Anyone know where to buy a chalkboard/whiteboard?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around finding affordable options for purchasing chalkboards or whiteboards. Participants share various suggestions, experiences, and considerations regarding the practicality and cost-effectiveness of these writing surfaces.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express frustration over the high prices of whiteboards and chalkboards, suggesting that they can be quite expensive.
  • Others recommend checking eBay or university surplus warehouses for used boards, noting that these options may be more affordable.
  • Several participants mention Walmart as a potential source for cheaper boards, while others suggest thrift shops or garage sales as places to find low-cost options.
  • There are discussions about the practicality of spray-on blackboard paint as a DIY solution, with some participants sharing their experiences with it.
  • Some participants advocate for whiteboards over chalkboards due to concerns about dust and messiness, while others note that whiteboards can also be messy but are generally easier to clean.
  • One participant mentions the longevity of dry erase markers and the importance of not letting others use them to maintain their effectiveness.
  • There are humorous suggestions, such as using a windshield from a junkyard as a makeshift whiteboard, but concerns about safety in a dorm room context are raised.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

The discussion features multiple competing views on the best options for purchasing chalkboards or whiteboards, with no consensus reached on a single best solution. Participants share various suggestions and experiences without agreeing on a definitive answer.

Contextual Notes

Participants express varying opinions on the practicality and cost of different types of boards, with some emphasizing the importance of considering long-term use and maintenance costs.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals looking for budget-friendly options for writing surfaces, such as students or educators, may find the suggestions and experiences shared in this discussion helpful.

  • #31
chalkboards have their advantages though, but if it is going to see a lot of heavy use white boards are better because they are cleaner and erase more easily
 
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Since this thread got resurrected, I might as well add a tip that wasn't mentioned before. For cleaning a whiteboard, if the marker is REALLY set on there (like when you haven't erased it in a while), you don't need to spend a lot of money on those little bottles of "whiteboard cleaner." They're mostly isopropyl alcohol, which you can buy really cheap at the drugstore or grocery store (the stuff you clean your cuts with). Even if you buy an inexpensive spray bottle to pour it into and make it easier to spritz onto the board where you need it, it'll cost less than buying the "whiteboard cleaner."

I've found that the whiteboard erasers really clog up too, especially if you're erasing a lot at a time (or if you really want to get the board clean by spraying it). The cheap, easy and effective solution? A roll of toilet paper. Tear off whatever you need to wipe off the board, and toss it when done. It keeps the dust from the markers from accumulating too (yes, they generate dust too, just not as much as chalk does).
 

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