What Nobody Tells You About Whiteboard Paint (But Should!)

Many little-known facts about whiteboard paint might just blow your mind. Beyond producing highly attractive, easy-to-use writing surfaces, whiteboard paint has many other unique qualities that make it stand out. In this blog post, we’ll look at some of these features. We’ll also explain why these qualities make ReMARKable whiteboard paint the best choice for educators, business owners, and others who want to create the optimal writing medium.

1. You Can Use It Over Any Color — Not Just White

Most people think that whiteboard paint can only be used to create a white wall for writing. But with the clear version of premium whiteboard paint, you can produce a sky blue, pastel pink, chartreuse, or even a chalkboard-green wall. You have total creative freedom in choosing the color of your whiteboard surface. Just apply the clear paint over a high-quality water-based satin or eggshell base paint of any shade you prefer.

White is a great background color that makes any writing or drawing stand out and be easily seen even from a distance. To create the greatest contrast between dry erase ink markings and a whiteboard, people typically choose dark or brightly colored markers. However, a whiteboard wall in a pastel hue or other light color is just as effective at producing a high contrast between the wall and dry erase ink markings.

2. Whiteboard Paint Can Revive Faded, Ghosted, or Scratched Whiteboards

You don’t need to toss out your old board. Just paint over it with top-quality whiteboard paint. It’s like giving your whiteboard a second lease on life. Plus, you’re saving money and keeping hazardous, non-biodegradable waste from entering landfills. By restoring your old whiteboard with top-quality whiteboard paint, you save yourself the cost of replacing many worn-out, unusable whiteboards over time and help the environment in the process.

The average lifespan of melamine whiteboards, the most common types of whiteboards used today is just two to five years, depending on frequency of use and level of care. These boards are less sturdy than other types, such as porcelain or glass whiteboards. Plus, they’re liable to experience ghosting and staining with repeated use. That means melamine whiteboards need to be replaced often.

By contrast, an old melamine whiteboard that’s been restored with premium whiteboard paint is guaranteed to last for ten or more years of regular use. What’s more, the paint’s high-grade chemical components make it highly resistant to fading, ghosting, and scratching. This quality puts it on par with expensive glass or porcelain steel whiteboards. And the long-term cost is substantially less.

3. Your Paint Roller Technique Can Make or Break Your Surface

Proper nap length and thorough removal of lint from your roller directly affect how your whiteboard’s surface will look after the paint cures. Also, if you make one wrong move during application, you might end up with streaks or dull spots that are hard to write on. So, avoid “stretching” the paint by applying it too thinly. Conversely, be careful not to apply too much paint to avoid drips.

Professional tips – use a microfiber roller sleeve with a 1/4″ nap, and de-lint your sleeve with masking tape before use. First, cover the roller by wrapping it evenly with masking tape from one end to the other. After the entire roller is covered, carefully remove the tape. The roller should then be free of excess lint. This will help to ensure you end up with a smooth writing surface that will produce lines that are consistently even and easy to make out.

After de-linting your roller, mix parts A and B of the whiteboard paint according to the manufacturer’s instructions supplied with your paint kit. You should apply the paint generously (but not too generously) in vertical sections one roller length at a time. And remember to avoid trying to re-roll over a section you just painted. This will produce an irregular surface that’s unattractive and hard to write on.

4. Whiteboard Painted Walls Boost Creativity More Than Standard Boards

Studies show that large “walkable” writing surfaces, or those that require users to walk back and forth while writing, encourage more dynamic brainstorming. Why? Because people have to move more often, think bigger, and contribute more ideas when they use huge wall-sized writable spaces.

Also, walking back and forth in front of a whiteboard wall stimulates the brain. This, in turn, causes original thoughts and images to come out more easily than when a person is sitting down. According to a study by researchers at Stanford University, walking increases creative productivity by 60% on average compared to sitting. This is true no matter the location, showing that the act of moving itself is the decisive factor, not where it’s done. 

Another study published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology Studies found that walking is especially conducive to divergent thinking. That’s the process of generating many creative ideas or solutions in a short time. This is what’s referred to as “thinking outside the box.” Divergent thinking supports mental exploration and the production of diverse options rather than just the single-minded pursuit of one answer.  

Some theories propose that walking helps the brain switch into a more creative state by lessening the focus on exact goals, thus permitting ideas to flow freely. And what better way to release ideas than on the broad, inviting canvas of a whiteboard painted wall?

5. Most Ghosting Isn’t Your Marker’s Fault — it’s a Matter of Surface Chemistry

Using even the best dry erase markers leads to ghosting on porous, low-grade whiteboard surfaces. The term “ghosting” refers to the phenomenon where faint dry erase ink markings remain on a board even after erasing is done. Ghosting is chiefly a result of ink bleeding into a whiteboard’s surface, incorrect maintenance methods, or extensive use.

The surfaces of low-grade melamine or porcelain whiteboards contain countless microscopic pores. Dry erase marker ink is readily trapped in these tiny holes as you write or draw on them. This makes it hard to completely erase the ink after you’re finished using the surface.

The pressure you apply when writing or drawing pushes the ink molecules deeper into the pores. And the friction caused by erasing makes the ink penetrate even more. Consequently, the ink marks from your previous work is never completely removed. And any subsequent work you do on the whiteboard looks messy and hard to decipher due to the ever-present ghost lines.

By contrast, ReMARKable whiteboard painted walls possess a non-porous, ultra-slick surface chemistry that physically resists marker residue bonding and ghosting. That means clearer, easier-to-see writing and better erasing every time.

6. Whiteboard Paint Has a Positive Psychological Effect on Productivity

A large, clean, vertical writing surface in your space can subconsciously encourage more intense engagement. Users feel more in control, creative, and organized when writing and drawing on a whiteboard wall. Thus, whiteboard paint is not just a paint or coating. It’s a productivity tool hiding in plain sight. Each time your team members or students approach your whiteboard wall’s vast, open-ended surface, they’ll feel inspired. Their minds will become filled with ideas and images waiting to be expressed.

And once they start writing, using the wall’s vertical surface will trigger even more thoughts and images. Research shows that writing and drawing on a large upright canvas like a whiteboard wall significantly boosts creativity and engagement. Working with dry erase markers on a vast open-ended whiteboard wall is a lot more enjoyable than writing and drawing with pencil and paper on a desk or tabletop.

Therefore, considering its many advantages, choosing to install premium whiteboard paint in your home, school or office is a “no-brainer.” Among the many brands of whiteboard coatings available on the market today, one is obviously superior – ReMARKable Whiteboard Paint.

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What Nobody Tells You About Whiteboard Paint (But Should!)

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Discover the hidden facts about whiteboard paint—application tips, durability, and cost-saving insights every buyer should know.

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Susan Anspach

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ReMARKable Whiteboard Paint

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