[puzzler314]

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.

[lucasjung]

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/

[gbelote]

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.

[jimmyjazz14]

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,

[janesvilleseo]

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]

Did you pay out-of-pocket for the paint?

[janesvilleseo]

I got the owner to reimburse me for it.