Dry Erase Boards - Why you should buy from Flex-A-Chart

Flex-A-Chart manufacturers and distributes the highest quality dry erase boards on the market! All of our whiteboards are made with only the best quality and high end materials that we can find, all from USA suppliers. Our dry erase boards are available magnetic or non-magnetic with wood or aluminum framing (as well as unframed) that can suit any decor or budget. Check out all of the possibilities at Flex-A-Chart.com!!!

Writing surfaces - Dry Erase Boards and Chalkboards

Flex-A-Chart has many different writing surface options to choose from. The LCS writing surface is porcelain enamel on steel which has a smooth surface for easy writing and clean erasing for dry erase. The LCS is also offered in low gloss for better projection. We also carry Black LCS which is porcelain enamel on steel that is used with fluorescent markers that wipe clean with a damp cloth. Our MLC writing surface is synthetic dry erase applied to hardboard. The MLC is economical and non-magnetic. Vitracite is our chalkboard surface. This is also a porcelain enamel on steel surface that insures unexcelled chalking and erasing qualities. Check out our website for more information and pricing.

Flex-A-Chart’s Dry Erase Whiteboards

Flex-A-Chart offers a wide variety of Dry Erase Marker Boards. Our magnetic dry erase boards are high quality porcelain on steel which carries a 50 year warranty on the writing surface. Our magnetic boards come with aluminum or wood framing. We also offer our new and improved porcelainized non-magnetic dry erase boards that have a five year guarantee. If you are looking for unframed dry erase skins we have several options to choose from. Let us know if you need custom sizes (call for pricing). Contact us with any questions or requests.

What is a Whiteboard

A marker board is a name for a glossy surface (usually white in color but is sometimes found in black) for use of dry erase or wet erase non-permanent markings. Whiteboards became popular in the mid-1990s and are now commonly found in schools, hospitals, conference rooms, business offices, and even homes. There are four commonly used materials for the surface: Melamine which is a resin-infused paper used over a substrate like hardboard, particle board or MDF. Melamine board is the least expensive and lowest quality dry erase surface available. Hardcoat laminate is another resin like dry erase surface that is often less porous and highly resistant to staining unlike a typical melamine surface. Painted steel or aluminum surfaces are generally a multiple layer of coatings made up of a base coat in color and a clear coating that is the dry erase component. The paint varies from electron beam cured, UV, or other types of coating systems. These boards generally have good quality dry erase properties and the steel type are magnetic and allow the use of magnets. The best quality surface is porcelain enamel-on-steel. This is a ceramic (glass) fired coating on steel. These are the most durable, longest lasting, least likely to stain or ghost, and highly scratch resistant. Porcelain dry erase boards do not absorb marker ink and are magnetic. Since it is glass, the porcelain surface can be cleaned with any non-abrasive cleaner like Expo whiteboard cleaner, Windex® (or generic glass cleaner), or even isopropyl alcohol for stubborn markings.

How to Clean your Whiteboard

Many porcelain dry erase boards may be delivered with a protective film on the surface to protect it during transit. This film must be removed prior to use. We recommend using a utility knife and carefully tracing around the inside edge of the trim around the entire perimeter of the board. Once this is complete, carefully peel the film back and away from the board. In order to ensure that your surface will function properly, it is extremely important to properly clean the board prior to its initial use. Using a clean, dry cloth and a non-abrasive liquid cleanser (Window or generic glass cleaner), gently clean the entire board to loosen any residue from the board. Then use a dry cloth to wipe clean the entire surface to remove all dirt and residue from the previous step. Next, using clean water, rinse the entire board and then with a dry towel wipe the entire board dry. The rinsing and drying steps are extremely important and if ignored may cause underperformance of the product.

Porcelain whiteboards are much like glass and can be maintained in a similar fashion. markerboards can be cleaned as often as required and will not be damaged as long as the proper cleaning methods are used. Here are a few tips to keep your board in optimal condition. We recommend only cleaners that have been tested to work on our dry erase products such as our #683 board cleaner, Expo whiteboard cleaner, or Windex (or generic glass cleaner). TEMP or isopropyl alcohol may be used to remove stubborn build-up caused by repeated use (recommended to use moderately).Please note that cleaners that are not recommended may leave a residual film that may cause the whiteboard not to function properly and result in customer dissatisfaction and may also void the warranty of the product. All dry erase markers will write legibly on our board but may not erase properly due to their composition. We recommend the use of our markers, Expo brand markers, or a similar solvent-based marker. If you use your board daily, we recommend that you clean the surface at least twice per week. In addition, it is important to know that leaving ink on the board for an extended period of time can lead to "ghosting". We recommend that you erase your markerboard on a regular basis. If this is not possible, it may be necessary to clean your board following the steps outlined above to return the surface to its original condition.