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MagPlay surface guide
Smooth, dry and in good condition? Your surface may be a great match. Find the right place for your MagPlay decal or choose a MagPlay Board for more flexibility.
The one-minute check
Paint, texture and condition all matter. Use this guide before choosing where to apply your MagPlay decal.
A smooth surface is the starting point, not a guarantee. Check its finish and condition too.
Send us a photo and the paint details before applying your MagPlay decal.
Ask us about your surface →Apply the MagPlay decal to a suitable backing board instead. Any mounting method must suit the wall and be secure.
MagPlay Wall + Board →MagPlay® WallKind™
A padded core and flexible adhesive backing help your MagPlay decal sit flat on a suitable surface. It is designed for repositioning and careful removal from sound, fully cured paint.
A flat, even surface lets the adhesive make consistent contact.
Warm gently on low heat, start at an upper corner and peel slowly, keeping your MagPlay decal close to the surface.
Keep the backing clean and save its protective sheet. Move occasionally rather than frequently; grip can vary after reapplication.
Some coatings are designed to repel marks and can also resist adhesive. Paint branding alone cannot confirm compatibility: check the exact coating, surface condition and manufacturer's advice.
Wait at least 30 days after painting, and longer if the paint manufacturer requires it. After washing a wall, allow 72 hours before application.
Paint, preparation and surface condition vary. Remove your MagPlay decal slowly and gently, and ask us if you are unsure about your finish.
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These ranges are examples to check more carefully, rather than a list of paints that never work. The exact formulation, finish, curing time and surface condition affect adhesion. The list is not exhaustive.
Super-matt or dirt-repellent finishes can make it harder for a MagPlay decal to grip. Check the exact Lady product and finish.
For low-VOC, silky or ultra-matt variants, check the exact coating. These characteristics alone do not establish whether a MagPlay decal will adhere.
Ultra-matt finishes can affect the way adhesive makes contact. Send us the exact paint details before applying your MagPlay decal.
Check the precise product, surface treatment and finish. Do not assume that every range from the same brand has the same adhesion properties.
Some variants and surface finishes may give reduced grip. Check the exact Flutex product and the condition of the painted surface.
Richly pigmented or very matt finishes deserve an extra check. Confirm the exact product and finish; Estate Emulsion is a Farrow & Ball range.
Apply the MagPlay decal directly to a suitable smooth surface.
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Choose the MagPlay decal with its own backing board.
€108,00 EURExplore this option ↗Choose a suitable surface in good condition. Remove dust and let it dry fully.
Peel back the top 5 cm of backing and position the MagPlay decal.
Work down gradually, smoothing from the centre out to remove air bubbles.
Check the installation and care instructions before adding your magnets and drawing materials.
WallKind™ is designed for careful removal from suitable, fully cured paint. Warm gently on low heat and peel slowly, close to the surface. The result depends on the paint and its condition, so a mark-free result cannot be guaranteed.
Keep moves to a minimum and follow the care instructions. Adhesion and surface condition can change with removal and reapplication.
Stop and check the surface, coating, dust and moisture. Contact us with photos before trying again.
Choose a MagPlay Board combination. The MagPlay decal goes on the backing board; choose a safe mounting method suitable for your room.
A suitable smooth painted surface can work well, with careful removal when you move. Check your rental terms and the condition of the paint first. A MagPlay Board lets you apply your MagPlay decal to the board instead.
Use MagPlay magnets and other lightweight magnets, magnetic tiles, chalk, whiteboard markers or washable crayons, following the product care instructions. Avoid very heavy magnets.
Send us a photo of the surface and any details about the paint or coating.
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