Comments on: Moving to the next reading level http://satorismiles.com/2009/07/18/moving-to-the-next-reading-level/ Thu, 03 May 2012 17:14:28 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Angela http://satorismiles.com/2009/07/18/moving-to-the-next-reading-level/comment-page-1/#comment-264 Angela Thu, 13 Aug 2009 18:43:16 +0000 http://satorismiles.com/?p=2300#comment-264 I only used the magnetic primer on two parts of the wall that were open and that my daughter could reach. I'd say two sections approx 3x4". I only used the magnetic primer on two parts of the wall that were open and that my daughter could reach. I’d say two sections approx 3×4″.

]]> By: Laura http://satorismiles.com/2009/07/18/moving-to-the-next-reading-level/comment-page-1/#comment-263 Laura Tue, 11 Aug 2009 15:55:09 +0000 http://satorismiles.com/?p=2300#comment-263 Thanks for your review! Did you paint the entire wall with the magnetic paint? Or just in the areas that you would use the magnets? Thanks for your review! Did you paint the entire wall with the magnetic paint? Or just in the areas that you would use the magnets?

]]> By: Angela http://satorismiles.com/2009/07/18/moving-to-the-next-reading-level/comment-page-1/#comment-258 Angela Sun, 09 Aug 2009 19:57:13 +0000 http://satorismiles.com/?p=2300#comment-258 Laura and Angela, Here are links/prices where you can buy Rust-Oleum Magnetic Primer 30 oz: Lowes ($18.88): http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=115535-90-223081&lpage=none Amazon ($21.99): http://www.amazon.com/Rustoleum-223081-Rust-Oleum-Magnetic-Primer/dp/B000PU1D3I My walls were very bumpy/textured to start with, but the primer itself didn't seem bumpy to me. I think I applied about 4 coats of this. My husband was convinced I ruined the wall as it was so black, as the first few coats did not hold a magnetic letter. But the next few coats I thoroughly mixed and was very black with magnetic sludge. That held the weak magnetic items, and then 2 coats of orange paint covered the black quite well that unless you look very hard, you can't see the black magnetic primer underneath. I tested holding a normal sheet of paper, and it took 2-3 lightweight magnets to stick. I think with anything stronger, it would take just 1-2. Amazon has many reviews on this, so be sure to read other people's experiences before you try! Ours turned out positive, but it looks like many others did not. My advice if you do this, is to get it professional mixed very well before you apply (I did not, and just hand-mixed a little bit). Make sure that thick, black magnetic sludge is thoroughly mixed! Be prepared to do more than 3 coats, and be prepared for how BLACK it will be. Laura and Angela,
Here are links/prices where you can buy Rust-Oleum Magnetic Primer 30 oz:
Lowes ($18.88): http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=115535-90-223081&lpage=none
Amazon ($21.99): http://www.amazon.com/Rustoleum-223081-Rust-Oleum-Magnetic-Primer/dp/B000PU1D3I?tag=satosmil-20

My walls were very bumpy/textured to start with, but the primer itself didn’t seem bumpy to me. I think I applied about 4 coats of this. My husband was convinced I ruined the wall as it was so black, as the first few coats did not hold a magnetic letter. But the next few coats I thoroughly mixed and was very black with magnetic sludge. That held the weak magnetic items, and then 2 coats of orange paint covered the black quite well that unless you look very hard, you can’t see the black magnetic primer underneath.

I tested holding a normal sheet of paper, and it took 2-3 lightweight magnets to stick. I think with anything stronger, it would take just 1-2.

Amazon has many reviews on this, so be sure to read other people’s experiences before you try! Ours turned out positive, but it looks like many others did not. My advice if you do this, is to get it professional mixed very well before you apply (I did not, and just hand-mixed a little bit). Make sure that thick, black magnetic sludge is thoroughly mixed! Be prepared to do more than 3 coats, and be prepared for how BLACK it will be.

]]> By: Laura http://satorismiles.com/2009/07/18/moving-to-the-next-reading-level/comment-page-1/#comment-257 Laura Sun, 09 Aug 2009 19:32:34 +0000 http://satorismiles.com/?p=2300#comment-257 What is your experience with the magnetic paint? I have been reading reviews on various magnetic paints and read that it can be bumpy so hard to pain a smooth surface. And also that it isn't strong enough to hold any paper on the wall with a magnet, unless you get super strong magnets. Also, how much was a gallon of the type you used? You are giving me so much inspiration for a room for our house! What is your experience with the magnetic paint? I have been reading reviews on various magnetic paints and read that it can be bumpy so hard to pain a smooth surface. And also that it isn’t strong enough to hold any paper on the wall with a magnet, unless you get super strong magnets.

Also, how much was a gallon of the type you used?

You are giving me so much inspiration for a room for our house!

]]> By: Angela http://satorismiles.com/2009/07/18/moving-to-the-next-reading-level/comment-page-1/#comment-253 Angela Sun, 09 Aug 2009 16:41:08 +0000 http://satorismiles.com/?p=2300#comment-253 Hi Angela! I got it at Lowes, but I see this paint at Home Depot as well. It makes for a fun wall! :) Hi Angela!
I got it at Lowes, but I see this paint at Home Depot as well. It makes for a fun wall! :)

]]> By: Angela http://satorismiles.com/2009/07/18/moving-to-the-next-reading-level/comment-page-1/#comment-251 Angela Thu, 06 Aug 2009 19:29:13 +0000 http://satorismiles.com/?p=2300#comment-251 Where do you get magnetic paint? That is so cool! :) Angela (AngelBee on MDC) Where do you get magnetic paint? That is so cool! :)

Angela (AngelBee on MDC)

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