Noticeboards may sound slightly mundane to the majority of us, but they are used to display relevant and meaningful information. In the work industry, we sometimes forget how important it is to be creative with the material we are showing, but there are many ways you can be fun and creative as well as showing relevant information.

Thinking creatively with noticeboards will make people want to stop and read what you've got on display, which for most, is what you want from your colleagues or students. We have put together a list of creative ideas for offices/classrooms in the hope that we can inspire the way you create your displays.

Everyone’s initial thoughts about whiteboards and noticeboards is that it’s just something you write on… but we know these boards are much more than this!  Wherever you work there is bound to be a board of some sort to pin information or to use for brainstorming, but how can you display these boards in an exciting and clever way?
                            

The importance of a notice board can vary depending on its purpose.

Used to display top achievers provides encouragement for children and a strong incentive to produce their best work. With the right guidance, teachers can leverage this to create a positive learning environment in their classrooms. Taking a different approach and using the boards to create colourful and imaginative displays can provide a stimulating and educational atmosphere. 

• They provide a low cost alternative to expensive permanent refurbishments and offer a temporary solution to dividing space creating privacy and as a neutral backdrop for an event, conference or exhibition.
• They can be made to your specifications to fit any given office space to make your work environment both productive, pleasant and eco friendly.
• They are made by a team with a vast knowledge and who are experts in office space so can offer free advice to enable you to get the correct product for your environment.

Theatre swab boards are an absolutely vital tool which is used in the operating room to manage and maximise efficiency of the unit. The board is used to display surgical case details. They also provide information as to what member of staff is assigned to conduct and assist with the operation, patient’s details and the required equipment needed.

Why a freestanding whiteboard?

Mobile whiteboards can be easily taken from one room to the next, so you won’t need to equip every room or office with its own writing surface. When it comes to mobile whiteboards, you won’t need to worry about proper mounting which can include making sure that the board fits your wall and is level. Mobile boards can also be used as partitions and room dividers in offices with more of an open floor plan.

 Our Forbo Nairn Bulletin Board pin board linoleum offers a practical, simple solution to collect and exchange thoughts and ideas whenever people plan, create and meet. Bulletin Board is an all-natural material that can be applied in framed or mounted pin boards or directly to the wall. Its surface is tactile & colourful, creating a decorative element in your space.

It is possible to get most notice boards made with either standard or fire retardant fabrics (class 0), but its important to know by law when noticeboards must be installed using fire retardant materials. By law you should know that all notice boards mounted in corridors, escape routes of all buildings MUST comply with BSEN13501:2002 and BS476 part 6 and 7 reaction to flame test.

The time has come for the hospitality sector to re-open their doors to the public, and what better way to do so with brand new menu signs!

Read all about our best selling whiteboards and noticeboards to help you decide the right board for you!

If you want to give your company a cool but professional look, the unique design of glass whiteboards fits within the modern office environment perfectly. A common problem with standard whiteboards is the issue of ‘ghosting,’ the staining that’s left behind after wiping off any drawings or writing. Glass whiteboards however, have been designed to be resistant to this, and they don’t discolour as easy.

If you are in the world of advertising and marketing for restaurants, hotels and cafés, or have ever come into contact with the task to display business posters and signs, you will be aware of the vast amount of choices there are in terms of display options. From snap frames to lockable cases, how do you even know which is the right option? We thought we would help you out by introducing some of the new products in our most recent HORECA (Hotels, Restaurants and Cafes) range.

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We have just released a range of Wooden Framed Forbo Nairn and Felt Noticeboards.

Forbo Bulletin Board linoleum surfacing material has a multitude of applications and owing to its durability is often used for installation projects. Its properties make it ideally suited for use as a notice board because of it's excellent pin hole recovery; it also provides a functional finish to walls, furniture, door panels and cupboards. The application of Bulletin Board in rooms shared by many people facilitates simple, efficient communication.

Display Boards Direct whiteboards and drywipe writing boards will give you many years of trouble free use provided you follow these 5 simple guidelines.