Overview
Description
Specifications
Delivery & Returns
FAQs
Knowledge Hub
A Square Board That Spins to Face Any Side of the Group
When a board sits in the middle of a working group, two things help. A shape that reads the same from every side, and a way to turn the surface without moving the frame. The SW1212L brings both, a square writing surface on a 360-degree swivel, so the board faces whoever needs the surface and gives even reach all round rather than favouring one position. The square format suits a team working around the board, and the swivel means the face can turn to a new group or a new direction in a moment. Two surfaces add to the flexibility, with one side plain for open work and the other carrying a faint grid for neat columns and aligned layouts, and a single turn brings whichever face is wanted to the front. The dry-wipe surface is non-magnetic, built for writing rather than holding documents with magnets, and erases cleanly without ghosting so a shared board stays sharp through the day. A stabiliser bar braces the freestanding frame and lockable castors let the board roll between rooms before standing firm once parked. A five-year surface guarantee backs the board for the long term. Best suited for schools, healthcare settings and offices where a group needs an even surface that can turn to face the work.
Why a Square Swivel Board Earns Its Place
- Turns to face the work: A 360-degree swivel lets the board spin to face a new group or direction without anyone shifting the frame, so a surface placed centrally serves people on every side as a session moves around the room.
- Even reach from any side: The square shape gives the same writing space from left, right, top and bottom, so a group gathered around the board shares the space equally instead of crowding toward the middle of a long surface.
- Plain face for open work: One side is left completely clear, an uninterrupted surface for brainstorming, mind maps and freeform diagrams where ruled lines would only get in the way of the thinking.
- Grid face for structure: The reverse carries a faint grid that keeps columns straight and figures aligned, so structured planning and tabular work stay neat without anything having to be ruled out by hand first.
- Stable on the move: A stabiliser bar braces the freestanding frame and lockable castors roll the board between rooms, then lock to hold the surface steady and safe to write against once parked in place.
- Clean and guaranteed: The non-magnetic dry-wipe surface lifts marker away without ghosting, and a five-year surface guarantee reflects a board chosen for steady daily use in busy, shared rooms.
Where This Square Swivel Whiteboard Fits Best
| Group Teaching and Class Work | Lessons that gather pupils around one board need even space on every side and a face that can turn to each part of the group. The square surface and swivel together let a class work from all angles, and the board rolls to whichever room the lesson uses. |
| Training and Workshops | Running a workshop often means turning between open ideas and structured steps. A quick spin brings the plain face forward for brainstorming or the grid face for ordered notes, so a facilitator switches modes without breaking the flow of the session. |
| Collaborative Offices | Project teams that map work together gain from a surface they can turn to face the table. Standing the board in the centre and swivelling the face to the active group keeps everyone in the discussion, and the two faces cover both loose planning and tidy layouts. |
| Healthcare and Wards | Clinical teams brief and plan around a shared board that has to come to the staff. Wheeling the square surface to a staff area and turning the face to the group puts rotas and pathways in view, and locking the castors holds the frame steady through a handover. |
| Seminars and Universities | Seminar groups working through material need a board that holds a sequence and turns to the room. The grid face keeps structured work aligned while the plain face suits discussion, and a turn of the surface brings the right side to whoever is presenting. |
| Shared and Multi-Use Rooms | Rooms used for many purposes get more from a board that turns and travels than a fixed one. A square swivel surface on castors serves planning, teaching and briefings in turn, so a single board covers a timetable of different sessions across a building. |
Need a Different Size?
For a more compact board, the 1200 x 900mm swivel board is a step down in size. For a wider writing area, the 1500 x 1200mm swivel board gives more room across.
Call us on 01279460460 or get in touch for advice on sizes or multi-room orders.
The Displaysense SW1212L is a Non-Magnetic Swivel Landscape Mobile Whiteboard. A square double-sided dry-wipe whiteboard with 360-degree horizontal swivel on a freestanding frame with lockable castors and a stabiliser bar, giving even reach all round and a face that turns to the group. Board size 1200mm W x 1200mm H, overall 1300mm W x 1935mm H, square format, height fixed. White non-magnetic dry-wipe surface, one plain face and one feint-grid face, 360-degree swivel, lockable castors, stabiliser bar, five-year surface guarantee. Best suited for schools, healthcare settings, offices and training rooms where a group shares one turning board. Also available in a 1200 x 900mm size such as the SW1290L and a larger 1500 x 1200mm size such as the SW1512L. Displaysense, UK display product specialists since 1978. Free UK mainland delivery.
The swivel is what sets this board apart from a fixed one. The whole surface spins a full turn around the freestanding frame, bringing the face round to a new group, a new speaker or a different part of the room without anyone having to lift or drag the stand. In a session that moves between people, that means the writing always faces the right way, and a board placed in the centre of a room works for everyone gathered around rather than only those sitting square on to a fixed panel.
The square proportion shapes how a group shares the board. Equal width and height give the same reach from every side, so people gathered around the surface each get a fair share rather than competing for the centre of a long board. Paired with the swivel, the square shape reads cleanly whichever way the face is turned, which suits standing the board centrally and rotating the face through a working session as the focus shifts from one part of the group to another.
Two writing faces give the board real range. One side is plain, an open surface for freeform notes, sketches and mind maps where ruling would only get in the way. The reverse carries a faint grid, a printed guide that holds columns straight and figures neatly lined up for structured planning and tabular work. Because the board swivels rather than lifts, a single turn brings the chosen face forward, so the one board handles both loose open thinking and tidy ordered layouts without swapping between two separate stands. Both faces are non-magnetic dry-wipe, made for writing rather than for gripping documents with magnets.
The frame and surface are built for a long working life in a shared room. A stabiliser bar steadies the freestanding base so the board holds firm while written on or turned, and four castors carry the stand between rooms with two that lock to hold the frame firm. The dry-wipe coating lifts marker away cleanly, and because the face resists ghosting, the grey shadow that dulls cheaper boards does not build up even after months of daily use. A five-year surface guarantee backs a board made for constant work rather than the occasional session.
What Ships in Your Pack
- 1 x double-sided non-magnetic square whiteboard
- 1 x freestanding swivel frame with four castors
- 1 x stabiliser bar
Fitting Out Several Rooms?
Schools, campuses and healthcare sites often want swivel boards in a mix of sizes, with square boards for group work and wider ones for full classes and halls. Our team can match sizes across a site and coordinate one delivery so every board arrives together ready to use.
Call us on 01279460460 or send us your room list and we will put a recommendation together.
The Displaysense SW1212L is a Non-Magnetic Swivel Landscape Mobile Whiteboard. A square double-sided dry-wipe whiteboard with 360-degree horizontal swivel on a freestanding frame with lockable castors and a stabiliser bar, giving even reach all round and a face that turns to the group. Board size 1200mm W x 1200mm H, overall 1300mm W x 1935mm H, square format, height fixed. White non-magnetic dry-wipe surface, one plain face and one feint-grid face, 360-degree swivel, lockable castors, stabiliser bar, five-year surface guarantee. Best suited for schools, healthcare settings, offices and training rooms where a group shares one turning board. Also available in a 1200 x 900mm size such as the SW1290L and a larger 1500 x 1200mm size such as the SW1512L. Displaysense, UK display product specialists since 1978. Free UK mainland delivery.
Full specifications for the SW1212L non-magnetic swivel landscape mobile whiteboard. A square double-sided dry-wipe board with full 360-degree horizontal swivel, mounted on a sturdy freestanding frame with lockable castors and a stabiliser bar. The surface is non-magnetic, with one plain face and one feint-grid face, and a five-year surface guarantee covers the board against daily use.
| Specification | Detail | What This Means for You |
|---|---|---|
| Board Dimensions | 1200mm (W) x 1200mm (H) | A large square writing area that gives a whole group even reach on every side, all gathered around one shared board at once. |
| Overall Size | 1300mm (W) x 1935mm (H) | The footprint and full standing height with the frame in place, so a room can be measured and checked for fit before the board ever arrives. |
| Swivel | 360-degree horizontal rotation | The face turns to any side at all, so the board can be brought round to face a new group or speaker without anyone moving the frame. |
| Surface | Double-sided dry-wipe | One plain face for open work and one feint-grid face for structured column layouts, with a single turn of the board bringing either one to the front. |
| Magnetic | No, non-magnetic | The writing surface is built for marker only, so any printed material has to be pinned up or propped up elsewhere rather than held on by magnets. |
| Height | Fixed height | The board sits at a set working height, giving a steady, rigid surface with no height-adjustment mechanism that needs to be maintained over time. |
| Surface Durability | Ghosting-resistant | Marker lifts away cleanly with no grey shadow left behind, so a shared surface stays clear and readable through heavy daily use. |
| Mobility | Four castors, lockable | The board rolls between rooms freely on its castors, and then the locking wheels hold the frame steady for writing firmly against. |
| Stability | Stabiliser bar | A braced base keeps the swivel frame steady and safe to write on, or to turn, once the board has been parked and the castors are locked down. |
| Frame and Colour | Steel and aluminium, white | A clean white-and-silver finish on a sturdy steel frame that looks professional in almost any teaching, office or clinical room. |
| Guarantee | 5-year surface | A five-year surface guarantee gives buyers added confidence for constant turning and writing in a busy, high-traffic setting. |
| Best For | Schools, healthcare, offices | Group work where an even surface needs to turn and face the room rather than stay fixed facing just one direction. |
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 Square Swivel Whiteboard
Q: What is the best whiteboard for a group working from all sides?
A: A square swivel board, like the SW1212L, suits a group working from every side. The 1200 by 1200mm surface gives even reach all the way round, and a 360-degree swivel turns the face to whoever needs to use the board. The board is double-sided, non-magnetic and carries a five-year surface guarantee.
Q: How does the swivel work?
A: The whole surface rotates a full 360 degrees on the freestanding frame, so the face can be turned to a new group, speaker or direction without moving the stand. A single turn also brings the plain side or the grid side to the front, which swaps between open work and structured layouts in a moment.
Q: Is the whiteboard magnetic?
A: No, the board is non-magnetic. Both dry-wipe faces are built for writing with markers rather than for holding documents with magnets. Notes, plans and diagrams are written and wiped, and any printed material is pinned to a separate board or propped nearby instead of being held on the surface.
Q: Is the board double-sided?
A: Yes. One face is plain for open, freeform work, and the reverse carries a faint grid for columns, figures and structured layouts. Because the board swivels, a single turn brings either face to the front, so one board covers both open thinking and ordered planning without swapping between two separate stands.
Q: Why choose a square swivel board over a rectangular one?
A: A square offers identical reach on all four sides, so everyone standing around the board uses the surface equally. Paired with the swivel, that suits central placement where a team works around the board and turns the face to the active group, rather than everyone facing one fixed direction.
Q: Is the board height adjustable?
A: No, the board is a fixed height. The surface sits at a set working level on a rigid frame, which keeps the build simple and steady with no adjustment mechanism to maintain. The 360-degree swivel provides the flexibility instead, turning the face to suit the group rather than raising or lowering the board.
Q: Does the board stay steady when written on?
A: Yes. A stabiliser bar braces the freestanding base so the frame does not wobble, and lockable castors hold the board in place once parked. With the castors locked, the surface takes writing pressure and rotates smoothly on the swivel without the stand creeping or rocking through a working session.
Q: Can the board move between rooms?
A: Yes. The board rolls on four castors, so the frame moves between a classroom, a staff area or a meeting room and then locks steady once positioned. The freestanding frame keeps the board fully self-supporting, so the stand can sit wherever the work is without fixing anything to a wall.
Q: What is the difference between this and the SW1290L?
A: Both are non-magnetic double-sided swivel boards on a freestanding frame. This board is a 1200 by 1200mm square, while the SW1290L is 1200 by 900mm. Choose the square for even reach in group work where people gather on every side, or the smaller board for a more compact swivel surface.
Q: Will the surface ghost or stain with daily use?
A: No. The dry-wipe surface resists ghosting, so marker lifts away cleanly and no grey shadow builds up, even when the board is written on and wiped many times a day. A dry eraser handles routine cleaning, and a whiteboard cleaner restores the finish when a deeper clean is wanted.
Q: Is the board suitable for a school or training room?
A: Yes. The square surface gathers a group around one board, the swivel turns the face to each part of the room, and the two sides cover open ideas and structured notes. The board rolls between rooms and locks steady, so a single board serves several teaching or training spaces in turn.
Q: Is this board available with free UK delivery?
A: Yes. The board ships with free UK mainland delivery. Displaysense has supplied UK schools, universities and NHS sites with display products since 1978, so you order from a UK display specialist. Bulk orders for several rooms can be arranged through our team for delivery together.
Guides to Swivel Boards and Group Spaces
A turning board works best when the size, surface and setting are planned together. It helps to know how to choose the right whiteboard, how a shared display board suits a school or office, and how a clear layout supports a structured presentation. These guides cover choosing a board, planning display surfaces and presenting work in an ordered way.
Overview
A Square Board That Spins to Face Any Side of the Group
When a board sits in the middle of a working group, two things help. A shape that reads the same from every side, and a way to turn the surface without moving the frame. The SW1212L brings both, a square writing surface on a 360-degree swivel, so the board faces whoever needs the surface and gives even reach all round rather than favouring one position. The square format suits a team working around the board, and the swivel means the face can turn to a new group or a new direction in a moment. Two surfaces add to the flexibility, with one side plain for open work and the other carrying a faint grid for neat columns and aligned layouts, and a single turn brings whichever face is wanted to the front. The dry-wipe surface is non-magnetic, built for writing rather than holding documents with magnets, and erases cleanly without ghosting so a shared board stays sharp through the day. A stabiliser bar braces the freestanding frame and lockable castors let the board roll between rooms before standing firm once parked. A five-year surface guarantee backs the board for the long term. Best suited for schools, healthcare settings and offices where a group needs an even surface that can turn to face the work.
Why a Square Swivel Board Earns Its Place
- Turns to face the work: A 360-degree swivel lets the board spin to face a new group or direction without anyone shifting the frame, so a surface placed centrally serves people on every side as a session moves around the room.
- Even reach from any side: The square shape gives the same writing space from left, right, top and bottom, so a group gathered around the board shares the space equally instead of crowding toward the middle of a long surface.
- Plain face for open work: One side is left completely clear, an uninterrupted surface for brainstorming, mind maps and freeform diagrams where ruled lines would only get in the way of the thinking.
- Grid face for structure: The reverse carries a faint grid that keeps columns straight and figures aligned, so structured planning and tabular work stay neat without anything having to be ruled out by hand first.
- Stable on the move: A stabiliser bar braces the freestanding frame and lockable castors roll the board between rooms, then lock to hold the surface steady and safe to write against once parked in place.
- Clean and guaranteed: The non-magnetic dry-wipe surface lifts marker away without ghosting, and a five-year surface guarantee reflects a board chosen for steady daily use in busy, shared rooms.
Where This Square Swivel Whiteboard Fits Best
| Group Teaching and Class Work | Lessons that gather pupils around one board need even space on every side and a face that can turn to each part of the group. The square surface and swivel together let a class work from all angles, and the board rolls to whichever room the lesson uses. |
| Training and Workshops | Running a workshop often means turning between open ideas and structured steps. A quick spin brings the plain face forward for brainstorming or the grid face for ordered notes, so a facilitator switches modes without breaking the flow of the session. |
| Collaborative Offices | Project teams that map work together gain from a surface they can turn to face the table. Standing the board in the centre and swivelling the face to the active group keeps everyone in the discussion, and the two faces cover both loose planning and tidy layouts. |
| Healthcare and Wards | Clinical teams brief and plan around a shared board that has to come to the staff. Wheeling the square surface to a staff area and turning the face to the group puts rotas and pathways in view, and locking the castors holds the frame steady through a handover. |
| Seminars and Universities | Seminar groups working through material need a board that holds a sequence and turns to the room. The grid face keeps structured work aligned while the plain face suits discussion, and a turn of the surface brings the right side to whoever is presenting. |
| Shared and Multi-Use Rooms | Rooms used for many purposes get more from a board that turns and travels than a fixed one. A square swivel surface on castors serves planning, teaching and briefings in turn, so a single board covers a timetable of different sessions across a building. |
Need a Different Size?
For a more compact board, the 1200 x 900mm swivel board is a step down in size. For a wider writing area, the 1500 x 1200mm swivel board gives more room across.
Call us on 01279460460 or get in touch for advice on sizes or multi-room orders.
The Displaysense SW1212L is a Non-Magnetic Swivel Landscape Mobile Whiteboard. A square double-sided dry-wipe whiteboard with 360-degree horizontal swivel on a freestanding frame with lockable castors and a stabiliser bar, giving even reach all round and a face that turns to the group. Board size 1200mm W x 1200mm H, overall 1300mm W x 1935mm H, square format, height fixed. White non-magnetic dry-wipe surface, one plain face and one feint-grid face, 360-degree swivel, lockable castors, stabiliser bar, five-year surface guarantee. Best suited for schools, healthcare settings, offices and training rooms where a group shares one turning board. Also available in a 1200 x 900mm size such as the SW1290L and a larger 1500 x 1200mm size such as the SW1512L. Displaysense, UK display product specialists since 1978. Free UK mainland delivery.
Description
The swivel is what sets this board apart from a fixed one. The whole surface spins a full turn around the freestanding frame, bringing the face round to a new group, a new speaker or a different part of the room without anyone having to lift or drag the stand. In a session that moves between people, that means the writing always faces the right way, and a board placed in the centre of a room works for everyone gathered around rather than only those sitting square on to a fixed panel.
The square proportion shapes how a group shares the board. Equal width and height give the same reach from every side, so people gathered around the surface each get a fair share rather than competing for the centre of a long board. Paired with the swivel, the square shape reads cleanly whichever way the face is turned, which suits standing the board centrally and rotating the face through a working session as the focus shifts from one part of the group to another.
Two writing faces give the board real range. One side is plain, an open surface for freeform notes, sketches and mind maps where ruling would only get in the way. The reverse carries a faint grid, a printed guide that holds columns straight and figures neatly lined up for structured planning and tabular work. Because the board swivels rather than lifts, a single turn brings the chosen face forward, so the one board handles both loose open thinking and tidy ordered layouts without swapping between two separate stands. Both faces are non-magnetic dry-wipe, made for writing rather than for gripping documents with magnets.
The frame and surface are built for a long working life in a shared room. A stabiliser bar steadies the freestanding base so the board holds firm while written on or turned, and four castors carry the stand between rooms with two that lock to hold the frame firm. The dry-wipe coating lifts marker away cleanly, and because the face resists ghosting, the grey shadow that dulls cheaper boards does not build up even after months of daily use. A five-year surface guarantee backs a board made for constant work rather than the occasional session.
What Ships in Your Pack
- 1 x double-sided non-magnetic square whiteboard
- 1 x freestanding swivel frame with four castors
- 1 x stabiliser bar
Fitting Out Several Rooms?
Schools, campuses and healthcare sites often want swivel boards in a mix of sizes, with square boards for group work and wider ones for full classes and halls. Our team can match sizes across a site and coordinate one delivery so every board arrives together ready to use.
Call us on 01279460460 or send us your room list and we will put a recommendation together.
The Displaysense SW1212L is a Non-Magnetic Swivel Landscape Mobile Whiteboard. A square double-sided dry-wipe whiteboard with 360-degree horizontal swivel on a freestanding frame with lockable castors and a stabiliser bar, giving even reach all round and a face that turns to the group. Board size 1200mm W x 1200mm H, overall 1300mm W x 1935mm H, square format, height fixed. White non-magnetic dry-wipe surface, one plain face and one feint-grid face, 360-degree swivel, lockable castors, stabiliser bar, five-year surface guarantee. Best suited for schools, healthcare settings, offices and training rooms where a group shares one turning board. Also available in a 1200 x 900mm size such as the SW1290L and a larger 1500 x 1200mm size such as the SW1512L. Displaysense, UK display product specialists since 1978. Free UK mainland delivery.
Specifications
Full specifications for the SW1212L non-magnetic swivel landscape mobile whiteboard. A square double-sided dry-wipe board with full 360-degree horizontal swivel, mounted on a sturdy freestanding frame with lockable castors and a stabiliser bar. The surface is non-magnetic, with one plain face and one feint-grid face, and a five-year surface guarantee covers the board against daily use.
| Specification | Detail | What This Means for You |
|---|---|---|
| Board Dimensions | 1200mm (W) x 1200mm (H) | A large square writing area that gives a whole group even reach on every side, all gathered around one shared board at once. |
| Overall Size | 1300mm (W) x 1935mm (H) | The footprint and full standing height with the frame in place, so a room can be measured and checked for fit before the board ever arrives. |
| Swivel | 360-degree horizontal rotation | The face turns to any side at all, so the board can be brought round to face a new group or speaker without anyone moving the frame. |
| Surface | Double-sided dry-wipe | One plain face for open work and one feint-grid face for structured column layouts, with a single turn of the board bringing either one to the front. |
| Magnetic | No, non-magnetic | The writing surface is built for marker only, so any printed material has to be pinned up or propped up elsewhere rather than held on by magnets. |
| Height | Fixed height | The board sits at a set working height, giving a steady, rigid surface with no height-adjustment mechanism that needs to be maintained over time. |
| Surface Durability | Ghosting-resistant | Marker lifts away cleanly with no grey shadow left behind, so a shared surface stays clear and readable through heavy daily use. |
| Mobility | Four castors, lockable | The board rolls between rooms freely on its castors, and then the locking wheels hold the frame steady for writing firmly against. |
| Stability | Stabiliser bar | A braced base keeps the swivel frame steady and safe to write on, or to turn, once the board has been parked and the castors are locked down. |
| Frame and Colour | Steel and aluminium, white | A clean white-and-silver finish on a sturdy steel frame that looks professional in almost any teaching, office or clinical room. |
| Guarantee | 5-year surface | A five-year surface guarantee gives buyers added confidence for constant turning and writing in a busy, high-traffic setting. |
| Best For | Schools, healthcare, offices | Group work where an even surface needs to turn and face the room rather than stay fixed facing just one direction. |
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 Square Swivel Whiteboard
Q: What is the best whiteboard for a group working from all sides?
A: A square swivel board, like the SW1212L, suits a group working from every side. The 1200 by 1200mm surface gives even reach all the way round, and a 360-degree swivel turns the face to whoever needs to use the board. The board is double-sided, non-magnetic and carries a five-year surface guarantee.
Q: How does the swivel work?
A: The whole surface rotates a full 360 degrees on the freestanding frame, so the face can be turned to a new group, speaker or direction without moving the stand. A single turn also brings the plain side or the grid side to the front, which swaps between open work and structured layouts in a moment.
Q: Is the whiteboard magnetic?
A: No, the board is non-magnetic. Both dry-wipe faces are built for writing with markers rather than for holding documents with magnets. Notes, plans and diagrams are written and wiped, and any printed material is pinned to a separate board or propped nearby instead of being held on the surface.
Q: Is the board double-sided?
A: Yes. One face is plain for open, freeform work, and the reverse carries a faint grid for columns, figures and structured layouts. Because the board swivels, a single turn brings either face to the front, so one board covers both open thinking and ordered planning without swapping between two separate stands.
Q: Why choose a square swivel board over a rectangular one?
A: A square offers identical reach on all four sides, so everyone standing around the board uses the surface equally. Paired with the swivel, that suits central placement where a team works around the board and turns the face to the active group, rather than everyone facing one fixed direction.
Q: Is the board height adjustable?
A: No, the board is a fixed height. The surface sits at a set working level on a rigid frame, which keeps the build simple and steady with no adjustment mechanism to maintain. The 360-degree swivel provides the flexibility instead, turning the face to suit the group rather than raising or lowering the board.
Q: Does the board stay steady when written on?
A: Yes. A stabiliser bar braces the freestanding base so the frame does not wobble, and lockable castors hold the board in place once parked. With the castors locked, the surface takes writing pressure and rotates smoothly on the swivel without the stand creeping or rocking through a working session.
Q: Can the board move between rooms?
A: Yes. The board rolls on four castors, so the frame moves between a classroom, a staff area or a meeting room and then locks steady once positioned. The freestanding frame keeps the board fully self-supporting, so the stand can sit wherever the work is without fixing anything to a wall.
Q: What is the difference between this and the SW1290L?
A: Both are non-magnetic double-sided swivel boards on a freestanding frame. This board is a 1200 by 1200mm square, while the SW1290L is 1200 by 900mm. Choose the square for even reach in group work where people gather on every side, or the smaller board for a more compact swivel surface.
Q: Will the surface ghost or stain with daily use?
A: No. The dry-wipe surface resists ghosting, so marker lifts away cleanly and no grey shadow builds up, even when the board is written on and wiped many times a day. A dry eraser handles routine cleaning, and a whiteboard cleaner restores the finish when a deeper clean is wanted.
Q: Is the board suitable for a school or training room?
A: Yes. The square surface gathers a group around one board, the swivel turns the face to each part of the room, and the two sides cover open ideas and structured notes. The board rolls between rooms and locks steady, so a single board serves several teaching or training spaces in turn.
Q: Is this board available with free UK delivery?
A: Yes. The board ships with free UK mainland delivery. Displaysense has supplied UK schools, universities and NHS sites with display products since 1978, so you order from a UK display specialist. Bulk orders for several rooms can be arranged through our team for delivery together.
Knowledge Hub
Guides to Swivel Boards and Group Spaces
A turning board works best when the size, surface and setting are planned together. It helps to know how to choose the right whiteboard, how a shared display board suits a school or office, and how a clear layout supports a structured presentation. These guides cover choosing a board, planning display surfaces and presenting work in an ordered way.
Non-Magnetic Swivel Landscape Mobile Whiteboard - 1200mm x 1200mm
| Quantity | Discount | Save |
|---|---|---|
| 1 - 9 | 0% off | £0.00 |
| 10 + | 3% off | £5.97 |
Overview
Description
Specifications
Delivery & Returns
FAQs
Knowledge Hub
A Square Board That Spins to Face Any Side of the Group
When a board sits in the middle of a working group, two things help. A shape that reads the same from every side, and a way to turn the surface without moving the frame. The SW1212L brings both, a square writing surface on a 360-degree swivel, so the board faces whoever needs the surface and gives even reach all round rather than favouring one position. The square format suits a team working around the board, and the swivel means the face can turn to a new group or a new direction in a moment. Two surfaces add to the flexibility, with one side plain for open work and the other carrying a faint grid for neat columns and aligned layouts, and a single turn brings whichever face is wanted to the front. The dry-wipe surface is non-magnetic, built for writing rather than holding documents with magnets, and erases cleanly without ghosting so a shared board stays sharp through the day. A stabiliser bar braces the freestanding frame and lockable castors let the board roll between rooms before standing firm once parked. A five-year surface guarantee backs the board for the long term. Best suited for schools, healthcare settings and offices where a group needs an even surface that can turn to face the work.
Why a Square Swivel Board Earns Its Place
- Turns to face the work: A 360-degree swivel lets the board spin to face a new group or direction without anyone shifting the frame, so a surface placed centrally serves people on every side as a session moves around the room.
- Even reach from any side: The square shape gives the same writing space from left, right, top and bottom, so a group gathered around the board shares the space equally instead of crowding toward the middle of a long surface.
- Plain face for open work: One side is left completely clear, an uninterrupted surface for brainstorming, mind maps and freeform diagrams where ruled lines would only get in the way of the thinking.
- Grid face for structure: The reverse carries a faint grid that keeps columns straight and figures aligned, so structured planning and tabular work stay neat without anything having to be ruled out by hand first.
- Stable on the move: A stabiliser bar braces the freestanding frame and lockable castors roll the board between rooms, then lock to hold the surface steady and safe to write against once parked in place.
- Clean and guaranteed: The non-magnetic dry-wipe surface lifts marker away without ghosting, and a five-year surface guarantee reflects a board chosen for steady daily use in busy, shared rooms.
Where This Square Swivel Whiteboard Fits Best
| Group Teaching and Class Work | Lessons that gather pupils around one board need even space on every side and a face that can turn to each part of the group. The square surface and swivel together let a class work from all angles, and the board rolls to whichever room the lesson uses. |
| Training and Workshops | Running a workshop often means turning between open ideas and structured steps. A quick spin brings the plain face forward for brainstorming or the grid face for ordered notes, so a facilitator switches modes without breaking the flow of the session. |
| Collaborative Offices | Project teams that map work together gain from a surface they can turn to face the table. Standing the board in the centre and swivelling the face to the active group keeps everyone in the discussion, and the two faces cover both loose planning and tidy layouts. |
| Healthcare and Wards | Clinical teams brief and plan around a shared board that has to come to the staff. Wheeling the square surface to a staff area and turning the face to the group puts rotas and pathways in view, and locking the castors holds the frame steady through a handover. |
| Seminars and Universities | Seminar groups working through material need a board that holds a sequence and turns to the room. The grid face keeps structured work aligned while the plain face suits discussion, and a turn of the surface brings the right side to whoever is presenting. |
| Shared and Multi-Use Rooms | Rooms used for many purposes get more from a board that turns and travels than a fixed one. A square swivel surface on castors serves planning, teaching and briefings in turn, so a single board covers a timetable of different sessions across a building. |
Need a Different Size?
For a more compact board, the 1200 x 900mm swivel board is a step down in size. For a wider writing area, the 1500 x 1200mm swivel board gives more room across.
Call us on 01279460460 or get in touch for advice on sizes or multi-room orders.
The Displaysense SW1212L is a Non-Magnetic Swivel Landscape Mobile Whiteboard. A square double-sided dry-wipe whiteboard with 360-degree horizontal swivel on a freestanding frame with lockable castors and a stabiliser bar, giving even reach all round and a face that turns to the group. Board size 1200mm W x 1200mm H, overall 1300mm W x 1935mm H, square format, height fixed. White non-magnetic dry-wipe surface, one plain face and one feint-grid face, 360-degree swivel, lockable castors, stabiliser bar, five-year surface guarantee. Best suited for schools, healthcare settings, offices and training rooms where a group shares one turning board. Also available in a 1200 x 900mm size such as the SW1290L and a larger 1500 x 1200mm size such as the SW1512L. Displaysense, UK display product specialists since 1978. Free UK mainland delivery.
The swivel is what sets this board apart from a fixed one. The whole surface spins a full turn around the freestanding frame, bringing the face round to a new group, a new speaker or a different part of the room without anyone having to lift or drag the stand. In a session that moves between people, that means the writing always faces the right way, and a board placed in the centre of a room works for everyone gathered around rather than only those sitting square on to a fixed panel.
The square proportion shapes how a group shares the board. Equal width and height give the same reach from every side, so people gathered around the surface each get a fair share rather than competing for the centre of a long board. Paired with the swivel, the square shape reads cleanly whichever way the face is turned, which suits standing the board centrally and rotating the face through a working session as the focus shifts from one part of the group to another.
Two writing faces give the board real range. One side is plain, an open surface for freeform notes, sketches and mind maps where ruling would only get in the way. The reverse carries a faint grid, a printed guide that holds columns straight and figures neatly lined up for structured planning and tabular work. Because the board swivels rather than lifts, a single turn brings the chosen face forward, so the one board handles both loose open thinking and tidy ordered layouts without swapping between two separate stands. Both faces are non-magnetic dry-wipe, made for writing rather than for gripping documents with magnets.
The frame and surface are built for a long working life in a shared room. A stabiliser bar steadies the freestanding base so the board holds firm while written on or turned, and four castors carry the stand between rooms with two that lock to hold the frame firm. The dry-wipe coating lifts marker away cleanly, and because the face resists ghosting, the grey shadow that dulls cheaper boards does not build up even after months of daily use. A five-year surface guarantee backs a board made for constant work rather than the occasional session.
What Ships in Your Pack
- 1 x double-sided non-magnetic square whiteboard
- 1 x freestanding swivel frame with four castors
- 1 x stabiliser bar
Fitting Out Several Rooms?
Schools, campuses and healthcare sites often want swivel boards in a mix of sizes, with square boards for group work and wider ones for full classes and halls. Our team can match sizes across a site and coordinate one delivery so every board arrives together ready to use.
Call us on 01279460460 or send us your room list and we will put a recommendation together.
The Displaysense SW1212L is a Non-Magnetic Swivel Landscape Mobile Whiteboard. A square double-sided dry-wipe whiteboard with 360-degree horizontal swivel on a freestanding frame with lockable castors and a stabiliser bar, giving even reach all round and a face that turns to the group. Board size 1200mm W x 1200mm H, overall 1300mm W x 1935mm H, square format, height fixed. White non-magnetic dry-wipe surface, one plain face and one feint-grid face, 360-degree swivel, lockable castors, stabiliser bar, five-year surface guarantee. Best suited for schools, healthcare settings, offices and training rooms where a group shares one turning board. Also available in a 1200 x 900mm size such as the SW1290L and a larger 1500 x 1200mm size such as the SW1512L. Displaysense, UK display product specialists since 1978. Free UK mainland delivery.
Full specifications for the SW1212L non-magnetic swivel landscape mobile whiteboard. A square double-sided dry-wipe board with full 360-degree horizontal swivel, mounted on a sturdy freestanding frame with lockable castors and a stabiliser bar. The surface is non-magnetic, with one plain face and one feint-grid face, and a five-year surface guarantee covers the board against daily use.
| Specification | Detail | What This Means for You |
|---|---|---|
| Board Dimensions | 1200mm (W) x 1200mm (H) | A large square writing area that gives a whole group even reach on every side, all gathered around one shared board at once. |
| Overall Size | 1300mm (W) x 1935mm (H) | The footprint and full standing height with the frame in place, so a room can be measured and checked for fit before the board ever arrives. |
| Swivel | 360-degree horizontal rotation | The face turns to any side at all, so the board can be brought round to face a new group or speaker without anyone moving the frame. |
| Surface | Double-sided dry-wipe | One plain face for open work and one feint-grid face for structured column layouts, with a single turn of the board bringing either one to the front. |
| Magnetic | No, non-magnetic | The writing surface is built for marker only, so any printed material has to be pinned up or propped up elsewhere rather than held on by magnets. |
| Height | Fixed height | The board sits at a set working height, giving a steady, rigid surface with no height-adjustment mechanism that needs to be maintained over time. |
| Surface Durability | Ghosting-resistant | Marker lifts away cleanly with no grey shadow left behind, so a shared surface stays clear and readable through heavy daily use. |
| Mobility | Four castors, lockable | The board rolls between rooms freely on its castors, and then the locking wheels hold the frame steady for writing firmly against. |
| Stability | Stabiliser bar | A braced base keeps the swivel frame steady and safe to write on, or to turn, once the board has been parked and the castors are locked down. |
| Frame and Colour | Steel and aluminium, white | A clean white-and-silver finish on a sturdy steel frame that looks professional in almost any teaching, office or clinical room. |
| Guarantee | 5-year surface | A five-year surface guarantee gives buyers added confidence for constant turning and writing in a busy, high-traffic setting. |
| Best For | Schools, healthcare, offices | Group work where an even surface needs to turn and face the room rather than stay fixed facing just one direction. |
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 Square Swivel Whiteboard
Q: What is the best whiteboard for a group working from all sides?
A: A square swivel board, like the SW1212L, suits a group working from every side. The 1200 by 1200mm surface gives even reach all the way round, and a 360-degree swivel turns the face to whoever needs to use the board. The board is double-sided, non-magnetic and carries a five-year surface guarantee.
Q: How does the swivel work?
A: The whole surface rotates a full 360 degrees on the freestanding frame, so the face can be turned to a new group, speaker or direction without moving the stand. A single turn also brings the plain side or the grid side to the front, which swaps between open work and structured layouts in a moment.
Q: Is the whiteboard magnetic?
A: No, the board is non-magnetic. Both dry-wipe faces are built for writing with markers rather than for holding documents with magnets. Notes, plans and diagrams are written and wiped, and any printed material is pinned to a separate board or propped nearby instead of being held on the surface.
Q: Is the board double-sided?
A: Yes. One face is plain for open, freeform work, and the reverse carries a faint grid for columns, figures and structured layouts. Because the board swivels, a single turn brings either face to the front, so one board covers both open thinking and ordered planning without swapping between two separate stands.
Q: Why choose a square swivel board over a rectangular one?
A: A square offers identical reach on all four sides, so everyone standing around the board uses the surface equally. Paired with the swivel, that suits central placement where a team works around the board and turns the face to the active group, rather than everyone facing one fixed direction.
Q: Is the board height adjustable?
A: No, the board is a fixed height. The surface sits at a set working level on a rigid frame, which keeps the build simple and steady with no adjustment mechanism to maintain. The 360-degree swivel provides the flexibility instead, turning the face to suit the group rather than raising or lowering the board.
Q: Does the board stay steady when written on?
A: Yes. A stabiliser bar braces the freestanding base so the frame does not wobble, and lockable castors hold the board in place once parked. With the castors locked, the surface takes writing pressure and rotates smoothly on the swivel without the stand creeping or rocking through a working session.
Q: Can the board move between rooms?
A: Yes. The board rolls on four castors, so the frame moves between a classroom, a staff area or a meeting room and then locks steady once positioned. The freestanding frame keeps the board fully self-supporting, so the stand can sit wherever the work is without fixing anything to a wall.
Q: What is the difference between this and the SW1290L?
A: Both are non-magnetic double-sided swivel boards on a freestanding frame. This board is a 1200 by 1200mm square, while the SW1290L is 1200 by 900mm. Choose the square for even reach in group work where people gather on every side, or the smaller board for a more compact swivel surface.
Q: Will the surface ghost or stain with daily use?
A: No. The dry-wipe surface resists ghosting, so marker lifts away cleanly and no grey shadow builds up, even when the board is written on and wiped many times a day. A dry eraser handles routine cleaning, and a whiteboard cleaner restores the finish when a deeper clean is wanted.
Q: Is the board suitable for a school or training room?
A: Yes. The square surface gathers a group around one board, the swivel turns the face to each part of the room, and the two sides cover open ideas and structured notes. The board rolls between rooms and locks steady, so a single board serves several teaching or training spaces in turn.
Q: Is this board available with free UK delivery?
A: Yes. The board ships with free UK mainland delivery. Displaysense has supplied UK schools, universities and NHS sites with display products since 1978, so you order from a UK display specialist. Bulk orders for several rooms can be arranged through our team for delivery together.
Guides to Swivel Boards and Group Spaces
A turning board works best when the size, surface and setting are planned together. It helps to know how to choose the right whiteboard, how a shared display board suits a school or office, and how a clear layout supports a structured presentation. These guides cover choosing a board, planning display surfaces and presenting work in an ordered way.
Overview
A Square Board That Spins to Face Any Side of the Group
When a board sits in the middle of a working group, two things help. A shape that reads the same from every side, and a way to turn the surface without moving the frame. The SW1212L brings both, a square writing surface on a 360-degree swivel, so the board faces whoever needs the surface and gives even reach all round rather than favouring one position. The square format suits a team working around the board, and the swivel means the face can turn to a new group or a new direction in a moment. Two surfaces add to the flexibility, with one side plain for open work and the other carrying a faint grid for neat columns and aligned layouts, and a single turn brings whichever face is wanted to the front. The dry-wipe surface is non-magnetic, built for writing rather than holding documents with magnets, and erases cleanly without ghosting so a shared board stays sharp through the day. A stabiliser bar braces the freestanding frame and lockable castors let the board roll between rooms before standing firm once parked. A five-year surface guarantee backs the board for the long term. Best suited for schools, healthcare settings and offices where a group needs an even surface that can turn to face the work.
Why a Square Swivel Board Earns Its Place
- Turns to face the work: A 360-degree swivel lets the board spin to face a new group or direction without anyone shifting the frame, so a surface placed centrally serves people on every side as a session moves around the room.
- Even reach from any side: The square shape gives the same writing space from left, right, top and bottom, so a group gathered around the board shares the space equally instead of crowding toward the middle of a long surface.
- Plain face for open work: One side is left completely clear, an uninterrupted surface for brainstorming, mind maps and freeform diagrams where ruled lines would only get in the way of the thinking.
- Grid face for structure: The reverse carries a faint grid that keeps columns straight and figures aligned, so structured planning and tabular work stay neat without anything having to be ruled out by hand first.
- Stable on the move: A stabiliser bar braces the freestanding frame and lockable castors roll the board between rooms, then lock to hold the surface steady and safe to write against once parked in place.
- Clean and guaranteed: The non-magnetic dry-wipe surface lifts marker away without ghosting, and a five-year surface guarantee reflects a board chosen for steady daily use in busy, shared rooms.
Where This Square Swivel Whiteboard Fits Best
| Group Teaching and Class Work | Lessons that gather pupils around one board need even space on every side and a face that can turn to each part of the group. The square surface and swivel together let a class work from all angles, and the board rolls to whichever room the lesson uses. |
| Training and Workshops | Running a workshop often means turning between open ideas and structured steps. A quick spin brings the plain face forward for brainstorming or the grid face for ordered notes, so a facilitator switches modes without breaking the flow of the session. |
| Collaborative Offices | Project teams that map work together gain from a surface they can turn to face the table. Standing the board in the centre and swivelling the face to the active group keeps everyone in the discussion, and the two faces cover both loose planning and tidy layouts. |
| Healthcare and Wards | Clinical teams brief and plan around a shared board that has to come to the staff. Wheeling the square surface to a staff area and turning the face to the group puts rotas and pathways in view, and locking the castors holds the frame steady through a handover. |
| Seminars and Universities | Seminar groups working through material need a board that holds a sequence and turns to the room. The grid face keeps structured work aligned while the plain face suits discussion, and a turn of the surface brings the right side to whoever is presenting. |
| Shared and Multi-Use Rooms | Rooms used for many purposes get more from a board that turns and travels than a fixed one. A square swivel surface on castors serves planning, teaching and briefings in turn, so a single board covers a timetable of different sessions across a building. |
Need a Different Size?
For a more compact board, the 1200 x 900mm swivel board is a step down in size. For a wider writing area, the 1500 x 1200mm swivel board gives more room across.
Call us on 01279460460 or get in touch for advice on sizes or multi-room orders.
The Displaysense SW1212L is a Non-Magnetic Swivel Landscape Mobile Whiteboard. A square double-sided dry-wipe whiteboard with 360-degree horizontal swivel on a freestanding frame with lockable castors and a stabiliser bar, giving even reach all round and a face that turns to the group. Board size 1200mm W x 1200mm H, overall 1300mm W x 1935mm H, square format, height fixed. White non-magnetic dry-wipe surface, one plain face and one feint-grid face, 360-degree swivel, lockable castors, stabiliser bar, five-year surface guarantee. Best suited for schools, healthcare settings, offices and training rooms where a group shares one turning board. Also available in a 1200 x 900mm size such as the SW1290L and a larger 1500 x 1200mm size such as the SW1512L. Displaysense, UK display product specialists since 1978. Free UK mainland delivery.
Description
The swivel is what sets this board apart from a fixed one. The whole surface spins a full turn around the freestanding frame, bringing the face round to a new group, a new speaker or a different part of the room without anyone having to lift or drag the stand. In a session that moves between people, that means the writing always faces the right way, and a board placed in the centre of a room works for everyone gathered around rather than only those sitting square on to a fixed panel.
The square proportion shapes how a group shares the board. Equal width and height give the same reach from every side, so people gathered around the surface each get a fair share rather than competing for the centre of a long board. Paired with the swivel, the square shape reads cleanly whichever way the face is turned, which suits standing the board centrally and rotating the face through a working session as the focus shifts from one part of the group to another.
Two writing faces give the board real range. One side is plain, an open surface for freeform notes, sketches and mind maps where ruling would only get in the way. The reverse carries a faint grid, a printed guide that holds columns straight and figures neatly lined up for structured planning and tabular work. Because the board swivels rather than lifts, a single turn brings the chosen face forward, so the one board handles both loose open thinking and tidy ordered layouts without swapping between two separate stands. Both faces are non-magnetic dry-wipe, made for writing rather than for gripping documents with magnets.
The frame and surface are built for a long working life in a shared room. A stabiliser bar steadies the freestanding base so the board holds firm while written on or turned, and four castors carry the stand between rooms with two that lock to hold the frame firm. The dry-wipe coating lifts marker away cleanly, and because the face resists ghosting, the grey shadow that dulls cheaper boards does not build up even after months of daily use. A five-year surface guarantee backs a board made for constant work rather than the occasional session.
What Ships in Your Pack
- 1 x double-sided non-magnetic square whiteboard
- 1 x freestanding swivel frame with four castors
- 1 x stabiliser bar
Fitting Out Several Rooms?
Schools, campuses and healthcare sites often want swivel boards in a mix of sizes, with square boards for group work and wider ones for full classes and halls. Our team can match sizes across a site and coordinate one delivery so every board arrives together ready to use.
Call us on 01279460460 or send us your room list and we will put a recommendation together.
The Displaysense SW1212L is a Non-Magnetic Swivel Landscape Mobile Whiteboard. A square double-sided dry-wipe whiteboard with 360-degree horizontal swivel on a freestanding frame with lockable castors and a stabiliser bar, giving even reach all round and a face that turns to the group. Board size 1200mm W x 1200mm H, overall 1300mm W x 1935mm H, square format, height fixed. White non-magnetic dry-wipe surface, one plain face and one feint-grid face, 360-degree swivel, lockable castors, stabiliser bar, five-year surface guarantee. Best suited for schools, healthcare settings, offices and training rooms where a group shares one turning board. Also available in a 1200 x 900mm size such as the SW1290L and a larger 1500 x 1200mm size such as the SW1512L. Displaysense, UK display product specialists since 1978. Free UK mainland delivery.
Specifications
Full specifications for the SW1212L non-magnetic swivel landscape mobile whiteboard. A square double-sided dry-wipe board with full 360-degree horizontal swivel, mounted on a sturdy freestanding frame with lockable castors and a stabiliser bar. The surface is non-magnetic, with one plain face and one feint-grid face, and a five-year surface guarantee covers the board against daily use.
| Specification | Detail | What This Means for You |
|---|---|---|
| Board Dimensions | 1200mm (W) x 1200mm (H) | A large square writing area that gives a whole group even reach on every side, all gathered around one shared board at once. |
| Overall Size | 1300mm (W) x 1935mm (H) | The footprint and full standing height with the frame in place, so a room can be measured and checked for fit before the board ever arrives. |
| Swivel | 360-degree horizontal rotation | The face turns to any side at all, so the board can be brought round to face a new group or speaker without anyone moving the frame. |
| Surface | Double-sided dry-wipe | One plain face for open work and one feint-grid face for structured column layouts, with a single turn of the board bringing either one to the front. |
| Magnetic | No, non-magnetic | The writing surface is built for marker only, so any printed material has to be pinned up or propped up elsewhere rather than held on by magnets. |
| Height | Fixed height | The board sits at a set working height, giving a steady, rigid surface with no height-adjustment mechanism that needs to be maintained over time. |
| Surface Durability | Ghosting-resistant | Marker lifts away cleanly with no grey shadow left behind, so a shared surface stays clear and readable through heavy daily use. |
| Mobility | Four castors, lockable | The board rolls between rooms freely on its castors, and then the locking wheels hold the frame steady for writing firmly against. |
| Stability | Stabiliser bar | A braced base keeps the swivel frame steady and safe to write on, or to turn, once the board has been parked and the castors are locked down. |
| Frame and Colour | Steel and aluminium, white | A clean white-and-silver finish on a sturdy steel frame that looks professional in almost any teaching, office or clinical room. |
| Guarantee | 5-year surface | A five-year surface guarantee gives buyers added confidence for constant turning and writing in a busy, high-traffic setting. |
| Best For | Schools, healthcare, offices | Group work where an even surface needs to turn and face the room rather than stay fixed facing just one direction. |
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 Square Swivel Whiteboard
Q: What is the best whiteboard for a group working from all sides?
A: A square swivel board, like the SW1212L, suits a group working from every side. The 1200 by 1200mm surface gives even reach all the way round, and a 360-degree swivel turns the face to whoever needs to use the board. The board is double-sided, non-magnetic and carries a five-year surface guarantee.
Q: How does the swivel work?
A: The whole surface rotates a full 360 degrees on the freestanding frame, so the face can be turned to a new group, speaker or direction without moving the stand. A single turn also brings the plain side or the grid side to the front, which swaps between open work and structured layouts in a moment.
Q: Is the whiteboard magnetic?
A: No, the board is non-magnetic. Both dry-wipe faces are built for writing with markers rather than for holding documents with magnets. Notes, plans and diagrams are written and wiped, and any printed material is pinned to a separate board or propped nearby instead of being held on the surface.
Q: Is the board double-sided?
A: Yes. One face is plain for open, freeform work, and the reverse carries a faint grid for columns, figures and structured layouts. Because the board swivels, a single turn brings either face to the front, so one board covers both open thinking and ordered planning without swapping between two separate stands.
Q: Why choose a square swivel board over a rectangular one?
A: A square offers identical reach on all four sides, so everyone standing around the board uses the surface equally. Paired with the swivel, that suits central placement where a team works around the board and turns the face to the active group, rather than everyone facing one fixed direction.
Q: Is the board height adjustable?
A: No, the board is a fixed height. The surface sits at a set working level on a rigid frame, which keeps the build simple and steady with no adjustment mechanism to maintain. The 360-degree swivel provides the flexibility instead, turning the face to suit the group rather than raising or lowering the board.
Q: Does the board stay steady when written on?
A: Yes. A stabiliser bar braces the freestanding base so the frame does not wobble, and lockable castors hold the board in place once parked. With the castors locked, the surface takes writing pressure and rotates smoothly on the swivel without the stand creeping or rocking through a working session.
Q: Can the board move between rooms?
A: Yes. The board rolls on four castors, so the frame moves between a classroom, a staff area or a meeting room and then locks steady once positioned. The freestanding frame keeps the board fully self-supporting, so the stand can sit wherever the work is without fixing anything to a wall.
Q: What is the difference between this and the SW1290L?
A: Both are non-magnetic double-sided swivel boards on a freestanding frame. This board is a 1200 by 1200mm square, while the SW1290L is 1200 by 900mm. Choose the square for even reach in group work where people gather on every side, or the smaller board for a more compact swivel surface.
Q: Will the surface ghost or stain with daily use?
A: No. The dry-wipe surface resists ghosting, so marker lifts away cleanly and no grey shadow builds up, even when the board is written on and wiped many times a day. A dry eraser handles routine cleaning, and a whiteboard cleaner restores the finish when a deeper clean is wanted.
Q: Is the board suitable for a school or training room?
A: Yes. The square surface gathers a group around one board, the swivel turns the face to each part of the room, and the two sides cover open ideas and structured notes. The board rolls between rooms and locks steady, so a single board serves several teaching or training spaces in turn.
Q: Is this board available with free UK delivery?
A: Yes. The board ships with free UK mainland delivery. Displaysense has supplied UK schools, universities and NHS sites with display products since 1978, so you order from a UK display specialist. Bulk orders for several rooms can be arranged through our team for delivery together.
Knowledge Hub
Guides to Swivel Boards and Group Spaces
A turning board works best when the size, surface and setting are planned together. It helps to know how to choose the right whiteboard, how a shared display board suits a school or office, and how a clear layout supports a structured presentation. These guides cover choosing a board, planning display surfaces and presenting work in an ordered way.
