It’s hard to believe, but I can count on one hand how many times my kids have actually used the playroom we created when we moved into our house over two years ago. In a bid to reclaim some personal space, I committed my weekend to revamping the playroom into a space they would actually enjoy, rather than just hovering near me while I try to get things done.
I wanted to do something fun on the large wall, and since our house lacks magnetic surfaces, I thought, why not turn the entire wall into a giant magnet? This way, the kids could display their artwork instead of letting it end up in the recycling bin, and I could create a space for holiday cards. Armed with a roller and a can of black magnetic paint, I was ready to go. Gold star for mom, right?
Well, it turned out to be more like seven cans of paint and a test of my sanity. The can promised that three coats would do the trick, but that was far from the truth—nothing stuck to that wall after just three coats. It took a whopping six coats before the magnets finally adhered to the wall, and while the end result is impressive, the process nearly drove me to madness.
On the bright side, the kids are finally excited to play in their revamped playroom. The downside? They’re definitely bringing chaos to my little masterpiece. But honestly, the joy of hearing my kids play happily in their space is worth it. After all, isn’t a weekend of hard work a small price to pay for such delightful sounds?
Lessons Learned
If you’re considering a magnetic paint project yourself, here are a few lessons I learned the hard way:
- Stir it thoroughly—seriously, your arms will thank you!
- Wear gloves unless you want your nails to be permanently black.
- Use plenty of drop cloths; this paint drips a lot.
- Keep paint thinner handy to clean up the splatters—trust me, it splatters more than you think.
- It has a strong odor, so open a window and turn on a fan.
- Buy extra paint; you’ll need way more than you estimate. The more you apply, the stronger it gets.
Or, you could just buy a large magnet board. That would be much simpler! But then you’d miss out on the chance to declare, “I spent an entire weekend painting this room, so you better play in it, alright!”
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In summary, transforming a playroom with magnetic paint can be a rewarding project, despite the challenges faced during the process. The end result is a space where kids can express their creativity, although it may come with a little chaos.