We use 4 types of surface for all our chalkboards.
MDF MR
- The most common surface we use is moisture resistant MDF (Medium Density Fibreboard).
- The MDF is painted 3-4 times with high-quality chalkboard paint to ensure colour density and durability.
- These boards can be used indoors or outdoors.
- This type of board is perfect for use with stick chalk although liquid chalk pens can also work.
- To clean the boards a damp cloth with a mild detergent (Mr Muscle) or our chalkboard cleaner should be used.
- Never use an abrasive cleaner as this will remove the chalkboard paint.
COATED MDF (3mm)
- We use this surface on some of our framed boards.
- This surface is perfect for use with liquid chalk pens but is too smooth to make it ideal for stick chalk.
- To clean the boards a damp cloth with a mild detergent should be used.
- Never use an abrasive cleaner as this will damage the surface.
- Providing it is looked after this surface should last for many years.
HPL (3mm) (High-Pressure Laminate)
- We use this surface on our premium boards.
- HPL is very durable and smooth and is perfect for use with Liquid chalk pens & stick chalk.
- Hence we use the phrase EasytoClean to describe boards made with this material.
- To clean the boards a damp cloth with a mild detergent should be used.
- Never use an abrasive cleaner as this could damage the surface.
- HPL can be used time and again without the integrity of the surface being compromised.
FOAMEX
- A PVC foam board that is ideal for printing and signage.
- It has a smooth, completely flat matt surface and is both durable and lightweight.
- It is ideal for long term indoor use and short term outdoor use.
- To clean the boards a damp cloth with a mild detergent should be used.
- Never use an abrasive cleaner as this could damage the surface.