Magnetic writing board

A magnetic writing board has a steel-backed surface that responds to magnets. You can attach magnetic document holders, printed sheets, cards, photos, and notices directly onto the board surface without pins or tape. In a classroom, this means lesson materials and charts can be displayed alongside written notes. In an office, schedules, KPI sheets, or reference documents can be pinned to the board while the writing area stays free for notes and diagrams. Not all whiteboards are magnetic — standard melamine-surface boards are not, even if they look identical. If magnet functionality matters to you, always confirm the product is magnetic before purchasing.

A combination board — sometimes called a duo board — splits the board surface into two sections: one half is a magnetic whiteboard for dry-erase writing, and the other half is a fabric pinboard (cork or similar) for pinning paper notices, photos, and documents with push pins. The Quartet combination boards in our range follow this format. They're a popular choice for home offices, small businesses, and classrooms where both a writing surface and a display area are needed but wall space is limited — one board covers both functions.

Standard aluminium frame whiteboards use a melamine or painted steel writing surface that is functional and cost-effective for general use, though the surface can develop staining or ghosting over time with heavy use. The VIVO and VOVO boards use a higher-grade writing surface — typically a porcelain-coated or premium steel surface — that is more durable, easier to clean fully, and maintains its writing quality over years of daily use without the surface degrading. They are also magnetic. The higher price reflects the longer service life and better surface performance, making them a worthwhile investment for meeting rooms and offices where the board is in constant use.

A magnetic glass board replaces the traditional painted or porcelain writing surface with a tempered glass panel. The result is a completely smooth, non-porous surface that wipes perfectly clean every time — no ghosting, no staining, no marker residue left behind even after years of use. The frameless design also looks significantly more refined than a standard board, which is why glass boards are commonly chosen for boardrooms, executive offices, and client-facing spaces where appearance matters. The magnets used must be strong enough to grip through the glass panel — standard fridge magnets are usually too weak. Glass boards come in various sizes and colours in our range from RM560 to RM2,500.

The general rule is to go slightly larger than you think you need — it's much more common to wish a board was bigger than to wish it was smaller, especially once you start using it regularly. For a personal desk or home office, a compact board in the 60×45cm range is adequate. For a classroom or small meeting room where multiple people need to read the board from a distance, 90×120cm or larger is more practical. For a full-size conference room or training room, 120×240cm or wider is the norm. Measure your available wall space first, then work backwards from there to find the largest board that fits comfortably with some clearance on all sides.

Ghosting — the faint shadow of previous writing that remains after erasing — is mainly caused by using low-quality markers, leaving writing on the board too long before erasing, or using a worn eraser. To minimise ghosting: use good-quality dry-erase markers, erase writing before it has been sitting for more than a day or two, and use a proper whiteboard eraser rather than a cloth or tissue. For deeper cleaning, a dedicated whiteboard cleaning spray removes residue that a dry eraser leaves behind. On premium surfaces like VIVO, VOVO, or glass boards, ghosting is far less of an issue — the surface density prevents marker from penetrating the coating.