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Read MoreAll About Magnetic Paint
Magnetic paint refers to paint primer with magnetic components in its mixture. This type of paint is ideal for homes with children. Many people are fascinated with the concept of a magnetic wall, and some use it for their artistic abilities. Magnetic primer is a safe chemical and is recommended for use around children ages......
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Read MoreHow To Make Chalkboard Paint
Making chalkboard paint is an easy and fun process. The results will be outstanding and children will have the time of their lives with it. To learn how to do this, simply type in “how to make chalkboard paint” in Google and pick the best result.
"A Beautiful Mess" website gives easy step by......
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Read MoreMagnetic Spray Paint
Magnetic spray paint refers to magnetic paint in a spray can form. Magnetic paint is composed of regular paint materials and iron bits to make it magnetic. At least three to four coats of it must be applied for full effectiveness. Magnetic paint works well on walls, chalkboards, whiteboards, or any surface where regular paint......
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Read MoreMagnet Paint
Believe it or not, there is actually a paint out there that has a use besides just looking pretty on the wall. Magnet paint can look just as pretty as regular paint and has the power to attract regular refrigerator magnets. The power of this paint lies deep in the mixture, where iron bits are......
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Read MoreChalkboard Paint Ideas
Chalkboard paint is a type of paint that resembles white chalk when it dries. Since it’s paint, not chalk, it can be applied to virtually any surface. Chalkboard paint can be purchased in home improvement or hardware stores or made at home. They can also usually be found in craft stores or the craft section......
Making a chalkboard right at home is entirely possible as long as the user has the time and the right materials. Most of the tools and materials can be purchased from any home improvement or hardware store, and most of them are fairly inexpensive. There are numerous online resources that will provide instructions on how to make a chalkboard.
First, pick a flat surface that will be used as the chalkboard. A mirror or an unused picture frame will work best. Then get the surface ready by sanding it off to make it perfectly smooth. Make sure there is no debris left, or the paint will not adhere to the surface very well. Next, apply two to three coats of chalkboard paint. Chalkboard paint can be purchased online on the Google shopping section.
Krylon makes their own chalkboard paint which is safe and reliable. Apply it to the flat surface chosen for the job. Make sure each coat is dry before applying the next coat, and that the house is properly ventilated. Chalkboard paint is also available in a spray form, but it won’t work as well as the paint and will probably take more coats.
If making a mess is an issue, the user can always make their chalkboard outside. This is also a safer method because they won’t be breathing in the chemicals like they will inside. An alternative method for how to make a chalkboard is by grabbing a piece of plywood of any size, then lay it on a flat surface; such as a bench. To prevent paint from getting anywhere, covers the surface with newspapers will work.
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Smooth out the edges of the plywood with sandpaper. Make sure the plywood is completely free of debris when sanding is finished. Lean the plywood against something, then spray it with some aerosol primer. Wait for it to dry before continuing. Then paint over the aerosol spray with chalkboard coating aerosol. This will take about three days to fully dry. When it is dried, take some regular chalk (preferably the outdoor kind because it’s big) and cover the entire completed surface. Erase the chalk, and the product is completed.