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Paityn, you dont have to mind your own business as its good to know what others think, and likewise to share you opinion. The studs run up and down so a stud at the top will also be where you find a stud at the bottom of your outlined area. Then paint the chalkboard paint as your finish coat.

So, does it? Paula, the most direct way to mount the sheet of metal to your wall would be with a few well placed wood screws into the studs behind the wall board. First time I came across it, but Ill be back. I have managed to find a piece of 8X4, 20 gauge sheet of metal.

Anyway just wanted to say that and I love this blog.

I cant wait to see it all finished. Not all magnets will stick well to magnetic paint on a wall. Is it because its the spray you think? If its for your kitchen, try a cookie sheet. Their strength is weak compared to a strong rare earth magnet but they are much larger and very light so they stick well to magnetic paint. This was one crappy coat and no sanding I contacted the sheet metal place to pick up 5X 10sheets for $70 each. From a lawyers perspective I think it is very important to know that anyone who buys the additive from Lytle and mixes the paint themselves is violating patent law.

Put up a write and wipe surface for the kids.

A regular fiber roller can allow the particles to get trapped in the spaces between the fibers. I mean so what if it creates some dust. We cant presuppose however many children correlate cleaning up with being responsible and contributing to the household, as they emulate their parents but then (depending on who your kids play-date with), their cohorts are taught to do the same, and it comes naturally like wiping ones face with a napkin at a young age its not to please the parent, rather the child comes to favor clean and dry over dirty and wet. The original result of the magnetic primer is still the same and everything is nice and smooth. Our space is limited it must serve many purposes. We also have write and wipe boards that will stick to your wall, either magnetically or by self adhesive. This is a roll on product. Its a public forum where adults can have conversations.. while being inspired to do so cordially, whether they agree or not. I make and sell Magically Magnetic Paint additive. So many people live in fear of the government through media and lack of knowledge about our laws and the constitution. 5 coats of magnetic, one coat of chalkboard. Then clean it well with detergent and rinse it clean. Youd have to paint over it maybe with Annie Sloan chalkpaint (NOT chalkboard paint).

They can write with the special write and wipe markers in all the colors of the rainbow. Completely agree. Not sure the homemade stuff is that great for large surfaces. I cant believe this comment is still here. Good luck on your project . Do you have any suggestions as to how to smooth it out now that the whole thing is already finished? Note that wipe-off markers make a mess of children's clothing, furniture, and rugs when the markers get dropped, or the kids aren't paying attention to the business end of the marker. If youve had experience using either, please share! First there are different brands of magnetic paint. We added a coat of chalkboard paint again afterwards, just in case. I did not know that about the chalkboard paint. Sydney, did you just use the word jew as a derogatory comment? Let kids make a mess and enjoy their childhood. Strong enough to hold most magnets. Magnetic primer works like a charm. Thank you! Try teaching your child instead of taking the fun/learning experience away. have you tried the homemade chalkboard paint yourself? Live and learn.. can i put a magnetic stuff on my wall after i paint it with chalkboard paint ? I have been in business since 1989 and invented the first magnetic photo frames, which also stick beautifully to my magnetic paint on walls. If chalk falls onto the carpet it doesnt stain. For those of you who have done the chalkboard paint, has the mess been an issue? That will produce a nice clean straight edge around the magnetic area. Now that he brought it up, I cant get it out of me head. I spray painted the frames black, but wanted to paint the inner part chalkboard. I hope I have added to your knowledge on the subject. I do not understand how this would involve making the people who mix the paint themselves guilty of violating patent law. To the others,a patent prohibits others from making, using,importing, offering for sale, and selling, this not have to have a direct commercial connection. Good to know for future projects! The trick to magnetic paint is you must stir it constantly. Anne, it is always best to add the magically Magnetic paint additive to a white primer/sealer paint and paint enough coats on the wall to give you the desired magnetic pull and then sand the magnetic paint lightly with 000 sand paper when dry.

Im trying to make a magnetic (strong) chalk board backsplash for my kitchen. But really, the work, the mess, the cost, it has occurred to me that I should have just found a source for a good, strong magnetic board. How much waste are you throwing out? Hi, would the chalkboard paint work with acrylic? Just wondering how many coats it would take to get a strong magnetism in the paint. I have an idea of a craft I want to start making for kids so I need to know off this method is kid friendly? Chris, I am doing a few researches from school and it would be really helpfull to me if I have the chance to talk to you. In case you couldn't tell.. The truth: it just doesnt work well. Now, with a thin nail, about three inches long, use a hammer to drive it in about 3/4 of an inch into the wall along the line. Leave feedback about your eBay ViewItem experience, - eBay Money Back Guarantee - opens in a new window or tab, (50) The Home Depot # Whyiworksafe Magnets Writeable, - for PayPal Credit, opens in a new window or tab, - eBay Return policy - opens in a new tab or window, - eBay Money Back Guarantee - opens in a new tab or window. Stainless steel is beautiful but unless it is cheap stainless steel, made with less nickel than the more expensive stainless, magnets will not stick. atleast it was in my case.

It only takes five seconds to stir it up and you are ready to paint. Letting marker sit for a couple of days to see if it still erases. We had the same problem you did and I knew we couldn't leave it that rough, so we took sandpaper (pretty sure most any will do, but the finer the better) and went ahead and sanded it afterwards and it is MUCH better now.

If multiple companies are selling magnetic paint, the patent cannot be that broad ranging. Can you paint the galvanized metal? The magnetic paint works only a little bit (which I would have found out earlier had I actually researched it). I already bought the blackboard paint, but I guess I will use it, but I will keep this in mind for future projects. thank you. Great post, Kristie!

I would advise that anyone recommending this technique further on blogs do their homework and understand the implications. No. Hello, I was wandering if you would please tell me what kind of paint to use for the chalkboard paint. As far as residue, children create residue. Being so consumed by cleanliness. I have a question that I hope you can help with. Im thinking about trying your recipe if I can talk my husband into a thirty-plus mile trip to Lowes to get some unsanded grout. You are doing nothing wrong or illegal by using it to paint your walls. Thanks so much for sharing. tradesman bag klein tools pro organizer tool rolling . I am thinking 20 -24 coats! When you get a premixed magnetic paint, these heavy particles are all on the bottom of the can in a thick sludge. I am looking forward to making a large Magnetic Chalk Board for my kitchen. I literally just wrote on my things to do: return metal primer and purchase magnetic primer for chalkboard. Thanks!! A Virtual Design Inspired by Benjamin Moore's Turquoise Mist, ONLINE Psychological Color Expert Training, Psychological Styling Instructional Video, Just the Right Furniture Arrangement Instructional Video, Psychological Staging for Living Rooms Instructional Video, Just the Right Paint Color Instructional Video, Psychological Staging: Home Staging Secrets of The Decorologist Book, Decorologist Approved Stagers in Your Area, http://www.lyt.com/images/InitialSet/wiley02.jpg, http://www.lyt.com/servlet/the-file/testimonial.html/Page, http://www.lyt.com/servlet/the-file/magmtwritenwipe.html/Page. Cindy, I am a professional painting and decorating contractor. Works great! There are a few devices that are illegal to tamper with or modify but purely for safety, security, or substance control reasons.

I can recall always wanting to be the one called on in class as a young grade schooler to get to write on the chalkboard. Thanks for the tip, since I'm working on a mambo chalkboard, and how I rethinking how I will make it.

Hey.. found this post after painting 5 coats of magnetic paint!

Rub the side of a piece of chalk over the entire thing, then wipe away chalk with a barely damp sponge. I do like the website, have visited it before, but this is a weird comment for you. Im really trying to get all these little things out of the way so that I can have plenty of time for everything else. Particles left in the paint can or the paint tray dont do your wall any good. I searched for magnetic boards for the size I need, and it could cost upwards of $100+! thanks for sharing . When it hits a stud, try a couple more holes close to the left and right of the hole that hit the stud. Also we had done this sort of thing long before it had became a patent. Whip it on a medium speed dont put to much air in the product, your not making mashed potatoes here. Thanks for the tips! Remember, most things that are cheap, are cheap for a reason. Heres how they arranged the magnetic words in the form of a Christmas tree last year: So, forget the magnetic paint. Because I/we have to fix it to boot! I feel like I went back in time to 1935. After reading your post, I think I will stick with the galvanized sheet metal. I may not be objective I just wanted to be honest about what I realized. Yeah, its pretty cool that you can make your own so easily! Patrish, yes you can paint chalkboard paint on a piece of sheet steel and make a magnetic chalkboard. And there you go! It serves as a holder for the chalk and it will collect the chalkdust without it going on the floor. Do you think the regular chalkboard paint in black is not good to use? Im obsessed with chalkboard paint. Kids are perfectly capable of learning when and where it is appropriate to be loud, messy, super-active, etc., and when it is not appropriate. If it goes in and hits nothing, there is no stud there. My favorite watercolors were from my kids dried out markers. I already have a quart of the chalkboard paint that I dont want to waste so I will not be trying the other product mentioned above. That will give you a good clue to where to look for the studs. Use the new chalk pens and you wont have that problem. The magnetism comes from metal filings in teh paint, and they really want to settle out. The address if the site is http://www.lyt.com. Of course its black, but it works. Thank you! I was at Home Depot yesterday because I had an idea to paint galvanized sheet metal (magnetic) with chalkboard paint to use in my craft room (to sketch ideas/adhere products etc) I want a black background as the chalkboard, but do I need to prime the metal first? Sheet magnet is what is used for the magnetic poetry in the article. My Magically Magnetic paint additive is a dry powder that mixes instantly with any white primer paint and stays white. I can not stand wasting my time on ANYTHING that doesnt work! And good stuff about the magnetic paint.

I am currently on coat 12 or 13 of my magnetic paint projectI can get the magnet to actually stay on the board now. Would it work if I painted the magnetic galvanized steel with chalkboard paint? Acrylic craft paint or interior wall paint if wall paint would I buy flat? Thank you for all this info! Saved. Mark it. Most of us have seen those painted chalkboard and magnetic walls and thought, maybe I should do that! Well, heres the lowdown on what works, what doesnt, and how to get the effect you really want. macally juster jendela mcdmag It goes on white and stays white on your wall. Then can even bend over the sharp edges for you and drill mounting holes. When I tried to wipe it, with a damp cloth I saw it didnt wiped it all. If you want to make a magnetic chalkboard wall, dont use a mixture of magnetic paint and chalkboard paint. Amy. Thanks for any tips you can give me! Two coats of any magnetic paint is required to get any magnets to stick.

Maybe a sheet of metal would work well, since I could use magnets and chalk. One large wall was galvanized metal painted with chalkboard paint. I just recently made my own chalkboard paint in orange and purple it worked amazingly. . A markerboard does not provide that. I didn't know if sanding it down and then painting a little more chalkboard paint on would work or ruin it? You probably have been long done with your project, but I just got 2 custom pieces of sheet metal for a very specific area (galvanized for a magnet board) at a sheet metal fabricator in town.

Since your project is mobile I'd take it outside, otherwise there'll be a layer of black dust on everything.

To help with this for a home user grab a cordless drill and a whip from a mixer. I wonder ( does the magnetic work with the black chalkboard ) Thank you! what about primer, any old will do?

We have a 2 yr old and 4 yr old, they LOVE their wall. 5 coats works well if you have reasonably strong magnets.

I had some plastic letters once that were made in china. Im doing a project right now with the headboard of a crib and Im making the solid panel on it the chalkboard and painting the rest with a little school chair to match for my granddaughters Bday. Boo. Those are somethings for you to consider instead of taking an indignant stance against people who like chalkboards. Canwait to try the chalkboard formulaI have alot of black latex paint , but it may be a satin finish, is that o,k, or does it have to be flat paint. I loved your project, and was thinking about doing it on a wall in my soon-to-be home. But it seems to have taken off some of the paint in spots. I voiced it to my boyfriend and his only concern was the magnetizing aspect messing up other appliances in home. sanded grout will be too gritty and difficult to write on. Markers are not in our home until my 5 year old can put the caps back onIm DONE trying to re-cap the markers, dry-erase or otherwise and tired of throwing dried out markers away! They are at hobby lobby. http://www.lyt.com. Can the magnetic additive be added directly to chalkboard paint rather than painting the magnetic surface and painting the chalkboard over it? I don't recommend it. Thanks for info will use metal panel on wall. I was considering the magnetic paint, but it is double or triple the cost here and the surface area I need to do is large. The paint only holds the particles on the wall. It is too funny but very true making it more funny. The finish coat of paint also helps to protect the magnetic particles.

I'm looking for a two in one combo for my daughters' playroom. The magnetic particles are heavier than the paint and will settle to the bottom. I got it for free so thats another reason. The claim: magnetic paint can transform a wall into a spot to display anything you want to display with magnets. Any tips?!? Unfortunately, I found your post after have invested time and money in the magnetic paint . Most BM stores can save your name in their computer and keep track of the colors/products you buy so that they are easily duplicatable.

Can I paint directly on top of the glass with the acrylic paint/unsanded grout or will this not work? Not to mention the toxic smell of dry erase markers gives me a headache before my first word is written. Now I will have to touch up several spots and then re-sand before I condition with chalk. When not in use, simply remove it from the wall, roll it up and store it in a mailing tube. Hi! I thought Id found my dream product in stainless steel mosaic tiles, but cant find any that contain an alloy to attract magnets (my fridge is actual stainless, not stainless look, and magnets stick to it, but I dont want to scratch it sure wish someone would make tiles out of that!). Heres a question for you davidcan I double the additive for say my first coat? Cute clothes and your carpet shouldnt be thought of as more important than your own childs chance to learn, grow, explore and enjoythis world, form Here is the link to the photo. Patent law generally doesnt apply to an individual making something of this nature for themselves, but more by making a profit selling something. Quick question. Pushing the machine around?

I was worried that the surface might be the problem. Some are pre-mixed with primer paint and are difficult to stir up. We did the same thing, Bodle. Chalkno mess..dusting is so much easier than soaking clothes, shampooing carpets, shampooing couches. Dont get me wrong stress within the window of tolerance is essential for development. Cheap magnets and heavy magnets may actually fall right off.

never heard of dry erase crayonsIm googling now. Yes, good point Karin! Hi, I painted my fridge with black matt laquer and after it dried i used the charkoal. Smaller children leave the caps off of markers also, and they dry out. It is not like metal filings are a unique product that the big companies are making and he has copied. telescoping

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