Hi all, I am hesitant to purchase a proper whiteboard online (so expensive!) when I could possibly make one myself. Has anyone done this? Bunnings has the Aligloss White/Black Composite Panel that says it has a: * High gloss finish * Ideal for sign writing * Internal or external use * Ideal for white marker boards I am curious if anyone has tried this particular material or has another method to try. Thanks all, Georgie

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How do you make a D.I.Y. whiteboard for a home office?

Hi all,

I am hesitant to purchase a proper whiteboard online (so expensive!) when I could possibly make one myself. Has anyone done this? Bunnings has the Aligloss White/Black Composite Panel that says it has a:

High gloss finish
Ideal for sign writing
Internal or external use
Ideal for white marker boards

I am curious if anyone has tried this particular material or has another method to try.

Thanks all,

Georgie

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MitchellMc

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @ghowe145. It's great to have you join us and many thanks for your question.

I haven't personally used that product before but from what I can see it is not only used in residential purposes but in commercial settings too. I trust it would be more than adequate and provide a quality surface for your whiteboard. You might like to use Porta 30 x 19mm 2.4m Tasmanian Oak Picture Frame Moulding to cap off the edges and provide a fantastic finish to the project.

I'd be interested to know if Boyle 1.5m x 45cm Self Adhesive Film White Gloss allows whiteboard markers to be wiped off without leaving staining. It would certainly open up a whole variety of applications for it.

Let me mention the talented @prettyliving and @Tara86 to see if they might have some suggestion on a low-cost whiteboard for the home.

We look forward to following along with your project and would encourage you to keep us updated on your progress and let us know if you need any assistance.

Mitchell

prettyliving

What about using a large sheet of 16mm melamine particle board?
We’ve got a melamine benchtop in our study (obviously thicker) and whiteboard marker just wipes straight off with a cloth - I know that cos my kids are forever drawing on it 🙄😅
You could always frame it with some moulding as Mitchell suggested.

MitchellMc

@prettyliving,

That's a great suggestion to use CustomPine sheeting. I was hoping that we could use Customwood MDF 3mm 2440 x 1220mm White Melamine Backing but the manufacturer was hesitant to suggest it as they were concerned the markers would stain. I'd still like to experiment with it though as with that budget price it would be amazing to make larger whiteboards out of.

Mitchell

Tara86

@ghowe145 welcome!! Yes this is a great substitute for using as a white board. You can either leave it this size or cut down to make multiple boards. Option to frame it like @MitchellMc has recommended would also help give it that nice finished touch.
Weve had melamine furniture that the kids have gotten to with the whiteboard markers we have on the fridge. If actioned quickly enough they came off with spray and cloth but the longer it was left the harder it was to remove. Saying that I have magnetic whiteboard sheets on my fridge and I still have to give them a nice clean once in awhile.

Hope that helps and good luck 😀

ghowe145

Many thanks all - I have purchased the Aligloss panel, will keep you posted on results! The team at Hawthorn did a patch test in-store and they said a whiteboard marker wipes off easily.

I look forward to my reasonably priced D.I.Y. whiteboard!

MitchellMc

@ghowe145,

I'm glad you were able to obtain what you needed.

Please post an image of your finished whiteboard as I trust we'll all be waiting to see how it turned out.

Mitchell

ghowe145

Hi all,

I can confirm the Aligloss panel works a treat as a whiteboard surface. Whiteboard markers wipe right off.

I have yet to border it with the molding, but very happy so far.

Thanks for all your help!

MitchellMc

Hi @ghowe145,

Many thanks for the update and your feedback on the Aligloss White Black Composite Panel 1220mm x 810mm x 3mm.

We look forward to seeing your finished project.

Mitchell

imcodebased

Thanks @MitchellMc . I am planning to create a white board as well. Rather than fixing something on a new house walls, I am planning to use AI Coating

https://www.bunnings.com.au/a-i-coatings-750ml-white-board-write-wall-paint-kit_p0233266

It requires less efforts, cheaper than Aligloss panel.

Any thoughts?

EricL

Hello @imcodebased

Thank you for joining the discussion. The A&I Coatings 750ml White Board Write Wall Paint Kit is actually a polyurethane product and creates a smooth sealed surface for you to use as a whiteboard marker on. Here is a link to their - TDS if you wish to see more information. It sounds like a fantastic project, any updates you can provide would be much appreciated.

If you need more advice and information, please let us know.

Eric

Brizzylassy

Hi.,,

How did you go with the Whiteboard? Are marks showing after two years?

oheyitsbeano

@Brizzylassy

Marks will show up on most whiteboards at some point due to ink getting stuck in any scratches that form over time through heavy use (Unless you're using a glass whiteboard) I find the best way to clean these marks off is with a dedicated whiteboard cleaner. Isopropyl alcohol also works a treat as well 🙂

Alternatively you could use some cutting compound and a DA polisher to get the surface nice and level again and buff out any scratches. If it works a treat on car clear coat (Which is usually a polyurethane 2-pack clear) it should do a good job on Aligloss or Signbond composite clads. Be sure to give it a good polish afterwards, but do not use any wax, as the wax will get taken off and ruin your pens!

EricL

Hello @Brizzylassy

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community. Thank you for joining the discussion.

It's great that you've received excellent advice from @oheyitsbeano. Let me tag @ghowe145 to make sure they are aware of your question. It is unavoidable, you'll eventually get marker shadows on the board because of the imperfections and scratches on the surface of the board.

I've always used Diggers 125ml Isopropyl Cleaning Alcohol on my son's white board and it has always cleaned it up really well.

Should you decide to give the A&I Coatings 750ml White Board Write Wall Paint Kit a go, please make sure to post an update. I'm sure our members will be keen to see the kind of board surface it produces.

If you have any other questions we can help with, please let us know.

Eric

imcodebased

Hi, How did you directly fix the Aligloss panels on the wall? Did you put any board at the back with an angle like in the below picture?

Of course, I cannot nail the panel and don't know if liquid nails can be enough to take the load.

I want to look at my wall like this with Easycraft 2400 x 1200mm 9mm Lining Panel White MRMDF Primed Regency: WhatsApp Image 2023-05-19 at 6.27.52 PM.jpeg

MitchellMc

Hi @imcodebased,

It would be best if you secured the panels to the wall with fixings, as adhesive might have difficulty sticking to the gloss surfaces. If you didn't want to fix through the boards, perhaps you could use a combination of adhesive and a trim piece installed under the boards. The QEP 2.5m x 10mm Mosaic White Tile Trim would be a suitable trim piece that you could screw into the wall. It would bear some of the weight, and the adhesive would pin the sheeting back to the wall. In order to use a construction adhesive, you'd need to scratch the rear aluminium skin with 40-grit sandpaper to provide something for the glue to bite into. If you were to use adhesive, it would be best to apply it around the perimeter of the sheets and across their midsections. Avoid applying too much in any one section, as it will give a lumpy finish to the board. A QEP 75 x 1.6mm V Notch Adhesive Floor Spreader will help you get an even coating and spread the adhesive.

I'd imagine that a quality double-sided tape like Scotch-Mount 2.54 x 1016 cm Extreme Double-Sided Mounting Tape Mega Roll would also work. I'd recommend using the whole roll per sheet and having the tape go around the perimeter of the sheets and a couple of runs across the middle.

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell

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