What are the advantages and disadvantages of whiteboard paint versus whiteboard wallpaper?

Whiteboard paint and whiteboard wallpaper have different intended uses. If you are interested in finding out what the advantages and disadvantages of whiteboard paint versus whiteboard paper are, then read on.

First things first - if you are not aware of what each product is:

• Whiteboard Paint: A paint that is applied like normal latex paint but results in a dry erase surface. This can be applied to almost any material and can cover corners and odd angles and geometries.


• Whiteboard Wallpaper: An adhesive backed material that is dry erase capable on the front side. You place the wallpaper onto a wall or other surface and carefully ensure it lays flat. Some types can be removed and replaced.

What advantages does whiteboard paint offer? There are two main upsides; you can cover any type of surface geometry and it conforms (follows) the surface. What does this mean for you? If you want to easily go around a corner or bend or have a non-flat wall (most home walls are NOT perfectly flat) you can use whiteboard paint and it will cover the surface without bubbles or imperfections.

Whiteboard wallpaper can be difficult to apply to non-flat surfaces and is not recommended for use in areas that have corners.

On the upside, if you are not wanting a permanent solution or want a smaller area covered, whiteboard wallpaper can be sized appropriately and in many cases is cheaper. If you keep in mind the surface quality issues. you may find that one is better than the other for your specific case - it's not that one or the other is always the best.

Want to learn more about whiteboard paint? Read the Thought Formula Blog.