If you're starting down the path of painting your wall into a giant whiteboard you probably want to know who well will it work over time. It's a good question and one that has a few variables.
The two most important factors are the following:
- How absorbent is your wall (or other surface you are painting)?
- How smooth is your wall?
The first point, how absorbent your wall is, means that if you are doing a large project you should test a small area or a similar area first. This can be a simple as a corner of a wall or just using a paint sample and painting over it. If this is not possible, due to cost or other issues, then make sure that you have a good base layer down that will stop the base material from absorbing too much paint. Standard wall paint is a good base coat.
The smoothness of your wall is another large factor. Part of the reason that regular whiteboards work well is due to their smoothness. When they become old and
rough they stop functioning as well. Keep this in mind when beginning your project. If you start with a rough and highly textured wall, the end result may be harder to erase than you think. That said, with Thought Formula whiteboard paint you can still erase from a textured surface, but we always advise customers to test first!
If you are worried about the surface smoothness or want the best possible results, take some fine grit sandpaper and smooth down your wall before painting. After sanding you will need to remove any particulate and then possibly put down a base layer of regular paint (since some of this was removed in the sanding). Doing this can greatly improve your whiteboard wall and help make it last a very long time.
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from Thought Formula Whiteboard Paint - News http://thoughtformula.com/blogs/news/11459869-how-well-does-whiteboard-paint-work
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