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Whiteboard | Dry Erase Paint | Notable
April 22, 2020
Everything you need to know about whiteboard paint
Benjamin Moore’s Notable Clear | a topcoat that can be applied over the colour of your choice (we layered it atop Breath of Fresh Air, a breezy blue).
Dry Erase Paint…in any colour!
Dry Erase Walls
There are many surfaces you can transform into a dry erase wall including painted walls, wood, glass, metal, and laminate. Colourful, fun and functional, dry erase walls also wipe off beautifully with a dry erase eraser.
It doesn't have to be white.
Mind. Blown. Despite the common term "whiteboard," dry-erase paint can actually come in any colour of the rainbow (or paint aisle @ Hannigan’s Paint & Decor).
Choose your finish wisely.
Most dry-erase topcoats will stick to most paints—with the right finish. You'll want to use eggshell, matte, satin, or semi-gloss finish; no high-gloss or other specialty finish.
Prep your wall.
As with all paint jobs, you'll want to prep well. With dry-erase finish, it's especially important to ensure a smooth, sanded surface—so that you'll have an ideal canvas when you begin to write or draw on the wall. You'll also want to use tape to mark off the area you're painting—while clear dry-erase paints don't have a colour, they may have a slight sheen, so you won't want to let the drip onto trim or out of your designated frame.
Apply an even coat.
This is one of those paint jobs where you'll definitely want a roller over a brush, to ensure a smooth, even finish—so that your writing goes on evenly.
Prep your wall.
As with all paint jobs, you'll want to prep well. With dry-erase finish, it's especially important to ensure a smooth, sanded surface—so that you'll have an ideal canvas when you begin to write or draw on the wall. You'll also want to use tape to mark off the area you're painting—while clear dry-erase paints don't have a colour, they may have a slight sheen, so you won't want to let the drip onto trim or out of your designated frame.
Doing Dry Erase Right
Prepping is key–measure your space and be exact when choosing from 4.6, 9.3 or 18.6 sq. m. kits (50, 100 or 200sq. ft): Avoid “stretching” Notable dry erase paint so that writing or erasing is never compromised.
Surface Versatility
Opt for the classic whiteboard look in Notable White. Or try Notable Clear and transform any new or existing Benjamin Moore colour into a dry erase surface.
Need-to-Know
Apply Notable® Dry Erase Paint over these surfaces too for ultimate design flexibility.
Notable Dry Erase is a 2-component paint product with a 7-day cure time and a slate of benefits:
Easy to erase–Making it easy for fresh ideas to keep coming.
No yellowing, cracking or peeling–Notable’s high gloss keeps walls looking ever-fresh.
10-year limited warranty–You won’t need it, but it’s nice to know it’s there.
Isocyanate-free–Makes application more user friendly.
4-hour pot life–Other whiteboard paints allow only 1 hour to paint after mixing. We give you more time to get the job done.
Modern Office Colours Meet Productivity
With Notable, painted wall surfaces become dry erase boards. Use Notable clear over any wall paint colour, or opt for the classic "whiteboard" white. Notable puts your ideas, to-dos and appointments directly on your home office walls with a glossy, luxurious finish that erases beautifully.
Wood, glass, metal or laminate surfaces?
Phone the staff at Hannigan's paint & Decor
to set you up with everything you need.
