The Difference Between Dry Erase Wallpaper and Dry Erase Magnet Sheets
Though they look similar, Opti-Rite® dry erase peel 'n stick wallpaper and OptiMa™ Dry Erase Magnet Sheets are very different.
Two Different Dry Erase Solutions
Opti-Rite® dry erase wallpaper and OptiMa™ Dry Erase Magnet Sheets both have a scratch resistant dry erase writing surface with unmatched erase-ability. Opti-Rite® dry erase wallpaper has an clay-based adhesive or self-adhesive application and the OptiMa™ Dry Erase Magnet Sheet is an actual magnet that attaches to any magnetic receptive surface like atop an old whiteboard, blackboard, fridge or steel surface in general.
Why Some People Confuse Them
It's easy to see why people get them mixed up. They look incredibly similar. Both the Opti-Rite® dry erase wallpaper and OptiMa™ Dry Erase Magnet have the same glossy white surface and are even packaged the same way- in a neat roll that decreases your cost and and damage risk during shipping. However, if you look closely, you'll notice the thickness and backing of these two different dry erase products is very different. Here are some extreme close-ups to help our customers understand which product is right for them.
Backing and Thickness
In these photos we compare the most popular Opti-Rite® MSA Peel 'n Stick covering with the OptiMa™ Dry Erase Magnet Roll. From the photos you can tell that the backing of these dry erase solutions are very different. The Opti-Rite® MSA has a super shiny backing which is actually an extremely tough adhesive that cures permanently on to any non-porous surface. It can even hold up in harsh weather. Conversely, the OptiMa™ Dry Erase Magnet Roll backing is made of one singular piece of flexible magnet that is made specifically for attaching to any magnetic receptive surface. It's thick, yet cuttable with an X-Acto knife or scissors. The best part is, you can customize and print any design on them.
What Do you Use Them For?
These dry erase applications are specifically designed to meet various visual communication needs.
Peel 'n Stick Opti-Rite® Dry Erase Wallpaper
The peel 'n stick Opti-Rite® dry erase wallpaper is a permanent application perfect for resurfacing old and worn out whiteboards or blackboards. The peel 'n stick option is also perfect for creating completely new magnetic dry erase workspaces on any interior or exterior wall. A popular use is the full whiteboard wall application that covers the entire wall from floor to ceiling to support highly collaborative and innovate environments.
Looking to resurface or create a completely new magnetic dry erase workspace. Visit the listing here.
OptiMa™ Dry Erase Magnet Sheet
The OptiMa™ Dry Erase Magnet Sheet, with the same impeccable writing surface quality, has a strong but flexible magnet backing. The video below shows just how strong the magnet sheet material is. It's used to create a writing space on magnetic surfaces like the fridge or on top of another magnetic whiteboard. If you don't want to erase your whiteboard work, but still have more to write, just add the Dry Erase Magnet to the existing surface to save your work underneath. Hide quiz answers or private information under a fresh new dry erase surface provided by the OptiMa™ Dry Erase Magnet Sheet.
Looking to add another workspace to your magnetic fridge, whiteboard or blackboard? Check out the listing here.
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The Difference Between Dry Erase Wallpaper and Dry Erase Magnet Sheets
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Though they look similar, Opti-Rite® dry erase peel 'n stick wallpaper and OptiMa™ Dry Erase Magnet Sheets are very different.
Two Different Dry Erase Solutions
Opti-Rite® dry erase wallpaper and OptiMa™ Dry Erase Magnet Sheets both have a scratch resistant dry erase writing surface with unmatched erase-ability. Opti-Rite® dry erase wallpaper has an clay-based adhesive or self-adhesive application and the OptiMa™ Dry Erase Magnet Sheet is an actual magnet that attaches to any magnetic receptive surface like atop an old whiteboard, blackboard, fridge or steel surface in general.
Why Some People Confuse Them
It's easy to see why people get them mixed up. They look incredibly similar. Both the Opti-Rite® dry erase wallpaper and OptiMa™ Dry Erase Magnet have the same glossy white surface and are even packaged the same way- in a neat roll that decreases your cost and and damage risk during shipping. However, if you look closely, you'll notice the thickness and backing of these two different dry erase products is very different. Here are some extreme close-ups to help our customers understand which product is right for them.
Backing and Thickness
In these photos we compare the most popular Opti-Rite® MSA Peel 'n Stick covering with the OptiMa™ Dry Erase Magnet Roll. From the photos you can tell that the backing of these dry erase solutions are very different. The Opti-Rite® MSA has a super shiny backing which is actually an extremely tough adhesive that cures permanently on to any non-porous surface. It can even hold up in harsh weather. Conversely, the OptiMa™ Dry Erase Magnet Roll backing is made of one singular piece of flexible magnet that is made specifically for attaching to any magnetic receptive surface. It's thick, yet cuttable with an X-Acto knife or scissors. The best part is, you can customize and print any design on them.
What Do you Use Them For?
These dry erase applications are specifically designed to meet various visual communication needs.
Peel 'n Stick Opti-Rite® Dry Erase Wallpaper
The peel 'n stick Opti-Rite® dry erase wallpaper is a permanent application perfect for resurfacing old and worn out whiteboards or blackboards. The peel 'n stick option is also perfect for creating completely new magnetic dry erase workspaces on any interior or exterior wall. A popular use is the full whiteboard wall application that covers the entire wall from floor to ceiling to support highly collaborative and innovate environments.
Looking to resurface or create a completely new magnetic dry erase workspace. Visit the listing here.
OptiMa™ Dry Erase Magnet Sheet
The OptiMa™ Dry Erase Magnet Sheet, with the same impeccable writing surface quality, has a strong but flexible magnet backing. The video below shows just how strong the magnet sheet material is. It's used to create a writing space on magnetic surfaces like the fridge or on top of another magnetic whiteboard. If you don't want to erase your whiteboard work, but still have more to write, just add the Dry Erase Magnet to the existing surface to save your work underneath. Hide quiz answers or private information under a fresh new dry erase surface provided by the OptiMa™ Dry Erase Magnet Sheet.
Looking to add another workspace to your magnetic fridge, whiteboard or blackboard? Check out the listing here.
