I am a hockey coach looking to make a fun way for my players to learn the game (positioning, rules, etc). I have made a to-scale Nok-hockey "rink" out of "thrifty whiteboard" from Home Depot and pre-primed 1x3 (looks pretty realistic, if I do say so myself!).
Now I want to draw or paint on the rink markings (red/blue lines, circles, goals, etc). I tried using Sharpie permanent marker, it wiped off. I tried acrylic paint which cracked and flaked right off. The internet is full of ideas on how to get permanent marks "Off" dry erase boards. Any ideas on how to get them to stay "On"?
I've seen vinyl tape listed for making grids, etc. But, I'm afraid the sticks and puck will peel the tape off. Also, I wanted to coat the rink with baby oil to aid in the puck movement, and fear the oil will soak under the tape and negate the adhesive, increasing the likelihood of peeling.
By the way, the "rink" is 6' x 2.55' and is a functional Nok-hockey rip-off. So in this case, the readily available hockey coaching dry-erase/clip-boards aren't an option. I've also found those to be grossly dis-proportional to a real rink, which does a great dis-service to coaches/players. The Bauer one I have is ridiculously off.
By Chris from NY, NY
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Permanent marker will work but you have to let it sit, if the weather is damp it takes longer. We used it to make grid for multoplication tables, maps etc. Ria
Just so you know, sharpie lines will come off when drawn over by Dry-Erase markers. Does not matter how long it dries for. It's the alcohol in the dry-erase ink that removes the sharpie ink. Same reason isopropyl alcohol is the easiest way to remove sharpie!
I have seen "pinstripping" tape used. It is available at craft stores and is about 1/8 inch wide.
Pinstripes eventually peal and leave a sticky black mess on the board.
I used Sharpie the other night and plan to let it sit for a few days. If it doesn't work, I'm going to try the tape. Thanks for the suggestions.
I let the Sharpie dry for a few days & used car wax over it. A little color came off/smeared, but the majority is still on.
I see permanent line tape for whiteboards. But I would like to know if you can remove it afterwards?
After writing with whiteboard marker, use STRONGHOLD hairspray and spary it then let it dry for a while, if you rub it, it will not come out
I want to do the same type of thing. Have you figured out a solution?
It seems to me that anything you use, will come off with "wear and tear".
Would it be possible to use anything of your choice for the drawings or markings, then allow it to dry completely, then apply some type of permanent lacquer over the top to seal it? Or even a piece of plexiglass or a clear silicone pad - cut to size - placed over the top to protect the paint or felt pen markings.
The only other way for a 'permanancy' would be to have it basically engraved, then the markings/drawings could be filled in with a putty in the colors of choice so as to be flush with the rest of the board.
I was thinking of trib the same thing. ..score the lines with something sharp, then use permanent marker in the grooves. Has anyone tried this?
I've been looking to do the same thing! Well, not for hockey but just for an everyday whiteboard.
I don't know what happened, I posted "under your question" I thought, but it's not here.
It is though under (Recent Comments). Hope you can find something that will be quick, cheap, and do what you need it to do.
Cover with clear contact when project is finished, then you can still write over the top without being damaged.
Use thin black tape, it's as easy as that, and you can easily pull it off when you want it off!
I am about to try coating the sharpie with clear nail polish to see if that does the trick. My project is much smaller though, so not sure if thats feasible for a larger space
Draw your lines then go over the lines with sellotape leave a bit overhang so you can peel off when you need to then clean and apply again.
Hey, I know glass can be used as a dry erase board. There are glass panels at lowes for $7-$35 depending on the size. Also, since it is glass, you can put those 1/8" tape strips like that one person mentioned on the back.
Use a paint pen and go over it with clear nail polish. So far has been the only thing that works. Sharpie wipes off, pin-striping peels off. If you use clear nail polish your dry erase marker color will stain it. But wiping the board across the paint pen/nail polish wont remove your permanent lines
If anyone is still looking for answers to this question in 2021, I have found the holy grail solution. I never thought Id be looking for white board solutions to teach my 6 yr old virtual Kindergarten all day, instead of managing at my hotel, but Covid happened & here we are! Lol. So you can get PERMANENT CHALK MARKERS at Target. The brand is Hand Made Modern and I will post the link below. They worked really well for the black chalk Easter eggs too! Anyway, 99.9% of chalk markers you get are NOT permanent. These are seriously the only ones I can find (Ive checked Michaels, Hobby Lobby, Walmart, Amazon etc.). If you write in them, let them dry, then put a clear sheet over them, it will not smudge. You can press hard with a paper towel or spray with cleaner and it will come off, but it wont smudge like a normal dry erase does. Just make sure the board isnt wet AT ALL & you let it dry before setting your plastic transparent sheet thing over it. Even without the sheet, I can rub my sleeve over it, the sheet, even a dry paper towel lightly & it wont smudge. I hope this helps someone out there, who is frantically searching for a solution to their permanent dry erase crisis. ;) Happy 2021!
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