SPO Magnetic Chalkboard Paint - Dual-Purpose Magnetic & Chalkboard Paint for Walls, MDF & Wood

• Create a magnetic surface and chalkboard in one coating (dual-purpose functionality)

• Turn walls, MDF, wooden boards, or plasterboard into a functional magnetic notice board

• Create a writable chalkboard surface for notes, lists, menus, lessons, or creative use

• Achieve a matt black finish suitable for writing and erasing chalk (standard chalk and chalk markers)

• Use a water-based, low-odour paint (≤30 g/L VOC) for safe internal application with minimal ventilation

• Design interactive spaces in homes, offices, classrooms, cafés, restaurants, or studios

• Replace separate pin boards, whiteboards, and notice boards with one multi-functional surface

• Create a high-strength magnetic surface capable of holding heavy objects (this holds lightweight items like notes, photos, magnets)

• Use with very weak magnets (strong magnets or neodymium magnets are required for best results)

• Apply in external areas, damp environments, or outdoor spaces (interior use only)

• Achieve a smooth decorative wall finish without slight functional texture (magnetic particles create subtle texture)

• Apply in temperatures below 7°C (minimum application temperature required for proper curing)

• Use fewer than 3 coats (minimum 3 coats required for optimal magnetic strength)

SPO Magnetic Chalkboard Paint transforms almost any surface into a dual-purpose magnetic notice board and creative chalk canvas. Developed by Specialist Paints Online for strong magnet grip and bold matt black finish, this water-based acrylic formula (≤30 g/L VOC) delivers professional results with low odour and minimal downtime.

The high-solids formula (55% volume solids) contains magnetic particles that create a magnet-friendly surface when applied in 3 coats, while the matt black finish provides an ideal chalkboard surface for standard chalk and chalk markers. Take your planning, teaching, or brainstorming to a new level with this all-in-one, water-based formula designed to reduce fit-out costs, clutter, odours, and downtime.

Manufactured in the UK to exacting standards, it's the professional choice for creating interactive, multi-functional spaces.

Key Benefits

• Add Unique Instant Style – Sleek, professional matt black finish upgrades offices, classrooms, and kitchens with a custom, modern look that clients and visitors notice. Dual-purpose functionality impresses.

• Customise & Transform Any Surface – Brush on 3 coats and your wall, MDF board, or plywood becomes a magnetic chalkboard that boosts collaboration, creativity, and organisation. One product, two functions.

• Do More with Less – Dual magnet + chalk functionality replaces separate pin boards, whiteboards, and notice boards, freeing budget and wall space. Cost-effective solution for homes, offices, and schools.

• Mess-Free Application – Non-drip, water-based paint (≤30 g/L VOC) rolls on cleanly with no specialist tools or heavy panels to fit. Low odour means you can work in occupied spaces. Finish quicker.

• Cut Ongoing Costs – Durable matt black wipes clean and resists ghosting (when properly primed), saving you money on replacements and constant touch-ups. Long-lasting performance.

• Strong Magnet Hold – High-solids formula (55% volume solids) with magnetic particles delivers reliable magnet hold for notes, photos, and lightweight items. Works with standard and neodymium magnets.

• Versatile Surface Compatibility – Adheres to walls, wood, MDF, plywood, and plasterboard. Suitable for homes, offices, schools, cafés, and creative spaces. Interior use only.

Apply it quickly, feel the benefits fast. Brush on, touch dry in 30 minutes, ready for the next coat after 3 hours. Add to basket today, paint tomorrow, and start using your new magnetic chalkboard the very next day with our next-day UK delivery.

SPO Magnetic Chalkboard Paint | Dual-Purpose Magnetic & Chalk Paint is the perfect choice for creating interactive and stylish surfaces in a variety of settings:

• Homes & Kitchens – Ideal for jotting down grocery lists, meal plans, family schedules, or reminders. Pin notes with magnets and let the kids draw. Keeps your kitchen, playroom, or home office organised and fun. Perfect for family command centers.

• Offices & Meeting Rooms – Great for brainstorming sessions, project boards, company announcements, or team collaboration. Combines magnetic features with a writable surface to enhance productivity and creativity. Replaces whiteboards and pin boards.

• Hospitality & Retail – Perfect for cafés, restaurants, bars, and shops needing a versatile menu board, specials board, or sales display that's easy to update and eye-catching for customers. Professional, modern look.

• Education & Public Spaces – A must-have for classrooms, libraries, community centres, or schools. Offers a space for interactive lessons, notices, creative artwork, or student projects. Engages students and visitors.

• DIY & Home Improvement – Excellent for revamping a blank wall into a multifunctional notice board, designing a children's play area where imagination can run wild, or creating a home office planning wall. Easy DIY application.

• Creative Studios & Workshops – Suitable for artists, designers, and creative professionals needing a flexible workspace for sketching ideas, pinning inspiration, or organising projects. Dual functionality maximises workspace efficiency.

If you need specific advice on applying, priming, or customizing your magnetic chalkboard, contact our experts now via the live chat for personalised guidance!

Coverage: Approximately 10 m² per litre per coat (at recommended 50-55 µm dry film thickness)

Coverage per size

• 500ml: Covers approx. 5 m² per coat
• 1 litre: Covers approx. 10 m² per coat
• 2.5 litres: Covers approx. 25 m² per coat

Recommended coats

• Minimum 3 coats required to achieve optimal magnetic strength
• More coats = stronger magnetic hold (4-5 coats for maximum strength)

Example calculations

• For a 10 m² wall, you will need approximately 1 litre per coat
• For 3 coats, you will need approximately 3 litres total (three 1L tins or one 2.5L tin + one 1L tin)

• For a 5 m² notice board, you will need approximately 500ml per coat
• For 3 coats, you will need approximately 1.5 litres total (three 500ml tins or one 1L tin + one 500ml tin)

• For a 2 m² children's playroom wall, you will need approximately 200ml per coat
• For 3 coats, you will need approximately 600ml total (one 1L tin covers this easily)

Practical coverage may be lower depending on surface porosity, texture, and application method. Porous wood or rough plasterboard may require more paint. For accurate project planning, we recommend ordering 10-15% extra to account for surface variation.

Surface Preparation

• Ensure all surfaces are clean, dry, and free from grease, oil, dust, or contaminants
• Use Fluxaf Power Clean to clean and degrease surfaces
• Existing painted surfaces should be cleaned, degreased, and lightly sanded to provide a good key
• Remove any loose or flaking material and treat bare areas as new substrate
• Ensure surface and air temperature is above 7°C (minimum application temperature)
• Provide adequate ventilation during application and drying

Priming (Essential for Best Results):

• Metal surfaces: Apply SPO All Metals Primer before painting
• New plaster: Prime with Coo-Var Water-Based Primer Sealer Undercoat
• MDF and plywood: Prime with SPO MDF Primer

Application

• Stir paint thoroughly before use and occasionally during application (magnetic particles settle)
• Apply using a good-quality brush or short-pile roller
• Thin first coat with clean water if required (maximum 5% for brush/roller application)
• Apply first coat evenly, working paint well into the surface
• Allow to dry for minimum 3 hours at 20°C before applying second coat
• Apply a minimum of 3 coats to achieve optimum magnetic performance
• For maximum magnetic strength, apply 4-5 coats
• Avoid application in damp, humid, or freezing conditions

Drying & Curing Times (at 20°C)

• Touch dry: 30 minutes
• Hard dry: 2 hours
• Recoat time: Minimum 3 hours
• Full cure: 5-7 days (paint will continue to harden during this period)

Drying times may be extended in cooler temperatures or high humidity. Ensure adequate ventilation during application and drying.

Pro Tip – Chalkboard Priming (Essential):

Before first use as a chalkboard, prime the surface by rubbing chalk over the entire area, then wipe clean. This prevents permanent "ghosting" of the first chalk marks and ensures easy erasing. This step is essential for chalkboard functionality.

Important Notes

• Interior use only (not suitable for external areas or damp environments)
• Minimum 3 coats required for optimal magnetic strength
• Stir paint frequently during application (magnetic particles settle)
• Works with standard magnets and neodymium magnets (stronger magnets hold better)
• Not suitable for holding heavy objects (designed for lightweight items like notes, photos, magnets)

• Finish / Texture: Matt
• Base: Water-based acrylic magnetic paint
• Available Colours: Black
• Pack Sizes: 0.5 L, 1 L, 2.5 L
• Coverage: ≈ 10 m²/L @ 50–55 µm DFT
• Drying Times @ 20 °C: Touch dry 30 mins; Hard dry 2 hrs; Full hardness 5–7 days
• Re-coat Interval: 3 hrs
• Minimum Application Temp.: 7 °C
• VOC Content: ≤ 30 g/L
• Flash Point: Non-flammable
• Application Method: Brush or roller; thin up to 5 % with clean water; apply minimum three coats
• Surface Suitability: Interior walls, wood, MDF, plasterboard; prime non-ferrous metal first
• Volume Solids: 55 %
• Wet Film Thickness: 100 µm
• Dry Film Thickness: 50–55 µm

Need detailed specs or prep guidance? Chat with our experts now and paint tomorrow!

1. What is SPO Magnetic Chalkboard Paint used for?

SPO Magnetic Chalkboard Paint is a water-based acrylic paint that combines magnetic properties with a chalk-friendly surface. This dual-functionality allows you to create a magnetic notice board and a chalkboard in one, perfect for kitchen planners, office brainstorming walls, café menu boards, classroom boards, or creative displays.

2. How does the magnetic function work?

The paint contains magnetic particles (55% volume solids) that create a magnet-friendly surface when applied in 3 or more coats. Standard magnets and neodymium magnets will adhere to the painted surface, allowing you to pin notes, photos, and lightweight items. Stronger magnets provide better hold.

3. How many coats do I need for good magnetic strength?

A minimum of 3 coats is required to achieve optimal magnetic performance. For maximum magnetic strength, apply 4-5 coats. More coats = stronger magnetic hold. Each coat should be applied 3 hours apart at 20°C.

4. How does it adhere to various surfaces?

The paint can be applied to walls, plywood, MDF, plasterboard, metal and wood. Make sure the surface is clean, dust-free, and properly primed if necessary (metal = All Metals Primer, MDF = MDF Primer, new plaster = Primer Sealer Undercoat). Proper surface prep ensures smooth, durable finish.

5. How long does it take to dry?

At 20°C, SPO Magnetic Chalkboard Paint is touch dry in 30 minutes and hard dry in 2 hours. For recoating, wait a minimum of 3 hours. Full cure is achieved after 5-7 days. Drying times may be longer in cooler temperatures or high humidity.

6. Does it really hold magnets?

Yes. Thanks to its magnetic particles, standard magnets and neodymium magnets will adhere to the painted surface. For lightweight items (notes, photos, small magnets), standard magnets work well. For heavier items, use stronger neodymium magnets. Not suitable for very heavy objects.

7. Can I write on it with ordinary chalk?

Absolutely. Standard chalk and chalk markers work well on this matt black finish. Before first use, prime the chalkboard surface by rubbing chalk over the entire area, then wipe clean. This prevents permanent "ghosting" and ensures easy erasing. Wipe down with a damp cloth or chalkboard eraser to clean.

8. Is the finish purely black, or are other colours available?

SPO Magnetic Chalkboard Paint comes in a matt black finish—ideal for clear contrast with chalk and professional appearance. Black is the standard colour for magnetic chalkboard paint. If you need a different colour, contact our experts regarding custom or alternative options.

9. How much area does one litre cover?

Coverage is approximately 10 m² per litre per coat, depending on the surface's porosity and condition. A 1L tin covers 10 m² per coat. For a typical 10 m² wall with 3 coats, you'll need approximately 3 litres total. For best results, apply thin, even coats.

10. Why do I need to stir the paint frequently?

The magnetic particles in the paint are heavier than the liquid and will settle to the bottom of the tin during storage and application. Stir thoroughly before use and occasionally during application to ensure even distribution of magnetic particles for consistent magnetic performance.

Need further guidance on creating a magnetic chalkboard surface?

For tailored advice, surface preparation tips, or primer recommendations, contact our experts now via live chat—we're here to help you design a fun, multi-functional space!

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• Fluxaf Power Clean: Thoroughly cleans the surface, stripping away grease, glue, and ingrained grime to leave a sound, paint-ready base.
• SPO All Metals Primer: Apply SPO All Metals Primer to all metal surfaces prior to top-coating to ensure proper adhesion and long-term durability.
• Coo-Var Water-Based Primer Sealer Undercoat: Use on new plaster to seal the surface and create an even, stable base coat before painting.
• MDF Primer: Ideal for MDF and plywood, sealing porous surfaces and providing a smooth, uniform finish prior to top-coating.
• Application Tools: Use suitable brushes, rollers, extension poles, or spray equipment depending on the surface area and chosen application method.

These products are commonly combined for best long-term results.

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