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Bye-bye tacks and nails...a new
magnetic paint allows you to stick up art without damaging your walls. Our
friends at
ReadyMade show us how it's done.
Sherry Griffin, ReadyMade
Magnetic paint
has been around for a little while, but I'm only now seeing it being used in
really sophisticated ways. Like this installation at the gallery
r20thCentury, which features posters
and pamphlets displayed on the wall using rare-earth magnets. (Why rare earth?
Because it's world away stronger than any alphabet magnet you can find.)
Sherry Griffin, ReadyMade
For the strongest effect, use three coats of the
magnetic paint. While you can paint over it and still get the magnetic
benefit, I've heard that two coats are the max for the second color coat. (And
even then, it gets a little weak.)
Champagnechic, Flickr
Magnetic paint is ideal for a childs' room. (Just
think, no unsightly holes made by tacks!) Here, it's used to repurpose a
mirror into a message board. What's even more remarkable is that the designer
finished the project with a topcoat of pink chalkboard paint. Love this idea.
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Magnetic Paint Applications
Use magnetic paint to make fun changes throughout your home. Magnetic
paint works well on walls, on flat furniture and for various other home
improvement projects. Purchase a can of magnetic primer paint at your
local home improvement store along with a roller and paint pan; magnetic
spray paint is also available and is easier to use for some projects.
Magnetic paint is usually found in primer form and is meant to be
painted over with a coat of regular paint, so it is easy to seamlessly
integrate into any design scheme.
Paint a section of a wall or a sizable flat surface with
magnetic paint to create a magnetic note board to which you can attach
photos, notes, magnets and other objects. Place these unique note boards in
your office or work area, or in your teen's room. To make the look finished,
frame the area or surface you painted with some wooden trim molding that you
painted previously.
Use magnetic paint in kids' rooms to eliminate the need
for tacks, sticky materials and other materials you may have used in the
past to decorate with your child's artwork. Paint an entire wall with
magnetic paint to create a fun project wall for all of your child's artwork
and schoolwork. Paint the side of a child's desk or drawer fronts with
magnetic paint for yet another fun place for magnetic objects. Headboards,
footboards, and closet and room doors are also great surfaces in kids' rooms
for magnetic paint.
Make learning fun with magnetic surfaces. Paint your
chalkboard with magnetic chalkboard paint to add another dimension to that
classic teaching tool. Attach magnets to the back of educational materials
or use magnetic ink jet paper to create new teaching materials that will
serve as a fun, tactile experience for young students. The science behind
magnetism also works well as a teaching opportunity.
Magnetic paint has several uses
in kitchen areas. Magnetic paint primer can be used on cabinet door faces or
painted back splashes. Attach recipe cards, family photos or other fun
objects to the magnetized surfaces. Paint a smaller accent wall with
magnetic paint to create a really large space for items such as magnet
clips, grocery lists and phone messages. If you use magnetic chalkboard
paint, you can draw a calendar each month on the wall and attach information
about different engagements.
Magnetic Spray Paint
(in
13-ounce aerosol cans)
available in Gray Primer Finish.
Perfect for kids' rooms, classrooms,
workshops, kitchens, offices, message
centers and more. Use this iron-based
Magnetic Paint as a primer on any project,
then simply topcoat the surface
with your
favorite color and add lightweight magnets.
Magnetic Spray Paint can be used on:
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wood
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metal
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plastic
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glass
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paper mache
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ceramic
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paper
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and more
Lightweight magnets work best with this
paint finish. Before completing your project, test to make sure you've added
enough coats to hold your magnets. If you plan to paint over this finish
with another color, add a few extra coats of Magnetic Paint first so that
your magnets will still hold in place.
Available at
www.Michaels.com
Specialty 32-oz Black Flat Magnetic Latex Primer
The Rust-Oleum 32 oz. Black Flat Magnetic Latex
Primer helps create a magnetic surface for hanging a variety of items
including notes and photos. The primer can be applied to wood, metal, masonry,
drywall or plaster and dries to a flat black finish in as little as 15 minutes
for your convenience. The latex formula can be cleaned up easily using soap
and water.
- Creates a magnetic surface when applied
to wood, masonry, drywall or plaster
- For indoor use
- Latex formula dries in as little as 15 minutes
- Flat black finish
- Covers an area of up to 33 sq. ft. for your convenience
- Cleans up easily with soap and water
- MFG Brand Name : Specialty
- MFG Model # : 223081
- MFG Part # : 223081
Available at
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