What is chalk film and where is it used?

Today, in the process of creating a cozy and comfortable home, many turn to creative designers for help. These people know how to bring to life absolutely any ideas and create something incredible, using the most unusual things and products in the design. So, quite often you can find a chalk film in a designer interior.

If you still do not know what it is, and have no idea how this material can be used at home, this article is for you. Here you will find all the information about chalk films and their applications.

Chalk film or, as it is also called, slate film is a relatively new product on the modern market. It is a versatile polymer coating designed for drawing with chalk and marker. It is based on slate paper, which is coated on one side with a polymer, and on the other - with an adhesive. The adhesive used in the film production process is characterized by strength, flexibility and wear resistance. It is absolutely safe and will not harm human health in any way and, which is important, does not destroy the base to which the film is glued.

Chalk / marker foil can be glued to absolutely any type of surface:

• to the glass;
• tree;
• tiles;
• metal;
• porcelain;
• paint;
• even to wallpaper with a flat surface.

Currently, this material is in great demand. This popularity is due to a number of features and advantages that are inherent in it.

• Durability. A high-quality film will last quite a long time, it is able to "survive" about 10 thousand erasures.
• Unpretentious care. There is no need to buy special detergents and cleaning compounds - just wipe it off with a wet rag or damp cloth.
• Price. Many parents buy their children drawing boards, easels or flip charts, and these items are much more expensive than chalk film.
• Can be glued to any room, and if desired, without much effort, remove and move to another place.
• Wide selection and assortment. You can choose the size yourself. The thing is that in most cases the material is sold in large rolls, and when you buy, they simply cut off the right amount.

The assortment of chalk films is quite diverse. Many companies today are engaged in the manufacture of this material. Most often on the market you can find a slate canvas for drawing with chalk and a marker from such manufacturers:

• D-C-Fix;
• Gekkofix;
• Patifix;
• Hongda.

Chalk film is presented in various colors, it can be:

• black;
• graphite;
• gray;
• white;
• yellow;
• blue;
• red or green.

The product may differ in the type of surface - it is matte and glossy. In addition to the chalk film, there is also a magnetic self-adhesive film on the market. Such a product is glued directly to the surface, and chalk is glued on top of the magnetic canvas.

Chalk film is a versatile material that is suitable for both writing and interior design. So, using slate film, you can easily update:

• doors:
• the surface of tables or walls;
• cabinet doors;
• fridge;
• an already existing drawing board.

Chalk film is used in the design and decoration of not only children's rooms. It can be seen elsewhere.

• In the field of public catering. Many owners of cafes, restaurants, coffee houses use this material in order to write menus, promotions, discounts and other information on it that can attract visitors.
• In the shops.
• In educational institutions. Today, in many schools, instead of the usual ordinary solid board, you can see just a self-adhesive chalk film.

Of course, slate film is the perfect solution for arranging a children's corner. This is especially true when a child begins to learn to draw and write. The presence of such a surface will help the child to correctly develop motor skills and imagination. Gluing the material takes only a few minutes, and it will bring a lot of joy, especially for the kid, who can be creative and draw wherever he pleases.

For information on how to glue black chalk drawing film, see the next video.