How to Buy a Whiteboard

The best whiteboard for you will depend on how you will use the whiteboard and how much you want to pay. Whiteboard prices vary according to the materials used for the whiteboard surface and substrate and how much of the whiteboard writing surface material is deposited on the substrate.

Whiteboard Materials

Whiteboard Pros and Cons

Chalkboard Pros and Cons

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Whiteboard Materials: Surfaces and Substrates

Ceramic Whiteoards
- Ceramic is a glass surface firedon to a steel surface in a kilm
- Most durable whiteboard
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Laminate Whiteoards
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Pros and Cons of Melamine Whiteoards
- Resin infused paper on various types of surfaces
- Surface may be particle board, medium density fiberboard
- Price and quality varies by amount of resin deposited
- Some have ghosting and some none for a long time
- Best for light use but not a good choice for heavy use.
- Stay with major brands for best chance of getting good quality
- View Melamine Whiteboards at Amazon.com

Painted Aluminum Whiteoards
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Painted Steel Whiteoards
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More About Whiteboards

How to Clean an Ink-Stained Whiteboard
- Acetone
- Alcohol
- Prepackaged wipes
- Write over mark with erasable marker then try erasing

Whiteboards Pros and Cons
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WHITEBOARD CONS:
- Special marker must be used to be erasable
- Difficult to determine when marker will run out of ink
- Vertical surface writing can impede ink flow
- Markers often have a strong odor

Chalkboards Pros and Cons
CHALKBOARD PROS
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More About Whiteboards
- Wikipedia Article About Whiteboards
- eBay Whiteboard Buying Guide by Wayfair
- Whiteboards and More: Whiteboard Buying Guide
- Christian School Products: Whiteboard Buying Guide