By spayne
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.
Step1
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.
Step2
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.
Step3
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!
http://www.ehow.com/how_4671545_use-magnetic-chalkboard-paint.html
Thursday, 19 March 2009
Interactive Wall Ideas for Kids Rooms
"Don't write on the walls!"
Well, why not? Kids' spaces, whether it's your little one's bedroom, a play area for your home daycare, or just a place for the grandkids to hang out, should encourage imagination and creativity. And yes, that may even include writing on the walls!
However, before you set the kids loose with a box of crayons, here are a few ideas to try:
1. Chalkboard paint - The things they do with paint now! Yes, if you have a few hours to spare, you can transform a bare wall in your home into a chalkboard, so the kids can create, erase, and create some more...
2. Chalkboard paint alternative - If you don't feel like painting, but still like the idea of a chalkboard, you can also pick up peel and stick chalkboard panels. For ideas check out WallCandy® Arts - they make standard rectangular chalkboard panels, as well as other shapes, including circles and jungle animals (yes, elephants, giraffes, and even hippos).
3. Dry erase boards - If your children are a little older, and you feel "safe" entrusting them with markers, consider installing a dry erase board. Create, erase, and create some more - this time without the chalk dust.
4. Magnetic paint - There's more than one way to add an interactive element to those bare walls, and magnetic paint is another ingenious alternative. Unfortunately, most common refrigerator magnets do not work well on magnetic paint. Use flexible rubber sheet magnets instead. The kids can even make their own magnetic shapes after a quick trip to the hobby store. Also, if you can't decide between chalkboard paint and magnetic paint, check out Magnamagic™, one of the more popular magnetic wall paint manufacturers, for magnetic chalkboard paint.
5. Felt board walls - Felt boards are popular with toddlers and preschoolers, and it's easy to make one yourself. Using spray adhesive, affix a large piece of felt or flannel to thin plyboard, then anchor securely to the wall. You can then purchase pre-made felt shapes or if you are feeling crafty, make your own.
Dawn Hall is the owner of Wall Murals 1-2-3, a site offering practical, easy to understand how-to instructions and advice for do it yourself wall murals, as well as theme-based ideas & inspiration and reviews of mural products. That's just a start. For more ideas, take a trip to the hardware or craft store, or visit the children's murals area of Wall Murals 1-2-3
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Dawn_Hall
Well, why not? Kids' spaces, whether it's your little one's bedroom, a play area for your home daycare, or just a place for the grandkids to hang out, should encourage imagination and creativity. And yes, that may even include writing on the walls!
However, before you set the kids loose with a box of crayons, here are a few ideas to try:
1. Chalkboard paint - The things they do with paint now! Yes, if you have a few hours to spare, you can transform a bare wall in your home into a chalkboard, so the kids can create, erase, and create some more...
2. Chalkboard paint alternative - If you don't feel like painting, but still like the idea of a chalkboard, you can also pick up peel and stick chalkboard panels. For ideas check out WallCandy® Arts - they make standard rectangular chalkboard panels, as well as other shapes, including circles and jungle animals (yes, elephants, giraffes, and even hippos).
3. Dry erase boards - If your children are a little older, and you feel "safe" entrusting them with markers, consider installing a dry erase board. Create, erase, and create some more - this time without the chalk dust.
4. Magnetic paint - There's more than one way to add an interactive element to those bare walls, and magnetic paint is another ingenious alternative. Unfortunately, most common refrigerator magnets do not work well on magnetic paint. Use flexible rubber sheet magnets instead. The kids can even make their own magnetic shapes after a quick trip to the hobby store. Also, if you can't decide between chalkboard paint and magnetic paint, check out Magnamagic™, one of the more popular magnetic wall paint manufacturers, for magnetic chalkboard paint.
5. Felt board walls - Felt boards are popular with toddlers and preschoolers, and it's easy to make one yourself. Using spray adhesive, affix a large piece of felt or flannel to thin plyboard, then anchor securely to the wall. You can then purchase pre-made felt shapes or if you are feeling crafty, make your own.
Dawn Hall is the owner of Wall Murals 1-2-3, a site offering practical, easy to understand how-to instructions and advice for do it yourself wall murals, as well as theme-based ideas & inspiration and reviews of mural products. That's just a start. For more ideas, take a trip to the hardware or craft store, or visit the children's murals area of Wall Murals 1-2-3
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Dawn_Hall
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