Reusable Wall Calendar Instructions & Tips

If you want to be able to erase and reuse your calendar, you must use white liquid chalk markers. Other colors or types of chalk markers may leave residual color behind (also called "color ghosting"). 

Dry-erase markers are NOT compatible with our calendars. Traditional pens and markers will not write well on the smooth, coated surface and are not erasable. 

We are not responsible for and cannot issue refunds for damage caused by what you choose to write on your calendar with. 

There are so many different brands and colors of liquid chalk markers that we can't test them all to confirm which will erase cleanly. Generally speaking, the more pigmented or saturated the color (such as black or red), the higher the chance of color ghosting.

If you would like to assume the risk of testing other colors, we recommend that you do so on an inconspicuous area to ensure it erases cleanly and completely before using it to write all over your calendar. 

We are not responsible for and cannot issue refunds for damage caused by what you choose to write on your calendar with.

No. The matte coating on our reusable calendars is very different than a dry-erase surface or typical glossy lamination and is not compatible with dry-erase markers.

We sell our own fine-tip white liquid chalk markers, which work beautifully on our reusable wall calendars. If you prefer to order your white liquid chalk markers elsewhere, we recommend these white chalk markers.

Yes! Using washi tape and sticky notes is a fantastic way to highlight certain events (see the photo below for an example). But there are a few important things to consider before using them:

1. To keep your calendar looking its best, avoid hanging it in strong sunlight or under bright fluorescent lights. Prolonged exposure to either can cause fading and will leave shadows behind sticky notes, washi tape, or chalk marker writing, which will make your calendar unsuitable for reuse.
2. Washi tape and/or the adhesive portion of sticky notes should never be placed over/on top of  liquid chalk marker. The adhesive can cause the liquid chalk to stick to the calendar and may make it impossible to erase. So be sure to only write on (and not underneath) your washi tape and sticky notes!

Chalk markers don’t erase like dry-erase markers. Liquid chalk markers are a wet-erase product. To clean liquid chalk writing off your calendar, wipe it with a damp cloth and then dry it immediately with a dry cloth. 

You’ll need to use firm pressure when wiping--a quick, gentle swipe usually isn’t enough. If the writing has been on the calendar for quite a while, it may take a few extra passes and a bit more pressure.

• Do not use a magic eraser, scrub pad, or anything else that is abrasive on your calendar, as it could damage the special coating.
• Wait for all liquid chalk to dry completely before attempting to erase it to reduce the possibility of ghosting. 
• Erase all liquid chalk off before storing any unused months. Note that liquid chalk writing that has been on your calendar for a long time should still erase from your calendar, but it may take a bit more effort :) 

Our calendars are printed on thick 350gsm cardstock paper with a special matte coating.

The thickness of the paper makes them far more durable than similar products you may have seen.

But they are still paper, so they can bend and tear. How they hold up over time will depend on how often and how gently or roughly you handle them.

I've been using the calendar in my office for several years already and they still look new. But a calendar in a high traffic area getting used by a busy family might start to show signs of wear more quickly.

It depends.

If you plan to hang them in a high traffic area and/or where little hands might touch them frequently and/or want them to last forever, the most durable option would be to hang them in frames.

If you plan to hang them in your office where you only touch them when you need to add an appointment or deadline, you should find that they hold up for 2+ years without frames.

No, the special coating on our paper calendars is VERY different from typical dry-erase or laminated surfaces that are shiny.

Our coating has a beautiful, matte finish and adds very little weight to the paper. The coating does not make the paper stiff or rigid like traditional dry-erase calendars.

If you leave the bottom edges of your calendars loose, probably. All paper reacts to changes in temperature and humidity, which can cause it to curl. 

If you want to keep the bottom corners flat against the wall, use a pea-sized amount of Gorilla Mounting Putty on each bottom corner. We don't recommend putty from other brands (they can leave grease marks).