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5 Ideas For Using Magnetic, Whiteboard, & Chalk Paint in Omaha, NE

June 3rd, 2020

3 min read

By Bill Carlson

Navy blue painted cabinet in kitchen with chalk wall.

When you think of a home with children, you sometimes will think about how the crayons and markers and even colored pencils will be used on surfaces that are not meant for them -- the walls of your home and sometimes the furniture.

Parents will use paint on the interior of their home that is easily washable as these higher-sheen paints are often as easy to clean as taking a moist cloth and giving the wall a good scrub.

The use of whiteboard, magnetic, and chalk paint, however, can have some benefits when it comes to this as you can create safe venues for your budding artists, but there are uses for magnetic and chalk paint beyond only allowing your kids to doodle on the wall. 

At Brush & Roll Painting in Omaha, NE, our goal is to help provide homeowners with their dream homes, whether that's completely painting their home or adding a fresh coat of paint to increase their home's functionality.

In this article, we will discuss scenarios for using magnetic, whiteboard and chalk paint. By reading this article, you will be able to determine if this is something that could be beneficial for you and your family to elevate the functionality of your home.

1. Paint for Home Classroom

When you think of a home classroom, you sometimes picture a room in your home dedicated to either supplementing what your children learn at school or being the place where they learn it.

There are many benefits to having one of the walls of your home classroom be dedicated as either a chalkboard, a magnetic wall, a combination of the two (some prefer keeping these separate), or a whiteboard. Most of all, it's sometimes easier to teach your children subjects when you can make notes on what you are teaching on the wall in large letters.

Additionally, it is useful for being able to draw out what you are teaching that day, or even just writing something as simple as what the date is and what the weather is like outside.

Home office with magnetic wall and papers attached.

2. Paint for Home Office

 

For people who have long worked from home, having a place in the office where they can keep notes is an important thing. This is especially true in today's world, where remote work has become more common and the home office has transformed into a central hub for productivity and organization.

Having any part of your home office be a space for such notes or even just an impromptu space where you can make up a calendar or a to-do list for the day or week can be helpful for the purposes of getting things done. Imagine having a dedicated section of your wall painted with whiteboard or chalk paint, where you can jot down important reminders, deadlines, and brainstorming ideas without the need for sticky notes or paper clutter.

Additionally, magnetic paint can be used to create a versatile area where you can attach documents, photos, or inspirational quotes, making your workspace both functional and personalized. By incorporating these innovative paint options, you can enhance your home office environment, making it more conducive to efficiency and creativity.

Kitchen and coffee station with chalk wall with grocery list and coffee.

 

3. Paint for Help in Your Kitchen

Anyone who spends a reasonable amount of time in the kitchen can tell you that there are frequently times when it is helpful to be able to write something down -- and you don't always want to scramble around looking for a pen and paper.

Making a wall or even a section of the wall as a dedicated chalkboard or marker board can help with this as you will be able to write down things like ingredients that need to be purchased (to be, presumably, later transferred to an app of some sort that will accompany the person going to the store) or even inventive ideas for recipes to be developed at a later time.

Magnetic paint in kitchens can help free up the magnetic space on fridges. You can magnetize important invites or reminders that are typically falling off of your fridge door.

4. Magnetic Paint for Keys

It's almost a trope -- characters on television shows struggling to find their keys.

Of course, in real life when you don't know where your keys are and you don't have a dedicated place to put them, the struggle is more than real.

You can make a portion of the wall near the entrance to your home a magnetic space where you can get magnetic hangers for your keys so that as soon as you get home, you can hang them up and ensure that they won't get lost.

Kids playroom with magnetic paint with things on the walls.

5. Paint for Kids Play Room

A kids playroom can be transformed into a creative space with the use of magnetic paint, whiteboard paint, and chalk paint. Imagine a space where your children can freely express their artistic talents without the worry of permanent marks on the walls.

Magnetic paint allows for interactive play, where kids can use magnetic letters, numbers, and shapes to learn and create. Whiteboard paint offers a smooth surface for drawing, writing, and erasing, making it perfect for spontaneous art sessions or educational activities. Chalk paint provides a classic, tactile experience, letting children draw and erase with ease. 

The Best Paint for Your Home

Incorporating magnetic, whiteboard, and chalk paint into your home can significantly enhance its functionality and aesthetic appeal. These innovative paint options provide practical solutions for various needs, from creating an engaging learning environment for your children to organizing your home office and kitchen. 

If you need a professional to help with your interior painting in Omaha, NE, our team at Brush & Roll Painting can help. Whether it is magnetic, whiteboard, chalk paint, or a simple shade, we can help ensure that your interior paint fits your style and will stand the test of time

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Bill Carlson

Bill is the owner and operator of Brush & Roll Painting. Bill Carlson is a second-generation painter. He grew up working with his father’s painting and restoration company. After graduating from Bennington High School, he served in the US Navy, traveling with the boxing team. While this was a great opportunity to see the world, it also made him realize how much he loved his little world here in Nebraska. He settled back into the painting industry, working with his brother. It wasn’t long before Bill’s entrepreneurial spirit pushed him to start his own business. Always one for a challenge, he longed to prove to himself that he could be as successful on his own as both his dad and brother were.