If you're renting, you know the drill - or rather, the no-drilling rule. You want to create a lovely, dedicated play space for your little one, but you can't put holes in the walls, you're worried about your bond, and anything permanent is off the table. The good news? A beautiful, screen-free play space doesn't need a single screw. Here's why the Magnetic Playwall™ is one of the most renter-friendly ways to bring more hands-on play into your home.
Why renting makes play spaces tricky
Most play-space ideas assume you can drill, mount, or paint. When you're renting, those options usually come with a risk to your deposit — or a very awkward conversation with your landlord. It's easy to put the whole idea in the too-hard basket and reach for a screen instead. But a proper play spot doesn't have to be built into the wall to feel special. It just has to be within little reach, easy to use, and simple to move on. Read more on our wall compatibility.
No drilling, no glue, no residue
The Magnetic Playwall™ sticks using micro-suction technology — thousands of tiny suction cups, not glue. That means no holes, no sticky residue, and no marks left behind. It installs in minutes without any tools, so you can set up a dedicated play area on a smooth, cured painted wall, a cupboard, a door, or even glass or a mirror. For renters, that's the whole game: a real play space that leaves your walls exactly as you found them.
Removable and reusable when you move
Rentals come with moving days, and the Playwall is designed to come with you. It's removable and reusable, so when your lease is up you can take it down, pop it in the next home, and set the play space up all over again. (It's best moved occasionally rather than daily — around three to four times, so pick a good wall and let it become your child's go-to spot.) If you'd rather not stick anything to the wall at all, there's also a board-backing option, which is perfect for share houses or trickier surfaces.
A dedicated play space, even in a small rental
Apartments and smaller rentals don't always leave room for a big play table or a dedicated corner. The Playwall works vertically at 95cm x 60cm, so it turns unused wall space into a whole activity zone without taking up a single bit of floor. It's a simple way to carve out a "this is yours" moment for your child — ideal for quiet-time play while you cook dinner or catch your breath.
Check your surface first
To get the best hold, the Playwall suits smooth, non-porous indoor surfaces — painted cured plaster, glass, mirrors, painted timber, laminates, cupboards and doors. It's not suited to textured, chalky, brick, damp, or freshly painted walls, so it's worth a quick check before you set up. It's designed for indoor use and ages 3+, with supervision as always for little ones.
Make it yours with magnets and chalk
Once your Playwall is up, it grows with your child. Add an Alphabet Magnet Set for early literacy, mix in numbers, shapes or a themed set for imaginative play, and keep a pack of Dustless Chalk Crayons nearby for drawing that wipes clean with a damp cloth. It works with magnetic tiles and ball runs too, so the same wall can be letters one afternoon and a marble run the next — all screen-free.
A renter-friendly win for the whole family
Renting doesn't mean missing out on the good stuff. With no drilling, no damage, and no bond worries, the Magnetic Playwall™ gives your family a beautiful, dedicated space for more hands-on, screen-free play — and packs down neatly when it's time to move. Less screens, more play, wherever you happen to call home. You're doing a great job. Explore the Magnetic Playwall™ and find the colour that suits your space.
