Kids love magnets. From alphabet letters to animals and dinosaurs, magnetic toys come in all shapes and sizes, and can provide hours of fun. For a fun and easy play area, consider creating your own magnetic wall.
| The term “magnetic wall” is a bit misleading. Magnetic walls are not, in and of themselves, magnetic.
They are actually walls coated with layers of special paints which contain minute particles of metal. Because of this, they are not harmful to electronic devices.
As with most mixed substance paints, magnetic wall paints are fairly thick.
Rust-Oleum Magnetic Primer is a good quality paint at a reasonable price point.
The area which is painted will differ from the surrounding area enough to warrant taking a few extra steps. |
 This unused breakfast bar wall will become my kids' new magnetic wall play area. |
 Mr Clean Magic Erasers are great for cleaning walls. Be sure to wipe off any white residue before painting. |
 Thick, magnetic wall paint is actually quite heavy in the can. |
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- Determine where you wish to create your magnetic wall. For children, the area should be low on the wall, for easy play.
- Clean the wall and let it dry thoroughly.
- Tape off the area using a level or T-square to ensure proper corners.
- Prime or lightly sand the wall if necessary. (If it was previously coated with glossy paints, oil-based paints, etc.)
- Thoroughly mix your magnetic wall paint. It is very important to keep re-stirring the paint, as the metal particles are heavier, and will settle to the bottom.
- Apply several coats of paint with a smooth foam roller, remembering to mix the paint every time you pour it.
- Apply a couple of coats of colored paint for looks, and remove the tape.
The more coats of magnetic wall paint, the stronger the attraction. Therefore, be sure to apply several layers. |
 You can see the heavy, metal particles pulled up from the bottom of this unmixed can of magnetic wall paint.  The wall, with an initial coat of magnetic paint. |
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| If you are looking for ways to make this area multi-task, consider using chalkboard paint on top of the magnetic wall paint. Another option is dry erase paint. Both of these paints will enable your child to draw or write on the surface as well. Whatever paint you select for the final coat, make sure it is formulated to produce an easily cleaned surface.
To create a frame for your magnetic wall, browse through the house trim section of the hardware store. Chair railing is very attractive, and can be easily cut and tacked up to frame out the area. There are a number of inexpensive moldings which may be used, and a wide variety of styles.
Some of the many uses for magnetic walls include:
- Learning letters and creating sentences with alphabet magnets
- Learning math with magnetic numbers and symbols
- Creating imaginative scenes with magnetic pattern blocks
- Making your own gallery for photos and drawings
- Imaginative play with fun animal, dinosaur, or habitat magnets
- Posting reminders
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 It really works! The children are playing on their new magnetic wall. |
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Magnetic walls are a safe and fun way to preserve your home’s interior while allowing your children to create and learn on a broad, interactive surface. Magnetic walls can stand up to repeated use without the dangers of wobbly and unstable hanging or free-standing bulletin boards.
With a little creativity, a plain wall can become a great new play area!
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