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.