Overview
Description
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FAQs
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A Compact Magnetic Board With a Finish That Punches Above Its Size
Not every wall needs a board the size of a door. The WB12090M brings the same premium build to a more compact format that fits the spaces a large board would overwhelm, such as a staff room, an NHS bay, a reception or a home office. Its magnetic coated steel surface carries an anti-scratch, anti-ghost coating, so you write with dry-wipe pens and hold notices and documents with magnets, and it wipes back to clean rather than greying over. The anodised aluminium frame and concealed corner fixings let it hang as a tidy panel with no hardware on show, and a pen tray keeps markers to hand. It is Department for Education approved and carries a 5-year surface guarantee. Best suited for staff rooms, healthcare areas and small offices where wall space is limited but the board still needs to look the part on show.
Why a Smaller Board Need Not Mean a Cheaper One
- Compact, space-saving format: Sized to suit the walls a full-width board would dominate, it fits neatly into a staff room, a clinic bay, a reception or a small study without crowding the space at all. You still get a proper writing and pinning surface in a spot where a larger board simply would not go.
- Write and pin on one magnetic surface: The coated steel face means magnets grip firmly, so a rota, a notice or a printed sheet holds neatly beside your handwritten notes. A small board still does two jobs at once, which matters most in the busy shared spaces a board this size tends to live in.
- Anti-scratch, anti-ghost coating: The hardened surface shrugs off the scratches and ink soak that age a cheap board quickly, so even with constant use it wipes back to a clean, clear face. A compact board often sees heavy daily traffic in a shared room, and this finish keeps it looking fresh.
- Concealed corner fixings: The fixings sit hidden behind the frame, so once it is up there is no visible hardware and the board reads as a clean panel on the wall. That tidy finish suits a reception or a clinical area where appearance counts as much as function.
- Anodised aluminium frame and pen tray: A treated aluminium frame resists marking and corrosion to keep its edges sharp, and a built-in tray holds markers and an eraser at the board. Together they make a small board that stays neat and ready to use in a high-traffic spot.
- Education approved, 5-year guarantee: The board is Department for Education approved, so it can be specified for schools with confidence, and a full 5-year surface guarantee backs it for the long term. The same level of durability suits any busy room where a board is written on all day.
Where a Compact Magnetic Board Earns Its Place
| Staff Rooms and Offices | A tidy surface for rotas, reminders and team notes in a room where a full-width board simply would not fit. Magnets hold printed schedules beside handwritten updates, and the clean anodised frame keeps a shared staff space looking organised rather than cluttered. |
| Healthcare and NHS Areas | Clinics and wards use a compact board for handover notes, bed boards and team information in tight clinical spaces. The hard-wearing surface wipes clean between shifts, and the neat hidden-fixing finish suits a setting where both appearance and hygiene really matter. |
| Classrooms and Small Teaching Spaces | Approved for education, it works as a focused teaching surface in smaller rooms, intervention spaces or as a second board alongside a larger one. Magnets hold worksheets and prompts in place, and the durable face takes constant lesson use without ghosting. |
| Councils and Public Buildings | Meeting rooms, libraries and public offices use it for notices, planning and briefings where wall space is at a premium. The professional anodised frame and concealed fixings suit a public-facing room, and magnets keep printed information clearly on show. |
| Receptions and Briefing Areas | A smart, framed surface for welcome notes, daily information and quick briefings in entrance and waiting areas. It mounts flush with no visible brackets at all, so it looks deliberate and considered on a wall that visitors and clients see. |
| Home Offices and Studies | A board that suits a wall at home, pairing a tidy magnetic planning surface with a frame smart enough for a living or working space. The compact size fits neatly where a larger board would overwhelm, and it hangs cleanly with no hardware on show. |
Need a Bigger Board?
If you need more writing space, the 1800 by 1200mm magnetic board offers the same premium surface on a larger scale. For a square format that sits between the two, the 1200 by 1200mm magnetic board keeps the same coated steel finish.
Call us on 01279460460 or get in touch for advice on sizes or multi-room orders.
The Displaysense WB12090M is a Magnetic Coated Steel Whiteboard in a compact size. Premium anti-scratch, anti-ghost magnetic coated steel surface for dry-wipe writing and magnets, ghosting-resistant. Surface dimensions 1200mm W x 900mm H. Weight 11kg. Anodised aluminium frame with concealed corner fixings, silver finish, integrated pen tray. Wall-mounted, mounts portrait or landscape. Department for Education approved, 5-year surface guarantee. Suited to staff rooms, healthcare areas, classrooms, councils, receptions and home offices. Also available as the larger WB180120M and the square WB1212M. Displaysense, UK display product specialists since 1978.
Choosing a board size is really about matching the wall to the work. This is a deliberately compact board, smaller than a teaching wall but larger than a memo board, which puts it in the sweet spot for rooms that need a real working surface without a large one taking over. That covers a surprising range of spaces, from a staff room and a clinic bay through to a reception wall or a study at home where a large board would feel out of place. A board that is too big for its room is as much a problem as one that is too small and quickly outgrown, and this middle size answers that gap neatly.
The surface is magnetic coated steel, which is what lets a board this small still do the work of two. A layer of steel under the white coating gives magnets something to grip, so the working face takes handwriting and, at the same time, holds printed material such as a schedule or a memo firmly in place without any tape or pins. In the busy shared rooms a compact board tends to occupy, that combination really earns its keep, because the wall often has to carry both the day to day writing and the fixed information that a team keeps referring back to.
A smaller board often takes more punishment than a large one, because it sits in high traffic spots and gets used constantly. That is why the finish matters here. The coating is anti-scratch and anti-ghost, so it resists the surface wear and the ink shadowing that make a budget board look worn within months, and it keeps wiping back to a clean face. The frame is anodised aluminium, treated to resist marks and corrosion over time, and the corner fixings are fully concealed so the board hangs as a clean panel rather than showing exposed screws in a spot where people stand close to it every day.
The board is supplied ready to mount and built to last in daily service. A pen tray on the frame keeps a marker and eraser with the board, and it fixes in portrait or landscape to suit the wall. It carries Department for Education approval, so it is recognised as suitable for school use, and a 5-year surface guarantee backs it well beyond everyday wear. At a manageable weight it mounts easily on a sound wall using the concealed fixings supplied, and a wipe with a dry cloth after use plus an occasional whiteboard cleaner keeps it in good order for years.
What Ships in Your Pack
- 1 x magnetic coated steel whiteboard with anodised aluminium frame
- Integrated pen tray and concealed corner wall-mounting fixings
Fitting Out Several Rooms?
Schools, healthcare sites and offices often need boards in a range of sizes across many rooms. Our team can match this compact board with larger ones across a site, advise which size suits each room and coordinate one delivery so everything arrives together ready to mount.
Call us on 01279460460 or send us your room list and we will put a recommendation together.
The Displaysense WB12090M is a Magnetic Coated Steel Whiteboard in a compact size. Premium anti-scratch, anti-ghost magnetic coated steel surface for dry-wipe writing and magnets, ghosting-resistant. Surface dimensions 1200mm W x 900mm H. Weight 11kg. Anodised aluminium frame with concealed corner fixings, silver finish, integrated pen tray. Wall-mounted, mounts portrait or landscape. Department for Education approved, 5-year surface guarantee. Suited to staff rooms, healthcare areas, classrooms, councils, receptions and home offices. Also available as the larger WB180120M and the square WB1212M. Displaysense, UK display product specialists since 1978.
Full specifications for the WB12090M magnetic coated steel whiteboard. A compact wall-mounted board with a premium anti-scratch, anti-ghost magnetic surface, an anodised aluminium frame and concealed fixings. Department for Education approved and backed by a 5-year surface guarantee for lasting peace of mind.
| Specification | Detail | What This Means for You |
|---|---|---|
| Surface Dimensions | 1200mm (W) x 900mm (H) | A compact format that fits a staff room, a clinic bay or a small study at home, giving a proper working surface in a spot where a full-width board would not fit. |
| Surface Type | Magnetic coated steel | Write with dry-wipe pens and also hold rotas, notices or printed sheets with magnets on the very same face, so even a small board does two jobs at once. |
| Coating | Anti-scratch, anti-ghost | Resists both scratches and ink soak in a high-traffic spot, so the surface keeps wiping back to a clean, clear face rather than greying over with constant use. |
| Frame | Anodised aluminium | A treated aluminium frame that shrugs off knocks and corrosion well, keeping its edges looking sharp and clean in a busy shared room for years. |
| Fixings | Concealed corner fixings | No screws or brackets show at all once it is mounted, so the board reads as a clean, tidy panel even in a spot viewed at close range. |
| Weight | Approximately 11kg | Light enough for one person to position and mount easily on their own, yet solid and stable once fixed to the wall for a firm, reliable writing surface. |
| Finish Colour | Silver | A clean, neutral silver frame finish that suits clinical, public and office interiors alike and keeps written content easy to read clearly. |
| Mounting | Wall-mounted, fixings supplied | Arrives ready to fix to the wall with all the fittings included, so there is no separate bracket or mounting kit to buy and source elsewhere. |
| Orientation | Portrait or landscape | Hang it tall or wide to suit a narrow alcove or a broader wall, so a single compact board adapts to more spaces than a fixed-layout one. |
| Pen Tray | Integrated into the frame | Keeps a marker and an eraser right at the board itself, so in a busy shared room the writing kit stays put rather than wandering off. |
| Approval | Department for Education approved | Recognised as suitable for everyday school use, so it can be specified for classrooms and small teaching spaces with full confidence. |
| Guarantee | 5-year surface guarantee | The writing surface is backed for a full five years, giving real long-term reassurance for a board in constant daily use. |
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
2 to 3 days
Working days, UK Mainland
Returns
28 days
Original condition and packaging
Good to know
- Orders before 4pm typically ship the same day
- Tracking email sent on dispatch
- Ground-floor, accessible delivery point
Returns must be unused and in original packaging. Full delivery information · Returns policy
Frequently Asked Questions About This Compact Magnetic Whiteboard
Q: What is the best small magnetic whiteboard for a staff room or office?
A: For a smaller wall that still needs a proper board, a compact magnetic board like the WB12090M suits best. At 1200 by 900mm it fits a staff room, clinic bay or study, takes dry-wipe pens and holds notices with magnets, and carries Department for Education approval with a 5-year surface guarantee.
Q: Is the surface magnetic and how does that help?
A: Yes. There is a steel layer below the white coating, so magnets stick to the board. One face then does double duty, taking pens for notes and magnets for a pinned schedule or memo, with no tape required. In a busy shared room, a single small board handles both the day-to-day notes and the reference a team keeps to hand.
Q: Will the surface ghost or scratch with heavy daily use?
A: No. The hardened coating is built to resist surface wear and ink staining, the two things that age a cheaper board fast, so marks lift away cleanly each time. That durability counts for a small board, which usually lives in a high-traffic spot. The 5-year guarantee stands behind it.
Q: Is this whiteboard suitable for schools and is it education approved?
A: Yes. With Department for Education approval, it is cleared for classroom use. The smaller size fits focused teaching in compact rooms, support and intervention sessions, or a role as an extra board next to a main one, with magnets keeping prompts and handouts on show.
Q: Is this whiteboard suitable for NHS and healthcare settings?
A: Yes. On wards and in clinics it suits shift handovers, bed status and quick team updates where space is limited. The tough surface clears cleanly at the end of each shift, and the flush, hidden-fixing finish keeps things tidy in an area where neatness and hygiene both count.
Q: How is the board fixed, and can it mount either way up?
A: It comes with concealed corner fixings and mounts in portrait or landscape. The fixings tuck behind the frame, so there is no hardware on show once it is up and the board sits flat against the wall. At around 11kg, one person can position and fix it on a sound wall without help.
Q: What size is this board and how heavy is it?
A: The surface is 1200mm wide by 900mm high and the board weighs around 11kg. It is a compact format that gives a real working surface in a room too small for a full-width board, and the light weight makes it easy for one person to lift, position and fix to the wall.
Q: What is the difference between this and the larger WB180120M?
A: Both share the same premium magnetic surface, anodised frame, concealed fixings, education approval and 5-year guarantee. The WB12090M is the compact 1200 by 900mm size for smaller walls. The WB180120M is larger at 1800 by 1200mm. Choose this one for tight spaces, or the larger board for a teaching wall.
Q: Is a compact board big enough, or should I size up?
A: It depends on the room and the audience. In a smaller office, a ward bay, an entrance area or a study at home, 1200 by 900mm gives plenty of working space without dominating the wall. If a whole class or a large meeting needs to read it from the back, a larger board is the better fit.
Q: Can I use it with standard whiteboard pens and magnets?
A: Yes. Any standard dry-wipe marker and eraser works on it, and the magnetic surface takes ordinary whiteboard magnets. A tray along the frame holds the pens so they stay with the board. Always use dry-wipe, never permanent, markers to protect the anti-ghost finish.
Q: Is this whiteboard available with UK delivery and a guarantee?
A: Yes. The board ships with free UK mainland delivery and the surface carries a 5-year guarantee. Displaysense has supplied UK schools, healthcare sites and offices with display products since 1978, so you order from a UK display specialist. Bulk orders for several rooms can be arranged through our team.
Q: Is there a larger version of this whiteboard?
A: Yes. The WB1212M is a square 1200 by 1200mm board, and the range goes up to 1800 by 1200mm, all with the same magnetic coated steel surface. Choose this compact 1200 by 900mm board for the smallest footprint, or size up where the wall and the audience need more writing space.
Guides for Choosing and Using Magnetic Whiteboards
A compact magnetic whiteboard works hardest when its size is matched to the room and the way a team uses it. Knowing when a smaller board is the smarter fit, how a magnetic surface earns its place and how to set a space up for clear communication all make a real difference. These guides cover choosing and getting the most from boards in schools and offices.
Overview
A Compact Magnetic Board With a Finish That Punches Above Its Size
Not every wall needs a board the size of a door. The WB12090M brings the same premium build to a more compact format that fits the spaces a large board would overwhelm, such as a staff room, an NHS bay, a reception or a home office. Its magnetic coated steel surface carries an anti-scratch, anti-ghost coating, so you write with dry-wipe pens and hold notices and documents with magnets, and it wipes back to clean rather than greying over. The anodised aluminium frame and concealed corner fixings let it hang as a tidy panel with no hardware on show, and a pen tray keeps markers to hand. It is Department for Education approved and carries a 5-year surface guarantee. Best suited for staff rooms, healthcare areas and small offices where wall space is limited but the board still needs to look the part on show.
Why a Smaller Board Need Not Mean a Cheaper One
- Compact, space-saving format: Sized to suit the walls a full-width board would dominate, it fits neatly into a staff room, a clinic bay, a reception or a small study without crowding the space at all. You still get a proper writing and pinning surface in a spot where a larger board simply would not go.
- Write and pin on one magnetic surface: The coated steel face means magnets grip firmly, so a rota, a notice or a printed sheet holds neatly beside your handwritten notes. A small board still does two jobs at once, which matters most in the busy shared spaces a board this size tends to live in.
- Anti-scratch, anti-ghost coating: The hardened surface shrugs off the scratches and ink soak that age a cheap board quickly, so even with constant use it wipes back to a clean, clear face. A compact board often sees heavy daily traffic in a shared room, and this finish keeps it looking fresh.
- Concealed corner fixings: The fixings sit hidden behind the frame, so once it is up there is no visible hardware and the board reads as a clean panel on the wall. That tidy finish suits a reception or a clinical area where appearance counts as much as function.
- Anodised aluminium frame and pen tray: A treated aluminium frame resists marking and corrosion to keep its edges sharp, and a built-in tray holds markers and an eraser at the board. Together they make a small board that stays neat and ready to use in a high-traffic spot.
- Education approved, 5-year guarantee: The board is Department for Education approved, so it can be specified for schools with confidence, and a full 5-year surface guarantee backs it for the long term. The same level of durability suits any busy room where a board is written on all day.
Where a Compact Magnetic Board Earns Its Place
| Staff Rooms and Offices | A tidy surface for rotas, reminders and team notes in a room where a full-width board simply would not fit. Magnets hold printed schedules beside handwritten updates, and the clean anodised frame keeps a shared staff space looking organised rather than cluttered. |
| Healthcare and NHS Areas | Clinics and wards use a compact board for handover notes, bed boards and team information in tight clinical spaces. The hard-wearing surface wipes clean between shifts, and the neat hidden-fixing finish suits a setting where both appearance and hygiene really matter. |
| Classrooms and Small Teaching Spaces | Approved for education, it works as a focused teaching surface in smaller rooms, intervention spaces or as a second board alongside a larger one. Magnets hold worksheets and prompts in place, and the durable face takes constant lesson use without ghosting. |
| Councils and Public Buildings | Meeting rooms, libraries and public offices use it for notices, planning and briefings where wall space is at a premium. The professional anodised frame and concealed fixings suit a public-facing room, and magnets keep printed information clearly on show. |
| Receptions and Briefing Areas | A smart, framed surface for welcome notes, daily information and quick briefings in entrance and waiting areas. It mounts flush with no visible brackets at all, so it looks deliberate and considered on a wall that visitors and clients see. |
| Home Offices and Studies | A board that suits a wall at home, pairing a tidy magnetic planning surface with a frame smart enough for a living or working space. The compact size fits neatly where a larger board would overwhelm, and it hangs cleanly with no hardware on show. |
Need a Bigger Board?
If you need more writing space, the 1800 by 1200mm magnetic board offers the same premium surface on a larger scale. For a square format that sits between the two, the 1200 by 1200mm magnetic board keeps the same coated steel finish.
Call us on 01279460460 or get in touch for advice on sizes or multi-room orders.
The Displaysense WB12090M is a Magnetic Coated Steel Whiteboard in a compact size. Premium anti-scratch, anti-ghost magnetic coated steel surface for dry-wipe writing and magnets, ghosting-resistant. Surface dimensions 1200mm W x 900mm H. Weight 11kg. Anodised aluminium frame with concealed corner fixings, silver finish, integrated pen tray. Wall-mounted, mounts portrait or landscape. Department for Education approved, 5-year surface guarantee. Suited to staff rooms, healthcare areas, classrooms, councils, receptions and home offices. Also available as the larger WB180120M and the square WB1212M. Displaysense, UK display product specialists since 1978.
Description
Choosing a board size is really about matching the wall to the work. This is a deliberately compact board, smaller than a teaching wall but larger than a memo board, which puts it in the sweet spot for rooms that need a real working surface without a large one taking over. That covers a surprising range of spaces, from a staff room and a clinic bay through to a reception wall or a study at home where a large board would feel out of place. A board that is too big for its room is as much a problem as one that is too small and quickly outgrown, and this middle size answers that gap neatly.
The surface is magnetic coated steel, which is what lets a board this small still do the work of two. A layer of steel under the white coating gives magnets something to grip, so the working face takes handwriting and, at the same time, holds printed material such as a schedule or a memo firmly in place without any tape or pins. In the busy shared rooms a compact board tends to occupy, that combination really earns its keep, because the wall often has to carry both the day to day writing and the fixed information that a team keeps referring back to.
A smaller board often takes more punishment than a large one, because it sits in high traffic spots and gets used constantly. That is why the finish matters here. The coating is anti-scratch and anti-ghost, so it resists the surface wear and the ink shadowing that make a budget board look worn within months, and it keeps wiping back to a clean face. The frame is anodised aluminium, treated to resist marks and corrosion over time, and the corner fixings are fully concealed so the board hangs as a clean panel rather than showing exposed screws in a spot where people stand close to it every day.
The board is supplied ready to mount and built to last in daily service. A pen tray on the frame keeps a marker and eraser with the board, and it fixes in portrait or landscape to suit the wall. It carries Department for Education approval, so it is recognised as suitable for school use, and a 5-year surface guarantee backs it well beyond everyday wear. At a manageable weight it mounts easily on a sound wall using the concealed fixings supplied, and a wipe with a dry cloth after use plus an occasional whiteboard cleaner keeps it in good order for years.
What Ships in Your Pack
- 1 x magnetic coated steel whiteboard with anodised aluminium frame
- Integrated pen tray and concealed corner wall-mounting fixings
Fitting Out Several Rooms?
Schools, healthcare sites and offices often need boards in a range of sizes across many rooms. Our team can match this compact board with larger ones across a site, advise which size suits each room and coordinate one delivery so everything arrives together ready to mount.
Call us on 01279460460 or send us your room list and we will put a recommendation together.
The Displaysense WB12090M is a Magnetic Coated Steel Whiteboard in a compact size. Premium anti-scratch, anti-ghost magnetic coated steel surface for dry-wipe writing and magnets, ghosting-resistant. Surface dimensions 1200mm W x 900mm H. Weight 11kg. Anodised aluminium frame with concealed corner fixings, silver finish, integrated pen tray. Wall-mounted, mounts portrait or landscape. Department for Education approved, 5-year surface guarantee. Suited to staff rooms, healthcare areas, classrooms, councils, receptions and home offices. Also available as the larger WB180120M and the square WB1212M. Displaysense, UK display product specialists since 1978.
Specifications
Full specifications for the WB12090M magnetic coated steel whiteboard. A compact wall-mounted board with a premium anti-scratch, anti-ghost magnetic surface, an anodised aluminium frame and concealed fixings. Department for Education approved and backed by a 5-year surface guarantee for lasting peace of mind.
| Specification | Detail | What This Means for You |
|---|---|---|
| Surface Dimensions | 1200mm (W) x 900mm (H) | A compact format that fits a staff room, a clinic bay or a small study at home, giving a proper working surface in a spot where a full-width board would not fit. |
| Surface Type | Magnetic coated steel | Write with dry-wipe pens and also hold rotas, notices or printed sheets with magnets on the very same face, so even a small board does two jobs at once. |
| Coating | Anti-scratch, anti-ghost | Resists both scratches and ink soak in a high-traffic spot, so the surface keeps wiping back to a clean, clear face rather than greying over with constant use. |
| Frame | Anodised aluminium | A treated aluminium frame that shrugs off knocks and corrosion well, keeping its edges looking sharp and clean in a busy shared room for years. |
| Fixings | Concealed corner fixings | No screws or brackets show at all once it is mounted, so the board reads as a clean, tidy panel even in a spot viewed at close range. |
| Weight | Approximately 11kg | Light enough for one person to position and mount easily on their own, yet solid and stable once fixed to the wall for a firm, reliable writing surface. |
| Finish Colour | Silver | A clean, neutral silver frame finish that suits clinical, public and office interiors alike and keeps written content easy to read clearly. |
| Mounting | Wall-mounted, fixings supplied | Arrives ready to fix to the wall with all the fittings included, so there is no separate bracket or mounting kit to buy and source elsewhere. |
| Orientation | Portrait or landscape | Hang it tall or wide to suit a narrow alcove or a broader wall, so a single compact board adapts to more spaces than a fixed-layout one. |
| Pen Tray | Integrated into the frame | Keeps a marker and an eraser right at the board itself, so in a busy shared room the writing kit stays put rather than wandering off. |
| Approval | Department for Education approved | Recognised as suitable for everyday school use, so it can be specified for classrooms and small teaching spaces with full confidence. |
| Guarantee | 5-year surface guarantee | The writing surface is backed for a full five years, giving real long-term reassurance for a board in constant daily use. |
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
2 to 3 days
Working days, UK Mainland
Returns
28 days
Original condition and packaging
Good to know
- Orders before 4pm typically ship the same day
- Tracking email sent on dispatch
- Ground-floor, accessible delivery point
Returns must be unused and in original packaging. Full delivery information · Returns policy
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About This Compact Magnetic Whiteboard
Q: What is the best small magnetic whiteboard for a staff room or office?
A: For a smaller wall that still needs a proper board, a compact magnetic board like the WB12090M suits best. At 1200 by 900mm it fits a staff room, clinic bay or study, takes dry-wipe pens and holds notices with magnets, and carries Department for Education approval with a 5-year surface guarantee.
Q: Is the surface magnetic and how does that help?
A: Yes. There is a steel layer below the white coating, so magnets stick to the board. One face then does double duty, taking pens for notes and magnets for a pinned schedule or memo, with no tape required. In a busy shared room, a single small board handles both the day-to-day notes and the reference a team keeps to hand.
Q: Will the surface ghost or scratch with heavy daily use?
A: No. The hardened coating is built to resist surface wear and ink staining, the two things that age a cheaper board fast, so marks lift away cleanly each time. That durability counts for a small board, which usually lives in a high-traffic spot. The 5-year guarantee stands behind it.
Q: Is this whiteboard suitable for schools and is it education approved?
A: Yes. With Department for Education approval, it is cleared for classroom use. The smaller size fits focused teaching in compact rooms, support and intervention sessions, or a role as an extra board next to a main one, with magnets keeping prompts and handouts on show.
Q: Is this whiteboard suitable for NHS and healthcare settings?
A: Yes. On wards and in clinics it suits shift handovers, bed status and quick team updates where space is limited. The tough surface clears cleanly at the end of each shift, and the flush, hidden-fixing finish keeps things tidy in an area where neatness and hygiene both count.
Q: How is the board fixed, and can it mount either way up?
A: It comes with concealed corner fixings and mounts in portrait or landscape. The fixings tuck behind the frame, so there is no hardware on show once it is up and the board sits flat against the wall. At around 11kg, one person can position and fix it on a sound wall without help.
Q: What size is this board and how heavy is it?
A: The surface is 1200mm wide by 900mm high and the board weighs around 11kg. It is a compact format that gives a real working surface in a room too small for a full-width board, and the light weight makes it easy for one person to lift, position and fix to the wall.
Q: What is the difference between this and the larger WB180120M?
A: Both share the same premium magnetic surface, anodised frame, concealed fixings, education approval and 5-year guarantee. The WB12090M is the compact 1200 by 900mm size for smaller walls. The WB180120M is larger at 1800 by 1200mm. Choose this one for tight spaces, or the larger board for a teaching wall.
Q: Is a compact board big enough, or should I size up?
A: It depends on the room and the audience. In a smaller office, a ward bay, an entrance area or a study at home, 1200 by 900mm gives plenty of working space without dominating the wall. If a whole class or a large meeting needs to read it from the back, a larger board is the better fit.
Q: Can I use it with standard whiteboard pens and magnets?
A: Yes. Any standard dry-wipe marker and eraser works on it, and the magnetic surface takes ordinary whiteboard magnets. A tray along the frame holds the pens so they stay with the board. Always use dry-wipe, never permanent, markers to protect the anti-ghost finish.
Q: Is this whiteboard available with UK delivery and a guarantee?
A: Yes. The board ships with free UK mainland delivery and the surface carries a 5-year guarantee. Displaysense has supplied UK schools, healthcare sites and offices with display products since 1978, so you order from a UK display specialist. Bulk orders for several rooms can be arranged through our team.
Q: Is there a larger version of this whiteboard?
A: Yes. The WB1212M is a square 1200 by 1200mm board, and the range goes up to 1800 by 1200mm, all with the same magnetic coated steel surface. Choose this compact 1200 by 900mm board for the smallest footprint, or size up where the wall and the audience need more writing space.
Knowledge Hub
Guides for Choosing and Using Magnetic Whiteboards
A compact magnetic whiteboard works hardest when its size is matched to the room and the way a team uses it. Knowing when a smaller board is the smarter fit, how a magnetic surface earns its place and how to set a space up for clear communication all make a real difference. These guides cover choosing and getting the most from boards in schools and offices.
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Overview
Description
Specifications
Delivery & Returns
FAQs
Knowledge Hub
A Compact Magnetic Board With a Finish That Punches Above Its Size
Not every wall needs a board the size of a door. The WB12090M brings the same premium build to a more compact format that fits the spaces a large board would overwhelm, such as a staff room, an NHS bay, a reception or a home office. Its magnetic coated steel surface carries an anti-scratch, anti-ghost coating, so you write with dry-wipe pens and hold notices and documents with magnets, and it wipes back to clean rather than greying over. The anodised aluminium frame and concealed corner fixings let it hang as a tidy panel with no hardware on show, and a pen tray keeps markers to hand. It is Department for Education approved and carries a 5-year surface guarantee. Best suited for staff rooms, healthcare areas and small offices where wall space is limited but the board still needs to look the part on show.
Why a Smaller Board Need Not Mean a Cheaper One
- Compact, space-saving format: Sized to suit the walls a full-width board would dominate, it fits neatly into a staff room, a clinic bay, a reception or a small study without crowding the space at all. You still get a proper writing and pinning surface in a spot where a larger board simply would not go.
- Write and pin on one magnetic surface: The coated steel face means magnets grip firmly, so a rota, a notice or a printed sheet holds neatly beside your handwritten notes. A small board still does two jobs at once, which matters most in the busy shared spaces a board this size tends to live in.
- Anti-scratch, anti-ghost coating: The hardened surface shrugs off the scratches and ink soak that age a cheap board quickly, so even with constant use it wipes back to a clean, clear face. A compact board often sees heavy daily traffic in a shared room, and this finish keeps it looking fresh.
- Concealed corner fixings: The fixings sit hidden behind the frame, so once it is up there is no visible hardware and the board reads as a clean panel on the wall. That tidy finish suits a reception or a clinical area where appearance counts as much as function.
- Anodised aluminium frame and pen tray: A treated aluminium frame resists marking and corrosion to keep its edges sharp, and a built-in tray holds markers and an eraser at the board. Together they make a small board that stays neat and ready to use in a high-traffic spot.
- Education approved, 5-year guarantee: The board is Department for Education approved, so it can be specified for schools with confidence, and a full 5-year surface guarantee backs it for the long term. The same level of durability suits any busy room where a board is written on all day.
Where a Compact Magnetic Board Earns Its Place
| Staff Rooms and Offices | A tidy surface for rotas, reminders and team notes in a room where a full-width board simply would not fit. Magnets hold printed schedules beside handwritten updates, and the clean anodised frame keeps a shared staff space looking organised rather than cluttered. |
| Healthcare and NHS Areas | Clinics and wards use a compact board for handover notes, bed boards and team information in tight clinical spaces. The hard-wearing surface wipes clean between shifts, and the neat hidden-fixing finish suits a setting where both appearance and hygiene really matter. |
| Classrooms and Small Teaching Spaces | Approved for education, it works as a focused teaching surface in smaller rooms, intervention spaces or as a second board alongside a larger one. Magnets hold worksheets and prompts in place, and the durable face takes constant lesson use without ghosting. |
| Councils and Public Buildings | Meeting rooms, libraries and public offices use it for notices, planning and briefings where wall space is at a premium. The professional anodised frame and concealed fixings suit a public-facing room, and magnets keep printed information clearly on show. |
| Receptions and Briefing Areas | A smart, framed surface for welcome notes, daily information and quick briefings in entrance and waiting areas. It mounts flush with no visible brackets at all, so it looks deliberate and considered on a wall that visitors and clients see. |
| Home Offices and Studies | A board that suits a wall at home, pairing a tidy magnetic planning surface with a frame smart enough for a living or working space. The compact size fits neatly where a larger board would overwhelm, and it hangs cleanly with no hardware on show. |
Need a Bigger Board?
If you need more writing space, the 1800 by 1200mm magnetic board offers the same premium surface on a larger scale. For a square format that sits between the two, the 1200 by 1200mm magnetic board keeps the same coated steel finish.
Call us on 01279460460 or get in touch for advice on sizes or multi-room orders.
The Displaysense WB12090M is a Magnetic Coated Steel Whiteboard in a compact size. Premium anti-scratch, anti-ghost magnetic coated steel surface for dry-wipe writing and magnets, ghosting-resistant. Surface dimensions 1200mm W x 900mm H. Weight 11kg. Anodised aluminium frame with concealed corner fixings, silver finish, integrated pen tray. Wall-mounted, mounts portrait or landscape. Department for Education approved, 5-year surface guarantee. Suited to staff rooms, healthcare areas, classrooms, councils, receptions and home offices. Also available as the larger WB180120M and the square WB1212M. Displaysense, UK display product specialists since 1978.
Choosing a board size is really about matching the wall to the work. This is a deliberately compact board, smaller than a teaching wall but larger than a memo board, which puts it in the sweet spot for rooms that need a real working surface without a large one taking over. That covers a surprising range of spaces, from a staff room and a clinic bay through to a reception wall or a study at home where a large board would feel out of place. A board that is too big for its room is as much a problem as one that is too small and quickly outgrown, and this middle size answers that gap neatly.
The surface is magnetic coated steel, which is what lets a board this small still do the work of two. A layer of steel under the white coating gives magnets something to grip, so the working face takes handwriting and, at the same time, holds printed material such as a schedule or a memo firmly in place without any tape or pins. In the busy shared rooms a compact board tends to occupy, that combination really earns its keep, because the wall often has to carry both the day to day writing and the fixed information that a team keeps referring back to.
A smaller board often takes more punishment than a large one, because it sits in high traffic spots and gets used constantly. That is why the finish matters here. The coating is anti-scratch and anti-ghost, so it resists the surface wear and the ink shadowing that make a budget board look worn within months, and it keeps wiping back to a clean face. The frame is anodised aluminium, treated to resist marks and corrosion over time, and the corner fixings are fully concealed so the board hangs as a clean panel rather than showing exposed screws in a spot where people stand close to it every day.
The board is supplied ready to mount and built to last in daily service. A pen tray on the frame keeps a marker and eraser with the board, and it fixes in portrait or landscape to suit the wall. It carries Department for Education approval, so it is recognised as suitable for school use, and a 5-year surface guarantee backs it well beyond everyday wear. At a manageable weight it mounts easily on a sound wall using the concealed fixings supplied, and a wipe with a dry cloth after use plus an occasional whiteboard cleaner keeps it in good order for years.
What Ships in Your Pack
- 1 x magnetic coated steel whiteboard with anodised aluminium frame
- Integrated pen tray and concealed corner wall-mounting fixings
Fitting Out Several Rooms?
Schools, healthcare sites and offices often need boards in a range of sizes across many rooms. Our team can match this compact board with larger ones across a site, advise which size suits each room and coordinate one delivery so everything arrives together ready to mount.
Call us on 01279460460 or send us your room list and we will put a recommendation together.
The Displaysense WB12090M is a Magnetic Coated Steel Whiteboard in a compact size. Premium anti-scratch, anti-ghost magnetic coated steel surface for dry-wipe writing and magnets, ghosting-resistant. Surface dimensions 1200mm W x 900mm H. Weight 11kg. Anodised aluminium frame with concealed corner fixings, silver finish, integrated pen tray. Wall-mounted, mounts portrait or landscape. Department for Education approved, 5-year surface guarantee. Suited to staff rooms, healthcare areas, classrooms, councils, receptions and home offices. Also available as the larger WB180120M and the square WB1212M. Displaysense, UK display product specialists since 1978.
Full specifications for the WB12090M magnetic coated steel whiteboard. A compact wall-mounted board with a premium anti-scratch, anti-ghost magnetic surface, an anodised aluminium frame and concealed fixings. Department for Education approved and backed by a 5-year surface guarantee for lasting peace of mind.
| Specification | Detail | What This Means for You |
|---|---|---|
| Surface Dimensions | 1200mm (W) x 900mm (H) | A compact format that fits a staff room, a clinic bay or a small study at home, giving a proper working surface in a spot where a full-width board would not fit. |
| Surface Type | Magnetic coated steel | Write with dry-wipe pens and also hold rotas, notices or printed sheets with magnets on the very same face, so even a small board does two jobs at once. |
| Coating | Anti-scratch, anti-ghost | Resists both scratches and ink soak in a high-traffic spot, so the surface keeps wiping back to a clean, clear face rather than greying over with constant use. |
| Frame | Anodised aluminium | A treated aluminium frame that shrugs off knocks and corrosion well, keeping its edges looking sharp and clean in a busy shared room for years. |
| Fixings | Concealed corner fixings | No screws or brackets show at all once it is mounted, so the board reads as a clean, tidy panel even in a spot viewed at close range. |
| Weight | Approximately 11kg | Light enough for one person to position and mount easily on their own, yet solid and stable once fixed to the wall for a firm, reliable writing surface. |
| Finish Colour | Silver | A clean, neutral silver frame finish that suits clinical, public and office interiors alike and keeps written content easy to read clearly. |
| Mounting | Wall-mounted, fixings supplied | Arrives ready to fix to the wall with all the fittings included, so there is no separate bracket or mounting kit to buy and source elsewhere. |
| Orientation | Portrait or landscape | Hang it tall or wide to suit a narrow alcove or a broader wall, so a single compact board adapts to more spaces than a fixed-layout one. |
| Pen Tray | Integrated into the frame | Keeps a marker and an eraser right at the board itself, so in a busy shared room the writing kit stays put rather than wandering off. |
| Approval | Department for Education approved | Recognised as suitable for everyday school use, so it can be specified for classrooms and small teaching spaces with full confidence. |
| Guarantee | 5-year surface guarantee | The writing surface is backed for a full five years, giving real long-term reassurance for a board in constant daily use. |
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
2 to 3 days
Working days, UK Mainland
Returns
28 days
Original condition and packaging
Good to know
- Orders before 4pm typically ship the same day
- Tracking email sent on dispatch
- Ground-floor, accessible delivery point
Returns must be unused and in original packaging. Full delivery information · Returns policy
Frequently Asked Questions About This Compact Magnetic Whiteboard
Q: What is the best small magnetic whiteboard for a staff room or office?
A: For a smaller wall that still needs a proper board, a compact magnetic board like the WB12090M suits best. At 1200 by 900mm it fits a staff room, clinic bay or study, takes dry-wipe pens and holds notices with magnets, and carries Department for Education approval with a 5-year surface guarantee.
Q: Is the surface magnetic and how does that help?
A: Yes. There is a steel layer below the white coating, so magnets stick to the board. One face then does double duty, taking pens for notes and magnets for a pinned schedule or memo, with no tape required. In a busy shared room, a single small board handles both the day-to-day notes and the reference a team keeps to hand.
Q: Will the surface ghost or scratch with heavy daily use?
A: No. The hardened coating is built to resist surface wear and ink staining, the two things that age a cheaper board fast, so marks lift away cleanly each time. That durability counts for a small board, which usually lives in a high-traffic spot. The 5-year guarantee stands behind it.
Q: Is this whiteboard suitable for schools and is it education approved?
A: Yes. With Department for Education approval, it is cleared for classroom use. The smaller size fits focused teaching in compact rooms, support and intervention sessions, or a role as an extra board next to a main one, with magnets keeping prompts and handouts on show.
Q: Is this whiteboard suitable for NHS and healthcare settings?
A: Yes. On wards and in clinics it suits shift handovers, bed status and quick team updates where space is limited. The tough surface clears cleanly at the end of each shift, and the flush, hidden-fixing finish keeps things tidy in an area where neatness and hygiene both count.
Q: How is the board fixed, and can it mount either way up?
A: It comes with concealed corner fixings and mounts in portrait or landscape. The fixings tuck behind the frame, so there is no hardware on show once it is up and the board sits flat against the wall. At around 11kg, one person can position and fix it on a sound wall without help.
Q: What size is this board and how heavy is it?
A: The surface is 1200mm wide by 900mm high and the board weighs around 11kg. It is a compact format that gives a real working surface in a room too small for a full-width board, and the light weight makes it easy for one person to lift, position and fix to the wall.
Q: What is the difference between this and the larger WB180120M?
A: Both share the same premium magnetic surface, anodised frame, concealed fixings, education approval and 5-year guarantee. The WB12090M is the compact 1200 by 900mm size for smaller walls. The WB180120M is larger at 1800 by 1200mm. Choose this one for tight spaces, or the larger board for a teaching wall.
Q: Is a compact board big enough, or should I size up?
A: It depends on the room and the audience. In a smaller office, a ward bay, an entrance area or a study at home, 1200 by 900mm gives plenty of working space without dominating the wall. If a whole class or a large meeting needs to read it from the back, a larger board is the better fit.
Q: Can I use it with standard whiteboard pens and magnets?
A: Yes. Any standard dry-wipe marker and eraser works on it, and the magnetic surface takes ordinary whiteboard magnets. A tray along the frame holds the pens so they stay with the board. Always use dry-wipe, never permanent, markers to protect the anti-ghost finish.
Q: Is this whiteboard available with UK delivery and a guarantee?
A: Yes. The board ships with free UK mainland delivery and the surface carries a 5-year guarantee. Displaysense has supplied UK schools, healthcare sites and offices with display products since 1978, so you order from a UK display specialist. Bulk orders for several rooms can be arranged through our team.
Q: Is there a larger version of this whiteboard?
A: Yes. The WB1212M is a square 1200 by 1200mm board, and the range goes up to 1800 by 1200mm, all with the same magnetic coated steel surface. Choose this compact 1200 by 900mm board for the smallest footprint, or size up where the wall and the audience need more writing space.
Guides for Choosing and Using Magnetic Whiteboards
A compact magnetic whiteboard works hardest when its size is matched to the room and the way a team uses it. Knowing when a smaller board is the smarter fit, how a magnetic surface earns its place and how to set a space up for clear communication all make a real difference. These guides cover choosing and getting the most from boards in schools and offices.
Overview
A Compact Magnetic Board With a Finish That Punches Above Its Size
Not every wall needs a board the size of a door. The WB12090M brings the same premium build to a more compact format that fits the spaces a large board would overwhelm, such as a staff room, an NHS bay, a reception or a home office. Its magnetic coated steel surface carries an anti-scratch, anti-ghost coating, so you write with dry-wipe pens and hold notices and documents with magnets, and it wipes back to clean rather than greying over. The anodised aluminium frame and concealed corner fixings let it hang as a tidy panel with no hardware on show, and a pen tray keeps markers to hand. It is Department for Education approved and carries a 5-year surface guarantee. Best suited for staff rooms, healthcare areas and small offices where wall space is limited but the board still needs to look the part on show.
Why a Smaller Board Need Not Mean a Cheaper One
- Compact, space-saving format: Sized to suit the walls a full-width board would dominate, it fits neatly into a staff room, a clinic bay, a reception or a small study without crowding the space at all. You still get a proper writing and pinning surface in a spot where a larger board simply would not go.
- Write and pin on one magnetic surface: The coated steel face means magnets grip firmly, so a rota, a notice or a printed sheet holds neatly beside your handwritten notes. A small board still does two jobs at once, which matters most in the busy shared spaces a board this size tends to live in.
- Anti-scratch, anti-ghost coating: The hardened surface shrugs off the scratches and ink soak that age a cheap board quickly, so even with constant use it wipes back to a clean, clear face. A compact board often sees heavy daily traffic in a shared room, and this finish keeps it looking fresh.
- Concealed corner fixings: The fixings sit hidden behind the frame, so once it is up there is no visible hardware and the board reads as a clean panel on the wall. That tidy finish suits a reception or a clinical area where appearance counts as much as function.
- Anodised aluminium frame and pen tray: A treated aluminium frame resists marking and corrosion to keep its edges sharp, and a built-in tray holds markers and an eraser at the board. Together they make a small board that stays neat and ready to use in a high-traffic spot.
- Education approved, 5-year guarantee: The board is Department for Education approved, so it can be specified for schools with confidence, and a full 5-year surface guarantee backs it for the long term. The same level of durability suits any busy room where a board is written on all day.
Where a Compact Magnetic Board Earns Its Place
| Staff Rooms and Offices | A tidy surface for rotas, reminders and team notes in a room where a full-width board simply would not fit. Magnets hold printed schedules beside handwritten updates, and the clean anodised frame keeps a shared staff space looking organised rather than cluttered. |
| Healthcare and NHS Areas | Clinics and wards use a compact board for handover notes, bed boards and team information in tight clinical spaces. The hard-wearing surface wipes clean between shifts, and the neat hidden-fixing finish suits a setting where both appearance and hygiene really matter. |
| Classrooms and Small Teaching Spaces | Approved for education, it works as a focused teaching surface in smaller rooms, intervention spaces or as a second board alongside a larger one. Magnets hold worksheets and prompts in place, and the durable face takes constant lesson use without ghosting. |
| Councils and Public Buildings | Meeting rooms, libraries and public offices use it for notices, planning and briefings where wall space is at a premium. The professional anodised frame and concealed fixings suit a public-facing room, and magnets keep printed information clearly on show. |
| Receptions and Briefing Areas | A smart, framed surface for welcome notes, daily information and quick briefings in entrance and waiting areas. It mounts flush with no visible brackets at all, so it looks deliberate and considered on a wall that visitors and clients see. |
| Home Offices and Studies | A board that suits a wall at home, pairing a tidy magnetic planning surface with a frame smart enough for a living or working space. The compact size fits neatly where a larger board would overwhelm, and it hangs cleanly with no hardware on show. |
Need a Bigger Board?
If you need more writing space, the 1800 by 1200mm magnetic board offers the same premium surface on a larger scale. For a square format that sits between the two, the 1200 by 1200mm magnetic board keeps the same coated steel finish.
Call us on 01279460460 or get in touch for advice on sizes or multi-room orders.
The Displaysense WB12090M is a Magnetic Coated Steel Whiteboard in a compact size. Premium anti-scratch, anti-ghost magnetic coated steel surface for dry-wipe writing and magnets, ghosting-resistant. Surface dimensions 1200mm W x 900mm H. Weight 11kg. Anodised aluminium frame with concealed corner fixings, silver finish, integrated pen tray. Wall-mounted, mounts portrait or landscape. Department for Education approved, 5-year surface guarantee. Suited to staff rooms, healthcare areas, classrooms, councils, receptions and home offices. Also available as the larger WB180120M and the square WB1212M. Displaysense, UK display product specialists since 1978.
Description
Choosing a board size is really about matching the wall to the work. This is a deliberately compact board, smaller than a teaching wall but larger than a memo board, which puts it in the sweet spot for rooms that need a real working surface without a large one taking over. That covers a surprising range of spaces, from a staff room and a clinic bay through to a reception wall or a study at home where a large board would feel out of place. A board that is too big for its room is as much a problem as one that is too small and quickly outgrown, and this middle size answers that gap neatly.
The surface is magnetic coated steel, which is what lets a board this small still do the work of two. A layer of steel under the white coating gives magnets something to grip, so the working face takes handwriting and, at the same time, holds printed material such as a schedule or a memo firmly in place without any tape or pins. In the busy shared rooms a compact board tends to occupy, that combination really earns its keep, because the wall often has to carry both the day to day writing and the fixed information that a team keeps referring back to.
A smaller board often takes more punishment than a large one, because it sits in high traffic spots and gets used constantly. That is why the finish matters here. The coating is anti-scratch and anti-ghost, so it resists the surface wear and the ink shadowing that make a budget board look worn within months, and it keeps wiping back to a clean face. The frame is anodised aluminium, treated to resist marks and corrosion over time, and the corner fixings are fully concealed so the board hangs as a clean panel rather than showing exposed screws in a spot where people stand close to it every day.
The board is supplied ready to mount and built to last in daily service. A pen tray on the frame keeps a marker and eraser with the board, and it fixes in portrait or landscape to suit the wall. It carries Department for Education approval, so it is recognised as suitable for school use, and a 5-year surface guarantee backs it well beyond everyday wear. At a manageable weight it mounts easily on a sound wall using the concealed fixings supplied, and a wipe with a dry cloth after use plus an occasional whiteboard cleaner keeps it in good order for years.
What Ships in Your Pack
- 1 x magnetic coated steel whiteboard with anodised aluminium frame
- Integrated pen tray and concealed corner wall-mounting fixings
Fitting Out Several Rooms?
Schools, healthcare sites and offices often need boards in a range of sizes across many rooms. Our team can match this compact board with larger ones across a site, advise which size suits each room and coordinate one delivery so everything arrives together ready to mount.
Call us on 01279460460 or send us your room list and we will put a recommendation together.
The Displaysense WB12090M is a Magnetic Coated Steel Whiteboard in a compact size. Premium anti-scratch, anti-ghost magnetic coated steel surface for dry-wipe writing and magnets, ghosting-resistant. Surface dimensions 1200mm W x 900mm H. Weight 11kg. Anodised aluminium frame with concealed corner fixings, silver finish, integrated pen tray. Wall-mounted, mounts portrait or landscape. Department for Education approved, 5-year surface guarantee. Suited to staff rooms, healthcare areas, classrooms, councils, receptions and home offices. Also available as the larger WB180120M and the square WB1212M. Displaysense, UK display product specialists since 1978.
Specifications
Full specifications for the WB12090M magnetic coated steel whiteboard. A compact wall-mounted board with a premium anti-scratch, anti-ghost magnetic surface, an anodised aluminium frame and concealed fixings. Department for Education approved and backed by a 5-year surface guarantee for lasting peace of mind.
| Specification | Detail | What This Means for You |
|---|---|---|
| Surface Dimensions | 1200mm (W) x 900mm (H) | A compact format that fits a staff room, a clinic bay or a small study at home, giving a proper working surface in a spot where a full-width board would not fit. |
| Surface Type | Magnetic coated steel | Write with dry-wipe pens and also hold rotas, notices or printed sheets with magnets on the very same face, so even a small board does two jobs at once. |
| Coating | Anti-scratch, anti-ghost | Resists both scratches and ink soak in a high-traffic spot, so the surface keeps wiping back to a clean, clear face rather than greying over with constant use. |
| Frame | Anodised aluminium | A treated aluminium frame that shrugs off knocks and corrosion well, keeping its edges looking sharp and clean in a busy shared room for years. |
| Fixings | Concealed corner fixings | No screws or brackets show at all once it is mounted, so the board reads as a clean, tidy panel even in a spot viewed at close range. |
| Weight | Approximately 11kg | Light enough for one person to position and mount easily on their own, yet solid and stable once fixed to the wall for a firm, reliable writing surface. |
| Finish Colour | Silver | A clean, neutral silver frame finish that suits clinical, public and office interiors alike and keeps written content easy to read clearly. |
| Mounting | Wall-mounted, fixings supplied | Arrives ready to fix to the wall with all the fittings included, so there is no separate bracket or mounting kit to buy and source elsewhere. |
| Orientation | Portrait or landscape | Hang it tall or wide to suit a narrow alcove or a broader wall, so a single compact board adapts to more spaces than a fixed-layout one. |
| Pen Tray | Integrated into the frame | Keeps a marker and an eraser right at the board itself, so in a busy shared room the writing kit stays put rather than wandering off. |
| Approval | Department for Education approved | Recognised as suitable for everyday school use, so it can be specified for classrooms and small teaching spaces with full confidence. |
| Guarantee | 5-year surface guarantee | The writing surface is backed for a full five years, giving real long-term reassurance for a board in constant daily use. |
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
2 to 3 days
Working days, UK Mainland
Returns
28 days
Original condition and packaging
Good to know
- Orders before 4pm typically ship the same day
- Tracking email sent on dispatch
- Ground-floor, accessible delivery point
Returns must be unused and in original packaging. Full delivery information · Returns policy
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About This Compact Magnetic Whiteboard
Q: What is the best small magnetic whiteboard for a staff room or office?
A: For a smaller wall that still needs a proper board, a compact magnetic board like the WB12090M suits best. At 1200 by 900mm it fits a staff room, clinic bay or study, takes dry-wipe pens and holds notices with magnets, and carries Department for Education approval with a 5-year surface guarantee.
Q: Is the surface magnetic and how does that help?
A: Yes. There is a steel layer below the white coating, so magnets stick to the board. One face then does double duty, taking pens for notes and magnets for a pinned schedule or memo, with no tape required. In a busy shared room, a single small board handles both the day-to-day notes and the reference a team keeps to hand.
Q: Will the surface ghost or scratch with heavy daily use?
A: No. The hardened coating is built to resist surface wear and ink staining, the two things that age a cheaper board fast, so marks lift away cleanly each time. That durability counts for a small board, which usually lives in a high-traffic spot. The 5-year guarantee stands behind it.
Q: Is this whiteboard suitable for schools and is it education approved?
A: Yes. With Department for Education approval, it is cleared for classroom use. The smaller size fits focused teaching in compact rooms, support and intervention sessions, or a role as an extra board next to a main one, with magnets keeping prompts and handouts on show.
Q: Is this whiteboard suitable for NHS and healthcare settings?
A: Yes. On wards and in clinics it suits shift handovers, bed status and quick team updates where space is limited. The tough surface clears cleanly at the end of each shift, and the flush, hidden-fixing finish keeps things tidy in an area where neatness and hygiene both count.
Q: How is the board fixed, and can it mount either way up?
A: It comes with concealed corner fixings and mounts in portrait or landscape. The fixings tuck behind the frame, so there is no hardware on show once it is up and the board sits flat against the wall. At around 11kg, one person can position and fix it on a sound wall without help.
Q: What size is this board and how heavy is it?
A: The surface is 1200mm wide by 900mm high and the board weighs around 11kg. It is a compact format that gives a real working surface in a room too small for a full-width board, and the light weight makes it easy for one person to lift, position and fix to the wall.
Q: What is the difference between this and the larger WB180120M?
A: Both share the same premium magnetic surface, anodised frame, concealed fixings, education approval and 5-year guarantee. The WB12090M is the compact 1200 by 900mm size for smaller walls. The WB180120M is larger at 1800 by 1200mm. Choose this one for tight spaces, or the larger board for a teaching wall.
Q: Is a compact board big enough, or should I size up?
A: It depends on the room and the audience. In a smaller office, a ward bay, an entrance area or a study at home, 1200 by 900mm gives plenty of working space without dominating the wall. If a whole class or a large meeting needs to read it from the back, a larger board is the better fit.
Q: Can I use it with standard whiteboard pens and magnets?
A: Yes. Any standard dry-wipe marker and eraser works on it, and the magnetic surface takes ordinary whiteboard magnets. A tray along the frame holds the pens so they stay with the board. Always use dry-wipe, never permanent, markers to protect the anti-ghost finish.
Q: Is this whiteboard available with UK delivery and a guarantee?
A: Yes. The board ships with free UK mainland delivery and the surface carries a 5-year guarantee. Displaysense has supplied UK schools, healthcare sites and offices with display products since 1978, so you order from a UK display specialist. Bulk orders for several rooms can be arranged through our team.
Q: Is there a larger version of this whiteboard?
A: Yes. The WB1212M is a square 1200 by 1200mm board, and the range goes up to 1800 by 1200mm, all with the same magnetic coated steel surface. Choose this compact 1200 by 900mm board for the smallest footprint, or size up where the wall and the audience need more writing space.
Knowledge Hub
Guides for Choosing and Using Magnetic Whiteboards
A compact magnetic whiteboard works hardest when its size is matched to the room and the way a team uses it. Knowing when a smaller board is the smarter fit, how a magnetic surface earns its place and how to set a space up for clear communication all make a real difference. These guides cover choosing and getting the most from boards in schools and offices.
