How to Use Magnetic Chalkboard Paint

If you are looking for creative ways to update your home or business, magnetic chalkboard paint is a fun, inexpensive way to do so. There are so many different ways you can use this paint. The possibilities are endless. You will learn the basics of how and where to use magnetic chalkboard paint in your home or business remodeling projects.

Things You'll Need

• Magnetic chalkboard paint
• Paint brushes
• Paint roller (size will depend on how small or large the area you are painting is)
• Painter's tape
• Chalk
• Magnets (photo frames, novelties, etc.)

Instructions

1. First you will want to gather your supplies. If you will be turning just a portion of a wall into a magnetic chalkboard, you should apply painter's tape surrounding the area you will be painting to avoid a mess. Follow the manufacturer's instructions on the paint can for best results. If you are using this in your child's room you will want to be sure you are using non-toxic paint. Your children will love their new chalkboard where they can express their creative side without getting in trouble for writing on the walls.

2. This paint can not only be used in your child's room, but the kitchen, the pantry, your home office, or on furniture around the house or office. Keep your pantry inventory conveniently inside the pantry door. Add things to your grocery list beside your refrigerator. Keep up with appointments, assign chores, or just say something nice to your family on your new magnetic chalkboard.

3. As you can see, the possibilities are endless for what you can do with this magnetic chalkboard paint. Display magnetic photos, write a poem, give an inspirational quote, or just remind the family you will be late and supper is in the refrigerator. I hope this gets you started on your magnetic chalkboard paint project. Your kids are going to love it!

Tips & Warnings

• If you use a separate primer be sure to allow it to dry overnight.

• Place plastic on the floor where you will be painting to avoid a mess.

• Be sure to read the warnings and hazards. Use non-toxic kid-safe paint if your children will be using the magnetic chalkboard.

Resources

• Use Magnetic and Chalkboard Paints
• Magnamagic.com