How Long Does Whiteboard Paint Last?

Knowing how long your whiteboard paint might last is a good thing to know. The short answer is that it can last for years - just like a normal whiteboard. The longer answer is a bit more complicated.

How long will your paint last?

This is the better question to ask. It all depends on your specific usage scenario. Here are some things to find out about your surface to get a better idea of how long yours will last:

• Is the surface to be painted textured or smooth?
• Is there an intact base coat of paint on the surface?
• Will the surface be regularly erased?
• Will dry erase markers be replaced before they dry out?
• What will you use to erase from your painted surface?

How to make your dry erase surface last longer

Going over the questions laid out above, you can see that there are some areas that you need to take into account when trying to improve the longevity of your surface.
Having a textured surface can make it more difficult to erase, thus making you rub harder and more often in order to erase. This means that over time your surface will degrade faster than if you have painted a very smooth surface. This can take a long time to cause issues, but it does make a difference.

If you have a good base coat of paint already on your surface before putting down Thought Formula whiteboard paint you will be ensuring a solid and thick coating is put down on the surface. If you have a porous surface when painting the coating may end up thinner and not as durable.

Regularly erasing your surface helps maintain its integrity - like any whiteboard if you leave marks on it for long periods they become harder to erase and can cause you to spend more time and effort cleaning.

Using dry erase markers when they are drying out can take time off of the surface's lifetime. When the markers start to dry they become harder to write with and cause you to press down with more force. At the same time, the marker tip is getting more rigid and may actually scratch the painted surface.

Again, this takes time to cause degradation, but over time it will really shorten the lifetime of your painted wall.

Using a soft eraser (cloth or regular eraser) will help to maintain your surface. Try to stay away from items like paper towels.

Taking care of your whiteboard surface will help extend its life

If you take care over time you can make your whiteboard painted surface last for many years. The reason that no exact length of time exists as an answer is due to individual usage patterns. Follow the tips above to get the most out of your paint!