Magnetic Wall
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You’ve come to the right place! This DIY magnetic wall post shares all the steps to make your own.
When my oldest was nearly two, I knew I wanted a magnetic wall in our new home.
However, Google searches were a black hole.
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Here I was, staring at so many great photos on Pinterest, and yet none of them had step-by-step directions on where to find the materials needed and how to attach the magnetic board to the wall.
I am determined to help your How to DIY a Magnetic Wall search become more productive than it was for me!
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Finding the perfect magnetic board
When starting out, my major obstacle was finding a large magnetic sheet.
I was pointed in the direction of Home Depot, and after three trips, finally gave up. Nothing was the size I wanted. I had a similar obstacle to my online search with office suppliers.
Finally, someone suggested I visit our local fabrication shop for a large piece of sheet metal.
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Winner, winner chicken dinner! Here we go! – Only, how on earth will we hang this large sheet of magnetic metal? Don’t worry, we are going to get to that part next.
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How do you attach a magnetic board?
Luckily, I had some help from two great craftsmen; my dad and my grandpa. They were determined to have the sheet metal secured to the wall, along with helping me create the finished look that I was hoping for.
Once we found a local fabrication shop, we purchased a large sheet of plywood to secure the sheet metal before mounting it to the wall. They did this to protect the drywall if we ever wanted to take the board down.
First, Measure your wall.
Next, Determine the desired size of your magnetic wall. You may have to be flexible depending on what the fabrication shop has.
Call your local fabrication shop and ask if they sell a large sheet of metal to consumers.
Ask the metal shop if they deliver.
Purchase a piece of 1/4” plywood the same size as your sheet metal.
Purchase wood you would like for the border. Ask Home Depot if they will cut everything to the desired size.
Find your studs and mount your plywood to your wall with a power drill. Remember to keep the wall at a height your child can reach.
Use the liquid nail glue to apply your sheet metal to the plywood.
Smooth out your sheet metal to prevent bubbling.
Finally, frame the magnetic wall with the wood you bought for a border. Framing the wall will also help the magnetic sheet metal stay in place.
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Next, your magnetic wall is up! Invite your toddler and preschooler to play.
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