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Keep Notices Safe and Tidy on a Fire-Rated Grey Pin Board
The NB4812GY puts a plain grey surface into an even square shape, made for the compliance-driven spots where a board simply has to meet fire rules without drawing any attention to itself. Every layer of the board, grey felt and metal frame alike, is fire tested together as one composite rather than by its parts, so it can hang on a corridor, a stairwell or an escape route where the fire rules cover everything fixed to the wall. Its square shape groups a set of notices into one neat block, the neutral grey lets the content lead the eye, and pins and staples both hold firmly on the felt. Its rounded edges are safe to brush past, a two-year guarantee stands behind the board, and it comes ready to hang, portrait or landscape, with the wall kit included. It comes from Displaysense alone. Best suited to hospitals, schools and government buildings where a low-key board has to stay fire compliant while quietly blending into a public space.
Why a Square Grey Communication Board Suits the Wider Public Sector
- Certified as a finished unit: This board earns its fire rating as a complete composite, not from a treated felt by itself, meeting BS 476 Class 0 (Parts 6 and 7) and BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1,d0, so the rating holds across the whole item wherever a public route must comply.
- Even square layout: A square face gives one balanced block of space, handy for grouping a procedure and its sign-off, a set of rotas or a run of safety notices together in one spot where they can be taken in at a single look.
- Plain grey backdrop: Neutral grey felt brings no colour of its own to the wall, so the board settles quietly into a clinical or an institutional interior and leaves the notices on it, not the board itself, as the thing people actually notice.
- Fixed with pins or staples: Everyday memos go up on push pins while heavier laminated sheets can be stapled for a firmer hold, and the grey felt takes both, so nothing slips or falls as the display is refreshed through the week.
- Safe, tidy edges: Rounded corners and concealed fixings leave nothing sharp or exposed, a sensible finish on a board fixed along a corridor or stairwell where people move past it closely throughout the day.
- Backed for two years: A two-year guarantee comes with the board, reasonable reassurance for a panel that will be in constant use in a demanding public setting, and it is stocked by Displaysense alone.
Where a Grey Message Board Fits a Corridor, Stairwell or Reception
| Hospital and Clinical Corridors | Healthcare through-routes answer to strict fire rules and favour plain finishes, so a low-key grey square keeps procedures and staff notices clearly legible and to hand without adding colour to an already busy clinical wall. |
| School Stairwells and Halls | Protected stairwells in schools carry safety and safeguarding information for large numbers of pupils, and a neutral square board holds all of it clearly and in order while meeting the fire standard those routes are held to. |
| Government and Council Offices | Public sector interiors tend to be formal and understated, so a plain grey board suits them well, carrying policies and public notices without clashing with the measured, professional look of the room. |
| Escape Routes and Fire Corridors | A protected escape route needs everything fixed to its walls to comply, and a certified grey square keeps evacuation guidance readable in the flow of people while satisfying the standard the space must meet. |
| Reception and Public Waiting Areas | A front-of-house space styled to a scheme can be spoilt by a bright board, so a neutral square carries opening hours and notices while leaving the look of the room settled and intact. |
| Universities and Shared Buildings | Notices pile in from every department across a mixed-use building, and a plain square board offers a steady, unchanging home for them that keeps earning its spot whatever goes up next or however the room is later used. |
Want Some Colour or a Smaller Board?
The same square board comes in red where a notice has to be seen fast, plus blue and green, and for a tighter wall there is a compact grey board. Give us the details of the location and we can help you pick the size and shade.
Call our team on 01279460460 or describe the location and we can help you choose.
The Displaysense NB4812GY is a square fire-resistant grey felt aluminium-framed noticeboard. It is fire tested as a complete composite, not from flame-retardant parts alone, meeting BS 476 Class 0 (Parts 6 and 7) and BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1,d0. The board measures 1200mm x 1200mm and weighs 18.1kg. Its neutral grey felt keeps the board a plain background so the notices stand out, and it takes push pins and staples. A satin silver anodised aluminium frame surrounds the board and the corners are rounded for safety. It hangs portrait or landscape, comes with a wall mount kit, carries a 2-year guarantee and is for indoor use. It is a Displaysense exclusive. The even square format suits corridors, stairwells and escape routes, NHS and healthcare sites, schools and government buildings where a low-key, fire-compliant board is needed. Also available in blue (NB4812B), red (NB4812R) and green in the same square size, and as a compact 1200mm x 900mm grey board (NB4809GR). Displaysense, UK display product specialists since 1978. Free UK mainland delivery.
A square board gives an even block of space rather than a long strip, which suits grouping a set of related notices together, a safety procedure with its sign-off sheet, or a full week of staff rotas laid out side by side, in a public area where the right piece of information often has to be found quickly and without hunting around for it. The balanced shape also sits neatly on its own or lines up cleanly with matching boards where a wide wall calls for more than one, so a set of them reads as a tidy grid on the wall rather than a jumble of odd shapes.
Nothing about the grey surface competes for attention, which is the point in a hospital corridor or a school stairwell that already has plenty to look at. Working as a plain background and nothing more, the grey felt puts all of the attention on the notices themselves, and since the shade sits happily against almost any paint or panelling, the board still suits the room if it is redecorated or given a new use down the line, which makes it a safe long-term buy.
For the fire classification, every part of the assembled board was tested in one piece, the grey felt, backing, frame and corners together, and the resulting classification to BS 476 Class 0 (Parts 6 and 7) and BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1,d0 applies to the complete item rather than a single treated layer. That whole-board result is what a compliance-driven space such as a stairwell or an escape route needs from anything fixed to its walls, the frame and backing included, not just the felt at the front.
Buyers also get two years of guarantee cover, which suits a board in constant public use, and because Displaysense is the only place that sells it, this certified board cannot be ordered by a neighbouring site. Pins and staples both grip the grey felt so notices go up and change over easily as the working week moves on, rounded corners and a satin silver frame keep the whole board smooth and square, and it hangs either portrait or landscape with the wall mount kit supplied in the box.
What Ships in Your Pack
- 1 x fire-resistant grey felt aluminium-framed noticeboard
- 1 x wall mount kit
Fitting Out Several Public Areas?
Lining a set of corridors or kitting out several rooms, one neutral shade keeps every board matching. We can talk through the sizes you need and check the fire rating fits each location.
Speak to the team on 01279460460 or send us the room list and we will plan it with you.
The Displaysense NB4812GY is a square fire-resistant grey felt aluminium-framed noticeboard. It is fire tested as a complete composite, not from flame-retardant parts alone, meeting BS 476 Class 0 (Parts 6 and 7) and BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1,d0. The board measures 1200mm x 1200mm and weighs 18.1kg. Its neutral grey felt keeps the board a plain background so the notices stand out, and it takes push pins and staples. A satin silver anodised aluminium frame surrounds the board and the corners are rounded for safety. It hangs portrait or landscape, comes with a wall mount kit, carries a 2-year guarantee and is for indoor use. It is a Displaysense exclusive. The even square format suits corridors, stairwells and escape routes, NHS and healthcare sites, schools and government buildings where a low-key, fire-compliant board is needed. Also available in blue (NB4812B), red (NB4812R) and green in the same square size, and as a compact 1200mm x 900mm grey board (NB4809GR). Displaysense, UK display product specialists since 1978. Free UK mainland delivery.
Full technical detail for the NB4812GY follows. It is the square grey option in the fire-rated felt line, an indoor board sold only through Displaysense, and its fire rating is earned across the assembled unit rather than a treated felt alone. The neutral grey surface, satin silver frame, rounded corners and pin-and-staple face are all set out row by row below, and the same square comes in blue, red and green.
| Specification | Detail | What This Means for You |
|---|---|---|
| Colour and Finish | Grey felt | A neutral shade that stays low-key against any wall colour or paint scheme, so the notices on it lead the eye rather than the board. |
| Fire Certification | BS 476 Class 0 (Parts 6 and 7) and BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1,d0, tested as a composite | The certificate covers the whole assembled board as one item, so it is cleared for a corridor, stairwell or escape route where everything fixed to the wall must comply. |
| Surface | Fire-rated grey felt, takes both pins and staples | Pins for a quick change or staples for a firmer hold, both on a grey felt surface that is rated to resist the spread of fire. |
| Frame | Satin silver anodised aluminium | An anodised satin silver edge that keeps corrosion off, squares the panel up and finishes it neatly on the wall. |
| Corners | Rounded safety corners, concealed fixings | No sharp points and no fixings on show, giving a safer, tidier edge on a board set where people pass it closely all day long. |
| Board Size | 1200mm x 1200mm | An even square that groups a block of related notices together and lines up neatly beside matching boards along a wall. |
| Weight | 18.1kg | A solid, weighty square, so two people should handle the lift and the fixing onto a solid wall using the mount kit. |
| Orientation | Portrait or landscape | Equal on all sides, so it looks right hung either way up and which edge goes to the top is not something to plan for. |
| Fixings | Wall mount kit included | The kit to hang it is supplied, so you pick the fittings for the wall type and mount the square board without a separate trip to the shop. |
| Guarantee | 2 years | A full two years of cover, in keeping with a board built for constant daily use in a demanding public building. |
| Exclusivity | Exclusive to Displaysense | Available only from Displaysense, so the noticeboard stays particular to your own building and easy to reorder to match. |
| Also Available In | Blue, red and green squares, plus a compact grey board | The same square board in blue, red or green, or a smaller grey for a tighter wall. |
Free delivery on every order, no minimum spend
UK Mainland standard delivery included on everything we sell.
Standard
Free
Always included, no minimum order
Express
£9.95
Express options shown at checkout where available
Lead time
3 to 5 days
Working days, UK Mainland
Returns
28 days
Original condition and packaging
Good to know
- Orders typically ship within 1 to 2 working days of placement
- Tracking email sent on dispatch
- Ground-floor, accessible delivery point
Returns must be unused and in original packaging. Full delivery information · Returns policy
Common Questions About Square Grey Fire-Rated Noticeboards
Q: What is the best neutral fire-rated noticeboard for a hospital or school corridor?
A: The best neutral fire-rated noticeboard for a hospital or school corridor is a grey felt pin board tested as one whole composite, to BS 476 Class 0 (Parts 6 and 7) and BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1,d0. The neutral grey keeps a public wall understated, both pins and staples grip the felt surface, and the safety corners are rounded.
Q: Why pick grey for a public-area board?
A: A grey surface brings no colour of its own to the wall, so a grey information board settles quietly into a clinical or formal interior and leaves the notices to stand out. It is the shade to reach for where the wall should look understated and the content, not the board, is what should draw the eye.
Q: What fire standards does the grey display board meet?
A: It carries BS 476 Class 0 (Parts 6 and 7) and BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1,d0, both recognised UK classifications, awarded to the built-up board, not to the felt on its own. Holding both together is what qualifies the display board for corridors, stairwells and escape routes across a public building.
Q: What does composite fire testing actually mean?
A: It means the finished board was assessed as one item, grey felt, backing, frame and corners together, not just the surface. Because a lot of boards fire-treat the felt alone, a result earned by the entire unit is what confirms the whole thing on the wall meets the standard a compliance-driven space demands.
Q: How does the grey message board compare to the blue NB4812B?
A: They are the same square 1200 by 1200 board in different felts. This grey one stays neutral and understated, suiting a clinical or a formal wall, while the NB4812B comes in blue for a steadier, more corporate feel in an office or reception. The size, the frame and the fire rating are identical, so the choice comes down to the look you want in the room.
Q: Does the grey felt take pins and staples?
A: Yes to both. Everyday notices sit fine on push pins, while staples give heavier or layered sheets a much firmer hold, and the fire-rated grey felt takes either happily. Nor does being fire-rated limit how the communication board is used across a normal working day.
Q: How is a board this size fixed, and does that take two people?
A: The wall mount kit is in the box. On account of the weight, two people make putting the display board onto a solid wall easier and safer, with fittings picked to match the wall. With the bulletin board fixed, the concealed corner fixings keep the grey face smooth and clear of any visible hardware.
Q: Is the grey display board guaranteed?
A: Yes, a two-year guarantee comes with the notice board. That suits a communication board expected to work hard every day in a corridor, ward or office, so its felt, frame and fittings are all made to keep going under steady public use rather than the odd light use.
Q: Can the square noticeboard hang portrait or landscape?
A: Yes. Its four equal sides mean the grey pin board looks right hung any way up, so there is no correct orientation to work out beforehand. That even shape also groups neatly into a row or a grid alongside other boards when a bigger wall calls for several of them.
Q: Are the corners safe where children or patients pass?
A: Yes. Rounded corners replace sharp ones, which matters on an information board hung where children, patients and staff move quickly past, and with the fixings tucked away nothing protrudes. The edge stays smooth the whole way round, with nothing to snag on.
Q: Is this square grey fire noticeboard exclusive to Displaysense?
A: Yes. This composite-certified information board is sold only by Displaysense, so a neighbouring site cannot buy the same one off a general catalogue. Ordering through us also keeps repeat buys and colour matches simple as further public areas get done.
Q: Is a fire-rated felt board OK to use outside?
A: No, this is an indoor board. Grey felt and an aluminium frame will not stand up to rain, wind or damp, so keep the noticeboard inside corridors, wards, offices and halls. The fire rating covers how the board behaves in an indoor fire, not the weather outside.
Choosing a Fire-Compliant Board for a Public Building
A board on a corridor or stairwell wall has to meet fire rules, stay easy to read and suit a formal interior, so fire compliance, the colour and the layout are all worth thinking through carefully before you buy. These reads from the Displaysense knowledge hub cover buying advice, fire safety, reception board displays and attendance ideas across schools and other public sites.
Overview
Keep Notices Safe and Tidy on a Fire-Rated Grey Pin Board
The NB4812GY puts a plain grey surface into an even square shape, made for the compliance-driven spots where a board simply has to meet fire rules without drawing any attention to itself. Every layer of the board, grey felt and metal frame alike, is fire tested together as one composite rather than by its parts, so it can hang on a corridor, a stairwell or an escape route where the fire rules cover everything fixed to the wall. Its square shape groups a set of notices into one neat block, the neutral grey lets the content lead the eye, and pins and staples both hold firmly on the felt. Its rounded edges are safe to brush past, a two-year guarantee stands behind the board, and it comes ready to hang, portrait or landscape, with the wall kit included. It comes from Displaysense alone. Best suited to hospitals, schools and government buildings where a low-key board has to stay fire compliant while quietly blending into a public space.
Why a Square Grey Communication Board Suits the Wider Public Sector
- Certified as a finished unit: This board earns its fire rating as a complete composite, not from a treated felt by itself, meeting BS 476 Class 0 (Parts 6 and 7) and BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1,d0, so the rating holds across the whole item wherever a public route must comply.
- Even square layout: A square face gives one balanced block of space, handy for grouping a procedure and its sign-off, a set of rotas or a run of safety notices together in one spot where they can be taken in at a single look.
- Plain grey backdrop: Neutral grey felt brings no colour of its own to the wall, so the board settles quietly into a clinical or an institutional interior and leaves the notices on it, not the board itself, as the thing people actually notice.
- Fixed with pins or staples: Everyday memos go up on push pins while heavier laminated sheets can be stapled for a firmer hold, and the grey felt takes both, so nothing slips or falls as the display is refreshed through the week.
- Safe, tidy edges: Rounded corners and concealed fixings leave nothing sharp or exposed, a sensible finish on a board fixed along a corridor or stairwell where people move past it closely throughout the day.
- Backed for two years: A two-year guarantee comes with the board, reasonable reassurance for a panel that will be in constant use in a demanding public setting, and it is stocked by Displaysense alone.
Where a Grey Message Board Fits a Corridor, Stairwell or Reception
| Hospital and Clinical Corridors | Healthcare through-routes answer to strict fire rules and favour plain finishes, so a low-key grey square keeps procedures and staff notices clearly legible and to hand without adding colour to an already busy clinical wall. |
| School Stairwells and Halls | Protected stairwells in schools carry safety and safeguarding information for large numbers of pupils, and a neutral square board holds all of it clearly and in order while meeting the fire standard those routes are held to. |
| Government and Council Offices | Public sector interiors tend to be formal and understated, so a plain grey board suits them well, carrying policies and public notices without clashing with the measured, professional look of the room. |
| Escape Routes and Fire Corridors | A protected escape route needs everything fixed to its walls to comply, and a certified grey square keeps evacuation guidance readable in the flow of people while satisfying the standard the space must meet. |
| Reception and Public Waiting Areas | A front-of-house space styled to a scheme can be spoilt by a bright board, so a neutral square carries opening hours and notices while leaving the look of the room settled and intact. |
| Universities and Shared Buildings | Notices pile in from every department across a mixed-use building, and a plain square board offers a steady, unchanging home for them that keeps earning its spot whatever goes up next or however the room is later used. |
Want Some Colour or a Smaller Board?
The same square board comes in red where a notice has to be seen fast, plus blue and green, and for a tighter wall there is a compact grey board. Give us the details of the location and we can help you pick the size and shade.
Call our team on 01279460460 or describe the location and we can help you choose.
The Displaysense NB4812GY is a square fire-resistant grey felt aluminium-framed noticeboard. It is fire tested as a complete composite, not from flame-retardant parts alone, meeting BS 476 Class 0 (Parts 6 and 7) and BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1,d0. The board measures 1200mm x 1200mm and weighs 18.1kg. Its neutral grey felt keeps the board a plain background so the notices stand out, and it takes push pins and staples. A satin silver anodised aluminium frame surrounds the board and the corners are rounded for safety. It hangs portrait or landscape, comes with a wall mount kit, carries a 2-year guarantee and is for indoor use. It is a Displaysense exclusive. The even square format suits corridors, stairwells and escape routes, NHS and healthcare sites, schools and government buildings where a low-key, fire-compliant board is needed. Also available in blue (NB4812B), red (NB4812R) and green in the same square size, and as a compact 1200mm x 900mm grey board (NB4809GR). Displaysense, UK display product specialists since 1978. Free UK mainland delivery.
Description
A square board gives an even block of space rather than a long strip, which suits grouping a set of related notices together, a safety procedure with its sign-off sheet, or a full week of staff rotas laid out side by side, in a public area where the right piece of information often has to be found quickly and without hunting around for it. The balanced shape also sits neatly on its own or lines up cleanly with matching boards where a wide wall calls for more than one, so a set of them reads as a tidy grid on the wall rather than a jumble of odd shapes.
Nothing about the grey surface competes for attention, which is the point in a hospital corridor or a school stairwell that already has plenty to look at. Working as a plain background and nothing more, the grey felt puts all of the attention on the notices themselves, and since the shade sits happily against almost any paint or panelling, the board still suits the room if it is redecorated or given a new use down the line, which makes it a safe long-term buy.
For the fire classification, every part of the assembled board was tested in one piece, the grey felt, backing, frame and corners together, and the resulting classification to BS 476 Class 0 (Parts 6 and 7) and BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1,d0 applies to the complete item rather than a single treated layer. That whole-board result is what a compliance-driven space such as a stairwell or an escape route needs from anything fixed to its walls, the frame and backing included, not just the felt at the front.
Buyers also get two years of guarantee cover, which suits a board in constant public use, and because Displaysense is the only place that sells it, this certified board cannot be ordered by a neighbouring site. Pins and staples both grip the grey felt so notices go up and change over easily as the working week moves on, rounded corners and a satin silver frame keep the whole board smooth and square, and it hangs either portrait or landscape with the wall mount kit supplied in the box.
What Ships in Your Pack
- 1 x fire-resistant grey felt aluminium-framed noticeboard
- 1 x wall mount kit
Fitting Out Several Public Areas?
Lining a set of corridors or kitting out several rooms, one neutral shade keeps every board matching. We can talk through the sizes you need and check the fire rating fits each location.
Speak to the team on 01279460460 or send us the room list and we will plan it with you.
The Displaysense NB4812GY is a square fire-resistant grey felt aluminium-framed noticeboard. It is fire tested as a complete composite, not from flame-retardant parts alone, meeting BS 476 Class 0 (Parts 6 and 7) and BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1,d0. The board measures 1200mm x 1200mm and weighs 18.1kg. Its neutral grey felt keeps the board a plain background so the notices stand out, and it takes push pins and staples. A satin silver anodised aluminium frame surrounds the board and the corners are rounded for safety. It hangs portrait or landscape, comes with a wall mount kit, carries a 2-year guarantee and is for indoor use. It is a Displaysense exclusive. The even square format suits corridors, stairwells and escape routes, NHS and healthcare sites, schools and government buildings where a low-key, fire-compliant board is needed. Also available in blue (NB4812B), red (NB4812R) and green in the same square size, and as a compact 1200mm x 900mm grey board (NB4809GR). Displaysense, UK display product specialists since 1978. Free UK mainland delivery.
Specifications
Full technical detail for the NB4812GY follows. It is the square grey option in the fire-rated felt line, an indoor board sold only through Displaysense, and its fire rating is earned across the assembled unit rather than a treated felt alone. The neutral grey surface, satin silver frame, rounded corners and pin-and-staple face are all set out row by row below, and the same square comes in blue, red and green.
| Specification | Detail | What This Means for You |
|---|---|---|
| Colour and Finish | Grey felt | A neutral shade that stays low-key against any wall colour or paint scheme, so the notices on it lead the eye rather than the board. |
| Fire Certification | BS 476 Class 0 (Parts 6 and 7) and BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1,d0, tested as a composite | The certificate covers the whole assembled board as one item, so it is cleared for a corridor, stairwell or escape route where everything fixed to the wall must comply. |
| Surface | Fire-rated grey felt, takes both pins and staples | Pins for a quick change or staples for a firmer hold, both on a grey felt surface that is rated to resist the spread of fire. |
| Frame | Satin silver anodised aluminium | An anodised satin silver edge that keeps corrosion off, squares the panel up and finishes it neatly on the wall. |
| Corners | Rounded safety corners, concealed fixings | No sharp points and no fixings on show, giving a safer, tidier edge on a board set where people pass it closely all day long. |
| Board Size | 1200mm x 1200mm | An even square that groups a block of related notices together and lines up neatly beside matching boards along a wall. |
| Weight | 18.1kg | A solid, weighty square, so two people should handle the lift and the fixing onto a solid wall using the mount kit. |
| Orientation | Portrait or landscape | Equal on all sides, so it looks right hung either way up and which edge goes to the top is not something to plan for. |
| Fixings | Wall mount kit included | The kit to hang it is supplied, so you pick the fittings for the wall type and mount the square board without a separate trip to the shop. |
| Guarantee | 2 years | A full two years of cover, in keeping with a board built for constant daily use in a demanding public building. |
| Exclusivity | Exclusive to Displaysense | Available only from Displaysense, so the noticeboard stays particular to your own building and easy to reorder to match. |
| Also Available In | Blue, red and green squares, plus a compact grey board | The same square board in blue, red or green, or a smaller grey for a tighter wall. |
Delivery & Returns
Free delivery on every order, no minimum spend
UK Mainland standard delivery included on everything we sell.
Standard
Free
Always included, no minimum order
Express
£9.95
Express options shown at checkout where available
Lead time
3 to 5 days
Working days, UK Mainland
Returns
28 days
Original condition and packaging
Good to know
- Orders typically ship within 1 to 2 working days of placement
- Tracking email sent on dispatch
- Ground-floor, accessible delivery point
Returns must be unused and in original packaging. Full delivery information · Returns policy
FAQs
Common Questions About Square Grey Fire-Rated Noticeboards
Q: What is the best neutral fire-rated noticeboard for a hospital or school corridor?
A: The best neutral fire-rated noticeboard for a hospital or school corridor is a grey felt pin board tested as one whole composite, to BS 476 Class 0 (Parts 6 and 7) and BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1,d0. The neutral grey keeps a public wall understated, both pins and staples grip the felt surface, and the safety corners are rounded.
Q: Why pick grey for a public-area board?
A: A grey surface brings no colour of its own to the wall, so a grey information board settles quietly into a clinical or formal interior and leaves the notices to stand out. It is the shade to reach for where the wall should look understated and the content, not the board, is what should draw the eye.
Q: What fire standards does the grey display board meet?
A: It carries BS 476 Class 0 (Parts 6 and 7) and BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1,d0, both recognised UK classifications, awarded to the built-up board, not to the felt on its own. Holding both together is what qualifies the display board for corridors, stairwells and escape routes across a public building.
Q: What does composite fire testing actually mean?
A: It means the finished board was assessed as one item, grey felt, backing, frame and corners together, not just the surface. Because a lot of boards fire-treat the felt alone, a result earned by the entire unit is what confirms the whole thing on the wall meets the standard a compliance-driven space demands.
Q: How does the grey message board compare to the blue NB4812B?
A: They are the same square 1200 by 1200 board in different felts. This grey one stays neutral and understated, suiting a clinical or a formal wall, while the NB4812B comes in blue for a steadier, more corporate feel in an office or reception. The size, the frame and the fire rating are identical, so the choice comes down to the look you want in the room.
Q: Does the grey felt take pins and staples?
A: Yes to both. Everyday notices sit fine on push pins, while staples give heavier or layered sheets a much firmer hold, and the fire-rated grey felt takes either happily. Nor does being fire-rated limit how the communication board is used across a normal working day.
Q: How is a board this size fixed, and does that take two people?
A: The wall mount kit is in the box. On account of the weight, two people make putting the display board onto a solid wall easier and safer, with fittings picked to match the wall. With the bulletin board fixed, the concealed corner fixings keep the grey face smooth and clear of any visible hardware.
Q: Is the grey display board guaranteed?
A: Yes, a two-year guarantee comes with the notice board. That suits a communication board expected to work hard every day in a corridor, ward or office, so its felt, frame and fittings are all made to keep going under steady public use rather than the odd light use.
Q: Can the square noticeboard hang portrait or landscape?
A: Yes. Its four equal sides mean the grey pin board looks right hung any way up, so there is no correct orientation to work out beforehand. That even shape also groups neatly into a row or a grid alongside other boards when a bigger wall calls for several of them.
Q: Are the corners safe where children or patients pass?
A: Yes. Rounded corners replace sharp ones, which matters on an information board hung where children, patients and staff move quickly past, and with the fixings tucked away nothing protrudes. The edge stays smooth the whole way round, with nothing to snag on.
Q: Is this square grey fire noticeboard exclusive to Displaysense?
A: Yes. This composite-certified information board is sold only by Displaysense, so a neighbouring site cannot buy the same one off a general catalogue. Ordering through us also keeps repeat buys and colour matches simple as further public areas get done.
Q: Is a fire-rated felt board OK to use outside?
A: No, this is an indoor board. Grey felt and an aluminium frame will not stand up to rain, wind or damp, so keep the noticeboard inside corridors, wards, offices and halls. The fire rating covers how the board behaves in an indoor fire, not the weather outside.
Knowledge Hub
Choosing a Fire-Compliant Board for a Public Building
A board on a corridor or stairwell wall has to meet fire rules, stay easy to read and suit a formal interior, so fire compliance, the colour and the layout are all worth thinking through carefully before you buy. These reads from the Displaysense knowledge hub cover buying advice, fire safety, reception board displays and attendance ideas across schools and other public sites.
Fire Retardant Grey Felt Aluminium Framed Noticeboard - 1200mm x 1200mm
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Overview
Description
Specifications
Delivery & Returns
FAQs
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Keep Notices Safe and Tidy on a Fire-Rated Grey Pin Board
The NB4812GY puts a plain grey surface into an even square shape, made for the compliance-driven spots where a board simply has to meet fire rules without drawing any attention to itself. Every layer of the board, grey felt and metal frame alike, is fire tested together as one composite rather than by its parts, so it can hang on a corridor, a stairwell or an escape route where the fire rules cover everything fixed to the wall. Its square shape groups a set of notices into one neat block, the neutral grey lets the content lead the eye, and pins and staples both hold firmly on the felt. Its rounded edges are safe to brush past, a two-year guarantee stands behind the board, and it comes ready to hang, portrait or landscape, with the wall kit included. It comes from Displaysense alone. Best suited to hospitals, schools and government buildings where a low-key board has to stay fire compliant while quietly blending into a public space.
Why a Square Grey Communication Board Suits the Wider Public Sector
- Certified as a finished unit: This board earns its fire rating as a complete composite, not from a treated felt by itself, meeting BS 476 Class 0 (Parts 6 and 7) and BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1,d0, so the rating holds across the whole item wherever a public route must comply.
- Even square layout: A square face gives one balanced block of space, handy for grouping a procedure and its sign-off, a set of rotas or a run of safety notices together in one spot where they can be taken in at a single look.
- Plain grey backdrop: Neutral grey felt brings no colour of its own to the wall, so the board settles quietly into a clinical or an institutional interior and leaves the notices on it, not the board itself, as the thing people actually notice.
- Fixed with pins or staples: Everyday memos go up on push pins while heavier laminated sheets can be stapled for a firmer hold, and the grey felt takes both, so nothing slips or falls as the display is refreshed through the week.
- Safe, tidy edges: Rounded corners and concealed fixings leave nothing sharp or exposed, a sensible finish on a board fixed along a corridor or stairwell where people move past it closely throughout the day.
- Backed for two years: A two-year guarantee comes with the board, reasonable reassurance for a panel that will be in constant use in a demanding public setting, and it is stocked by Displaysense alone.
Where a Grey Message Board Fits a Corridor, Stairwell or Reception
| Hospital and Clinical Corridors | Healthcare through-routes answer to strict fire rules and favour plain finishes, so a low-key grey square keeps procedures and staff notices clearly legible and to hand without adding colour to an already busy clinical wall. |
| School Stairwells and Halls | Protected stairwells in schools carry safety and safeguarding information for large numbers of pupils, and a neutral square board holds all of it clearly and in order while meeting the fire standard those routes are held to. |
| Government and Council Offices | Public sector interiors tend to be formal and understated, so a plain grey board suits them well, carrying policies and public notices without clashing with the measured, professional look of the room. |
| Escape Routes and Fire Corridors | A protected escape route needs everything fixed to its walls to comply, and a certified grey square keeps evacuation guidance readable in the flow of people while satisfying the standard the space must meet. |
| Reception and Public Waiting Areas | A front-of-house space styled to a scheme can be spoilt by a bright board, so a neutral square carries opening hours and notices while leaving the look of the room settled and intact. |
| Universities and Shared Buildings | Notices pile in from every department across a mixed-use building, and a plain square board offers a steady, unchanging home for them that keeps earning its spot whatever goes up next or however the room is later used. |
Want Some Colour or a Smaller Board?
The same square board comes in red where a notice has to be seen fast, plus blue and green, and for a tighter wall there is a compact grey board. Give us the details of the location and we can help you pick the size and shade.
Call our team on 01279460460 or describe the location and we can help you choose.
The Displaysense NB4812GY is a square fire-resistant grey felt aluminium-framed noticeboard. It is fire tested as a complete composite, not from flame-retardant parts alone, meeting BS 476 Class 0 (Parts 6 and 7) and BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1,d0. The board measures 1200mm x 1200mm and weighs 18.1kg. Its neutral grey felt keeps the board a plain background so the notices stand out, and it takes push pins and staples. A satin silver anodised aluminium frame surrounds the board and the corners are rounded for safety. It hangs portrait or landscape, comes with a wall mount kit, carries a 2-year guarantee and is for indoor use. It is a Displaysense exclusive. The even square format suits corridors, stairwells and escape routes, NHS and healthcare sites, schools and government buildings where a low-key, fire-compliant board is needed. Also available in blue (NB4812B), red (NB4812R) and green in the same square size, and as a compact 1200mm x 900mm grey board (NB4809GR). Displaysense, UK display product specialists since 1978. Free UK mainland delivery.
A square board gives an even block of space rather than a long strip, which suits grouping a set of related notices together, a safety procedure with its sign-off sheet, or a full week of staff rotas laid out side by side, in a public area where the right piece of information often has to be found quickly and without hunting around for it. The balanced shape also sits neatly on its own or lines up cleanly with matching boards where a wide wall calls for more than one, so a set of them reads as a tidy grid on the wall rather than a jumble of odd shapes.
Nothing about the grey surface competes for attention, which is the point in a hospital corridor or a school stairwell that already has plenty to look at. Working as a plain background and nothing more, the grey felt puts all of the attention on the notices themselves, and since the shade sits happily against almost any paint or panelling, the board still suits the room if it is redecorated or given a new use down the line, which makes it a safe long-term buy.
For the fire classification, every part of the assembled board was tested in one piece, the grey felt, backing, frame and corners together, and the resulting classification to BS 476 Class 0 (Parts 6 and 7) and BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1,d0 applies to the complete item rather than a single treated layer. That whole-board result is what a compliance-driven space such as a stairwell or an escape route needs from anything fixed to its walls, the frame and backing included, not just the felt at the front.
Buyers also get two years of guarantee cover, which suits a board in constant public use, and because Displaysense is the only place that sells it, this certified board cannot be ordered by a neighbouring site. Pins and staples both grip the grey felt so notices go up and change over easily as the working week moves on, rounded corners and a satin silver frame keep the whole board smooth and square, and it hangs either portrait or landscape with the wall mount kit supplied in the box.
What Ships in Your Pack
- 1 x fire-resistant grey felt aluminium-framed noticeboard
- 1 x wall mount kit
Fitting Out Several Public Areas?
Lining a set of corridors or kitting out several rooms, one neutral shade keeps every board matching. We can talk through the sizes you need and check the fire rating fits each location.
Speak to the team on 01279460460 or send us the room list and we will plan it with you.
The Displaysense NB4812GY is a square fire-resistant grey felt aluminium-framed noticeboard. It is fire tested as a complete composite, not from flame-retardant parts alone, meeting BS 476 Class 0 (Parts 6 and 7) and BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1,d0. The board measures 1200mm x 1200mm and weighs 18.1kg. Its neutral grey felt keeps the board a plain background so the notices stand out, and it takes push pins and staples. A satin silver anodised aluminium frame surrounds the board and the corners are rounded for safety. It hangs portrait or landscape, comes with a wall mount kit, carries a 2-year guarantee and is for indoor use. It is a Displaysense exclusive. The even square format suits corridors, stairwells and escape routes, NHS and healthcare sites, schools and government buildings where a low-key, fire-compliant board is needed. Also available in blue (NB4812B), red (NB4812R) and green in the same square size, and as a compact 1200mm x 900mm grey board (NB4809GR). Displaysense, UK display product specialists since 1978. Free UK mainland delivery.
Full technical detail for the NB4812GY follows. It is the square grey option in the fire-rated felt line, an indoor board sold only through Displaysense, and its fire rating is earned across the assembled unit rather than a treated felt alone. The neutral grey surface, satin silver frame, rounded corners and pin-and-staple face are all set out row by row below, and the same square comes in blue, red and green.
| Specification | Detail | What This Means for You |
|---|---|---|
| Colour and Finish | Grey felt | A neutral shade that stays low-key against any wall colour or paint scheme, so the notices on it lead the eye rather than the board. |
| Fire Certification | BS 476 Class 0 (Parts 6 and 7) and BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1,d0, tested as a composite | The certificate covers the whole assembled board as one item, so it is cleared for a corridor, stairwell or escape route where everything fixed to the wall must comply. |
| Surface | Fire-rated grey felt, takes both pins and staples | Pins for a quick change or staples for a firmer hold, both on a grey felt surface that is rated to resist the spread of fire. |
| Frame | Satin silver anodised aluminium | An anodised satin silver edge that keeps corrosion off, squares the panel up and finishes it neatly on the wall. |
| Corners | Rounded safety corners, concealed fixings | No sharp points and no fixings on show, giving a safer, tidier edge on a board set where people pass it closely all day long. |
| Board Size | 1200mm x 1200mm | An even square that groups a block of related notices together and lines up neatly beside matching boards along a wall. |
| Weight | 18.1kg | A solid, weighty square, so two people should handle the lift and the fixing onto a solid wall using the mount kit. |
| Orientation | Portrait or landscape | Equal on all sides, so it looks right hung either way up and which edge goes to the top is not something to plan for. |
| Fixings | Wall mount kit included | The kit to hang it is supplied, so you pick the fittings for the wall type and mount the square board without a separate trip to the shop. |
| Guarantee | 2 years | A full two years of cover, in keeping with a board built for constant daily use in a demanding public building. |
| Exclusivity | Exclusive to Displaysense | Available only from Displaysense, so the noticeboard stays particular to your own building and easy to reorder to match. |
| Also Available In | Blue, red and green squares, plus a compact grey board | The same square board in blue, red or green, or a smaller grey for a tighter wall. |
Free delivery on every order, no minimum spend
UK Mainland standard delivery included on everything we sell.
Standard
Free
Always included, no minimum order
Express
£9.95
Express options shown at checkout where available
Lead time
3 to 5 days
Working days, UK Mainland
Returns
28 days
Original condition and packaging
Good to know
- Orders typically ship within 1 to 2 working days of placement
- Tracking email sent on dispatch
- Ground-floor, accessible delivery point
Returns must be unused and in original packaging. Full delivery information · Returns policy
Common Questions About Square Grey Fire-Rated Noticeboards
Q: What is the best neutral fire-rated noticeboard for a hospital or school corridor?
A: The best neutral fire-rated noticeboard for a hospital or school corridor is a grey felt pin board tested as one whole composite, to BS 476 Class 0 (Parts 6 and 7) and BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1,d0. The neutral grey keeps a public wall understated, both pins and staples grip the felt surface, and the safety corners are rounded.
Q: Why pick grey for a public-area board?
A: A grey surface brings no colour of its own to the wall, so a grey information board settles quietly into a clinical or formal interior and leaves the notices to stand out. It is the shade to reach for where the wall should look understated and the content, not the board, is what should draw the eye.
Q: What fire standards does the grey display board meet?
A: It carries BS 476 Class 0 (Parts 6 and 7) and BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1,d0, both recognised UK classifications, awarded to the built-up board, not to the felt on its own. Holding both together is what qualifies the display board for corridors, stairwells and escape routes across a public building.
Q: What does composite fire testing actually mean?
A: It means the finished board was assessed as one item, grey felt, backing, frame and corners together, not just the surface. Because a lot of boards fire-treat the felt alone, a result earned by the entire unit is what confirms the whole thing on the wall meets the standard a compliance-driven space demands.
Q: How does the grey message board compare to the blue NB4812B?
A: They are the same square 1200 by 1200 board in different felts. This grey one stays neutral and understated, suiting a clinical or a formal wall, while the NB4812B comes in blue for a steadier, more corporate feel in an office or reception. The size, the frame and the fire rating are identical, so the choice comes down to the look you want in the room.
Q: Does the grey felt take pins and staples?
A: Yes to both. Everyday notices sit fine on push pins, while staples give heavier or layered sheets a much firmer hold, and the fire-rated grey felt takes either happily. Nor does being fire-rated limit how the communication board is used across a normal working day.
Q: How is a board this size fixed, and does that take two people?
A: The wall mount kit is in the box. On account of the weight, two people make putting the display board onto a solid wall easier and safer, with fittings picked to match the wall. With the bulletin board fixed, the concealed corner fixings keep the grey face smooth and clear of any visible hardware.
Q: Is the grey display board guaranteed?
A: Yes, a two-year guarantee comes with the notice board. That suits a communication board expected to work hard every day in a corridor, ward or office, so its felt, frame and fittings are all made to keep going under steady public use rather than the odd light use.
Q: Can the square noticeboard hang portrait or landscape?
A: Yes. Its four equal sides mean the grey pin board looks right hung any way up, so there is no correct orientation to work out beforehand. That even shape also groups neatly into a row or a grid alongside other boards when a bigger wall calls for several of them.
Q: Are the corners safe where children or patients pass?
A: Yes. Rounded corners replace sharp ones, which matters on an information board hung where children, patients and staff move quickly past, and with the fixings tucked away nothing protrudes. The edge stays smooth the whole way round, with nothing to snag on.
Q: Is this square grey fire noticeboard exclusive to Displaysense?
A: Yes. This composite-certified information board is sold only by Displaysense, so a neighbouring site cannot buy the same one off a general catalogue. Ordering through us also keeps repeat buys and colour matches simple as further public areas get done.
Q: Is a fire-rated felt board OK to use outside?
A: No, this is an indoor board. Grey felt and an aluminium frame will not stand up to rain, wind or damp, so keep the noticeboard inside corridors, wards, offices and halls. The fire rating covers how the board behaves in an indoor fire, not the weather outside.
Choosing a Fire-Compliant Board for a Public Building
A board on a corridor or stairwell wall has to meet fire rules, stay easy to read and suit a formal interior, so fire compliance, the colour and the layout are all worth thinking through carefully before you buy. These reads from the Displaysense knowledge hub cover buying advice, fire safety, reception board displays and attendance ideas across schools and other public sites.
Overview
Keep Notices Safe and Tidy on a Fire-Rated Grey Pin Board
The NB4812GY puts a plain grey surface into an even square shape, made for the compliance-driven spots where a board simply has to meet fire rules without drawing any attention to itself. Every layer of the board, grey felt and metal frame alike, is fire tested together as one composite rather than by its parts, so it can hang on a corridor, a stairwell or an escape route where the fire rules cover everything fixed to the wall. Its square shape groups a set of notices into one neat block, the neutral grey lets the content lead the eye, and pins and staples both hold firmly on the felt. Its rounded edges are safe to brush past, a two-year guarantee stands behind the board, and it comes ready to hang, portrait or landscape, with the wall kit included. It comes from Displaysense alone. Best suited to hospitals, schools and government buildings where a low-key board has to stay fire compliant while quietly blending into a public space.
Why a Square Grey Communication Board Suits the Wider Public Sector
- Certified as a finished unit: This board earns its fire rating as a complete composite, not from a treated felt by itself, meeting BS 476 Class 0 (Parts 6 and 7) and BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1,d0, so the rating holds across the whole item wherever a public route must comply.
- Even square layout: A square face gives one balanced block of space, handy for grouping a procedure and its sign-off, a set of rotas or a run of safety notices together in one spot where they can be taken in at a single look.
- Plain grey backdrop: Neutral grey felt brings no colour of its own to the wall, so the board settles quietly into a clinical or an institutional interior and leaves the notices on it, not the board itself, as the thing people actually notice.
- Fixed with pins or staples: Everyday memos go up on push pins while heavier laminated sheets can be stapled for a firmer hold, and the grey felt takes both, so nothing slips or falls as the display is refreshed through the week.
- Safe, tidy edges: Rounded corners and concealed fixings leave nothing sharp or exposed, a sensible finish on a board fixed along a corridor or stairwell where people move past it closely throughout the day.
- Backed for two years: A two-year guarantee comes with the board, reasonable reassurance for a panel that will be in constant use in a demanding public setting, and it is stocked by Displaysense alone.
Where a Grey Message Board Fits a Corridor, Stairwell or Reception
| Hospital and Clinical Corridors | Healthcare through-routes answer to strict fire rules and favour plain finishes, so a low-key grey square keeps procedures and staff notices clearly legible and to hand without adding colour to an already busy clinical wall. |
| School Stairwells and Halls | Protected stairwells in schools carry safety and safeguarding information for large numbers of pupils, and a neutral square board holds all of it clearly and in order while meeting the fire standard those routes are held to. |
| Government and Council Offices | Public sector interiors tend to be formal and understated, so a plain grey board suits them well, carrying policies and public notices without clashing with the measured, professional look of the room. |
| Escape Routes and Fire Corridors | A protected escape route needs everything fixed to its walls to comply, and a certified grey square keeps evacuation guidance readable in the flow of people while satisfying the standard the space must meet. |
| Reception and Public Waiting Areas | A front-of-house space styled to a scheme can be spoilt by a bright board, so a neutral square carries opening hours and notices while leaving the look of the room settled and intact. |
| Universities and Shared Buildings | Notices pile in from every department across a mixed-use building, and a plain square board offers a steady, unchanging home for them that keeps earning its spot whatever goes up next or however the room is later used. |
Want Some Colour or a Smaller Board?
The same square board comes in red where a notice has to be seen fast, plus blue and green, and for a tighter wall there is a compact grey board. Give us the details of the location and we can help you pick the size and shade.
Call our team on 01279460460 or describe the location and we can help you choose.
The Displaysense NB4812GY is a square fire-resistant grey felt aluminium-framed noticeboard. It is fire tested as a complete composite, not from flame-retardant parts alone, meeting BS 476 Class 0 (Parts 6 and 7) and BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1,d0. The board measures 1200mm x 1200mm and weighs 18.1kg. Its neutral grey felt keeps the board a plain background so the notices stand out, and it takes push pins and staples. A satin silver anodised aluminium frame surrounds the board and the corners are rounded for safety. It hangs portrait or landscape, comes with a wall mount kit, carries a 2-year guarantee and is for indoor use. It is a Displaysense exclusive. The even square format suits corridors, stairwells and escape routes, NHS and healthcare sites, schools and government buildings where a low-key, fire-compliant board is needed. Also available in blue (NB4812B), red (NB4812R) and green in the same square size, and as a compact 1200mm x 900mm grey board (NB4809GR). Displaysense, UK display product specialists since 1978. Free UK mainland delivery.
Description
A square board gives an even block of space rather than a long strip, which suits grouping a set of related notices together, a safety procedure with its sign-off sheet, or a full week of staff rotas laid out side by side, in a public area where the right piece of information often has to be found quickly and without hunting around for it. The balanced shape also sits neatly on its own or lines up cleanly with matching boards where a wide wall calls for more than one, so a set of them reads as a tidy grid on the wall rather than a jumble of odd shapes.
Nothing about the grey surface competes for attention, which is the point in a hospital corridor or a school stairwell that already has plenty to look at. Working as a plain background and nothing more, the grey felt puts all of the attention on the notices themselves, and since the shade sits happily against almost any paint or panelling, the board still suits the room if it is redecorated or given a new use down the line, which makes it a safe long-term buy.
For the fire classification, every part of the assembled board was tested in one piece, the grey felt, backing, frame and corners together, and the resulting classification to BS 476 Class 0 (Parts 6 and 7) and BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1,d0 applies to the complete item rather than a single treated layer. That whole-board result is what a compliance-driven space such as a stairwell or an escape route needs from anything fixed to its walls, the frame and backing included, not just the felt at the front.
Buyers also get two years of guarantee cover, which suits a board in constant public use, and because Displaysense is the only place that sells it, this certified board cannot be ordered by a neighbouring site. Pins and staples both grip the grey felt so notices go up and change over easily as the working week moves on, rounded corners and a satin silver frame keep the whole board smooth and square, and it hangs either portrait or landscape with the wall mount kit supplied in the box.
What Ships in Your Pack
- 1 x fire-resistant grey felt aluminium-framed noticeboard
- 1 x wall mount kit
Fitting Out Several Public Areas?
Lining a set of corridors or kitting out several rooms, one neutral shade keeps every board matching. We can talk through the sizes you need and check the fire rating fits each location.
Speak to the team on 01279460460 or send us the room list and we will plan it with you.
The Displaysense NB4812GY is a square fire-resistant grey felt aluminium-framed noticeboard. It is fire tested as a complete composite, not from flame-retardant parts alone, meeting BS 476 Class 0 (Parts 6 and 7) and BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1,d0. The board measures 1200mm x 1200mm and weighs 18.1kg. Its neutral grey felt keeps the board a plain background so the notices stand out, and it takes push pins and staples. A satin silver anodised aluminium frame surrounds the board and the corners are rounded for safety. It hangs portrait or landscape, comes with a wall mount kit, carries a 2-year guarantee and is for indoor use. It is a Displaysense exclusive. The even square format suits corridors, stairwells and escape routes, NHS and healthcare sites, schools and government buildings where a low-key, fire-compliant board is needed. Also available in blue (NB4812B), red (NB4812R) and green in the same square size, and as a compact 1200mm x 900mm grey board (NB4809GR). Displaysense, UK display product specialists since 1978. Free UK mainland delivery.
Specifications
Full technical detail for the NB4812GY follows. It is the square grey option in the fire-rated felt line, an indoor board sold only through Displaysense, and its fire rating is earned across the assembled unit rather than a treated felt alone. The neutral grey surface, satin silver frame, rounded corners and pin-and-staple face are all set out row by row below, and the same square comes in blue, red and green.
| Specification | Detail | What This Means for You |
|---|---|---|
| Colour and Finish | Grey felt | A neutral shade that stays low-key against any wall colour or paint scheme, so the notices on it lead the eye rather than the board. |
| Fire Certification | BS 476 Class 0 (Parts 6 and 7) and BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1,d0, tested as a composite | The certificate covers the whole assembled board as one item, so it is cleared for a corridor, stairwell or escape route where everything fixed to the wall must comply. |
| Surface | Fire-rated grey felt, takes both pins and staples | Pins for a quick change or staples for a firmer hold, both on a grey felt surface that is rated to resist the spread of fire. |
| Frame | Satin silver anodised aluminium | An anodised satin silver edge that keeps corrosion off, squares the panel up and finishes it neatly on the wall. |
| Corners | Rounded safety corners, concealed fixings | No sharp points and no fixings on show, giving a safer, tidier edge on a board set where people pass it closely all day long. |
| Board Size | 1200mm x 1200mm | An even square that groups a block of related notices together and lines up neatly beside matching boards along a wall. |
| Weight | 18.1kg | A solid, weighty square, so two people should handle the lift and the fixing onto a solid wall using the mount kit. |
| Orientation | Portrait or landscape | Equal on all sides, so it looks right hung either way up and which edge goes to the top is not something to plan for. |
| Fixings | Wall mount kit included | The kit to hang it is supplied, so you pick the fittings for the wall type and mount the square board without a separate trip to the shop. |
| Guarantee | 2 years | A full two years of cover, in keeping with a board built for constant daily use in a demanding public building. |
| Exclusivity | Exclusive to Displaysense | Available only from Displaysense, so the noticeboard stays particular to your own building and easy to reorder to match. |
| Also Available In | Blue, red and green squares, plus a compact grey board | The same square board in blue, red or green, or a smaller grey for a tighter wall. |
Delivery & Returns
Free delivery on every order, no minimum spend
UK Mainland standard delivery included on everything we sell.
Standard
Free
Always included, no minimum order
Express
£9.95
Express options shown at checkout where available
Lead time
3 to 5 days
Working days, UK Mainland
Returns
28 days
Original condition and packaging
Good to know
- Orders typically ship within 1 to 2 working days of placement
- Tracking email sent on dispatch
- Ground-floor, accessible delivery point
Returns must be unused and in original packaging. Full delivery information · Returns policy
FAQs
Common Questions About Square Grey Fire-Rated Noticeboards
Q: What is the best neutral fire-rated noticeboard for a hospital or school corridor?
A: The best neutral fire-rated noticeboard for a hospital or school corridor is a grey felt pin board tested as one whole composite, to BS 476 Class 0 (Parts 6 and 7) and BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1,d0. The neutral grey keeps a public wall understated, both pins and staples grip the felt surface, and the safety corners are rounded.
Q: Why pick grey for a public-area board?
A: A grey surface brings no colour of its own to the wall, so a grey information board settles quietly into a clinical or formal interior and leaves the notices to stand out. It is the shade to reach for where the wall should look understated and the content, not the board, is what should draw the eye.
Q: What fire standards does the grey display board meet?
A: It carries BS 476 Class 0 (Parts 6 and 7) and BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1,d0, both recognised UK classifications, awarded to the built-up board, not to the felt on its own. Holding both together is what qualifies the display board for corridors, stairwells and escape routes across a public building.
Q: What does composite fire testing actually mean?
A: It means the finished board was assessed as one item, grey felt, backing, frame and corners together, not just the surface. Because a lot of boards fire-treat the felt alone, a result earned by the entire unit is what confirms the whole thing on the wall meets the standard a compliance-driven space demands.
Q: How does the grey message board compare to the blue NB4812B?
A: They are the same square 1200 by 1200 board in different felts. This grey one stays neutral and understated, suiting a clinical or a formal wall, while the NB4812B comes in blue for a steadier, more corporate feel in an office or reception. The size, the frame and the fire rating are identical, so the choice comes down to the look you want in the room.
Q: Does the grey felt take pins and staples?
A: Yes to both. Everyday notices sit fine on push pins, while staples give heavier or layered sheets a much firmer hold, and the fire-rated grey felt takes either happily. Nor does being fire-rated limit how the communication board is used across a normal working day.
Q: How is a board this size fixed, and does that take two people?
A: The wall mount kit is in the box. On account of the weight, two people make putting the display board onto a solid wall easier and safer, with fittings picked to match the wall. With the bulletin board fixed, the concealed corner fixings keep the grey face smooth and clear of any visible hardware.
Q: Is the grey display board guaranteed?
A: Yes, a two-year guarantee comes with the notice board. That suits a communication board expected to work hard every day in a corridor, ward or office, so its felt, frame and fittings are all made to keep going under steady public use rather than the odd light use.
Q: Can the square noticeboard hang portrait or landscape?
A: Yes. Its four equal sides mean the grey pin board looks right hung any way up, so there is no correct orientation to work out beforehand. That even shape also groups neatly into a row or a grid alongside other boards when a bigger wall calls for several of them.
Q: Are the corners safe where children or patients pass?
A: Yes. Rounded corners replace sharp ones, which matters on an information board hung where children, patients and staff move quickly past, and with the fixings tucked away nothing protrudes. The edge stays smooth the whole way round, with nothing to snag on.
Q: Is this square grey fire noticeboard exclusive to Displaysense?
A: Yes. This composite-certified information board is sold only by Displaysense, so a neighbouring site cannot buy the same one off a general catalogue. Ordering through us also keeps repeat buys and colour matches simple as further public areas get done.
Q: Is a fire-rated felt board OK to use outside?
A: No, this is an indoor board. Grey felt and an aluminium frame will not stand up to rain, wind or damp, so keep the noticeboard inside corridors, wards, offices and halls. The fire rating covers how the board behaves in an indoor fire, not the weather outside.
Knowledge Hub
Choosing a Fire-Compliant Board for a Public Building
A board on a corridor or stairwell wall has to meet fire rules, stay easy to read and suit a formal interior, so fire compliance, the colour and the layout are all worth thinking through carefully before you buy. These reads from the Displaysense knowledge hub cover buying advice, fire safety, reception board displays and attendance ideas across schools and other public sites.
