Are custom whiteboards waterproof? Can whiteboards be used outside?

Some custom whiteboards are made with materials that can withstand some exposure to water and other elements and some are not.  

At Magnetic Concepts, we offer both options. 

Our standard whiteboard comes with a wood-based backer, which is not designed to get wet.  We do have the option of using a corrugated plastic backer instead of the wooden backer, which would not warp when exposed to the elements.  Simply ask us to make any of our boards with our lightweight core.  If you are planning to use this outdoors, please keep in mind that marker ink is not going to stay on the board if it gets wet.  If you would like your drawings to stay on your outdoor whiteboard, we would suggest getting the whiteboard enclosed in a cabinet to protect the marker on the surface.  We do have the option for acrylic or glass cabinet-enclosed whiteboards available on our website

enclosed custom whiteboard


Please keep in mind that although we can make accommodations to make our custom whiteboards more durable for outdoor use, it is still best to reduce exposure to rain, snow, ice, and harsh sunlight to extend the life of your board.  Ways to do this include installing the board under an overhang, or taking the whiteboard outdoors for use, but then storing indoors when use is complete.  We have had customers purchase our rolling whiteboards to easily roll outdoors for use, and indoors to store.  Taking these precautions will extend the life of your whiteboard.

Please note that although we have customers who use out whiteboards outdoors, we do not warrant out whiteboards for outdoor use, as repeated exposure to the elements is very damaging to any surface.

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