable condition. Denatured alcohol may be applied as a cleaning agent if a gentle water-based whiteboard cleaner is unavailable.

In addition, it’s important to remember that harsh household or industrial types of cleaning products such as textured paper towels, abrasive pads, cleaners containing ammonia or bleach, or any other strong chemical liquids or coarse kinds of materials can compromise the quality of the dry erase painted surface and make it hard to use and erase. A vigorous abrasive action should also be avoided when erasing and cleaning your dry erase painted wall. The impermeability of premium whiteboard painted surfaces permits them to be easily erased and cleaned without forceful rubbing, because their Teflon-like nature keeps ink from sinking in to produce permanent smudges or stains.

That said, dry erase marker ink will tend to leach into the surface whenever a premium dry erase surface is scratched or degraded because of overly aggressive erasing or rubbing. This will cause an unsightly look and problems with writing and erasing. Therefore, it’s best to mildly rub the surface with a clean microfiber cloth or sponge and an eco-friendly cleaning solution followed by a dry wipe down, and then the surface will again be ready for use.