Does magnetic paint affect a computer's hard drive?

Question

I was thinking about painting my kids' playroom with magnetic paint, but I was concerned about what it could do to a computer if we ever set it up as a study or office.

Answer 1

Anything magnetic can affect a hard drive, as well as CD's and floppies. Will it affect your HD ? Hard to say. I have no idea how strong the magnetism is in magnetic paint.