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CREATIVE CHALKBOARD PAINT and MAGNETIC PAINT IDEAS

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The Magic of Magnet and Chalk Paint

By Sue E Krippner

With so many new and innovative paint applications on the market today there is one that stands out significantly from the rest.

You may have seen and enjoyed all the variables on the market, but one you may have over looked is magnetic/chalk paint. It’s fantastically functional and simply, fun!

Magnetic chalkboard paint will turn any wall into a huge fridge magnet for all those notes, coupons, art work etc. You can also use it as a chalk board for those to do lists, fun drawing surface, or space saving teaching aid.

Here’s a few ideas to provide inspiration to get you started and to get an idea of how versatile this paint really is:

Use it in your Kid’s Room:

For the younger ones who may love to draw, you can create a space on the wall for them to express their imagination. Avoid the messy spills and stains of markers and paint on the floor.

The popular plastic letter magnets would work perfectly on these walls giving your children plenty of manipulative space. Create bed time chalk talks, leave surprise messages for them when they get back from school, list daily chores, etc.

Magnetic chalk Paint is Perfect for the Home Office:

Lose the bulky hole making cork boards and expand the story boarding potential with a full size wall of magnet business support. Post daily to do’s without the pins. Create priority lists that are easy to update and manipulate with magnets or a chalkboard eraser.

Give the Refrigerator a Break:

Painting on a small section of wall, on the pantry door or another kitchen space. Notes, to-do’s, the latest school projects, coupons can now be posted without cluttering up the fridge.

Hang Photo’s:

Want to hang photo’s but don’t want to damage the wall? If you paint up to 3 coats you will be able to support framed art work and photo’s.

Design a special wall to mark those significant occasions like birthdays and holidays that can be changed as frequently as you desire.

Paint 2 or 3 Walls in the Teen’s Room Using Magnetic Chalk Paint:

Protect your wall from all those posters. No more sticky tape, oily yellowed stains from poster tack or holes from the constant up and down of pictures. And, when that teen is ready to go off to college, they can be removed easily. No mess with even less fuss.

Paint it on a Kid’s Table:

Go green by limiting paper by creating work space directly on the table rather than over the table.

Apply it to the ceiling:

Love the stars? Use magnetic paint to star gaze and create your own constellations. Surprise your significant other with a morning message above the bed each day. Host a lot of parties? Paint the ceiling with a few coats to support magnets that can hold lights, and other party decorations.

Frankly, the only limit to how you can use this paint is your imagination!

All it takes to apply is the standard roller and brush method. There is no special wall preparation needed and any color can be mixed to contrast or accent your existing walls.

Though a combination product is being suggested here, if you don’t want the magnetic feature but just the chalk talking paint or vise versa – you can buy each product individually.

For a current list of paint suppliers that carry magnetic/chalkboard paint and step-by-step application instructions visit: visit http://www.frugalhomedesign.com/Magnetic-Paint.html. You will also find other frugal money saving interior design ideas, tips and professional secrets to help make your home frugally fabulous!

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PAINT COLORS AND TYPES

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Amazing Paint

By Sue E Krippner

Paint! Did you know there is over 20 different variations of paint which are all designed to create different results? Thanks to impressive paint technology, you can now just about paint anything to add decorative color and amazing effects to any aspect of your home. Both inside and out.

With the right paint combination’s you can:

Make wood look like Marble. Transform Boring Walls Into Accent Attractions. Make a Room Appear Larger or Smaller. Create the Look of Fabric on Flat Surfaces. Turn Cheap Plastic into Impressive Faux Terra Cotta Pieces. Turn New into Antiques. Change the Old Into New. And…the list goes on and on.

So, to tickle your creative fancy here’s the list of the most popular types of paint that are tried and true favorites.

Chalkboard Paint: This is a cool paint that will make any flat surface a chalkboard. No longer are you limited to black, you can add or order various dark colors that will work just as well. For smaller projects you can buy a spray can. Brush on gallons are available for larger applications.

Crackle Paint: This is a 2-step paint package that will give any piece (new or old) an antiqued look. It works well on walls, columns, paintings and wood furniture.

Frosted-Glass Paint: This paint application on glass a will create a semi-transparent, frosted look. Perfect for windows when you need privacy but don’t want curtains.

Pearlescent Paint: Gives any surface a shimmery, pearlized appearance.

Magnetic Paint: Apply a layer of this paint before applying chalkboard paint and you have unlimited creative expression options.

Leather Look Paint – These come in multi-step roll or spray on kits to give a wall, furniture piece or lamp shade a nice suede leather look.

Metallic Paint: This comes in sprays and can give plastic, wood, plaster etc. a fantastic metal finish. Works great on picture frames.

Mirror Paint: Any piece of glass can become a mirror. It’s always applied to the back, or bottom of the glass and comes with a sealer to protect the finish. Try it on a glass table or large vase.

Self Blending Paint: Irritated by the lines that your roller or brush creates? This paint is designed to blend together to guarantee a smooth finish. Perfect for kitchen cabinets.

Fabric Paint: This is an amazing medium. Easy to apply to most fabrics, but it is especially good for blankets and sisal rugs. There will often be sealing instructions for color protection, such as heat setting.

Paint Pens: Great idea for detailed work or tight spaces. It’s paint so it has the longevity of a painted project but is applied like a marker.

Glow in the Dark Paint: Perfect for the kid’s room. Use it on the ceiling, head board or even the wood floor to inspire adventures when the lights go out.

Denim Paint: This kit gives any surface the look of denim. There are also kits to create the appearance of linen and canvas.

Plastic Spray Paint: Need strong water proof paint for the out door furniture. This stuff is perfect and comes in a wide variety of colors.

The potential of these paint applications are unlimited. Some also require a specific type roller or brush to aid in the desired effect so be sure to read the paint packaging before leaving the home improvement center.

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