Dry Erase Boards,
Markerboards, & White Boards all have referred to surfaces that can be written on with special
markers and wiped clean with a dry cloth, tissue, or eraser. These surfaces are great
around computers and in classrooms because they aren't dusty like chalkboards.
Did You Know?
Many of the Dry Erase Response
Boards sold today in catalogs are defective. That
was not always the case. Fifteen years ago ALL Dry Erase
Boards had a non-porous surface, it was impossible
to hurt the surface with a marker. Most companies are
now selling boards with a semi-porous surface, which is
why they no longer match our goof-proof guarantee. Our dry erase surface will never permanently stain
even if written on with the wrong marker. Most
Catalogs only give you a 30 day satisfaction guarantee.
Now you know why.
How do you know if you purchased
“defective” or “imitation” dry erase boards? When they
permanently stain or discolor.
Some companies sell
what we call "tile board" which is infamous for staining and scratching when used
as a marker board. So if you are investing any money in a dry erase
marker board make sure
the seller guarantees in writing that it will clean up and not become stained and unusable.
Telling you, after the fact, that you used the wrong
marker or should have erased it right away is a little
late.
First off, DO NOT USE abrasive cleaners. Old
fashioned Comet cleanser is good for bathtub, bad for the Dry Erase
Board.
If you accidentally use a regular
marker or a Vis-A-Vis on your
dry erase surface you will probably get it off with a water dampened cloth. This is
normal with all dry erase surfaces. If you get something on your board that doesn't want
to clean off, don't panic. You may be able to remove it from your board by going over the
mark with your dry erase marker and then erasing.
If that does
not clean it off there are markerboard cleaners you can
purchase. Most cleaners actually consist of a weak dry erase marker
solution. To do a heavy duty cleaning of our boards we recommend using some non-acetone
fingernail polish remover on a soft cloth or paper towel. This method works better and
costs less than commercial board cleaners. On boards purchased
elsewhere, check with the manufacturer to avoid damaging
your board.
We have heard reports of economy dry erase markers only lasting for a few days.
Our markers usually last anywhere from a term up to a full school year
in normal classroom use. Some educators have used our dry erase
markers for up to two years without replacing them.
There can be major differences between manufacturers in the quality of a marker. There
can also be major differences in how distributors handle the markers. All dry erase
markers have a limited shelf life. Some markers will dry out just a few months
after manufacture even though they never have been used. If the store you buy your
markers from is selling you stale stock that was manufactured a couple of years ago, your
markers can be used up before you start.
Our markers are currently the very best markers available. They are
washable off skin too! Click here for more info.
We have seen "markerboards" made from cardboard and Styrofoam. We have also
seen boards with a thin plastic film. Sharp objects, like steak knives or hacksaws can
damage all markerboards. Abrasive cleaners can also destroy a markerboard. Our
markerboards are made to be "goof-proof". We have been in business for
over 30 years.
We guarantee that our markerboard can be cleaned off, and that our graphics (handwriting
guidelines, etc.) are permanently etched into the markerboard surface or we will replace
it free.
We will give your school a risk-free trial of a classroom set of our
markerboards, complete with the markers and erasers. If your school
doesn’t love them we will pick them up from your school after your
30-day trial. Click
here for more info on this. If you are in industry email us with
your company name and address along with your needs and we will see what
we can do for you too.
We have done custom products for companies across the country. If
you are looking at quantities of 500 to 25,000 units
click here to submit your inquiry with any specs and questions.
You can order them factory direct from us. We guarantee your satisfaction and we only
charge 10% for shipping and handling costs ($4 minimum). If you need a large board
(over four feet
long) you will need to arrange to pick it up from our factory in
Lansing, Michigan. Most office supply stores
carry the larger boards in stock.
We have panels up to 4 feet x 6 feet. Call for more
info.
We primarily manufacture smaller size markerboards. We manufacture
24" x 24" markerboards that teachers like to use. These are
available online and can be shipped anywhere in the continental United
States at our standard shipping & handling charge of 10%.
The Markerboard People
1611 North Grand River
P.O. Box 80560
Lansing, MI 48906
