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Once the recommended single layer of top-quality whiteboard coating has been installed, it’s important that you remember the following key points: (1)  possible application of a second layer of the coating (for special situations or future recoating) (2)  proper maintenance of the whiteboard-coated surface after it cures (3)  health and safety factors related to your finished whiteboard surface (4)  ten-year warranty that comes with each container of coating By bearing this information in mind, you can ensure yourself a fruitful, trouble-free, and long-lasting relationship with your whiteboard-coated surface. WHITEBOARD WALL RECOATING To achieve the best results, we recommend applying just a single layer of premium whiteboard coating after your surface is properly prepared. However, if you feel that a second coat is needed, wait until the first coat is completely dry to the touch (18-24 hours). If the second coat must happen after 24 hours, wait a full 48 hours, then lightly sand the a...

MARCH: THE MONTH OF CHANGE AND IRISH LUCK According to the western calendar, the first day of spring falls on the 20th of March, a month that usually feels quite chilly, so during March, we begin living in Springtime while feeling that winter has not yet ended. Many who write about the month examine this two-sided quality by describing variable aspects of nature like cold weather changing to warm then back to cold, flowers starting to bud then being covered with snow, and gray skies turning blue then back to gray in a single day. If only Mother Nature would arrange for more regular spring-like conditions throughout March, we’d all be happier. But, as many commentators note, the month’s weather is unpredictable, and hopes of spring are often dashed by a sudden return to winter. However, despite its unpredictability, March can be seen as one of the cheeriest months of the year. Flowers and trees are budding, spring is on the way, and the major holiday, St. Patrick’s Day on March 17, offe...

FEBRUARY: A TIME FOR LOVE AND WINTRY WEATHER February may be the year’s shortest month, but Valentine’s Day and Presidents’ Day guarantee that it isn’t overlooked on the way to spring. The word February is thought to come from the Latin name Februalia for the ancient Roman Festival of Purification. The root “februo” means “I purify by sacrifice.” Considering the challenging weather that occurs in many areas during February, it’s easy to see the month as a time of purification when frigid temperatures and dark skies test people’s spirit and determination. The Snow Moon is the name for the Full Moon in February, relating to the month’s often snowy weather. Some Native American tribes named it the Hunger Moon due to the scarce food sources available during the month, while another name is Storm Moon due to February’s blustery weather. Among the ancient Anglo-Saxons of Britain, February was known as “Sprout-kale” as it was the time of year when kale and cabbage first sprouted from the grou...

January: The Month for Fresh Starts January, a chilly month in which to stay warm until Valentine’s Day, features the latest sunrise of the year as well as holidays like New Year’s Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Traditionally, it’s viewed as a time for fresh starts, for making resolutions to improve our quality of life and personal behavior, and for taking stock of ourselves, which is a good practice at any time of year. Some people love January because they value the quiet interlude it offers after the holidays. Others dislike the effort needed to start over, whether it means returning to work or school or simply beginning a new calendar year. However, the month has many other features that have been pondered and commented on through the decades, such as its leading place in the calendar and its reputation as a time for making resolutions. The following is a collection of quotes related to the month of January that are perfect for writing on your whiteboard painted wal...

WHITEBOARD WALLS By their very nature, whiteboard walls enhance meeting effectiveness due to their large, open, inviting surfaces, great accessibility, and easy erasability. The fact that whiteboard painted surfaces extend from floor to ceiling and from corner to corner in your office, classroom, clinic, or other venue makes them accessible to any team member of any size or physical skill level. At meetings, this means that your staff should feel welcome to freely express their ideas without fear of having to erase one part of their text and then write the next part due to the size limitations of the surface, as they might with traditional framed whiteboards. It also means that meeting participants who may not normally feel at ease speaking their views in meetings, such as those who are shy, new to the team, or of lower rank in the office hierarchy, will feel less inhibited and more willing to share their opinions when confronted with the open, engaging canvas of a whiteboard painted w...

The Downsides of Using Interactive Whiteboards 1. Time Required for Lesson Preparation Designing and preparing lessons for use with these devices is extremely time consuming, because teachers need to research, evaluate, interpret, install, and maneuver the software programs that allow the devices to be used.  2. Insufficient Training Can Lead to Problems Teachers who lack adequate training often have difficulty using electronic whiteboards, which cause frustration for teachers that leads to the decline of student morale, classroom atmosphere, and respect for the teacher. 3. Student Height Limitations Young students and older students who are short in stature typically have trouble reaching an interactive whiteboard's top portion.  4. Problems with Lighting and Display Whiteboards are hard to see when sunlight hits them so they have to be positioned correctly, with effective blinds in the classroom or meeting area where the boards are used. 5. Problems Caused by Remote Access Remote...

POWER-PACKED INFORMATIONAL INSTRUCTION SHEET You can be assured that premium ReMARKable whiteboard coating is the highest quality product among all the coatings of its kind on the market today. And the easy-to-understand manufacturer’s instructions that come with each coating kit give you all the information you’ll need to achieve a successful installation. However, it’s essential that you carefully adhere to the instructions, or else you may encounter serious issues with the installation, functionality, durability, and lifespan of the whiteboard surface. If the directions on surface prep, application, use, and maintenance are carefully followed, and the product still fails to function as advertised, you’ll receive a full refund of the cost, including shipping. MICROFIBER ROLLER SKIN Microfiber fabrics are by far the best materials to use on paint roller sleeves, as they hold much more paint or coating than conventional woven pile sleeves, retain liquids well so that splattering is min...

Introduction: ReMARKable Tintable Base Paint is an outstanding product that is a combination of base paint and primer in one. This unique paint provides you with a time-saving, cost-efficient way to prepare any smooth, clean surface for transformation into a durable, easily erased whiteboard wall. Among its many benefits are the following: (1) it’s extremely safe to use since it contains no additives such as antimicrobial agents and polyvinyl acetate (PVA), which are known to be harmful to humans and the planet; (2) it adheres to any smooth clean surface; (3) it can be used with either the clear or white versions of our whiteboard paint; (4) it’s specially designed to work in combination with our quality whiteboard paints; and (5) it serves as both base coat and primer for our whiteboard paints so it saves you time and money. SAFE TO USE BASE COAT FOR WHITEBOARD PAINT Our high-quality base paint/primer contains no antimicrobial agents, dispersing agents, or polyvinyl acetate (PVA), all...

ENJOY A COLLABORATIVE SPACE WITH A WHITEBOARD WALL A room featuring whiteboard walls makes for highly productive meetings, as the environment is a naturally collaborative space where people feel encouraged to get up from their seats and scribble their thoughts on the wall in front of the team. There’s plenty of room available for writing down random ideas, mind mapping, brainstorming, doodling, and planning. People are more comfortable getting up and sharing their ideas on a massive  whiteboard wall  than on the confined area of a traditional framed whiteboard or flip chart because due to their smaller surfaces, these channels tend to limit what can be presented in a meeting or discussion and often hinder group interaction. This is especially true of flip charts due to their non-erasability. For example, an educational research study found that students using non-erasable flip charts were not effective at collaborating and encouraging others to work with them and share ideas. In this s...