Wall-mounted corkboard: versatile organizer for the whole family

The modern pace makes you count the time almost in minutes. These are realities that, alas, cannot be ignored. The day is spent in performing important tasks, as well as in solving everyday issues. Psychologists do not recommend constantly keeping current needs in mind. For this, there are a lot of devices and objects that record such information. One of them is a cork board on the wall.

Wall note boards: possible applications

For older people, the acquaintance with a blackboard on which you can write happened at school. A neatly chalked note ... you erase it and make a new one. And so on ad infinitum. Today there are many alternatives to the classic blackboard. And the scope of use has expanded significantly. Boards used for announcements, presentations, sketches, calculations, etc. are in every office, organization, institution.

Wide distribution and versatility are ensured by the main operational quality - the ability to visually demonstrate content. The process of posting information is carried out in two ways:

• making a recording;
• fixing already filled additional media (paper or similar).

In addition to institutions, boards are increasingly found in residential buildings. They are hung mainly in rooms where all household members periodically gather. Here, the priority is for kitchens-dining rooms and dining-living rooms. A weekly note board is a great overall family organizer. Nobody will forget about joint trips, expected visits, solving pressing everyday issues.

Some housewives skillfully use such a common informant to draw up a menu - they invite family members to write down their wishes. You can find boards in offices, workshops, children's rooms, hallways.

Cork wall covering: the main qualities of the material

Information boards can be made of various materials, in particular cork. Before talking directly about such products, it is worth getting to know the material in general. Its main advantages are environmental friendliness and presentable appearance.

Cork is used for wall coverings. It can be wallpaper (a thin layer of cork is applied to paper or non-woven), rolls (2 mm thick canvas, consisting of two layers), panels. The last option is a 30x60 cm thick slab. The cork panel on the wall also has two layers: the lower one is made of pressed chips, the upper one is a thin cut of wood bark - veneer. This coating has a number of significant advantages:

• lightweight material;
• quite moisture resistant;
• not affected by temperature extremes;
• resistant to mechanical stress.

If we evaluate the cork material used as a heater for walls, then it is worth noting a low thermal conductivity (heat is retained in winter, and does not penetrate into the room in summer) and high noise insulation.

Certain qualities of the material, namely lightness, resistance to damage and an interesting appearance, have become the reason for the active manufacture of boards from cork to the wall.

Important! The top layer of balsa wood products can be decorative. This allows you to choose an option that matches the interior of the room.

Cork board for notes: dimensions, application features

A cork note board is a square or rectangle with a frame. In office versions of the product, the frame is often made of aluminum - a light and practical metal. Home models can have a more original appearance, both in terms of shape and frame material.

The standard sizes of factory cork boards are usually the following: 50x60, 60x90, 100x100, 90x120, 100x150 cm. These are typical options, but there are products with other dimensional indicators. The technology for making the base of the boards is the same as for the wall cork: the lower layer consists of pressed chips, the upper one is of veneer.

The note board top has the unique ability to pass through and hold sharp objects. At the same time, the structure of the material is not damaged at all. As a fastener for such boards, pushpins and pins are used. The buttons should be in the form of a stud. The hat can be either standard metal or decorative made of plastic.

Cork boards for residential premises are distinguished by more original frames made of wood, plastic, artistically processed metal. At home, the boards are convenient to use not only for notes, but also for posting photos (mobile photo exhibition), children's drawings and other creative works.

Retention buttons and pins do not need to be removed and returned to the packaging. They can be "stored" in one of the corners of the board. This greatly simplifies use.

DIY cork board: simple and original

Many people come to the decision to make a cork board on the wall with their own hands. There are several reasons for this:

• the ability to make a product of the desired size (it is not always possible to find a suitable option);
• give the board an original shape (manufacturers often offer standard rectangles);
• arrange in accordance with the general design of the room;
• use high-quality material (Chinese-made boards have a too thin top layer, which is damaged over time even if used correctly);
• desire to save money.

You can make your own cork board on the wall for notes in the following way:

1. Purchase a panel of the correct size. The thickness must be at least 12 mm.
2. Using a shoe (or similar) knife, cut out the desired shape. If you intend to change the location of the board, it is better to supplement the structure with a base, for example, made of carbolite.
3. Decorate the product with a frame. You can buy ready-made, since now there is a huge selection of both sizes and shapes, or made from a cable channel (if the sides are straight), flexible plastic (with rounded outlines).

Useful advice! If it is not possible to find a sheet of the required thickness, you can buy and connect several thinner panels with special glue.

If you want to give the product an original look, you can cover the board surface with a cloth. The material should be used with sparse weaving and smooth texture. The use of heavy fabrics can cause the pointed parts of buttons and pins to snag and pull on the threads.

How to hang a corkboard on the wall: tips and tricks

Particular attention should be paid to the process of hanging the cork board. Factory options come with hinges or have specially reinforced holes. Here it is necessary to correctly and accurately carry out the introduction of nails, screws or other fasteners into the wall.

But as for self-made products, you need to choose the best way to ensure reliability and aesthetics.

1. Alternatively, the board can be fixed to the wall with through screws. Then you should decorate the hat and try not to squeeze the cork part of the product during the screwing process.
2. To determine how to fix the cork board on the wall using overhead hinges, you need to assess the strength of the base (if used) and the frame. With a wide wooden frame, it is better to fix to it. In the absence of a dense sheet backing, the hinges should also be attached to the frame.
3. In the course of fixing the loops, you need to make sure that their contour does not go beyond the board, either in the upper or in the side parts. Otherwise, the product will look rough.
4. The board is usually hung on the already decorated walls. Therefore, before starting work, it is necessary to make accurate markings. The further the hinges are from the edge of the board, the easier it is to hang.

When fixing, an important aspect is the choice of the level. He should ensure that the board is accessible to all family (or team members) for whom it is intended.

Cork boards "Ikea": characteristics of products, prices

A large selection of cork boards is offered by the Ikea commercial and industrial company. The bulk of the products are standard square and rectangular versions. Moreover, the latter can have two ways of hanging: one and the same model can be placed horizontally and vertically.

The outer cork covering of Ikea boards varies in thickness and color. Buyers are invited to choose light brown, sand, beige shades. Lovers of darker tones will also find an option for themselves. The frames of the boards can be in contrast to the base coat, or they can refer to the same color shade. The frames are made of metal or plastic.

Among the boards of this manufacturer there are many decorated products: the outer covering has a pattern. These are unobtrusive geometric shapes, zigzag lines, repeating patterns, etc. Engraved boards are of particular interest. The area of ​​such products is divided into segments, each with an inscription corresponding to one of the calendar months.

The prices of cork boards for the Ikea wall can be very different. A small board 45x60 cm in a wooden frame will cost about 1000 rubles. A product 60x100 cm with a decorative design (pattern) is offered for purchase for 1900 rubles. Standard stand options 120x90 cm can be estimated at 3200 rubles. The average thickness of the boards of this manufacturer is 1.4 cm. The price depends on this indicator to a large extent.

Almost every board comes with a set of buttons with transparent heads. Such a universal fixation option is acceptable for any application of the product.

Magnetic whiteboard on the wall: simple, convenient, interesting

Magnetic boards are no less convenient option for both home and office use. As for the shape and size, they practically repeat the cork or standard school options. It is a rectangle, less often a square, framed.

It is even easier to attach information to them on paper than to cork ones: you simply brought the sheet to the desired place and attached a magnet.

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Magnetic boards for the wall for the home are very popular also because they have an additional function: you can write on them with chalk. In the offices of various companies, in institutions and educational institutions, rotary boards are a common option: they write on one side with chalk, on the other they use magnets to place information.

A great variety of magnets are offered today: for IT-topics (emoticons), cognitive (letters, geometric figures), just nice flowers, butterflies, neutral rounded hats ...

Useful advice! It is very important to choose magnets according to the purpose of the board. The appearance of these additional elements significantly affects the creation of a certain mood in the perception of the posted information.

A wall-mounted magnetic board for children is a versatile option. The use of clamps does not require special skills and is available to every child. The ability to draw, write with colored crayons ensures all-round development: motor skills are improved, thinking, creative imagination are activated, certain educational skills are formed.

Types of coatings for magnetic whiteboards on the wall

Magnetic whiteboards can be conditionally attributed to the improved magnetic-chalk version. The "sticking" function is preserved, but the notes are made with a marker, not chalk. Using the latter is fraught with some problems:

• chalk must be wiped off with a damp sponge;
• it crumbles, whitish dust appears on the floor;
• even after using chalk for a short time, hands should be washed.

Markers are devoid of all of the above drawbacks: the notes are wiped with a dry sponge, they do not litter, they do not leave marks on the hands.

The following materials can be used to cover the boards on the wall for notes with a marker:

1. Melamine. Models are inexpensive, have a limited period of use - 3 years.
2. Polymer paint. Products are used up to 5 years.Over time, microcracks may appear, which do not allow the inscriptions to be completely erased.
3. Enamel. The surface is matte, durable, does not crack. Provides 25 years of full use.
4. Glass boards. Almost unlimited period of use while maintaining integrity. Interesting appearance. Quite a high price.
5. Sintered metal. Expensive and most durable products.

By the type of construction, magnetic whiteboards can be divided:

• on wall (fixed stationary);
• rotating (fixed to an axis around which they can rotate);
• mobile (on wheels);
• flip charts.

The latter type deserves special attention. These are boards on tripods that look like an easel. Almost all offices are equipped with them. The main positive characteristics can be considered compactness and the creation of an atmosphere of intimacy (contribute to the necessary working mood) due to the design features. Small flip charts are more often used for home use.

Making a magnetic whiteboard with your own hands

Anyone can make a magnetic marker board with their own hands. The process does not require any special skills and abilities, and the necessary materials are freely available in all relevant stores. From tools you will need cutting devices, a screwdriver, a hammer, as well as nails, screws, fasteners. If you are satisfied with the size of the purchased sheet, you will not have to cut it at all.

Melamine can be purchased as the main canvas. It is worth choosing a material with a smooth surface. Sheet steel works best to create a magnetic field. Both layers should be bonded to the plywood board. So that the layering is not visible and the product looks aesthetically pleasing, you need to decorate the board with a frame made of an aluminum profile or cable channel - which is more suitable in size or to your taste.

Likewise, the board can be made not only from melamine, but also from plexiglass, Lexcan. The latter material is the most durable, although thin, does not crumble, has a pleasant matte finish.

To understand how to make a functional and durable note board with your own hands, you need to withstand two main requirements: the surface must be perfectly smooth and resistant to the chemical attack of marker ink. You can also make a durable coating yourself. To do this, several layers of paint should be applied to the steel sheet, preferably white (markers are more clearly visible on white), and then a matte varnish.

A few tips regarding the manufacturing process and use:

• it is necessary to apply subsequent layers of paint only after the previous ones have completely dried;
• if cutting is necessary, it is worth using saws for laminated materials (the advice does not apply to metal);
• for more accurate sawing without defects, you should draw a marking line using a ruler and a knife.

Important! It is only necessary to fix the magnetic whiteboard on a flat wall. The fixation should be as tight as possible, jitter and distortions will not allow making visually high-quality recordings.

Wooden note board: buy or make yourself

Note boards made of wood do not leave active use either. Those, the prototype of which are the classic school ones, were once only brown, and now they are green and gray. Despite their limited functionality (you can write on them only with chalk), they also have a number of positive characteristics:

1. surface update available;
2. unlimited possibilities of decoration;
3. low price;
4. the ease of creating such a do-it-yourself note board.

As a material for manufacturing, both solid wood and wood-based panels can be used. The main requirement for the material is a sanded top surface. A board made of wood does not always require a frame design, it looks aesthetically pleasing even without it if the sections are processed.

To hang the product, you can use traditional loops, samples, or drill two through holes in the upper part and thread a decorative cord or lace through them - the design will turn out to be very original.

The interesting design of the finished products should also be noted. They can be combined with key holders, photo frames, shelves. Some models imitate easels.

When making do-it-yourself boards for notes on the wall, you need to correctly complete the top coat. It is best to use a special paint Tikkurila for these purposes, which is intended for school boards. When applying, the following requirements must be observed:

• prepare the surface: remove the peeling layers of the previous paint, sand the rest to matte;
• dust and degrease the board;
• Apply the paint with a brush or spray gun, dry.

Important! Do not paint over wet surfaces!

Boards on the wall for notes and the interior: how to place products correctly

Despite the simplicity of construction, finding a good position in a living space for a note board is not easy. In terms of functionality, it should occupy a prominent place for everyone, but making it the central element of the interior would be wrong. A few suggested tips will help you to optimally place your home organizer:

1. A cork board in an interior of any style will be organic due to one of the main advantages - the naturalness of the material.
2. You should not hang the product on a wall where there are already paintings, reproductions and other flat decoration items. This will cause chaotic oversaturation.
3. The board installed in the hallway should be supplemented with shelves, hooks for keys, umbrellas, etc. Multifunctionality will create additional comfort.
4. If you are afraid to bring "office" into the living space, you can cover the surface with a fabric cloth (see the section "DIY cork board: simple and original").
5. It is appropriate to decorate the note boards placed in the kitchen with elements of the corresponding theme.
6. Cork note boards are organically combined with wooden furniture in children's rooms, but they should only be placed in the premises of schoolchildren. It is not safe to give piercing objects (buttons) to babies.

Useful advice! For the note board to really become an interior decoration, it must "work". Periodic change of information, creative works, photos, etc. is required.

Corkboard on the wall: features of use and surface care

Any object in the living area should be cleaned, including the note board. If it is intended to be written on it with chalk or a marker, then the surface is wiped regardless of cleaning. Additionally, only the frame is cleared.

The situation is quite different with cork-covered boards fixed to the wall. Despite the possibility of piercing the surface countless times, it is quite possible to damage it with a stiff brush. When caring for cork boards, the following rules must be observed:

1. During use, periodically dry clean with a vacuum cleaner with a soft nozzle or dust with a napkin.
2. Perform wet wiping with a wrung out sponge (or cloth) after preliminary dry cleaning.
3. The surface of the frame can be cleaned more intensively using products designed for certain materials: wood, plastic, metal.
4. Clean the surface only after removing all buttons (pins).
5. If gum sticks to the board, traces of glue and other dried stains appear, remove them with a thin clerical knife (or a regular blade), carefully cutting off with a thin layer of cork. Washing and scrubbing in such cases should not be used.

The note board should turn into a panel for notes or a mini-stand for interesting works and subjects in the living room. Choosing a suitable option and designing it in an interesting way, you can get an element that complements the interior favorably. If we add functionality that helps to preserve family traditions, organize everyday life with minimal problems and difficulties, maintain contacts, the importance of this simple subject will increase significantly.