painting a wall in magnectic paint

first and foremost before you start, it would be imperetive to read manufacturers specifications and get a copy of the product sheet. this is normally an alkyd based paint and if working in a confined space i.e. small room, it is essential that ventilation is more than adequate; even if it means hiring an extractor fan and blower. the fumes could affect young children and people who have respiratory illness's. before you begin you must make sure you have the right tools at hand. this material normally requires you to use foam rollers. areas that are not getting painted must be masked up prior to use. i.e. if painting one wall into the corner, i would personally use 2" masking into the corner and mask up another foot or so onto the adjacent wall with either masking paper or a visqueen type polythene. once you are ready to begin, it would be advisable to transfer the paint into a larger pot or tin. the remnants in the original tin should be thinned ever so slightly with approriate thinners (normally xylene)and stirred to loosen it up because (as its made with iron filings)the pigments and solids settle. this can be then boxed (mixed) up with the other tin. the paint must be stirred thoroughly. rather than use a skuttle (or trough) it would be best to transfer enough paint into a tray what may be needed for the area to be painted. (its easier to stir a round tin and add to a tray rather than stir a square skuttle ). it is also better to use tools what you dont need afterwards because of the constitution of the paint. best to throw them away after use. some magnetic paint manufacturers advise a magnetic primer, magnetic undercoat and magnetic top coat. ones that i have used was suitable to use itself on a three coat system, applying evenly with the foam roller a thin layer of paint once cut in with a brush for the edging. roll the foam roller into the corners even though its been cut in. always stir the paint and put enough into the tray for a couple of meters at one time. once the third coat is applied, obviously when the previous coats dry in between applications, the masking must be removed before the paint dries. crack the angles of the masking tape carefully before removing. clean area. job done

Id overboard in magnetic plasterboard and then paint.