The Complete Guide to Whiteboards
How much is really involved in the decision to buy a whiteboard? It’s white, and it’s a board. It does pretty much what it says on the tin? Wrong. Allow us to lift the lid on the ever-complex world of whiteboards, with a user-friendly Complete Guide to Whiteboards.
What are whiteboard surfaces made of?
Glass whiteboards are the top dog of the whiteboard family, widely recognised for their synonymity with detective programmes and intricate diagrams. Get yourself a glass whiteboard, and you’ll be able to solve even the most heinous crimes. They reign supreme in terms of durability, erasability and dodging that soul-damaging effect of ghosting. As well as the practical uses, glass has a more sleek finish, standing prominent in various offices and customer orientated environments. Part of the glass range at Wonderwall also includes the exclusive coloured glass boards, for the more out-there statement makers. Given the choice of 10 colours, freedom of expression is most encouraged.
Another surface to consider is the Steel Magnetic range, very popular here at Wonderwall for its practicality in everyday application, offering great value for money. If however you consider yourself more of whiteboard junkie, it might be worth looking into the range of Vitreous Enamel Steel (VES) whiteboards.
Known for their durability, they are also both scratch and high impact resistant, suitable for even the most aggressive brainstormers. Manufactured by fusing powdered glass to a steel substrate at between 750-850 degrees, the powder then melts and hardens to create a smooth vitreous coating. Offered alongside a 25 year surface guarantee, we are in no doubt about our confidence in the range.
Known for their durability, they are also both scratch and high impact resistant, suitable for even the most aggressive brainstormers. Manufactured by fusing powdered glass to a steel substrate at between 750-850 degrees, the powder then melts and hardens to create a smooth vitreous coating. Offered alongside a 25 year surface guarantee, we are in no doubt about our confidence in the range.
If you are still dissatisfied there is one other surface to consider: The Melamine Non-Magnetic whiteboard. Melamine boards are more of an affordable range, suited best to customers who use their board less frequently, hence do not wish to pay a large price. Melamine boards are notably lightweight, therefore easy to transport and take on the wild journey your teaching may lead you.
The Complete Guide To Whiteboards
What sizes can I buy a whiteboard in?
At Wonderwall we recognise the diverse reach of whiteboards, whether that be for classroom use, lecture theatres, office environments or even for domestic purposes. The frequent bump in the road many users arrive at is attempting to visualise the size required. By providing precise measurements for each size in this whiteboard guide, we aim to prevent that moment of flap. So, dig out your dusty tape measure, and let’s put an end to counterproductive guesswork.
The Complete Guide To Whiteboards
Different types of whiteboard design
The design may seem a questionable concept, how many ways can you really jazz up a whiteboard? Well, allow us to change your mind. Not only are your practical needs taken into account, a value is also placed on visuals, effectively keeping those Monday morning yawns to a minimum.
The Frameless Whiteboard is the latest trend in the display and presentation world. The range of coloured-edged frameless whiteboards demand a space in this whiteboard guide, serving the purpose of reviving your workspace, while commanding attention to your material. Offered in a choice of 6 colours. Under the same umbrella, is the latest innovation to the whiteboard market: The Frameless Whiteboard Wall. With linkable panels butted together to create a singular surface, a space is created for unbounded creativity, letting the imagination run wild.
Worried that your workspace won’t be able to accommodate the size of whiteboard your creative needs require? The Space-Saver whiteboard may be the answer. The clue’s in the name, compact with hinged double-sided closing panels, you get the best of both worlds; opened to reveal up to three times the original surface area. They are also ideal for either revealing work prepared prior or concealing confidential information.
Another alternative to make your office or classroom the envy of others is the Eco-Friendly range exclusive to Wonderwall. Made from timber industry bi-products and recycled materials, a classic and stylish look is achieved, while keeping your moral compass firmly intact. Supplied with a choice of a light oak effect, or aluminium effect.
If instead, you’d like to take your message with you, then a Revolving whiteboard is the one for you. Benefits to the free standing whiteboard include the option to make use of both sides. Ever find yourself mid-topic going off on a wild tangent? That’s alright, simply flip the board and prevent yourself from the future head-scratching and brain-racking. There are two variations of the board: A vertical or horizontal tilt. Simple self-assembly is required for the revolvers, wasting no time getting you up and running. If perhaps you fancy yourself more of an up-market revolver, we also offer this with a glass surface.
The Complete Guide To Whiteboards
The best pens for whiteboards
You are now clued up on the ins and outs of whiteboards. But it’s common knowledge that a whiteboard without a trusty pen is like rhubarb without custard, pointless. Why taint your lovely new whiteboard, with sub-standard markers?
To get the most out of your board, Wonderwall recommends our dry-wipe pens. Boasting a dense ink formulation, they are much brighter and more prominent on dry-wipe and glass surfaces. Designed with a bullet tip with a 3mm line weight allows for control and neatness while writing. We can all relate to the snowball effect of the growing grey smudge as a result of the un-budging ink on your board. Those days are long forgotten, with short-term erasability guaranteed with our markers; write and wipe to your heart’s content.
There you have it; you have been introduced to the ever-complex world of whiteboards with our whiteboard buying guide, and are well on your way to becoming master of the board… Ready to start shopping?