by administrator | Oct 24, 2018 | Blog
Do you work in a digital marketing agency? You’re not doing door-to-door marketing anymore, so why are you still limiting yourself to pen and paper?
Consider adding functional surfaces to your workspace to transform the way you plan, develop content and analyse your marketing strategies.
Keep reading below to see why magnetic whiteboard walls deserve to be in digital marketing agencies.
Digital Marketing Agencies Can Plan Social Media
You know that social media plays a huge factor in digital marketing, but are you planning your posts as efficiently as you could be?
Magnetic whiteboard walls are a great tool for social media planning as you can easily write up caption ideas or stick up posts.
Digital marketing agency Made To Engage wanted to optimize their social media planning, and so decided to create their own magnetic whiteboard wall. To achieve this they used Smart Magnetic Wallcovering and Smart Whiteboard Paint.
Now they can take their social media planning to the next level.
When developing websites, it can be frustrating only being able to work on one page at a time. With a magnetic whiteboard wall, you don’t have to.
Just stick up images of each website page onto your wall and write down all of the changes you want to make. Then take a picture of your wall and use this for a reference when you get to work.
You won’t be wasting time clicking through website pages ever again.
Analyse Marketing Strategies
When you are trying out new marketing strategies, you need to analyse what is and isn’t working. Keeping track of followers and views can help you monitor how well your new strategies are being received.
Why not use your magnetic whiteboard wall to keep track of how many social media followers you have or the monthly views of your website?
This way you can easily write up and update the figures every week for the whole office to see.
Being able to visualise all of your data on a larger scale can help you with making decisions on what marketing strategies to use in the future. Check out Smart 2-in-1 Wallcovering: Magnetic and Dry Erase For a magnetic whiteboard wall in one product and application.
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by administrator | Oct 22, 2018 | Blog
So you want to install a whiteboard wall in your office but don’t want it to be white? We have the perfect solution for you.
You can use clear dry-erase paint to convert any smooth surface including walls, and desktops into a writable surface without altering the original colour. It lets you create collaborative hubs inside your office without compromising the aesthetic appeal of the space. In this post, we’ll discuss the steps you can take to create a dry-erase surface in any colour of your choice.
How does clear dry erase paint work?
Clear dry-erase paint is created by infusing specialist resin with nano-particles. The nanoparticles create a smooth, non-porous surface that the ink from a dry-erase marker can sit on.
The nanoparticles also give the surface a hydrophobic character. This is crucial as the dry-erase marker ink is formed by suspending pigment particles in water. The ink droplets sit on the hydrophobic surface without bonding with the paint.
The paint also allows controlled adhesion between the ink and the paint ensuring that the ink is easy to remove without leaving a stain.
The transparency of the nanoengineered resin in the clear dry-erase paint ensures lets you retain the colour of a wall while turning it into a whiteboard.
The steps to creating a writable wall in any colour
With the right products and detailed guidelines, any nonprofessional can turn a regular wall into a clear writable surface. The steps are pretty simple.
1. Buying the right product
It’s very important to have the right amount of paint for your wall. Too much or too little paint can jeopardize the performance of your whiteboard wall. So first, measure the height and the width of the wall you want to cover with clear dry-erase paint. From that, you can get the area of the wall. Smarter Surfaces has clear whiteboard paint kits for 2 m², 6 m², and 18 m² walls. You can choose the right size for your purpose.
If you have a freshly painted concrete wall, the clear dry-erase paint can go directly on top of it. However, if you wish to turn a wooden wall into a whiteboard, you’ll need to apply a couple of coats of clear primer before applying the clear whiteboard paint. You can add or remove the primer from your cart while purchasing the paint based on your needs. If you’re unsure if your wall needs a primer, contact our product experts. They’ll help you out.
2. Preparing the wall
A smooth, freshly painted wall doesn’t need a lot of preparation. Sand it ever so lightly and tape off the outer edges of the application area as well as any wall-mounted fixture that you might want to paint around.
In case In case your wall is not smooth, has holes and inconsistencies, you’ll have a couple of extra steps.
- Fill the holes: Use a regular decorator’s filler to fill any holes in the wall. Sand the area off to make it smooth.
- Colour the wall: Apply the coloured paint of your choice and wait for it to dry completely.
3. Prepare to paint
Fix a roller using the roller sleeve and roller handle provided with the kit. It’s important to use a fresh roller for the job.
The Smarter Surfaces Clear Whiteboard Paint has two parts: Part A and Part B.
Once your wall is ready for application, pour the entirety of Part A into Part B and stir it for at least 5 minutes with the stick provided in the application kit until you achieve a perfect blend.
You should prepare the roller before mixing the paint as you must apply the paint on the wall within an hour of mixing part A with part B.
4. Applying the paint
Apply the clear whiteboard paint in sections and check each section as you go to ensure no missed spots
- Pour the paint mix into a painting tray and soak the roller in it
- Make sure the entire roller is covered in paint but it’s not dripping
- Apply the paint with vertical strokes of the roller starting from the left side.
- Roll it up and down 10 times with even pressure.
- Check for missed patches, inconsistencies, or debris from the roller from multiple angles.
The paint becomes touch-dry within 4-5 hours of application. It takes 4 days for the nanoparticles to make the surface performance-ready. Smarters Surfaces’ clear dry-erase paint comes with a 10-year performance guarantee.
How to turn a wooden wall into a clear whiteboard
Being porous, wood soaks in the paint. Before applying the clear whiteboard paint, you need to prime the wooden surface using a clear primer. It closes the pores and gives your whiteboard paint a suitable surface to sit on.
Creating a magnetic whiteboard in any colour
You can follow the detailed DYI guidelines to create a magnetic wall. Once you have a magnetic wall, you can paint it with any colour of your choice. A high-sheen bright colour is more suitable for use as a clear whiteboard. Once the paint dries up, you can apply the clear whiteboard paint. You will have a high-performance magnetic whiteboard wall in 4 days.
Product advisors at Smarter Surfaces are always ready to help you through every step of the purchasing and the application process. Book a free video consultation now.
by administrator | Sep 12, 2018 | Blog
What we call magnetic whiteboard paint is not a single product but rather a combination of multiple products and specific application processes that lead to a magnetic whiteboard wall. The magic is in the products and the processes are simple.
In this post, we’ll walk you through the benefits of magnetic whiteboard paint for offices – the products you can use, the performance you can expect, and the measures you can take to give it a long life.
What is magnetic paint and how does it work?
Magnetic paint is paint infused with magnetite – a ferrimagnetic mineral ore. Any surface painted with it gets ferrimagnetic properties. That means it develops a magnetic pull and attracts magnets.
You can use magnetic paint directly on any smooth, non-porous surface. 4-5 coats of magnetic paint should enable any surface to hold 4 to 5 sheets of A4-size paper with one neodymium magnet.
In an office space, a magnetic wall can be used to stick memos, notes, photographs, charts, and even heavier objects depending on the treatment of the wall and the size of the magnets.
Different magnetic whiteboard paints for offices
Smarter Surfaces lets you choose among two kinds of magnetic paints, magnetic plaster, and magnetic wallpapers. In the sections that follow, we’ll walk you through the key features of these products and how they can add a collaborative flair to your workspace.
Magnetic Paint
The magnetic paint by Smarter Surfaces is a dark grey paint with a 55% magnetite content. You can apply it on walls, plaster, concrete, wood, metal, doors or any smooth surface. You need a minimum of 4 coats and a maximum of 7 coats of paint to create sufficient magnetic pull for holding 4 sheets of A4-size paper with one neodymium magnet.
The paint has very low VOC (<12g/l), no PFOA & PFOS, and it is solvent-free. It is an environmentally friendly product that exceeds all regional quality and safety standards.Smarter Surfaces’ magnetic paint is priced at $114 for 2.28 kg. It is enough to cover a 3m² area. A bigger tin containing 5.56 kg of paint costs $306 and it covers 9m² of area.
Super Magnetic Paint
Super magnetic paint is a superior version of magnetic paint with a higher magnetite content. It has more than 60% magnetite and offers better magnetic pull than regular magnetic paint. It is a great fit for digital wall prints.
Just like all Smarter Surfaces products, super magnetic paint has very low VOC and it is free of PFOA, PFOS, and solvents.
2500 ml of Super Magnetic paint will cost you $210. It covers an area of 6m²
Magnetic Plaster>
Magnetic plaster is the strongest solution for building magnetic surfaces. It is a pre-mixed plaster with a 75% magnetite content. You can directly apply it to a wall like a regular plaster. You can paint over it or use it as a magnetic wall 24 hours after application. You can get 10 kg of magnetic plaster which covers 6m² for $269.
Magnetic plaster allows your regular wall to hold eight sheets of A4-size paper with a single neodymium magnet. That means with larger magnets you can mount much heavier things on the magnetic plaster. Our customers have mounted television sets and canvases on magnetic plaster using large and powerful magnets. The surface area of the magnet is the key to expanding the functionality of the wall.
Creating a magnetic whiteboard
As we mentioned earlier, magnetic whiteboard paint is a combination of products applied in a specific sequence. Here is how you can create a magnetic whiteboard wall for your office.
As we’ve already discussed, you can create a magnetic wall using magnetic paint, super magnetic paint, or magnetic plaster. Regardless of which one of these you choose, you must start with a smooth, consistent, non-porous wall.
So, prepare your surface by filling the holes, sanding the lumps, and priming it if needed. Once the surface is ready, you can apply 4-7 coats of paint or 2 coats of plaster to it. You must wait for one coat to dry before applying the next one. The wait time is 2-3 hours for magnetic paint and at least 6 hours for the plaster.
Once all the coats are done and dry. You can choose either of two paths – a white whiteboard paint or a clear whiteboard paint.
If you want to apply white whiteboard paint, you’ll need to conceal the dark grey magnetic paint using a water-based white primer. You may need 2-4 coats of primer for the job. After the primer dries up with no sign of moisture, you can apply the white whiteboard paint.
If you decide to have a coloured magnetic whiteboard wall, you can put the coloured paint on the magnetic wall and let it dry for at least 12 hours. Once the paint is dry, you can apply a coat of clear whiteboard paint.
4 days after the application of paint, your magnetic whiteboard wall will be ready to use.
You can get the magnetic whiteboard paint white kit to cover 6m² for $558 and the magnetic whiteboard clear kit for the same area for $526.
Magnetic whiteboard wallpaper
The alternative to magnetic whiteboard paint for offices is magnetic whiteboard wallpaper. The magnetic whiteboard wallpaper can be applied on any wall using a vinyl over vinyl adhesive. It is easy to apply and becomes ready to use as soon as the adhesive dries up.
Smarter Surfaces has designed a three-in-one wallpaper that has magnetic qualities, and dry-erase properties and works as a projection screen. The projection screen magnetic whiteboard wallpaper is the ultimate magnetic whiteboard solution for offices. It fits perfectly in meeting rooms where strategic discussions can take a whole new dimension through its use.
Magnetic wallpapers start from $350.
All Smarter Surfaces products are very adaptable in different situations. For instance, while the clear whiteboard paint is not suitable for direct application on a wooden wall, you can easily solve that by applying a coat of clear primer first. Nevertheless, there is always one best product for every situation and our product advisors can help you find that. Book a free video consultation now.
by administrator | Sep 11, 2018 | Blog
Imagine a non-ghosting, dry-erase wall that doubles as a high-end projection screen, saving space and eliminating the hassle of juggling between a whiteboard and a projector screen. Sounds amazing? With the latest advances in collaborative surface solution technology, this is possible, and that too without breaking the bank.
Multifunctional dry erase wallpapers and projection screens are quickly taking the market by storm. Thanks to their efficiency and flexibility. Stay with us as we explore the different types of these futuristic collaborative solutions, the key benefits, and how they can improve productivity in the professional landscape.
What is projection and dry-erase wallpaper?
Modern workspaces demand innovative solutions. Projection and dry erase wallpapers address this need by offering a unique combination of functionalities.
These advanced wallcoverings function as both a high-quality projection screen and a dry-erase board. They are applied directly on the wall or any smooth surface. The wallpaper allows projecting visuals and writing annotations simultaneously on the same surface. So there’s no need for bulky whiteboards and projection screens.
By seamlessly integrating these functionalities, they create a dynamic and organised workspace that empowers communication and collaboration.
There are different types of wallpapers available for projection and dry-erase functionality. Smart Whiteboard Wallpaper – Low Sheen from Smarter Surfaces serves this 2-in-1 function with commendable efficiency. It combines a high-end whiteboard and a top-performing projection screen in a simple-to-apply wallpaper.
The more advanced version, Magnetic Projector Screen Whiteboard Wallpaper, goes one step further. It combines 3 functionalities — magnetic, whiteboard, and projection screen in a single wallpaper. The magnetic property lets you stick notes and images directly on the whiteboard with neo magnets. Plus, you can use it as a dry-erase board and a projection screen simultaneously.
To choose between the two products, consider your requirements. If you simply need a projector screen and a whiteboard, the projector whiteboard wallpaper is the best solution. It fits perfectly even in compact meeting rooms and serves as an effective dual-purpose wallcovering.
However, if you’re looking for the most advanced collaborative surface solution for brainstorming, and you don’t mind spending a little bit extra for it, the new-age 3-in-1 magnetic projector screen wallpaper will serve you best. It makes organising thoughts easy and turns your brainstorming sessions or meetings truly interactive.
If you need only a whiteboard wall and don’t want it to alter the aesthetics of the space, our clear dry erase paint is a great option.
Now let’s take a quick look at the top benefits of these multifunctional products.
5 top benefits of projection and dry-erase wallpapers
Projection and dry-erase wallpapers offer a unique solution, delivering a multitude of benefits. Here are five key advantages of incorporating this innovative product into your workspace:
- Makes presentations more effective: Projector whiteboard wallpaper eliminates the need for bulky whiteboards and projector screens. You can project presentations, reports, and multimedia content directly onto the wall and annotate right on it, creating a more engaging environment for client presentations and team meetings.
- Ensures better brainstorming: Have you ever felt something was missing during your team’s brainstorming sessions? It might just be the right platform to shape and communicate ideas. With the projector whiteboard wallpaper, your team can capture spontaneous thoughts and ideas, jot down notes, and write on the projected information directly. This encourages a more dynamic and effective brainstorming experience.
- Centralised information hub: Staying on top of all work emails throughout the day can be challenging. Reduce inbox clutter for your team and use the projector screen plus whiteboard as a central platform for sharing information and updates. This will ensure that everyone is on the same page and there’s no communication gap.
- Maximised space utilisation: Forget the bulky, space-consuming dry-erase boards and projector screens. These wallpapers turn your walls into a multifunctional workspace, without taking up any floor space and blending seamlessly with any decor. This results in a cleaner and more spacious work environment.
- Multifunctionality at a reasonable price: Projection and dry-erase wallpapers offer two functionalities in one product, eliminating the need for separate purchases. They don’t require expensive installation or maintenance and provide service for years without any drop in performance. This translates to a cost-effective solution for any workspace.
Are projection and dry-erase wallpapers better than dedicated traditional options?
If you have been considering projector whiteboard wallpapers, you might wonder, how the projection quality compares between these specialised wallpapers and traditional projection screens. Let’s first address this question.
Every traditional projector screen isn’t built the same. While the high-end ones do a good job at recreating high-quality pictures, they can easily drain your budget. The medium-range projector screens often lack in recreated picture quality and fail to perform in setups with ambient light. Plus, they typically have a narrower viewing angle that restricts the seating arrangement in the room and often suffer from hotspots.
Specialised projector whiteboard wallpapers from Smarter Surfaces are specifically designed to ensure high picture quality. These wallpapers have a high gain value of 1.1 which supports the recreation of crisp images and videos even in moderate ambient light conditions. On top of that, they have a wider viewing angle and don’t suffer from hotspots. Meaning the picture quality won’t drop depending on the seating arrangement in the meeting room.
These wallpapers provide all the benefits of a top-performing office projector surface for a reasonable price.
The other common dilemma customers face when deciding about a projector screen plus dry-erase wallpaper is how effective is the dry-erase functionality of the wallpaper. Can it serve as a regular, functional whiteboard that’s supposed to be overused daily? Thankfully, we have already taken these factors into consideration.
Our smart projector whiteboard wallpapers are designed for heavy-duty, commercial-grade performance. The non-ghosting feature ensures there are no stains or marks left behind after just a single wipe-down. There are no special upkeep requirements. Just keeping them free from dirt is all.
Still not convinced? Our products come with a 10-year guarantee. So, you’re covered even if the product does not perform according to your expectations.
Not only in offices and workspaces, projector whiteboard wallpapers are a great transformative tool for schools and educational institutes as well.
It’s time to level up your workspace
If you have been considering levelling up your office, our projection and dry erase wallpapers are the best option you have. They improve efficiency and productivity, and taking into account the impact they offer, the cost is only reasonable.
We are confident that our product will impress you. Give it a try and let us know about your experience. To know more about our projector whiteboard wallpapers or for professional assistance book a call with our team.
by administrator | Sep 10, 2018 | Blog
A writable desk is the smartest furniture you can offer students and teachers. It just makes huddling up and brainstorming so much more fun. There is zero wastage of paper, an unbridled flow of thoughts, and enough space for two or three people to write simultaneously – adding wings to ideas.
However, replacing all of your classroom desks with writable desks is a costly undertaking. It’s almost inconceivable unless you are working with a huge budget. The logistics are just too much, and upgrading an entire school with writable desks will take forever. That’s where Smarter Surfaces comes in with the self-adhesive whiteboard films.
Creating writable desks with whiteboard films
You don’t need to replace the existing desks, you just need to add a writable layer to them. The whiteboard films by Smarter Surfaces are the best products for the job. Just stick the self-adhesive film onto the desktop and voila! You get a writable desk. The film is able to turn any smooth, non-absorbent surface into a dry-erase writing area. It can be used on glass doors, metal panels, old whiteboards, and virtually any surface but a wall made of concrete or wood. You can write on it with dry-erase markers and clean it with microfibre cloths.
Exploring the options with whiteboard films
Once you decide to transform regular classroom desktops into writable surfaces, there are quite a few options to explore.
White whiteboard film
You can use the white whiteboard film to create writable desks with a glossy white finish. The same product can be used to restore old whiteboards or upgrade old chalkboards.
Clear whiteboard film
Then comes the clear self-adhesive whiteboard film. It offers the same functionality as the white whiteboard film but with a transparent finish. This product creates a writable surface without changing the colour of the original surface – just adds a layer of specialist resin-infused clear paint on top of it. This product is very popular among office designers for its aesthetic appeal, nevertheless, there’s no reason why schools can’t adopt it.
Low-sheen whiteboard film
With a gain value of 1.1 and a gloss measurement of 41GU, the projectable low-sheen whiteboard film is a solution for schools trying to make the learning environment more interesting. For instance, if you use this self-adhesive film on a large table and project on it from above, it can be a perfect interactive aid for lessons. One can project a map on the table during a geography lesson, or maybe project the intersection of a cell wall and then add pointers on the same surface with a dry-erase marker. It opens up a wonderful world of possibilities for educators. The combination of the projectability factor and the dry-erase quality makes this a one-of-a-kind product.
How to maintain a writable desk?
You can maintain a writable desk just as you would take care of a regular whiteboard.
- Do not use a permanent marker to write on it. If someone accidentally does use a permanent marker on the writable surface, you should use a high-quality permanent marker remover to clean it. You can use the same product for the occasional cleaning of stains or ink residue.
- Use a dry-erase cleaner to clean the writable surfaces after every few sessions of use. It will enhance performance, keep stains away, and add years to your writable desks’ life.
- Use good-quality dry-erase markers for best performance.
Qualities to look for in whiteboard films
You want whiteboard films that are easy to apply, long-lasting, and environmentally friendly. Smarter Surfaces ticks all the boxes.
- The self-adhesive whiteboard films by Smarter Surfaces come with a 5-year performance guarantee.
- The products exceed the standards of quality and safety across continents.
- The films have a Class A fire certificate further attesting to their safety.
- They are self-adhesive. So, all you need to do is remove the backing and stick it to the surface.
Smarter Surfaces gives you a detailed application guide and video-based installation tutorials to help you with the DIY process.
Our experts are ready to help you find the best product and install it. Book a free video consultation now.
We extend a bunch of special facilities including credit payment, free shipping, and personalised support for educational institutes. You can take advantage of these benefits by joining your educator programme.
