Key Maxtek Whiteboard Categories

• Magnetic Whiteboards – Feature steel backing to allow magnet attachment
• Glass Whiteboards – Elegant and modern with a sleek glass writing surface
• Rolling Whiteboards – Mounted on lockable casters for easy mobility
• Easel Whiteboards – Angle can be adjusted via folding tripod legs
• Combination Boards – Merge whiteboard, corkboard, and bulletin in one
• Mobile Boards – Lightweight boards that can be moved between rooms

This diverse selection allows you to decide the fundamental style and functionality best suited to your needs. Do you require a fixed wall-mounted board, or the flexibility of a mobile rolling model? Is surface uniformity critical, pointing toward tempered glass? Or do you need the versatility of combining a whiteboard, corkboard and bulletin in one space-saving unit?

Maxtek empowers you to select your preferred whiteboard type based on usage, aesthetics, and workplace culture. Keep reading as we explore how to customize other aspects like size, accessories, placement and activities.

Customizing the Whiteboard Surface

Your whiteboard surface determines the heart of the user experience. Factors like smoothness, erasability, durability, glare, and magnetism are all affected by the surface material.

Key Surface Customization Factors

• Traditional Enameled Steel – Magnetic, with high erasability but potential for ghosting
• Glass – Sleek and elegant, non-magnetic but very uniform and durable
• Melamine – Matte, lightweight and highly erasable but not magnetic
• Porcelain – Glossy, magnetic and seamless but potential for ghosting
• High Pressure Laminate – Durable and fade-resistant but lower erasability

Consider which surface attributes are most meaningful for your use cases. For example, in a hectic classroom with frequent erasing and rewriting, high erasability is essential. In a sophisticated executive office, glass exudes a polished, upscale feel.

Choosing the Right Color

While plain white remains the most popular, Maxtek offers modern colors like black, gray and blue. Alternate colors can complement your office decor, demarcate spaces, or boost creativity.

Remember that surface color impacts the visibility of dry erase markers. Darker colors like black tend to require bolder markers for sufficient legibility. To experience your shortlisted colors firsthand, order free samples from Maxtek.

Specialty Surfaces

For added personalization, Maxtek offers premium specialty surfaces to take any whiteboard to the next level:

• Gloss Finish – Enhanced vividness and erasability
• Grid Lines – For alignment, sketches and drafting
• Basketweave – Unique textured look
• Custom Graphic – Branding, decorative designs or blueprint grid

A gloss finish offers a smooth, vibrant writing experience, while grid lines or basketweave textures add aesthetic appeal. For true personalization, Maxtek can digitally print any custom graphic you desire across the entire whiteboard face. This allows unlimited possibilities for creative expression.

Choosing a Frame

The frame completes the whiteboard package, securing the surface while coordinating with surrounding decor. Maxtek provides a spectrum of frame varieties to harmonize any environment.

Frame Material Options

• Aluminum – Lightweight yet sturdy, modern appearance
• Steel – Durability and strength for frequent handling
• Wood – Warm, natural look
• Plastic/ABS – Affordable, easy to maintain

Aluminum offers a good balance of strength and weight, with thin edges for maximal viewing area. Steel provides unparalleled sturdiness for high-traffic applications. Wood introduces natural warmth and harmony. For budget-friendly options, ABS plastic excels in affordability and wipe-down ease.

Frame Color and Finish

Frames also allow aesthetic personalization through diverse colors and finishes:

• Silver – Sleek, neutral metal tones
• Black – Classic, stylish sophistication
• Wood Stain Colors – Complement any decor
• White – Clean, brightens space
• Anodized – Bold, modern metallic hues

For professional environments like offices or clinics, matched silver or black aluminum frames maintain a consistent refined look. Wood stain colors from espresso to maple exude natural elegance. Even white frames can provide an airier, less imposing vibe.

Frameless

For a contemporary streamlined aesthetic, Maxtek’s glass whiteboards can be ordered frameless. Edges are polished for a clean, floating appearance. Anchor plates affix directly to the wall, with rubber corner bumpers for glass protection.

Accessories for Functionality

The right accessories transform a basic whiteboard into a collaboration powerhouse. Maxtek provides limitless options to outfit your board for optimal convenience.

Top Whiteboard Accessories

• Marker Trays – Magnetic ledge to organize markers and erasers
• Map Rail – Hanging rail for charts, maps and posters
• Bulletin Board – Designated area for push pins
• Paper Clip – Holds overlaid documents in place
• Calendar – Reusable planning squares
• Cup Hook – Hanging point for erasers or pointers

Well-chosen accessories transform disorganized marker scattering into orderly supplies via magnetic trays. Map rails allow overlaying important charts or notices above the main surface. Paper clip and cup hook additions enable handy attachments as needed. With every accessory, user convenience improves.

Customizing for Your Needs

Before selecting accessories, consider how your team will utilize the whiteboard.

• For meetings and brainstorming, prioritize marker organization via trays
• In classrooms, calendars and map rails prove helpful
• For product development, maximize attachments with clips and hooks
• In shops or warehouses, rotating calendars boost efficiency

Maxtek’s huge assortment ensures you can accessorize for your exact mix of activities. Install a tray up top for markers, a lower rail for hanging notes, and scattered hooks for erasers or pointers. Think through usage scenarios to customize intentionally.

Color Coordination

For bonus points, select accessory colors that align with your frame finish. For example:

• Black aluminum frame with black tray and black calendar
• Silver steel frame with silver tray and silver clips
• Wood frame with brushed bronze accessories

Match metals and finishes for a cohesive, stylish look. Minimize visual clutter by limiting the accessory palette.

Whiteboard Placement

Placement plays a pivotal role in whiteboard ergonomics. Optimizing position enhances usage comfort while minimizing eye and neck strain.

Height

Mount the whiteboard at proper height for users. Standard guidelines recommend:

• Bottom edge at 36-38 inches above floor
• Top edge around 6 feet maximum

This facilitates an angled viewing direction for reduced glare and distortion. Excessive height forces users to tilt their heads back uncomfortably.

Distance

When using the whiteboard:

• Viewers should stand 3 to 6 feet away
• Presenters position 1 to 3 feet away

This proximity eases viewing, writing and gesturing without excessive back-and-forth movement.

Lighting

Proper lighting prevents glare and eye strain:

• Avoid direct sunlight shining on the board
• Use adjustable spotlights above the board
• Employ diffused ambient lighting throughout room

Strategic spotlights illuminate the board while diffuse overhead lighting prevents shadows. Adjust spots based on ceiling height.

Traffic Flow

Factor room traffic patterns when positioning:

• Avoid high foot traffic areas
• Prevent visual obstructions for viewers
• AllowClear presenter access on both sides

Corner placement often optimizes sightlines and access. Take photos from multiple angles to find the ideal position before installation.

Customized Activities

The work you perform shapes ideal whiteboard sizing. Consider typical activities when selecting dimensions:

Meetings and Discussion

• Rectangular 48 x 72 inch or larger
• Enough workspace for multiple participants
• Can be used standing or sitting

Larger surfaces accommodate meetings with extensive note-taking, brainstorming and planning. Rolling models easily relocate to various conference rooms.

Presentations and Lectures

• Upright easel styles around 36 x 48 inches
• Angled surface faced toward audience
• Presenter stands facing board

Easel whiteboards allow portable and dynamic presentations. The angled surface faces outward for audience viewing.

Remote Meetings

• Wall-mounted 32 x 48 inch minimum
• Mounted at viewer angle for video calls
• Wide aspect ratio fits video framing

Rectangular wall-mounted boards are ideal for remote video meetings and webinars. Position at a slight downward angle facing the camera/laptop.

Brainstorming Sessions

• Rolling double-sided 60 x 72 inches or larger
• Spacious surfaces for collaborative work
• Mobility allows reorientation as desired

Grand-scale double-sided rolling whiteboards provide expansive workspace for dynamic team brainstorming and diagramming. Casters enable spinning the board to show ideas to the full room.

Project Design and Planning

• Fixed glass board 60 x 96 inches or larger
• Generous dimensions for extensive drafting
• Non-magnetic surface suitable for diagrams

Extra-large mounted glass whiteboards are ideal “wall murals” for detailed project design. The slick glass surface allows tapping templates and overlaying plans.

Classroom Instruction

• Standard 48 x 72 inch traditional whiteboard
• Can be used comfortably while seated
• Durable surface withstands frequent erasing

Standard rectangular magnetic whiteboards serve reliably in classroom settings. A seated presenter can write comfortably while students view clearly.

Conclusion

With Maxtek’s vast whiteboard selection and customization possibilities, you can dial in the ideal board to enrich collaboration, cognition and communication.

Choose the fundamental style, dimensions, surface attributes, frame, accessories and placement that blend form and f