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Not sure about your wall?

Is your wall good to go?

Don't guess. Do this quick check with something you already have at home — it'll tell you exactly how your wall will behave before the arch goes up.

1
Grab a piece of clear sticky tape
Sticky tape and our adhesive backing aren't the same thing, but tape is a reliable at-home stand-in for checking whether your paint surface is smooth and sound.
2
Wipe the wall and let it dry
Give your chosen spot a wipe with a barely-damp cloth to lift any dust, then let it dry fully. Dust is the number one reason adhesives underperform.
3
Press the tape on firmly — wait 30 seconds
Smooth it down well so it makes full contact with the wall, just like the arch will.
4
Peel it off slowly and look closely
If the tape lifts cleanly with no paint flaking away, your surface is smooth and sound — a great sign. If paint lifts or the wall feels chalky, our MDF board add-on is the better option for you.
5
Feel the surface
Run your palm across the wall. Glassy-smooth is ideal. Sandy, bumpy or textured means the adhesive won't get the contact it needs.
Good to know: If you've recently painted, wait at least 30 days before applying — fresh paint needs time to fully cure. Applying too early risks damaging the paintwork when you eventually remove the arch.
Before you apply

Before you apply

Every home is different. Here's an honest guide to where the Magnetic Play Arch works best, where it's worth testing first, and where it's best to choose an alternative surface.

✅ Works beautifully
  • ✓Smooth painted plaster — matte, satin or eggshell (fully cured)
  • ✓Glass and mirrors
  • ✓Painted timber and smooth doors
  • ✓Laminates and melamine
  • ✓Cupboards and wardrobe doors
  • ✓Whiteboards and other smooth sealed surfaces
⚠️ Test a small area first
  • △Stain-resistant or "washable/scrubbable" paints
  • △Low-VOC or "air-purifying" paints
  • △High-gloss or very slick finishes
  • △Lightly textured or roller-stippled walls
  • △Older paintwork you're not sure about
✗ Not suitable
  • ✗Heavily textured, chalky or rendered walls
  • ✗Bare or painted brick and concrete
  • ✗Wallpaper, peeling or flaking paint
  • ✗Wax-coated, oiled or greasy surfaces
  • ✗Damp walls or high-moisture areas
  • ✗Freshly painted walls — wait at least 30 days
Need a hand?

If something's not quite right

It's not sticking well
Nine times out of ten it's dust, a little moisture, or a surface that needs a once-over. Take the arch down, wipe the adhesive backing with plain water (no soap or detergent), let it dry completely, make sure the wall is clean and dry, then reapply. If your wall turns out to be textured or freshly painted, it may not be suitable — check our wall guide above before applying.
Taking it down cleanly
On a compatible surface the arch peels away without glue or residue. If it's gripping firmly, warm it gently with a hairdryer on low heat and peel back slowly from one corner. Take your time — slow is clean.
Built to move with you ♻
The Magnetic Play Arch is reusable — reposition it around your home as needed, just don't make a habit of moving it daily (think three to four repositions over its life). Keep the adhesive backing clean and dust-free between moves and it'll keep holding beautifully. Perfect for renters and growing families who never stay in one room for long.
Once it's up — here's the good bit
The arch works with any standard fridge magnet — letters, numbers, shapes, magnetic tiles, you name it. If it sticks to a fridge, it sticks to this. Pair it with our Washable Chalk Crayons to draw, wipe clean, and start again. One wall. Endless afternoons.
For renters & homeowners

Zero damage.

Genuinely.

We know "removable" can mean a lot of things. Here's exactly what it means for the Magnetic Play Arch.

  • No drilling, no nails, no damage

    Peel-and-stick in under 10 minutes. Removable adhesive backing peels cleanly from smooth painted walls.

  • Repositionable for up to 6 months

    Move it room to room whenever you like. A hairdryer on low heat makes repositioning even easier.

  • Take it when you move

    It's theirs, not the landlord's. Peel it off cleanly and reinstall in the next home.

  • Works on smooth painted plaster

    Not suitable for textured, stain-resistant, or freshly painted walls. Check our wall guide below for your paint type.

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