Get Creative with IdeaPaint:: Giveaway (Ends 2/10) #DIY

Article posted on January 26, 2012 by Momma in Flip Flops

I need my dry erase board! When I had the opportunity to feature IdeaPaint, I immediately put my creative mind to work and decided I was going to make a more decorative Dry Erase board for my new home. Read the full article here.

Fun walls

Article posted on January 24, 2012 by Over one coffee

IdeaPaint gives you the opportunity to paint so it dries and then erase as you wish. Read the full article here.

How to get creative with your wall

Article posted on January 23, 2012 by UrbanQ8

After recently installing IdeaPaint on my home office wall, I do love the freedom to both brainstorm and stay organized. IdeaPaint is a paint that turns your wall into a whiteboard, just grab your marker and start mind mapping your upcoming projects. Read the full article here.

Color Me Impressed: IdeaPaint Makes Any Surface (Or Wall) Scribble Friendly

Article posted on January 23, 2012 by NVate

IdeaPaint can turn any average room into an outlet for creativity. This invention is not quite as cheap as an orange crayon , but it’s every bit as versatile. From doors and desks to tables and refrigerators, the paint holds to most surfaces, creating a brand-new dry erase whiteboard surface anywhere that’s been properly prepared. Read the full article here.

Evernote for travel: 5 new uses

Article posted on January 20, 2012 by Life & Theology

So I decided to use IdeaPaint, a paint that is used like a whiteboard. I can write and erase on it, and it leaves no ghost marks or faint colors behind. As I was planning things out for our trip, I could write them on my wall, snap a pic when I’m done, and save the pics to Evernote. Read the full article here.

Internet beer bash

Article posted on January 20, 2012 by NECN

It’s one of the leading recent examples of what's being called “crowdsourcing,” when brands as diverse as Pepsi Max, Doritos, and Ideapaint have harnessed the collective wisdom of Internet-connected fans to develop and refine advertisements and products.  Read the full article here.

Think Outside the Cube: Why the Office Isn't the Best Workspace

Article posted on January 20, 2012 by Forbes

You can also give yourself more options for creative outlet—paint a wall or the back of a door with IdeaPaint to give yourself a giant white board, or buy a roll of white butcher paper and suspend pieces from the wall with clips so that you can sketch out ideas.  Read the full article here.

 B2B Blog of the Week: IdeaPaint

Article posted on January 20, 2012 by B2B Social Media Guide

Enter IdeaPaint.  These marvellous people have invented a paint that you can write all over and simply wipe away when you’re done, a bit like a giant white-board.  Not only does it satisfy everyone’s dormant childhood impulses to draw all over things they shouldn’t, but it’s also pretty useful for businesses too.  Read the full article here.

 IdeaPaint GivAway

Article posted on January 8, 2012 by One Momma Saving Money

Have you heard of IdeaPaint?  IdeaPaint is a single-coat, roller-applied dry-erase paint that can transform any “paintable” surface into a whiteboard environment.  It’s great for kitchens, kids’ rooms, play areas, home offices, or anywhere you want to keep a list, jot down an idea, or get creative! Read the full article here.

 WINNER: ideapaint giveaway, turn any surface into a dry erase board!

Article posted on January 6, 2012 by HappyHourMom

Congrats to Nicole V., you are the winner of the IdeaPaint Home Kit! Please check the email you registered with for verification and details.This is a giveaway we were truly excited about and we can’t wait to see where you put your IdeaPaint!  Read the full article here.

 I've Got an Idea: IdeaPaint

Article posted on January 3, 2012 by Modern Home Modern Baby

Well, it’s not my idea, really. But I wish I would have come up with it; really I do.Idea Paint. Imagine, never nagging your kids to not draw on the walls again! See, Idea Paint is paint (duh) that is really a white board. Read the full article here.

 Catz Sports Gets A Makeover

Article posted on January 2, 2012 by Hingham Patch

The Hingham-based Catz Sports was a winner of IdeaPaint’s inaugural 360 Makeover Contest. As a winner, Catz  received 500 square feet of IdeaPaint’s innovative dry-erase paint product—at no charge—along with free installation. Read the full article here.

 Last-minute Christmas shopping? Good gifts for healthcare entrepreneurs

Article posted on December 21, 2011 by Med City News

IdeaPaint, $25 to $200: Turn your winning ideas into wall art with IdeaPaint, which makes any paintable surface an erasable white board. Read the full article here.

 How IdeaPaint Makes B2B Marketing Fun

Article posted on December 21, 2011 by Inc.

There’s usually a world of difference between b2c and b2b marketing. The former can be inviting, entertaining, engaging, and fun. The latter? Four-letter words such as dull and yawn come to mind. But businesses that sell to institutions and companies don’t have to assume that stodgy and predictable are the only approaches. That’s something you can learn from Ashland, MA-based IdeaPaint, a company that produces paints that turn surfaces into whiteboards. Read the full article here.

 Sustainable Products Help Schools Save Money and Conserve Energy

Article posted on December 20, 2011 by District Administration

IdeaPaint is an environmentally responsible dry-erase paint that allows schools to turn any surface into a whiteboard where students can collaborate and explore. IdeaPaint’s two-part coating can be applied directly over any existing wall, blackboard or surface. Read the full article here.

 30 Under 30: Technology

Article posted on December 19, 2011 by Forbes

Josh Goscha, Founder, IdeaPaint, 27 covered his dorm room with ideas on paper scraps. Then created a paint that turns any wall into a dry-erase white board. Read the full article here. 

 IdeaPaint Giveaway, Turn Any Surface into a Dry Erase Board!

Article posted on December 18, 2011 by HappyHourMom

I recently stumbled across IdeaPaint, the incredible product that allows you to turn any paintable, smooth surface into a dry-erase board. After publishing our recent article “The Classy Way to Write on Your Walls,” we started receiving email after email from moms wanting to know more about IdeaPaint, and find out how they could make their playrooms and nurseries “marker-friendly.” Read the full article here. 

 Win a Free Kit of IdeaPaint HOME

Article posted on December 16, 2011 by Built by Kids

How excited would your kids be if you could give their playroom a makeover? A makeover that allows them to explore their creative side and design their own art on the wall. You can do this with IdeaPaint which turns any flat surface into a dry erase board. We applied IdeaPaint in our studio space and it’s been fun to leave each other little notes as well as positive affirmations and goals. Read the full article here. 

 After winning a quirky paint job, iSchool students deck the halls

Article posted on December 16, 2011 by Gotham Schools

In October, we reported that students at the iSchool had won a contest to have the surfaces of their school — walls, halls, and even tables — turned into interactive whiteboards. Now, the glossy white paint is up, and the company that ran the contest, IdeaPaint, documented the process in this video. Read the full article here. 

 A Call for Parent Power. Real Power. 

Article posted on December 16, 2011 by The New York Times

And congratulations to the NYC iSchool, a public high school in SoHo, which recently received a makeover from the IdeaPaint company after two iSchool seniors, identified only as Alexis and Celina, submitted a video that “articulated the need for the student body to feel more connected — not digitally — but in a more tangible and personal way. They wanted to encourage more interaction between students, especially between grade levels.” Read the full article here. 

 BOE Shares in Excitement Over Kiel Class Winning Contest

Article posted on December 11, 2011 by Tri-Boro Patch

Excitement in Annika Levitt’s first grade class at the Kiel School has reached a fever pitch as of late, as the class recently won a nationwide contest for an IdeaPaint makeover in their classroom. According to the school’s website, “the IdeaPaint Makeover Contest includes a consultation with the IdeaPaint ‘Ambassador of Innovation’ Keith Whittier, followed by a 500 square foot IdeaPaint installation.” Read the full article here. 

 IdeaPaint Dry Erase Paint Lil Bit Kit - Giveaway Week Item #3

Article posted on December 8, 2011 by OfficeSupplyGeek.com

So we have an extra little surprise from the good folks at IdeaPaint for giveaway week.  I didn’t originally have this in the schedule for this week, but they have offered up a giveaway of 10 of their “Lil Bit” kits of IdeaPaint dry erase paint. Read the full article here. 

 Kiel Classroom Wins Makeover

Article posted on December 6, 2011 by Tri-Boro Patch

Writing in Annika Levitt's first grade class at Kiel School is about to reach new heights, literally. Levitt found out Monday that her class won a makeover for their second-floor classroom, complete with floor-to-ceiling dry-erase surfaces from IdeaPaint, a company that specializes in making dry-erase surfaces out of walls. Read the full article here. 

 Happy IdeaPaint News! Kiel School Has Won Makeover

Article posted on December 5, 2011 by The Smoke Rise & Kinnelon Blog

You may have heard the news, but just in case you did not hear us “shouting from the rooftops,” Mrs. Levitt’s First Grade class at Kiel School WON the IdeaPaint Makeover Contest! 
The IdeaPaint Makeover Contest includes a consultation with the IdeaPaint “Ambassador of Innovation” Keith Whittier, followed by a 500 sq. ft. IdeaPaint installation. Read the full article here. 

 Business Rx: A gift guide for entrepreneurs

Article posted on November 27, 2011 by The Washington Post

Idea Paint or chalkboard paint – “Available at any hardware store, either of these paints would be a great gift for an entrepreneur. Paint your walls at home or at work with Idea Paint to make it into a working dry-erase board or chalkboard paint to make it into a working chalkboard. Read the full article here. 

 IdeaPaint Giveaway Winner!

Article posted on November 22, 2011 by Fauxology.com

We had a fantastic Giveaway by IdeaPaint during our recent Deets post on the product line.  Readers were asked to comment on the post about the materials and their creative plans for it.  One Reader was picked via Random to receive their own complimentary HOME kit to work their magic. Read the full article here. 

 A gift guide for entrepreneurs

Article posted on November 22, 2011 by The Washington Post

Know an entrepreneur? Here are some ideas to jump-start your holiday shopping. Idea Paint turns any wall into a dry erase board. Read the full article here. 

 The Deets: IdeaPaint

Article posted on November 15, 2011 by Fauxology.com

What It Is: IdeaPaint is a waterborne paint product that turns virtually anything you can paint into a dry-erase surface. It can be applied to any smooth surface and works with all brands of dry-erase markers. Read the full article here. 

 iSchool Seniors Win IdeaPaint Contest

Article posted on November 14, 2011 by The iNews Network

Alexis Lamb and Celina Flores, two NYC iSchool seniors, won a whiteboard contest, granting the school 500 square feet of IdeaPaint. “I randomly came up with the idea to submit,” Alexis Lamb, a senior, said. “Me and Celina said we wanted more of the white paint that are on Ms. Jenkins’ tables around the school, and then Ms. Jenkins told us about this contest by IdeaPaint. Read the full article here.

 The Wish List: Your Winter and Holiday Must-Haves

The Novemeber Issue of Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine

Making a Mark: IdeaPaint turns virtually any surface you can paint into a dry-erase surface. $30 IdeaPaint.com Read the full article here. 

 Erase Poor Air Quality and High Costs

Article posted on November 1, 2011 by Environmental Design + Construction

Within weeks, over 800 square feet of IdeaPaint — a product that can turn almost any paintable surface in the classroom into a high-performance dry-erase canvas — had been installed across multiple classrooms to do away with the melamine boards and resurface the chalkboards underneath. Read the full article here. 

 A Conversation With Len Schlesinger, Babson College President

Article posted on October 19, 2011 by The Atlantic

In his current position, Schlesinger is working to bolster the entrepreneurial spirit among faculty and students at his school, which is home to a relatively large number of startup projects and innovative ideas in the fields of sustainability and design. ThinkLite LLC and IdeaPaint, for example, were both started in Babson College dormitories. Read the full article here. 

 Hingham Sports Center Wins Makeover Contest

Article posted on October 17, 2011 by Hingham Patch

The Hingham-based Catz Sports is a winner of IdeaPaint’s inaugural 360 Makeover Contest. As a winner, Catz will receive 500 square feet of IdeaPaint’s innovative dry-erase paint product—at no charge—along with free installation.  Read the full article here. 

 Boston Chamber of Commerce taps Little Sprouts as Small Business of the Year

Article posted on October 14, 2011 by Boston.com

Yesterday, at a luncheon for the top 10 finalists of the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business of the Year Award, Little Sprouts was honored as the Small Business of the Year for 2011. Rounding out the finalist list included Baystate Financial Services, Burtons Grill, Charles River Apparel, Enzymatics, Get in Shape for Women, Hollister, IdeaPaint, Lupoli Companies, and WHERE.  Read the full article here. 

 iSchool students win contest to turn surfaces into whiteboards

Article posted on October 11, 2011 by GothamSchools.org

A school that prides itself on being at the cutting edge of innovation is bringing back a standby of the 20th-century classroom. Students at the iSchool, the Manhattan high school that is a showpiece for the Department of Education’s Innovation Zone, learned today that they won a contest to have the school’s multipurpose room transformed into a giant whiteboard. Read the full article here.

 Staples Launches IdeaPaint

Article posted on October 05, 2011 by Canadian Manufacturing

IdeaPaint hit the Canadian market at a September gala thrown by Business Advantage by Staples in Toronto’s Distillery District. The gala—which also showcased furniture solutions Business Interiors by Staples offers through its vendor Allsteel—saw about 75 people attend. IdeaPaint was showcased on a series of rotating cubes that attendees could draw on to test out the product. Read the full article here. 

 With IdeaPaint, the writing's on the wall

Article posted on September 23, 2011 by Boston Business Journal

The concept behind IdeaPaint Inc. takes a relatively mundane office accessory — the dry erase board — and transforms it into an innovative tool that enables users to scribble ideas and drawings on walls, chalkboards and tables — by applying a special paint. Read the full article here. 

 Improve Your Man (or Woman) Cave with These Easy Accessories 

Article posted on September 23, 2011 by Service Magic Connection

So you have a great space in your basement, garage or attic to hang out. Paint the walls with Idea Paint. With just one coat this product turns your walls into a dry-erase surface. Now you can safely tag your walls with whatever you’d like. It also makes a fun way to play games such as Pictionary with your friends. Read the full article here. 

 Kynetic will get cool in its new digs

Article posted on September 23, 2011 by Philadelphia Business Journal

When Kynetic moves into its new space at Two Millennium here in mid-November, the walls will be blank canvases waiting for the scribbles of new ideas that can turn into the next high-tech venture supported by GSI Commerce Inc. The walls will be covered in a product called IdeaPaint, which turns typical walls into typical whiteboards that can be written on with dry erase markers and cleaned up with a cloth or eraser. Read the full article here. 

 Whiteboard plus paint equals huge iPad at app agency

Article posted on September 20, 2011 by TUAW

The above picture was taken in the offices of Appency, a PR firm that helps market and sell mobile apps, including iPhone and iPad apps. It's indeed a big iPad, though instead of a functioning touchscreen, the whole thing is actually a working whiteboard painted onto the wall. Read the full article here. 

 Making the office fun again

Article posted on September 19, 2011 by Let it Flow

The dull white walls at work can feel oppressive and help induce boredom. But what happens when all of the walls become dry erase boards? This is a great way to share ideas no matter where you are in the office, as you can now write and erase on any paintable surface, and we’re sure you can find some free space to air your grievances. Read the full article here. 

 Star inventors honored in Cambridge, Mass.

Article posted on September 16, 2011 by NECN.com

It will never be confused with the Hollywood walk of fame -- or be that popular -- but what could be more authentically Cambridge and MIT than the new Walk of Fame for nerds unveiled Friday -- entrepreneur-nerds. Read the full article here. 

 Patrick stops by the Clap School, and touts its innovative approach

Article posted on September 15, 2011 by Dorchester Reporter

Gov. Deval Patrick dropped by the newly-opened Roger Clap Innovation School in Dorchester on Tuesday seeking to draw attention to it as a potential model in closing student achievement gaps. Read the full article here. 

 Get Creative with IdeaPaint

 IdeaPaint Dry-Erase Paint review/giveaway #backtoschool

Article posted on August 9, 2011 by One Momma Saving Money

Have you heard of IdeaPaint? Read the full article here. 

 Startup generation ready to fix economy

Article posted on August 8, 2011 by MSNBC

They've proven they have the gumption to start their own businesses. Read the full article here. 

 Top 10 Products for the Perfect Office

Article posted on July 28, 2011 by My Life Scoop

Let your creative juices flow and then throw those million dollar ideas on your wall with the help of IdeaPaint. Read the full article here. 

 The Web & Business Tools Startups Use Most

Article posted on July 26, 2011 by Mashable

Putting the likes of the super-funded aside (Color, anyone?), most early-stage startups operate on tight budgets and spend their dollars sparingly. Read the full article here.

 BestVendor ranks the 10 most popular startup tools

Article posted on July 25, 2011 by The Next Web

Have you ever wanted to know what tools and systems other companies use? Read the full article here.

 IdeaPaint Home Review and Giveaway

Article posted on July 14, 2011 by The Review Stew

IdeaPaint is a single-coat, roller-applied dry-erase paint that can transform any “paintable” surface into a whiteboard environment. Read the full article here.

 Young CEOs Turn to D.C. to Promote Entrepreneurship

Article posted on July 14, 2011 by The Wall Street Journal

About 100 young CEOs descended on the nation’s capital Wednesday to encourage entrepreneurship among the country’s under-30 set – and to get that group to buy their products. Read the full article here.

 Woodruff: Young Entrepreneurs Pursue Opportunity in Tough Economy

Article posted on July 13, 2011 by PBS Newshour

You often hear it said these days that there's no way the "next" generation will have it as good as their parents did. Read the full article here.

 Wall Scribbles

Article posted on July 11, 2011 by Key Biscayne Magazine

When you were a kid, drawing on the walls got you grounded. Now it can get you lauded as a creative, out-of-the-box thinker. Read the full article here.

 IdeaPaint: Creating Dynamic Environments

Article posted on July 1, 2011 by Materialicious

IdeaPaint can turn any smooth surface into a dynamic, interactive environment, as it has in this home office space. Read the full article here.

 DryErase IdeaPaint- Giveaway (Ends 7/5)

Article posted on June 20, 2011 by Momma in Flip Flops

IdeaPaint and Lowes have teamed up to take this one step further by bringing us new Dry-erase Paint! Read the full article here.

 Q&A with Bob Munroe, IdeaPaint

Article posted on June 20, 2011 by Worcester Business Journal

Bob Munroe has spent much of his career climbing the corporate ladder, landing in the 1990s as president of Reebok North America, which was based in Canton prior to its acquisition in 2006 by Adidas. Read the full article here.

Ready to Erase Whiteboards, IdeaPaint Lands 1,700 Lowe's Stores

Article posted on May 25, 2011 by  Bloomberg

In 2008, John Goscha was finally ready to find distributors for IdeaPaint, a new paint he had invented to turn any wall into a dry-erase surface for writing and doodling that can easily be wiped clean. Read the full article here.

IdeaPaint is now available at Lowe's nationwide

Article posted on May 25, 2011 by Boston.com

Ashland-based IdeaPaint said today that its home product is now available at all of Lowe's roughly 1,750 home-improvement stores in the United States.Read the full article here.

Ashland's IdeaPaint Goes National in Lowe's Stores

Article posted on May 25, 2011 by Boston Herald

 IdeaPaint

Article posted on April 28, 2011 by Better Living Through Design

A huge whiteboard to sketch out ideas? Yes, please. Rust-Oleum carries Dry Erase Paint, but IdeaPaint seems to focus more on larger areas, offering kits to cover 50 square feet. Read the full article here.

 IdeaPaint absorbs $5M, rolls toward profit

Article posted on April 27, 2011 by Boston Business Journal

IdeaPaint Inc. has raised $5 million in an inside round of venture capital financing, the Ashland, Mass. startup reported in a regulatory filing this morning. Read the full article here.

 Schools could get paint-on whiteboard from IdeaPaint

Article posted on April 18, 2011 by Mass High Tech

In an attempt to help schools go green, Ashland company IdeaPaint Inc. will be giving away up to 1 million square feet of its paint-on whiteboard paint to schools during this week in recognition of Earth Day. Read the full article here.

 Young Entrepreneur Council: How To Negotiate Vendor Contracts

Article posted on April 1, 2011 by The Huffington Post

When signing a long term deal with a vendor it is very important to put in success metrics that you expect your vendor or distributor to achieve for you and your business. This makes sure both parties are aligned on what is considered success and also gives you an out if the other party is not holding up their end of the deal.--Jeff Avallon (@IdeaPaintJeff), IdeaPaint. Read the full article here.

 The Celebration of Teaching & Learning -- Dr. Oz and Much, Much More! 

Article posted on March 29, 2011 by Scholastic.com

Idea Paint is a pretty interesting product. This special paint can be applied to surfaces in your classroom, turning them into dry-erase boards. Read the full article here.

 From Walls to Whiteboards

Article posted on March 10, 2011 by Chesapeake Home + Living

IdeaPaint is a water-borne paint that can be used to turn any smooth surface into a dry-erase writing surface, creating an endless amount of creative opportunities for every family member. Read the full article here.

 IdeaPaint by IdeaPaint

Article posted on March 9, 2011 by Buildings

IdeaPaint by IdeaPaint, Inc is a durable dry-erase paint that can convert any surface into a learning environment. Read the full article here.

 IdeaPaint turns any surface into a whiteboard

Article posted on March 7, 2011 by The Next Web

IdeaPaint is paint that transforms any wall into a giant whiteboard, giving you plenty of space to jot down an idea whenever inspiration strikes. Read the full article here.

 Top Tips to Make Your Home Office More Productive

Article posted on February 23, 2011 by Fox News

IdeaPaint is paint that transforms any wall into a giant whiteboard, giving you plenty of space to jot down an idea whenever inspiration strikes. Read the full article here.

 My boys are begging for... chalkboards everywhere

Article posted on February 22, 2011 by Momformation

IdeaPaint is paint that transforms any wall into a giant whiteboard, giving you plenty of space to jot down an idea whenever inspiration strikes. Read the full article here.

 Suspended Lamps and Whiteboard Walls: The Austin Offices of Dachis Group

Article posted on February 22, 2011 by Lifehacker

IdeaPaint was used in each of the conference rooms as a replacement for standard white boards. The 'white board paint' makes collaboration easy on large surfaces. Read the full article here.

Branding tricky for start-up that makes erasable paint

Article posted on January 30, 2011 by Boston Globe

It sounds like the kind of challenge that might confront you at an interview for a front-line sales job: How would you sell a can of paint that costs $200? Read the full article here.

Low-VOC, Dry-Erase Paint

Article posted on January 12, 2011 by EcoHome

Single-coat, roller-applied IdeaPaint can be used to turn a surface into a dry-erase board suitable for kitchens, a childs room, or a home office. Read the full article here.

Milford school goes high-tech at low cost

Article posted on January 12, 2011 by Milford Daily News

A cost-saving idea has turned into a high-demand trend for departments at Milford High. Read the full article here.

IdeaPaint HOME Dry-Erase Paint

Article posted on January 12, 2011 by AOL Parent Dish

If you're looking for a great way to transform a kids' room or playroom into a mecca of creative exploration, pick up an IdeaPaint HOME kit and create an instant dry-erase surface for them to express their artistic inclinations, or even sketch out their next big invention. Read the full article here.

One More Fun Idea for IdeaPaint

Article posted on January 10, 2011 by Apartment Therapy

Best Office Supplies of 2010 – Office Supply Geek’s 2010 Editors Choice Awards

Article posted on January 3, 2011 by Office Supply Geek

If you have ever wished you had the ability to put a dry erase board anywhere you wanted to, then IdeaPaint is the product for you. Read the full article here.

Sharing your time, energy makes a wonderful gift

Article posted on December 8, 2010 by The News Tribune

Dry-erase paint promises to turn walls into whiteboards

Article posted on December 1, 2010 by Consumer Reports

IdeaPaint HOME will supposedly transform any clean, stable surface in your home into a dry-erase canvas, perfect for abstract drawings or complex math equations. Read the full article here.

The Minimalist Gift Guide

Article posted on November 26, 2010 by Uncrate

Screw putting up a dry erase board in your home office — turn a whole wall into one with IdeaPaint ($30-$175). This ingenious paint turns anything you can paint into a reusable dry-erase surface, making it great for the office, kitchen, kid's room, or garage, the latter so you can keep track of how many beers you've had while attempting to "fix" that old junker you've been tinkering with. Read the full article here.

IdeaPaint is Awarded GREENGUARD Certification!

Article posted on November 26, 2010 by Apartment Therapy: Re-Nest

We've written about IdeaPaint a few times — it's a great alternative to interactive surfaces such as chalk and magnetic paint. IdeaPaint is a single-coat paint that can transform any surface into a dry-erase surface and since our last posts, the company has upped its green-cred by getting GREENGUARD certified. Read the full article here.

Now here's an idea: dry-erase paint

Article posted on November 23, 2010 by Shelterrific

While we are really excited about an offer we just made on a house here in Portland, we’re less than enthused about the cheesy refrigerator and wall tiles that we would acquire in the deal. After pricing out our renovations, I stumbled upon IdeaPaint dry-erase paint. Read the full article here.

IdeaPaint Everywhere

Article posted on November 23, 2010 by Vidafine

Imagine if you can turn every surface into a canvas and unleash your creative ideas on the wall in front of you without having to worry about the clean up afterwards. I am not talking about vandalizing your neighbour’s garage door, but transforming your room into a giant whiteboard with IdeaPaint. Read the full article here.

Greenbuild expo showcases new cash-saving products

Article posted on November 19, 2010 by USA Today

IdeaPaint is a single-coat, formaldehyde-free product that when applied to walls, kids (or adults) can be written on and then wiped clean. Read the full article here.

IdeaPaint- PCWorld

Article posted on November 15, 2010 by PCWorld

For $60 you can get enough white IdeaPaint for someone to cover 20 square feet of their home or office and create message boards wherever they need them. Read the full article here.

Greenbuild Product Preview

Article posted on November 11, 2010 by EcoHome

IdeaPaint. Single-coat, roller-applied IdeaPaint can be used to turn a surface into a dry-erase board suitable for kitchens, a child’s room, or a home office. The formaldehyde-free, low-emitting product recently earned Greenguard certification. Read the full article here.

We Hear: Beelzebubs, Brian White, IdeaPaint & more...

Article posted on November 10, 2010 by Boston Herald

That the local folks from IdeaPaint will get a brush with fame twice this week. The Ashland company, which has become known for its dry-erase paint, will get a shout-out on NBC’s “School Pride’’ Friday and “Extreme Makeover Home Edition’’ on Sunday. Read the full article here.

IdeaPaint Joins NBC’s “School Pride” to Transform Underserved School Communities Nationwide

Press release posted on November 9, 2010 by IdeaPaint

IdeaPaint, the creator of high-performance dry-erase paint solutions, today announced its partnership with NBC’s new reality series “School Pride,” to provide several profiled schools with large-scale installations of IdeaPaint – helping teachers and students to collaborate, interact and discover new ways of learning. Read the full press release here.

GREENGUARD Environmental Institute Awards IdeaPaint with Key Certifications

Press release posted on October 28, 2010 by IdeaPaint

 Dwell on Design 2010: Contemporary and Sustainable

Article posted on June 29, 2010 by Charles & Hudson

IdeaPaint Spotted in use by Fast Company's 100 Most Creative

 Article posted on June 7, 2010 by IdeaPaint

 Dry Erase Paint Leaves Chalkboard Paint in the Dust

Article posted on June 4, 2010 by CafeMom.com

Chalkboard paint may be all the rage, but who wants chalk dust in their clean kitchen? That's the beauty of dry erase paint from IdeaPaint -- all the room for dashing off notes to your kids and tracking your dinner plans, none of the dusty mess. Read the full article here.

 IdeaPaint Now Available in Over 20 Countries Around the World, More to Come

 Press release posted on May 26, 2010 by IdeaPaint

IdeaPaint, the creator of high-performance dry-erase paint solutions, announced today that it is now partnered with seven global distributors to provide IdeaPaint to customers around the world. The company is expanding at a break-neck speed, pulling this global distribution network together in less than six months. Read the full press release here.

5 Surprising Social Media Business Success Stories

Article posted on May 21, 2010 by Mashable

Idea Paint is a Boston-area startup that sells paint that turns surfaces into dry-erase boards. The company uses social media throughout its sales and marketing process. Read the full article here.

 Brushing up on the latest innovations in painting 

Article posted on May 6, 2010 by The Washington Post

Drawing on the walls has never been this much fun. To avoid the dusty film that painted chalkboards can leave behind, IdeaPaint came up with a water-based paint that turns any wall into a dry-erase board. Read the full article here.

IdeaPaint on WGN Radio's Mr. Fix-It

Audio posted on April 28, 2010 by IdeaPaint

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IdeaPaint on WHTS-FM

Audio posted on April 28, 2010 by IdeaPaint

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Scribble on the Walls 

Article posted on April 28, 2010 by All You

 

 

 

 

Ideapaint Dry Erase Paint Review and Giveaway

Article posted on March 24, 2010 by Office Supply Geek

The concept of being able to use dry erase paint to turn anything you want into a dry erase or white board has always been a pretty cool idea to me ever since the first time I heard of it. Read the full article here.

 

 Designer has an ear for decor

Article posted on March 7, 2010 by San Francisco Chronicle

 

 IdeaPaint Teams-up with Extreme Makeover

Press release posted on February 22, 2010 by IdeaPaint

IdeaPaint, the creator of high-performance dry-erase paint solutions, announced today that its' cutting-edge, consumer-grade, dry-erase paint product CRE-8 was featured on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition on Sunday, February 21, 2010. Read the full press release here.

 

Nifty Paints You Should Know About

Article posted on February 17, 2010 by Woman's Day

 

IdeaPaint secures additional financing

Article posted on February 16, 2010 by Boston.com

IdeaPaint announced today that it has secured $3.3 million in a second round of venture financing. Read the complete article here.

 

IdeaPaint Secures Additional Financing to Capitalize on Growth Opportunities 

Press release posted on February 16, 2010 by IdeaPaint

IdeaPaint, the creator of high-performance dry-erase paint solutions, announced today that it has secured $3.3 million in a second round of venture financing. The Cambridge, Mass.-based start-up initially raised $5 million from Breakaway Ventures in 2008. Read the full press release here.

 

 Drywall = Dry Erase

Article posted on January 20, 2010 by Gear Patrol

Sure, chalkboard paint is a unique way to turn any wall into a writing surface, but what about those fiending for a surface on which to use dry-erase markers? IdeaPaint by Behance makes that a reality for your home or office. Read the full article here.

 

Essential Tools for Every Home Office

Article posted on January 11, 2010 by Inc.

The next time you host a brainstorming session, take notes on the wall. IdeaPaint can transform any wall into a dry-erase board. Start with a coat of primer, then apply a layer of IdeaPaint. A $200 kit, available at IdeaPaint.com, contains a roller and enough paint to cover 50 square feet, for a cost of $4 per square foot. Read the full article here.

 

Whiteboard Your World

Article posted on January 7, 2010 by MAKE

When you have an idea, you write it down. But just as chalkboards made their way out of our lives, it's time for whiteboards to do the same. Read the full article here.

 

Editors Best of 2009: The coolest art, decor, and kids furniture

Article posted on December 31, 2009 by Cool Mom Picks  

We discover so much incredible, inspiring talent from artists and craftspeople every day, that this just may be one of the hardest categories to cull down. Just imagine that we're choosing a few picks of the year and that we've got about a 355-way tie for second, right in our archives. Read the full article here.

 

Intern's Corner: IdeaPaint -- whiteboard a whole wall

 Video posted on December 16, 2009 by IdeaPaint

 

Cheap, Chic Gifts for Your Coworkers

Article posted on December 7, 2009 by ABC

The best gift for many Americans this year would be a new job. If you know someone who's out of work, give an hour of your time and talent to offer job search support.

For those who are employed, spreading holiday cheer in your workplace doesn't have to break the bank. Many cheap and chic gifts for coworkers, colleagues and clients don't exceed $15. Read the full article here.

 

WIN IT! Make a Note of It with IdeaPaint

Article posted on December 3, 2009 by MomLogic

Kids. Markers. Walls. Think they don't mix? Think again! IdeaPaint turns any surface into a dry-erase surface. Use it at home, at school, or at the office, or anywhere good ideas need a home. IdeaPaint is available in 9 colors including basic white. Read the full article here.

 

Announcement posted on
Jul 7, 2009

Whiteboard. Greyboard. Creamboard. Orangeboard.

IdeaPaint adds nine new color options for high-performance dry-erase paint. Click here for the press release.

 

Video posted on December 7,
2009 by IdeaPaint

IdeaPaint on Good Morning America

Video posted on July 20,
2009 by IdeaPaint

IdeaPaint @Dwell on Design '09

Article posted on November 30, 2009 by Design Mom

Design Mom: Holiday Giveaway #3 – IdeaPaint

Giveaway three is sponsored by IdeaPaint. What in the world is IdeaPaint? It's pretty much awesome:

IdeaPaint is a single-coat, roller-applied paint that can turn any “paintable” surface into a dry-erase surface. How fun is that?! You could use it in the kitchen as a replacement for bulletin boards, or inside kitchen cabinets to write grocery lists or recipes. You could use it in a child’s room/playroom to create a blank canvas. You could use in the office to create a new surface for the top of a desk. You could use it on bathroom walls... And the list goes on and on. Read the full article here

 

Article posted on November 26, 2009 by Faux Daddy Designs

Faux Daddy Designs: IdeaPaint Project

I first learned about IdeaPaint from a post on Twitter. Twitter is a great place to stay on top of the latest trends in the painting industry. I follow lots of other faux artists, interior designers, design publications and industry related products. You can follow me on Twitter here. Take a look at who I am following and start following them. They should start following you back and before you know it you will have your own little community of inspiration and information. Read the full article here.

 

Article posted on November 16, 2009 by Boston Mamas

Boston Mamas: Inspiring Creativity with IdeaPaint

Today, Paige shares a review of locally based IdeaPaint, a brilliant solution for inspiring creativity in the vertical direction, whether at home, work, or school. Read on for Paige’s review, as well as to learn how to win an IdeaPaint kit (entry closes November 19). Read the full article here.

 

Article posted on November 16, 2009

How to Implement IdeaPaint – Holy Kaw!

The guys at IdeaPaint sent me a sample, and this photo series shows what it takes to turn a surface into a dry-erase area. It works very well. The hardest part is waiting a week for it to cure. Read the full article here.

 

 

Article posted on October 16, 2009

Turn Your Entire Office into a Whiteboard – Fast Company

Why didn't you think of this? John Goscha, at the ripe old age of 25 ditched a job offer at Goldman Sachs, and instead began marketing IdeaPaint, which is simply a paint that turns any paintable surface into a dry-erase board. Read the full article here.

 

 

Article posted on October 12,
2009 by Mamaista

And the Nobel Goes to… IdeaPaint

While the rest of the world was in a state over the Nobel Peace Prize, a controversy was brewing within the scientific community. Seems as though not everyone was on board with the Committee’s decision to award the Nobel Prize in Chemistry to a team studying ribosomes (something about proteins and antibiotics…yawn). Read the full article here.

 

Article by TheDieline

IdeaPaint

In a recent issue of Inc., they shortlisted '30 under 30' (30 entrepreneurs under age 30). One of them is John Goscha, age 25 who is the founder of IdeaPaint. I was intrigued and looked them up online. I was glad to discover that they had some really attractive branding and packaging for their product, IdeaPaint - dry erase surface paint. Read the full article here.

 

Article posted on Sept 21,
2009 by Lifehacker

Rejuvenate Your Workspace with these Office Supply Favorites

Dry Erase Paint: If your boss gives you a lot of leeway and you can paint your workspace, apply a solid coat of Dry Erase Paint to your walls so you can get your whiteboard fix all over your wall. Another reader claims to have had even more success with IdeaPaint (pictured); neither are cheap, but you're not painting a house, here. Read the full article here

 

Article posted on Sept 21,
2009 by Bizzie Mommy

Turn Almost Anything into a Dry-Erase Surface

Oh boy have I had a busy past two weeks. Last weekend we negotiated a deal to rent a 3 bedroom house on a Friday night, signed paper work on Saturday and then made the crazy decision to move ALL of our stuff on Sunday. Talk about BAD planning. After the craziness on Sunday we spent the rest of the week going back and forth to the condo and back to the new place to collect those final items. And to top it off the gas wasn’t turned on in the new place so we had to shower at the old and to TOP that off we had no INTERNET! Read the full article here.

 

Article posted on June 26,
2009 by Treehugger

Dwell on Design Conference: Dispatch from Day One

Gorgeous green homewares, scintillating sustainability forums, abfab prefab displays, green designs and architecture are the focus at "dwell on design," dwell magazine's fourth festival of modern design and it’s second in LA (where its biggest chunk of subscribers dwell). With lots of exhibitions, panels, interviews, home tours, films, innovative environmental ideas, and enticing events, the first jam-packed day kicked off the weekend show in green style. With so many enticing speakers, I tried to be in a few places at once, and managed to catch a batch of illustrious designers and forward thinkers. Read the full article here.

 

Article posted on June 1,
2009 by Inc.

Turn Your Wall into a Whiteboard

The next time you host a brainstorming session, take notes on the wall. IdeaPaint can transform any wall into a dry-erase board. Start with a coat of primer, then apply a layer of IdeaPaint. A $200 kit, available at IdeaPaint.com, contains a roller and enough paint to cover 50 square feet, for a cost of $4 per square foot. By contrast, whiteboards usually cost $8 to $20 per square foot. Read the article here

 

Article posted on April 8,
2009 by Gizmodo

IdeaPaint Turns Any Surface Into a Doodle-Ready Whiteboard

Chalkboard paint has been out for years but, let's face it, chalkboards are inferior to dry erase any way you look at it. That's why IdeaPaint kicks all kinds of ass.

That's right, you make any surface doodle-ready with a few coats of paint. It's perfect for offices, kids rooms, the fridge or backsplash in the kitchen—anywhere that it might be useful to jot things down. Hell, you could coat an entire room and put up crazy artwork. The possibilities are endless. And the best part is that you can request a free sample from the website—although purchasing enough for a project is going to run you about $4 per square foot. Read the article here

 

Article posted on April 17,
2009 by 24/7 Moms

IdeaPaint Simplifies Your Home

Idea Paint is a patent-pending single-coat roller-applied paint that transforms any smooth surface into a high performance dry-erase writing surface. Inspire the young Einstein by using IdeaPaint to transform children's walls into a larger-than-life canvas for creativity, imagination, and fun. IdeaPaint isn't just for the kids. IdeaPaint is perfect for organizing a busy family – noting daily tasks, appointments, shopping lists and scheduling important events for the week. Read the full article here

 

Article posted on April 17,
2009 by Apartment Therapy

IdeaPaint: And 8 Ways To Use it in Your Home

A few weeks ago Carrie over at Ohdeedoh, alerted us to a new product that we think has possibilities for grown up spaces and kid spaces alike. IdeaPaint is a single-coat roller-applied paint, that transforms any smooth surface into a dry-erase writing surface. Click through to see our top 8 ideas on where we'd put this new idea to use in our home and we're not just talking about on the walls! Did we mention you can order a free sample? Read the full article here

 

Article posted
by Painting and Wallcovering Contractor

Powering Up Paint

In the beginning, paint offered a splash of color and a smidgen of protection. Fast-forward a few millennia, and technology has not only enriched color but has transformed coatings for every sector into multi-duty problem solvers.

Today’s specialty lineup does everything from fighting germs, fire and graffiti to saving energy. These multi-taskers tend to cost more than traditional paints, but they carry a range of long-term benefits—greater safety and savings in maintenance, repainting and remediation—that customers are demanding. Read the full article here

 

Article posted on June
2009 by 002 Houston

IdeaPaint Inspiring Creativity

Read the article here

 

Article posted on Jan 29,
2009 by Boston Newspaper

IdeaPaint Transforms Traditional Classrooms Into Dynamic Learning Environments

BOSTON – January 29, 2009 — IdeaPaint, the manufacturer of innovative products that enable enlightened and creative thinking, is helping transform the learning experience of students from kindergarten through college. The company’s flagship product, IdeaPaint™, is a breakthrough, commercial-grade paint that cost-effectively turns any smooth surface into a high-performance dry-erase writing surface. Chosen recently by Target as the paint used in its Target Volunteers school library makeover program, IdeaPaint has been applied in inner city libraries across the country, creating dynamic learning environments for children in need. The product is gaining momentum in the education market with school districts, colleges and universities around the country selecting IdeaPaint—a low cost solution—to help create spaces within their schools that evoke creativity and foster teamwork.

IdeaPaint is a patented single-coat paint that is easy to apply and is the most cost-effective dry-erase surface on the market. It has been proven to outperform and outlast traditional whiteboards through independent laboratory testing. Educators have been particularly positive about IdeaPaint’s ability to efficiently transform classroom walls into a creative canvas that promotes greater collaboration—especially when designing a 360° learning environment or when team teaching is in effect.

"We are getting great feedback from customers who are excited to have found a dry-erase surface that is cost-effective, functional and very durable. But it is especially gratifying to hear how schools are benefiting from IdeaPaint," said John Goscha, IdeaPaint’s Founder. "Target teamed up with us in part because using IdeaPaint meant they did not need to rip out chalkboards to create new surfaces—eliminating environmental issues and high replacement costs. The Braintree, Mass. school system covered old, dark chalkboards with IdeaPaint and found that it brightened the classrooms and had a positive impact on children’s motivation to learn. Carnegie Mellon University’s Tepper School of Business—which boasts 6 Nobel laureates—painted a faculty office and the professor was delighted to discover the ability to express his world of ideas in free form; above the desk, next to the door, all along the open wall."

The inspiration for IdeaPaint sprang from the education environment. Frustrated that their ideas wouldn’t fit onto traditional flip charts or whiteboards, an entrepreneurial team of Babson College students led by John Goscha, began to develop ideas for limitless brainstorming and creative thinking tools. Upon graduation, they spent a number of years researching market needs and working with one of the foremost independent labs in the country to formulate what today is known as IdeaPaint. They also contracted with an independent research facility to test the finished product against the competition for durability and functionality—which proved that IdeaPaint outperformed and outlasted dry-erase wall coverings and traditional whiteboards.

 

Article written on Jun 12,
2008 by Kristen Raymaakers
and Janelle Nicolo

IdeaPaint Receives Two Best of NeoCon Awards and
a Grand Prize for Innovation at NeoCon 2008

IdeaPaint, a manufacturer of innovative products and services to enable enlightened and creative thinking, proudly announces it is the winner of two Best of NeoCon Awards including one Gold Award. At the design industry's largest showcase, IdeaPaint received the Best of NeoCon 2008 Innovation Award and the Best of NeoCon Gold Award for Wall Treatments. The Best of NeoCon Awards are presented by Contract Magazine. The company also was the Grand Prize Winner of the Buildings Magazine 2008 Product Innovations Awards for Unique Solutions.

The accolades for IdeaPaint are the culmination of the launch of the company's flagship product, IdeaPaint, a commercial grade paint that transforms any smooth surface into a seamless, high-performance dry-erase writing surface. This patented product, distributed through MDC Wallcoverings for the architectural wallcoverings market, is compatible with industry standard dry-erase products.

"We cannot possibly overstate our gratitude and excitement about winning these prestigious awards at the industry's largest event," said John Goscha, founder of IdeaPaint. "We're very thankful to be recognized by our peers as one of the most innovative products in the wallcoverings industry. We look forward to working with architects, interior designers and facility managers to bring IdeaPaint into their diverse commercial design and building projects."

IdeaPaint is sold to the architectural wallcoverings market through MDC Wallcoverings, a leading global source for contract wallcoverings, coatings and specialty wall products for new construction and major renovations.

 

Announcement posted on
Jun 8, 2008 by IdeaPaint

National Distribution

IdeaPaint has finalized a national distribution agreement with MDC Wallcoverings, the nation’s leading commercial wallcoverings distributor. Visit MDC at www.mdcwall.com

 

Announcement posted on
May11, 2008 by IdeaPaint

NeoCon Launch

IdeaPaint has announced its launch at the NEOCON 2008 tradeshow in Chicago, June 9th-11th. Register at www.mdcwall.com and visit us in showroom 10-155. We have some exciting things in store for you!

 

- Best of NeoCon Innovation
- Best of NeoCon Gold in Wall Treatments
- Building Magazine’s Grand Prize for Unique Solutions
- Green Star Award from Interior Design Magazine
- Metropolitan Home Design 100

 

 

 

 

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