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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