Can you believe that in the two and a half years since we moved into our new home, my kids have barely touched the playroom I set up for them? I decided it was high time to change that. So, I spent the weekend giving that space a makeover, hoping to lure my little ones away from their usual hangout—an inch away from my side.
I wanted to do something fun on the main wall, and since there aren’t any magnetic surfaces in our house, I had a lightbulb moment: why not turn the entire wall into one giant magnet? This way, the kids could display their artwork instead of having it end up in the recycling bin, plus we’d have a spot for holiday cards. Armed with a roller and a can of black magnetic paint, I thought I was golden. Go me!
Well, let’s just say that the reality was more like seven cans of paint and a slight decline in my sanity. The can claims you’ll need just three coats, but trust me, that’s a total myth—nothing stuck after three coats. It took six coats before those magnets finally started adhering to the wall. The end result is honestly pretty cool, but wow, the process nearly drove me to the brink.
The silver lining? The kids now actually want to play in their playroom! The downside? They’re wreaking havoc on my masterpiece. But hey, the joyful sounds of children playing are worth a weekend of paint splatters and a bit of chaos, right?
Tips for Using Magnetic Paint
If you’re considering diving into the world of magnetic paint, here’s a few nuggets of wisdom I learned the hard way:
- Stir it like you’re training for a bicep competition. Seriously, it’s a workout!
- Wear gloves unless you want to sport permanent black nails.
- Lay down plenty of drop cloths; this paint drips like there’s no tomorrow.
- Keep paint thinner handy for those unexpected splatters, because they’ll happen.
- Don’t forget to ventilate! Open a window and crank up a fan; it stinks.
- Buy more than you think you’ll need. The more you apply, the stronger it gets.
Or, if you want a simpler solution, just grab a big magnet board. That works too! But then you’d miss out on the glorious right to yell, “I spent an entire weekend painting this room! You better go play in it, darn it!”
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In summary, while transforming a playroom with magnetic paint can be a messy venture, the reward of happy children enjoying their space makes it all worthwhile. Just be prepared for a little chaos along the way!