Friday, December 20, 2013

Can Whiteboard Paint Be Removed?

Something that many people ask about is whether or not Thought Formula whiteboard paint can be removed or painted over. The short answer is yes - you can restore your wall or other surface back to it's original finish quite easily.

Returning The Original Surface

Returning your wall to its original condition is as easy as painting over your whiteboard paint. This may require a primer base - this depends on the paint you want to apply as the final finish (check with the manufacturer of the paint).painting over whiteboard paint

If you have already applied your whiteboard paint you know how easy this is to do. All you need are the usual supplies:

  • Drop cloth or old newspapers
  • Low lint roller or other application method
  • Paint tray
  • Mixer

Most people have some paint around the home that matches their current colors, but if you don't you can take a sample in to a paint store and have them match it. Most home improvement stores also offer this service - call ahead and ask if there is a size requirement or if you can take a picture instead.

Why Remove Whiteboard Paint?

There are several reasons - the most common being that you are moving or selling your home or apartment.

The good news is that the cost of whiteboard paint and the cost of painting over it is still far less than the cost of a large traditional whiteboard. For a comparison of costs, see our previous post on the cost comparison of whiteboard paint and regular boards.

So, should you find yourself concerned about your whiteboard wall, just remember that it's an easy fix should you need to paint over it.

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