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Stick-'em-up paints.(Front Lines)(Column)(Evaluation)
Walls can take on a magnetic personality when coated with paints that contain iron filings. Two or three applications and the surface becomes fair game for magnets and anything you want to stick up without making holes: drawings, lists, photos, reminders.
We tested Liquid Magic Wall and Magnetic Creations, which are light-gray primers, and MagnaMagic, an additive that mixes with latex or oil-based paint. We applied each with a roller to smooth wallboard, comparing the effectiveness of one, two, and three base coats. Between coats we let surfaces dry, and we always ended with a topcoat of high-quality latex paint.
One coat holds the lightest, most flexible magnets, we found. Two coats hold better, and three better yet. Magnetic Creations held a slight edge over the others, but even three coats did not reach the holding power of a refrigerator or metal filing cabinet. Heavier magnets--around 2 1/2 ounces--did stay on our painted boards, but the cling wasn't especially strong. For mounting full-sized posters, however, lighter magnets did ...
- True Value and Atlanta Make-A-Wish Foundation Children Unveil Revolutionary New...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire May 3, 2001 700+ words
...True Value will unveil Magnetic Creations, a revolutionary new wall...Foundation with a donation of Magnetic Creations product to help inspire...organization and donation of Magnetic Creations product CONTACT: Sue Jarmoc...
- PR Newswire Midwest Summary, Monday, August 6 to 4 P.M. EST.
- Press release article from: PR Newswire August 6, 2001 700+ words
...the Mya(TM) Vx500 Voice Platform Functionality HSM025 08/06/2001 08:06 r f bc-IL-Magnetic-Creations (CHICAGO) Magnetic Creations(TM) to Attract Attention at National Hardware Show(R) CGM005 08/06/2001 08:21 r f...
- PRNewswire Midwest Summary, Monday, May 7 to 4 P.M. EST.
- Press release article from: PR Newswire May 7, 2001 700+ words
...in Chicago CGM005 05/07/2001 07:02 r f bc-IL-True-Value-decor (CHICAGO) True Value Introduces Magnetic Creations(TM), the 'Ever Changing, Rearranging, Wall Decor' CGM018 05/07/2001 08:01 r f bc-IL-Vita-Virinia...
- A Little Bit of Magic Brings Election Home; guest commentary.(Press Room)
- Magazine article from: TelevisionWeek April 21, 2008 700+ words
...South Carolina primary. I had used the "Magic Wall'' to illustrate what I called the...primary when I was first asked to use our Magic Wall, officially called the CNN multi-touch...long lines. It's fun to navigate the Magic Wall, to learn more about its capabilities...
- We Laughed, We Cried: Election Night on TV.(Editorial)
- Magazine article from: Broadcasting & Cable Topcik, Joel November 10, 2008 700+ words
...bit melancholy watching CNN's John King work his trusty "magic wall." "Where does this love affair go after the election...the people who think King is a rising star, but what of the magic wall? Poor thing may end up like that other guy from Wham...
- DISMAL OFFICE GETS STYLISH FACE-LIFT.(Seattle @Home)
- Newspaper article from: Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Seattle, WA) June 2, 2007 700+ words
...reminders. We made Noreen's out of a fairly new product called Magic Wall Magnetic Paint, which allows magnets to stick to your wall...make straight lines, pencil, painter's tape, one quart Magic Wall magnetic paint, paint roller and tray, regular latex paint...
- THE BEST - AND WORST - OF YEAR'S NEW TOYS RATED BY TEACHER GROUP.(Lifestyle)
- Newspaper article from: Seattle Post-Intelligencer (Seattle, WA) November 25, 1999 700+ words
...piece wooden puzzle. $12, 4-plus. Wonderboard by Dowling Magnets. Magnetic pieces. $12, 3-plus. Magic Wall by Magic Wall. Magnetic panels attach to the wall for use with magnetic pieces. $25, 3- plus. Earl E. Bird by Early...
- Resources.
- Magazine article from: Sunset February 1, 2007 700+ words
...Store, www.containerstore.com or 800/786-7315). Frame from Aaron Brothers ($55; www.aaronbrothers.com). Magic Wall magnetic paint ($14 for 16-oz.can; www.kling.com). Chalkboard paint by Krylon ($8 for 12-oz. spray can...
