... if you're using Idea Paint. This great product is the invention of three undergrads (John Goscha, Jeff Avallon and Morgen Newman) who back in 2002 couldn't afford whiteboards for their brainstorming session in college. So they came up with the idea of creating paint that transforms virtually any surface into a dry ease surface. 
The process is quite simple. The paint comes in a kit including everything you need to make your own dry erase surface. All you need to do is pour the bottle labeled "THIS" into the quart labeled "THAT", stir it with the provided stick and paint any primed surface of your choice. The paint dries relatively quickly but you should wait for it to cure for a couple days before using it. What makes this product so attractive, beside the fact that it allows us creative types to unleash our creativity beyond a limiting piece of paper, is that it erases easily. 
Idea Paint is a great alternative to blackboard paint and comes in a couple different color options. There's so many great possibilities with a product like this : offices, kindergartens, common rooms, conference rooms, play rooma, teenager's bedrooms, etc. 
I'll have to try it out at some point. Maybe I'll start with the sample...
photos : Idea Paint
I always thought this idea is cute! But wouldn't it encourage children to write on walls?
ReplyDeleteAs in, they may just pick out permanent pens and markers etc and start writing on their walls at home.
If so, it won't be such a good idea then, especially for younger children. ;)
We've been big fans of the chalkboard paint for years. This similar product is a little more modern and slick and has loads of potential. However, we're sure the paint is pretty toxic (considering it's a two part mix which usually hints at a resin type product) and then there are those stinky dry erase markers...
ReplyDelete@ Mei : I guess it depends on parents and children :) I just like the idea of letting a child express his or herself.
ReplyDelete@Josh : Good point. On their site they say that their product is formaldehyde-free. I asked to get a sample, I guess I'll find out :)
Thanks for your comments!
Wow..that definitely sounds worth trying !! Gonna get me a sample too :).. great post Marie !
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