Combination Boards > Made in USA

A combination board pairs a dry-erase writing surface with a pin-up bulletin surface in a single wall-mounted unit, combining a whiteboard section with a corkboard section inside a shared aluminum frame. Conference, classroom, and training settings that require both surfaces benefit from this format rather than purchasing and mounting two separate boards on two different walls. A single frame reduces wall penetrations and simplifies installation compared with two independent units, while still delivering both functions on one focal wall, and the split between writing and pin-up area is fixed at the time of manufacture rather than adjustable after installation.

Standard sizes run 36 by 48 inches, 48 by 72 inches, and 48 by 96 inches. The board is typically divided equally between the whiteboard and corkboard sections within the frame. Total board width should be checked against available wall length and the anticipated simultaneous user count for the room — a small conference room fits the 36 by 48-inch size, while a training room or boardroom viewed from 15 to 20 feet away calls for the larger formats, and the 48 by 96-inch size requires a substantial uninterrupted wall span before it can be specified for a given room.

A porcelain enamel whiteboard section suits high-use conference and classroom settings, resisting ghosting and accepting standard dry-erase markers over years of daily use. A melamine whiteboard section fits lower-frequency use settings at a reduced cost, though it tends to ghost and stain more readily under heavy daily use than porcelain. The corkboard section uses natural cork at 1/4-inch thickness for the pin-up function, sufficient for standard push pins and light binder clips. Whiteboard surface type should be matched to use intensity — porcelain justifies its added cost in daily-use settings, while melamine performs adequately in occasional-use rooms.

Wall mounting relies on a concealed mounting rail system, with hardware anchoring to wall studs or masonry anchors and anchor spacing matched to board width. Mounting height should place the board center at approximately 48 to 54 inches from the floor, adjusted against typical user height and the room's configuration. Boards over 48 inches wide require anchoring to at least two studs, typically spaced 16 inches on center, for adequate stability, a detail that should be confirmed before installation begins, and larger boards benefit from a second installer during the hang to keep the unit level while anchors are set.

A marker tray along the bottom edge of the whiteboard section is standard on most commercial combination board series, typically constructed of aluminum and sized to hold markers and an eraser. A map rail along the top edge supports hanging display materials, such as flip charts or reference posters, where that function is required. Marker or chalk sets and an eraser should be matched to the surface type — dry-erase markers for porcelain or melamine sections, and appropriate pins for the cork section, since push pins are not always included with the unit and should be sourced separately if needed.

Combination boards suit conference rooms requiring both writing and reference pin-up displays, K-12 classrooms where instruction cycles between dry-erase and cork functions, and training rooms alternating between whiteboard instruction and posted reference materials. Placement should map to the front-of-room or focal wall, positioning the board where it remains visible and accessible throughout scheduled use, with sufficient clearance in front of the unit for both the presenter and any wheelchair user approaching to write or post materials on either section. Facilities furnishing several rooms at once often standardize on a single combination board size to keep mounting height and hardware consistent across every location.

Whiteboard section surface type — porcelain versus melamine — should be weighed against use intensity and ghost-resistance requirements. Board width should be checked against available wall space and anticipated simultaneous user count. Product pages document the whiteboard-to-corkboard split ratio for each series, a detail that affects how much writing surface versus display surface a given unit provides at a given overall width, and that ratio should be checked against whether the room leans more heavily on live writing or on posted reference material.

Replacement cork panels and marker trays are the standard serviceable components across the category. Replacement cork tile inserts are available when the cork surface becomes worn from repeated pin use, allowing the corkboard section to be refreshed without replacing the entire unit. Mounting hardware replacement sets should be matched to wall construction type when reinstalling or relocating a board within a facility, since anchor requirements differ between drywall, masonry, and stud-backed walls, and confirming compatible hardware in advance avoids delays during a relocation project.

Commercial combination boards carry extended structural warranties across the industry, but we offer a Free Lifetime Warranty unless specifically noted. Coverage extends to the frame, whiteboard surface, corkboard panel, and mounting hardware. Porcelain enamel surfaces often carry an extended surface warranty layered on top of the structural coverage, reflecting the higher durability expectation for that surface tier. Warranty terms should be checked against the facility's procurement standard for presentation furnishings before a model is finalized, particularly for classrooms and training rooms seeing daily use.

Accessible combination board deployments place the lower writing zone within the ADA forward-reach range of 15 to 48 inches from the floor. A 36-inch accessible aisle should be maintained in front of the board for wheelchair approach and use. Frequently accessed pin-up materials on the corkboard section should be positioned within that same reach range, keeping the most-used content accessible without requiring reach beyond the ADA-defined range, while the upper writing and display area above 48 inches remains outside the seated accessible reach zone for most wheelchair users.