Bulletin and Tack Boards

The classic bulletin board design has a cork surface with a metal or wood frame. Cork is the ideal surface material, because pins can be easily pushed into it. It also possesses a “self-healing” quality, closing up holes automatically when tacks are removed. This is what keeps a cork board looking and functioning like new for many years.

While the cork surface is great, you might want something that looks a bit more refined and professional. One solution is to cover your bulletin boards with colored poster paper. However, although paper is helpful, it cannot be used for a long time because it may rip, and holes will remain after pins are removed.

If you want a more sleek appearance without having to constantly replace a paper covering, vinyl-covered boards are a great option. Vinyl is stain-resistant and waterproof and can be washed off with the use of a mild detergent. Vinyl is available in a number of colors and will maintain its original appearance for many years.

Another colorful option is the fabric board from Interior Innovations. This brightly-colored board comes in a huge selection of vibrant fabric and frame colors. It is designed to be used with regular tacks and pins and has the same “self-healing” advantage as cork. A colorful board will draw attention to whatever is displayed on it and can help brighten up classrooms and hallways.

Worried about pins and tacks falling on the floor and causing potential danger? You can have the same great hanging space without needing pins with the self-adhesive tack board from United Visual. Papers will simply stick to the fabric surface without any pins, staples or tacks. Rather than having to rummage around for something to hang up announcements with, you can simply bring papers straight from the printer and stick them into place.

Bulletin boards can be quite useful in professional settings. Our sleek presentation cabinets from OSC have attractive wood veneer exteriors which open up to cork boards and a white board inside. This is a great arrangement for a conference room or meeting space. You might also want to consider a presentation cabinet for executive offices.

If you need both a pinboard and a whiteboard, but aren’t sure which one should get more prominent placement, you don’t have to choose. Ghent has both in one convenient model. With a tack board outside and whiteboard inside you can hang important announcements in a highly-visual space without taking up room on your whiteboard. With this arrangement you get the best of both worlds as your bulletin board and marker board share prime placement.

Hertz Furniture’s wide selection of bulletin boards has many options that will be great for your school or office. Cork boards will always come in handy whether in the hallway, classroom, cafeteria or staff lounge. For help finding the best choice for your institution, contact the Hertz Design Center for free design and project-planning advice.