Marker paints for walls: what is it?
Marker coating is a material for painting surfaces, which, after drying, forms a layer similar in properties to boards of the same name. This paint turns the wall into a large board on which you can draw with felt-tip pens, markers, and, if necessary, remove the note.
The material is based on epoxy resins, polyurethane or acrylic.
Used for walls and decorative elements. Apply to the prepared surface with a roller in one layer. Distributes evenly, excluding smudges and unevenness. Dries within 10 – 14 days. It is not recommended to paint before this period, as the coating may be damaged.
Painting with markers as a fresh trend in modern design
Among permanent markers, such a variety as “free ink” is in particular demand - these are “reusable” accessories with the ability to refill after the dye runs out. But this is not the main thing in street painting, the main objects of which are walls and elements of the urban landscape.
The main goal of such a painting is to preserve the drawing or inscription for as long as possible, be it just a work of art or an advertisement. Typically, such artistic objects disappear for the following reasons:
- banal vandalism or painting over by competitors;
- exposure to weather events and precipitation;
- sun rays leading to fading;
- physical contacts of various kinds (often drawings are “removed” if they are applied to objects located in the center of human traffic).
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Permanent markers are in first place in terms of resistance to such external factors, regardless of what material they are used on. In addition, the advantage of markers is their low cost and quick payback, and such means are simpler, more economical and effective in use.
Types of marker paints
The coating is available in two colors: transparent and white.
The transparent paint is universal, does not stand out, can be applied to any shade. The white one stands out against the background of the wall. They also distinguish:
- Slate paint is based on acrylic, graphite chips, and pigments. It resembles a school board, which is why it is called chalkboard. The coating looks original; there is no need to paint anything on it. Can act as an independent decorative element.
- Magnetic paint is a coating developed relatively recently. It contains metal chips that allow you to hold magnets on the surface.
Leaving your comfort zone
Ashley French lives in one of the small towns of America. She and her family moved into a new home in March of this year. The main financial investments were made in major renovations of the house, and only crumbs were left for finishing the bathroom. The woman did not want to put up with the existing state of the premises.
The communications in the bathroom were completely updated, a bathtub and washbasin were installed, nice hexagon-shaped tiles were laid on the floor, a set of furniture and other necessary little things were found. There was only one small thing left to do - the walls needed finishing. Having resolved the issue with the walls, it was possible to equip the room for its intended purpose and use it for several years until the required amount of money became available.
Ashley decided to act on her own, since her husband was doing the main renovation work. In the history of this family there were already houses that they were able to renovate, decorate and sell at a profit. Therefore, Ashley had experience in construction and finishing work.
What markers are suitable?
To draw on the marker surface, special board markers have been developed. They do not scratch the surface and can be easily washed with a sponge. Choose high-quality products, the service life of the coating depends on this.
When choosing a marker, pay attention to the smell: it should not be sharp or unpleasant. The packaging of the product must contain an appropriate inscription that it is intended specifically for a marker board.
Markers are usually produced in packs of four: black, green, white, yellow.
Straight lines on the wall
If your thing is minimalism and perfection, then you will like straight lines. They definitely calm the interior and make the living room unique. Just imagine how cool you can beat a wardrobe, TV and chandelier by setting the lines where you want
lines in the living room
Using lines you can easily surprise your guests, because drawing them is very simple. All you need is a paint kit, some rollers and a couple of cans of bright, pretty paint. We do this kind of work for 2000 rubles m2. That is, we will make a 3 by 4 wall for 24,000 rubles .
rectangular wall painting
A laser level and a tripod will definitely be useful in your work; this is the only way you can draw perfectly straight lines.
What you need to know to draw on walls with a marker
The recommended storage period for a recording or drawing on the wall is 7 days.
The board may absorb the marker over time, making it difficult to remove. Wash only with a special sponge.
When using a marker, cover it with a cap, otherwise it will dry out and become unusable. You cannot refill them like old markers.
Once every two months, it is advisable to apply a special cleaning spray. It will further clean and protect the coating.
Tree in the living room
lemons on the wall
A common solution in decorating a living room is a pattern of wood, leaves and flowers. The tree is interesting because branches can be placed on other walls, creating an interesting effect of a living tree.
The price for a drawing of a lemon tree with a width of 2.5 meters will be 27,000 rubles at a tariff of 4,000 rubles per m2
Now we need to take a bolder approach to paintings and not be afraid to use bright colors. By the way, I would choose a drawing of trees that have fruits. This is definitely more interesting than ordinary leaves
