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I love the idea of IdeaPaint. However, in practice, things aren't that simple: IdeaPaint just doesn't compare to a quality white board. A quality standard white

I love the idea of IdeaPaint. However, in practice, things aren't that simple: IdeaPaint just doesn't compare to a quality white board. A quality standard white board does better in almost every important aspect; a smoother surface, better erasing, no "burn in" (if we left something up on the wall for too long, it would become nigh impossible to erase). Sure, IdeaPaint is cheaper, but I find I'm never disappointed with quality, even if it costs a little more.

jimmyjazz14 15y ago
The fumes from it are seriously intense (when it is wet), they used some in my office and I had to leave for the day because they where to strong. Otherwise, it seems to work pretty well,
gbelote 15y ago
I work in a coworking space that has IdeaPaint everywhere. It's awesome. But you're right: it's lower quality than a typical whiteboard. The surface is bumpy and doesn't erase as well. I personally don't mind the negatives and enjoy the extra real estate, but it's certainly not for everyone.
janesvilleseo 15y ago
I agree. I have it at our office. Actually i was the one who found it and painted it on the wall. The packaging hat it came in was really cool with a lot of thought put into it. The instructions turned into a "wet paint" sign. The surface is bumpy, but it works. It it currently being used as a giant project calendar.
- chopsueyar 15y ago
  Did you pay out-of-pocket for the paint?
  - janesvilleseo 15y ago
    I got the owner to reimburse me for it.
- deepGem 15y ago
  I am now thinking of getting one room painted with ideapaint. Any specific reasons for the bumpy surface - I mean does some extra sanding/smoothening of the surface before painting ideapaint help in removing any bumps ? OR is the bumpy surface because of the paint quality.
lucasjung 15y ago
I've covered every suitable vertical surface within easy reach of my chair with whiteyboard[1]. They also make big ones (3.3x6) that you can slap on a wall. It's cheaper than IdeaPaint, way easier to apply, and it looks like it's smoother (although still not as smooth as a regular whiteboard). My whiteyboards do suffer from "burn-in," but that's easy to fix: just scribble over the "burnt-in" writing with another dry-erase marker, then erase immediately. The solvent in the fresh marker picks up the old "burnt-in" pigment so that you can erase it. This trick also works for getting permanent marker off of a whiteboard. [1]http://www.whiteyboard.com/ http://www.whiteyboard.com/

jimmyjazz14 15y ago

The fumes from it are seriously intense (when it is wet), they used some in my office and I had to leave for the day because they where to strong. Otherwise, it seems to work pretty well,

gbelote 15y ago

I work in a coworking space that has IdeaPaint everywhere. It's awesome. But you're right: it's lower quality than a typical whiteboard. The surface is bumpy and doesn't erase as well. I personally don't mind the negatives and enjoy the extra real estate, but it's certainly not for everyone.

janesvilleseo 15y ago

I agree. I have it at our office. Actually i was the one who found it and painted it on the wall. The packaging hat it came in was really cool with a lot of thought put into it. The instructions turned into a "wet paint" sign. The surface is bumpy, but it works. It it currently being used as a giant project calendar.

chopsueyar 15y ago
Did you pay out-of-pocket for the paint?
- janesvilleseo 15y ago
  I got the owner to reimburse me for it.
deepGem 15y ago
I am now thinking of getting one room painted with ideapaint. Any specific reasons for the bumpy surface - I mean does some extra sanding/smoothening of the surface before painting ideapaint help in removing any bumps ? OR is the bumpy surface because of the paint quality.

lucasjung 15y ago

I've covered every suitable vertical surface within easy reach of my chair with whiteyboard[1]. They also make big ones (3.3x6) that you can slap on a wall. It's cheaper than IdeaPaint, way easier to apply, and it looks like it's smoother (although still not as smooth as a regular whiteboard). My whiteyboards do suffer from "burn-in," but that's easy to fix: just scribble over the "burnt-in" writing with another dry-erase marker, then erase immediately. The solvent in the fresh marker picks up the old "burnt-in" pigment so that you can erase it. This trick also works for getting permanent marker off of a whiteboard. [1]http://www.whiteyboard.com/ http://www.whiteyboard.com/