Why Is Whiteboard Paint So Expensive?

First off - it's all relative! Think about the cost of a huge whiteboard that you can hang in your home or office. A lower quality whiteboard will cost between $100 and $200 and a higher quality board with a large surface area can be several hundreds of dollars more. 

If you're interested in the cost breakdown of Thought Formula whiteboard paint versus a regular whiteboard, you can read our previous post on that subject here where we go through the cost breakdown and compare the two.

The short answer to the question, "Why is whiteboard paint so expensive", is that it really isn't! When shopping around it may seem like a bit, but keep in mind that you can cover a very large area with your paint when compared to a regular whiteboard. Even after adding in the costs of brushes, rollers, and a paint tray, the cost comes out in favor of whiteboard paint.

 

Different brands obviously cost a different amount of money - this is partially where the misconception of expensive dry erase paint comes from. Thought Formula paint is more affordable than other brands - we hope that you will grab your own paint today and start your whiteboard paint project!

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Does Whiteboard Paint Come In Different Colors?

If you're interested in painting your wall with whiteboard paint you might be interested in finding out if whiteboard paint comes in different colors. Good news - Thought Formula whiteboard paint can make a whiteboard wall with any color! 

How does this work? Well, our whiteboard paint is transparent. This means that it 'takes on' the color of whatever paint you have underneath it. This is usually unnoticed by most people since walls are traditionally white. However, if you want to paint your walls black, yellow, red, or anything else, you can then roll the whiteboard paint over it and have a different colored surface.

There are companies that offer whiteboard paint in pre-tinted colors. If you find one that you really like, then that may be the best choice for you, assuming you already have a good base coat down on your surface you want to paint. Otherwise, the color choice is very limited and you are probably better off going with a transparent dry erase paint like Thought Formula.

If you are going ahead with a non-white dry erase surface you should keep in mind that not all colors will work well with dry erase markers - at least in terms of visibility. If possible you should try a sample area to see if it works as well as you had imagined. This will save you time and effort in case it turns out to not be a great combination. If that happens, you can paint right over the test patch, wait for it to dry, and start again.

 

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What Are The Top Reasons For Using Whiteboard Paint?

There are many reasons that people use whiteboard paint - below is an infographic showing the top responses for that very questions. Creativity and brainstorming are the top 2 responses - the interesting answer is savings; the cost comparison between dry erase paint and regular whiteboards shows the reason why!

 

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Does Whiteboard Paint Work On Textured Walls?

Many people wonder if whiteboard paint will work on textured walls. The short answer is yes! This is good news for many people that want to put up a whiteboard wall in their homes, as many home walls have some sort of texture and are not perfectly smooth (smooth walls are more commonly seen in offices and industrial areas).

However, as you can imagine, it really depends on the specific wall and the application. Here's a quick rundown of the things you want to consider before dry erase coating a textured wall:

• Is the wall covered with a base paint that is not too absorbent? If it is different than 'normal' wall paint you may run into issues with application of the paint. In this case you are better off to sand the wall smooth and then repaint the base coat before applying whiteboard paint.
• How textured is the wall? Walls can vary from slightly non-uniform to the 'popcorn' finish. Anything 'spiky' or very textured will make applying the paint very difficult and erasing will not be ideal. In the case of highly textured walls you are generally better of sanding down the wall, cleaning it off, and reapplying a base coat of regular paint prior to using Thought Formula whiteboard paint.
• The texture on a wall can decrease the area you can paint. The more textured a wall is the more surface area it has. For a given amount of paint you will be able to cover less square feet on a textured wall than on a smooth wall. This is something to keep in mind if you are trying to cover the maximum amount of area. In the end, if you are unsure of the area you will be able to cover you should order another bottle - the cost of the additional bottle will still result in a lower overall cost than a large traditional whiteboard.
• Ability to completely erase becomes more difficult the more textured a wall is. While you can still erase from a textured wall it will take more time and may not look as complete as a fully flat whiteboard surface.

All that said, many people paint on their home walls that have a small amount of texture and have found no problems - these are just guidelines to keep in mind so that you get the most out of your paint project. Have questions? Contact us today.

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