The kitchen wall is painted chalk board which can be used for decorations or lists of items to do.
Photo courtesy of Jeff Amram Photography for Downsize: Living Large In a Small House
What were once surfaces for schools are now becoming very popular in homes – chalkboards and white or dry-erase boards.
A variety of paints are available today that add whimsy and playfulness to a kitchen, office, children’s room or just about any place in the home.
Chalkboard paint has been used for several years in the home for small areas or for a whole wall. They come in a large variety of colors to add fashion as well as function.
Benjamin Moore’s ben® Chalkboard Paint comes in thousands of colors in a zero volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Krylon Tintable Chalkboard Paint is available in 250 colors in various color families that are both classic and “unexpected”.
Not only are these paints attractive on walls but they can also be used in novelty ways. According to Krylon, “Layer an unexpected surprise in your daily routine. Personalizing a classic medicine cabinet or upcycling the neglected planter with fun and vibrant colors is a best way to usher in a positive energy in your home.”
A fun location for the chalk board paint is on the iof a medicine cabinet.
Photo courtesy of Krylon
Another paint that has become increasingly popular is the dry-erase or white board ones. Installation of these paints is different than for the chalkboard paint. It is a two part process that must be completed in around 4 hours or the paint becomes unusable.
An office calendar is created with Sherwin Williams Sketch Pad paint.
Photo courtesy of Sherwin Williams
Benjamin Moore’s® Notable® Dry Erase Paint comes in clear and white paint. This is available in 50-, 100- and 200- square feet kits and comes with a 10-year warranty. It is CHPS/CDPHv1.1 emission certified and qualifies for LEED® v4 low-emitting materials credit. Kits include two pre-measured components, roller cover and application instructions.
Notable® Clear, High-Gloss paint by Benjamin Moore was used on both walls and the table.
Photo courtesy of Benjamin Moore
Sherwin-Williams Sketch Pad Dry Erase Coating turns any surface into a dry erase board – in any color. This dry erase clear gloss coating is also available in a pre-packaged kit that includes everything needed for DIYers to create fun, functional spaces with confidence. It is easily applied to virtually any interior wall and over any paint color, producing a durable, clear gloss finish that wipes clean every time for years of use with no “ghosting.” The kit has pre-measured parts and applicators, including a mini-roller, tray and stir stick, designed to help even first-time painters achieve excellent results. The kit creates one quart of coating, capable of covering up to 50 square feet and just like a dry erase board, a Sketch Pad wall can be wiped clean with dry erase erasers, paper towels, baby wipes, or damp cloths.
Sherwin Williams Sketch Pad paint is used here in the kitchen and not noticeable unless written on.
Photo courtesy of Fotolia for Sherwin Williams
According to Sue Wadden, director of color marketing for Sherwin-Williams: “We’re seeing this used at home as message boards in kitchens, as an extension of the workspace in home offices, as well as in kids’ bedrooms and playrooms for continued education and fun. This clear coating allows you to have a dry erase board over any paint color you choose, so it will fit into the style, design and use of any space. It’s an innovative product that can transform virtually any wall into a working surface – the creative applications are endless.”