Transform Your Classroom with Chalk-to-Marker Dry Erase Solutions
Updated By Team School Fix® on September 19th, 2024
Converting your existing chalkboards to whiteboards has never been easier. We designed MagnaWhite Retro-fit Chalk-to-Marker Whiteboard Solutions to be simple to install, provide the most professional fit and finish possible, and keep prices affordable.
It starts with measuring the existing chalkboard that you want to convert to a dry-erase board from frame edge to frame edge. Choose from our stock sizes, or if you need a custom size, we can help with that. We will send you a custom quote on your project within 24 hours.
We've compiled a list of popular options for converting chalkboards to dry-erase boards based on installation type. These installation types include screw-on, glue-on, or stick-on. Keep reading to learn more about these options and what will work best for your school classrooms...
Screw-On Chalk-to-Marker Retrofit Whiteboards
MagnaWhite Screw-on Retrofit Dry-erase Boards have an extruded 7/8-inch thick aluminum frame surrounding a bright and vibrant writing surface with a galvanized backer sheet. Two writing surface materials, Painted Enamel Steel and Porcelain on Steel, are available. Both are completely magnetic and scratch-resistant.
Between the writing surface and backing sheet, a corrugated core provides no flex. Boards longer than 10 feet require a Cover Bar that will allow any length to be installed. We ship Magnawhite Retrofit Whiteboards to your doorstep, ready for installation.
Installation is manageable enough for one person to handle. We provide self-drilling screws that secure right into your old chalkboard frame. No glue is required because the rigid galvanized backing sheet eliminates any flex that glue would ordinarily reduce.
Another great feature is that removing and disposing of your old chalkboards is unnecessary. MagnaWhite Retro-fit uses the chalkboard as a secure backing to mount to. That's why MagnaWhite Retro-fit is the easiest chalkboard-to-dry-erase board product available today.
Glue-On Chalk-to-Marker Retrofit Whiteboard Skins
The Magnaskin G3 Porcelain Whiteboard Skin is one of our most popular choices for the budget-conscious buyer. It combines high-quality construction (50-year manufacturer warranty) with an unbeatable price. The vibrant and durable marker surface resists scratches and shadowing to keep it looking pristine. Magnaskins' backer sheet provides support against flexing during use. It features a magnetic, scratch-resistant surface built to last and accepts magnetic teaching aids. This board features a glue-on installation using a spray adhesive with delayed activation to allow for quick adjustments before full adhesion.
Step 1: Measure Your Existing Chalkboard, Outside of Frame Edge to Edge.
Step 2: Apply Adhesive to the Old Chalkboard and to the Back of the Magnaskin (Trim Adhesive RB14).
Step 3: Place Your Magnaskin Over Your Old Chalkboard.
Step 4: Roll to Properly Activate the Adhesive and Remove ALL Air Pockets.
Self-Adhesive Chalk-to-Marker Retrofit Whiteboard Skins
The Magnaskin Self-Adhesive Vinyl Whiteboard Skin Roll also provides a manageable and easy-to-install Retro Fit whiteboard surface that easily converts chalkboards into dry-erase boards.
Step 1: Roll out the vinyl skin upside down on a table or work surface.
Step 2: Peel the Backing from one end and apply the end to the side of the chalkboard. Continue to peel backing (2 people are required) and apply as you go. The Vinyl skin is made to reduce potential bubbles, but if any develop as you are applying, peel back and work out with a squeegee (included with your order)
Step 3: Activate adhesion with a felt bar, then trim to the edge of the existing board frame. That's it; you're ready to go with a simple, easy, and reliable whiteboard writing surface.
Also available is the MagnaSkin G5 Self-Adhesive Porcelain Whiteboard Skin, the ultimate in durability and versatility. It features a self-adhesive peel-and-stick backing and is entirely magnetic, allowing for the use of magnetic teaching aids. The durable, scratch-resistant surface ensures your product will stay looking pristine. The steel backer sheet provides a sturdy writing surface, with support against flexing during use. These self-adhesive whiteboard skins come in precut sizes to fit your existing chalkboards.
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