Looking for fresh toddler bedroom ideas or a clever twist on playroom designs? FerroPaint® Magnetic Paint might just be your new favourite DIY secret. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, childminder, or playgroup leader, creating an interactive kids activity wall with FerroPaint® is a fun and functional way to elevate your space – and your little one’s learning too!
🧲 What is FerroPaint®?
FerroPaint® is a water-based magnetic paint that contains fine iron particles, allowing magnets to stick to any surface you paint. It’s low-VOC, non-toxic, and safe for use in spaces where kids live and play. So yes, it’s completely safe to use around children and perfect for transforming a toddler’s bedroom, nursery, or classroom wall into a fun, interactive zone.
While FerroPaint® works really well in offices, kitchens and a bunch of other spaces, it truly shines when used in playroom inspiration projects, turning ordinary walls into creative canvases for learning, playing, and displaying.
🧒 Why Make a Kids Activity Wall?
Toddlers and children who attend nursery or school seem to bring home an extraordinary amount of art (if you can call a few marks on a page art, that is) every day, and it doesn’t take long before us parents are struggling with where to put it! So, if you’ve been wondering how to display your little artists’ artwork – maybe without damaging your walls? – this could be your dream solution. With a FerroPaint® wall, you can use strong magnets or magnetic tape on frames to display kids artwork, easily changing out their masterpieces as often as you like.
This approach also keeps things neat – no blu-tac, no pins, no mess – making it perfect for tidy play room decor. And because FerroPaint® is just the base, you can paint over it with chalkboard or whiteboard paint to make the surface writable too. It’s great for doodles, notes, or practicing handwriting.
💡 FAQ Tip: Yes, you can absolutely paint over FerroPaint with any standard emulsion, chalkboard, or whiteboard paint. The magnetic properties still work underneath!
🛠️ A Quick How-To: Applying FerroPaint®
It’s actually a pretty simple process applying FerroPaint®. Here’s how to get started:
- Prep the Wall – Clean, smooth, and sand down any uneven bits.
- Prime if Needed – Especially helpful on porous or glossy surfaces.
- Stir Thoroughly – Distribute the iron particles evenly.
- Apply 3-4 Coats – Wait 4 hours between each.
- Let It Cure – Give it 24 hours before applying a topcoat or using magnets.
Want a chalkboard finish? No problem. Prefer a smooth whiteboard? Go for it. Or, if you just want it to blend in with the rest of your room, that’s fine too. Once the FerroPaint® is dry, the wall is yours to customise.
💡 FAQ Tip: Three to four coats of FerroPaint® will give the best magnetic hold. And for strong magnetic stick, use neodymium or other heavy-duty magnets.
🎨 Decorating Ideas for Your Magnetic Wall
Now the fun part: bringing your magnetic wall to life!
- Magnetic Letters
Create a learning corner where children can practice their spelling and begin to recognise words or their own name. - Number Matching Games
This matching up number game is great for getting started with basic maths! - Science Games
Have your little ones learn all about their body with this Professor Gauss Body Part Game. - Magnetic Reward Chart
Use the wall to track tasks, routines, or good behaviour. Kids love moving their own reward magnets. - Chalkboard or Whiteboard Top Layer
Overlay with writable paint for drawing or note-taking. It’s the ultimate multi-use wall. - Artwork Display Gallery
Use clips, mini frames, or decorative magnets as a rotating art show. If you’re stuck on how to display kids artwork, this is a total game-changer.
💡 FAQ Tip: Wondering if the wall will be fully magnetic? Stick with strong ones or flexible ones like these, and it’ll easily hold up lightweight items like paper, cards, or felt crafts.
🎥 Watch It in Action
Curious to see how easy it really is? Watch one customer create the cutest little corner for her little boys:
See how this simple project can completely transform a room!
🏁 Final Thoughts
Whether you’re designing a reading nook, updating a nursery, or looking for practical toddler bedroom ideas, a FerroPaint® magnetic wall brings creativity and calm to your space. From organising chores to showing off drawings to inventing new games, it gives you a dynamic, mess-free way to engage kids in everyday play and learning.
And for anyone building out a new classroom, nursery, or simply looking for beautiful, functional playroom designs, this is a seriously clever solution that ticks all the boxes: fun, stylish, and educational.
For more inspiration, take a look here or shop the FerroPaint® collection here.
