Overview
Description
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FAQs
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Keep Every Update Visible on a Hard-Wearing Red Felt Noticeboard
A small board can still shout if its colour is loud enough. This compact red panel turns a wall into the place the eye goes first, lifting a fire route, a deadline or a sudden closure clear of the everyday noise around it. The felt takes pins and staples for quick changes, and a slim satin frame keeps the look tidy rather than brash. Sized to slip in beside a door or above a desk where a bigger board would never fit, it puts bold, unmissable messaging exactly where wall space is tight and at a premium. Whether the message changes daily or stays up for a term, the colour does the work of getting it noticed. Best suited for receptions, classrooms and small offices where one urgent notice has to be seen the instant someone glances at the wall.
Why This Red Noticeboard Gets Noticed First
- Signal Red Surface. Loud enough to register from the doorway, the strong red felt makes a single notice impossible to walk past, so a fire route, an alert or a deadline lands in the eye before anything else competing for space on the wall around it, which is exactly what an urgent message needs.
- Space-Saving Size. Built for the spots a full-size board cannot reach, this compact panel tucks neatly beside a door, above a desk or into a short stretch of corridor, putting a bold working display into the narrow gaps a room would otherwise waste and freeing the larger walls for other things.
- Pin and Staple Ready. Push pins handle the quick daily notes while staples hold paper flat against the felt, so a fast-moving display goes up and comes down cleanly and the surface never wears thin in one overworked spot, even when the same board is reloaded several times a week.
- Slim Aluminium Edge. Narrow and unobtrusive, the anodised border frames the bold colour without adding bulk, keeping a small board looking sharp, current and uncluttered rather than heavy against a modest wall, and the sealed finish wipes clean when fingers and tape leave their marks.
- Snap-Cover Corners. Concealed corner fixings disappear under neat caps and the edges are gently rounded off, leaving no exposed screw heads or sharp metal at the height of a doorway, a desk or a passing child, so the mounted panel looks finished and stays safe in a busy walkway.
- Two-Year Cover. Covered by a full two-year Displaysense guarantee, a small board bought for a demanding spot is built to hold its bright colour and clean finish through years of constant changes, so a busy reception or classroom never has to think about replacing it.
Built for the Spaces That Rely on Clear Notice Display
| Receptions and Entrances | A compact red board by the door flags opening hours, visitor rules or a one-off closure the moment people step inside, holding one short and genuinely important message in the spot every single person passes first, where it cannot be quietly overlooked on the way in. A red board at the threshold puts the message across before a visitor has even taken their coat off, which is where one urgent notice does its best work. |
| Small Offices | Where wall space is limited, the panel carries urgent team notes, rota changes or safety reminders without crowding the room, keeping the one priority item clearly apart from the general pinned clutter so it never gets lost among the everyday paperwork around it. |
| Classrooms | Teachers use the bright board for the day's key reminders, safety points or homework deadlines, the strong colour catching young eyes quickly even from the far side of a busy, distracting classroom, which makes it a reliable spot for the one thing pupils must not miss. For a teacher juggling a full class, a board that pulls the eye entirely on its own is one less thing that has to be repeated out loud. |
| Staff Kitchens | Pinned above a counter or beside a notice corner, it holds hygiene rules, shift swaps or short alerts in the spot where staff actually gather, kept brief and bold rather than buried in a folder, so the message is read over a kettle rather than filed and forgotten. |
| Corridor Walls | A small splash of red breaks up an otherwise plain corridor, pulling the eye to a single notice, a diversion or a warning that would slip past unread on a larger and busier shared board, giving a short message its own clear place along a route people hurry down. |
| Retail Back-of-House | In stock rooms and staff passages the panel flags safety notices, delivery slots or daily targets in a glance-and-go format that suits a quick, hands-busy environment where nobody stops to read, so the key figure or rule registers in the second someone walks past. |
Calmer Colour or a Wider Board?
Need a calmer colour, or a wider board? The same frame holds a blue felt noticeboard, and a larger red felt noticeboard gives more room for the bold look. Ring 01279 460460 or get in touch and we will sort the colour and size you need.
Colour is the first thing this board does, before a single word is read. A compact panel of strong red registers as a signal in the corner of the eye, so the one notice that genuinely matters, a fire route, a payment deadline, a sudden closure, gets seen instead of lost in a row of muted beige boards. That turns red into a sorting tool rather than decoration: pin the urgent item here and it jumps straight to the front of the queue for attention. In a small reception, a classroom or a side corridor, a little of that red goes a surprisingly long way. Used sparingly it keeps that power, since a whole wall of red would tire the eye, while a single red board among neutral ones reads at once as the place to look first. That is why red works best as the exception in a room, not the rule.
Holding the notices is the felt's only job, and it manages it in two distinct ways. A push pin slides between the fibres and stays exactly where it is put, while a staple bites cleanly through paper to pin anything that has to lie perfectly flat. Both come away without a struggle, and the weave springs back over the gap so the next notice sits just as neatly. On a board refreshed every week, that forgiving give is what keeps the surface looking tidy for years rather than months. The choice between the two is really a choice about how long a notice needs to stay.
Around the felt runs an anodised aluminium edge, and the point of it is really what does not happen over time. It will not chip at the corners, flake in a sunny window or corrode in a humid staffroom, because the hard finish is grown into the metal itself instead of being sprayed across the top. A soft satin texture finishes the surface, dull enough that ceiling lights and daylight raise no glare off the frame. After years of trolleys, bags and elbows, the border still looks much as it did on day one.
Fitting the board takes only a few minutes on almost any wall. A fixing hides in each corner beneath a snap-on cap, the complete kit arrives in the box, and the compact size lets one person hold, level and mark it without a second pair of hands. Hang it tall or wide exactly as the space dictates, since on a panel this small either orientation reads perfectly well. Boards like this slip into the awkward gaps a larger one never could, beside a doorway, above a desk or in a narrow stretch of corridor where space is tight. That knack of fitting where nothing else will is often the whole reason a compact board is chosen in the first place.
What Ships with This Board
- 1 x red felt noticeboard with a satin anodised aluminium frame and stretched felt display face
- 1 x wall fixing kit including concealed corner fixings and clip-on covers
Fitting Out a Whole Site?
Schools, trusts and facilities teams often need matching boards across several rooms or buildings. Our team can quote coordinated quantities and mixed colours on a single order and dispatch them together to suit your schedule. Call 01279 460460 or send us your requirements and we will help you plan the rollout.
NB7506R is a 900mm x 600mm red felt noticeboard with a satin anodised aluminium frame from Displaysense. The dense felt surface accepts both pins and staples for flexible, mark-free display. Board size 900mm x 600mm. Weight 2kg. Satin silver aluminium frame, rounded safe corners, concealed wall fixings and a supplied wall fixing kit, mountable in portrait or landscape. Two-year guarantee. Suited to schools, staffrooms, offices, healthcare waiting areas and community spaces. Also available in blue, grey, green and cork, and in larger sizes up to 2400mm x 1200mm. Displaysense, UK display specialist since 1978.
Full technical specification for the red felt noticeboard with its satin anodised aluminium frame. A densely woven, pinnable and staplable felt surface, smooth rounded safe corners, concealed wall fixings and a complete fixing kit are all standard, and the board is mountable in portrait or landscape for everyday indoor display across schools, offices and healthcare settings.
| Specification | Detail | What This Means for You |
|---|---|---|
| Surface | Red felt fabric | The dense pile grips both pins and staples and releases them cleanly, so notices stay flat and the board reuses for years without leaving visible holes behind. |
| Frame | Satin anodised aluminium | A hardened anodised edge resists scratches, corrosion and fingerprints, while the satin texture cuts the glare that strip lighting throws off glossier frames. |
| Frame Colour | Satin silver | Neutral silver pairs cleanly with the bright red felt and blends into almost any wall colour, decor scheme or workplace branding without ever clashing or looking out of place. |
| Board Size | 900mm x 600mm | A compact footprint sits comfortably above desks, beside doors and along corridors without dominating the available wall space or crowding nearby fittings. |
| Weight | Approximately 2kg | Light enough for one person to lift, hold level and fix unaided, which keeps installation quick and makes relocating the board later simple. |
| Orientation | Portrait or landscape | Hang the board either way to suit the wall you have, with no separate brackets, tools or extra parts needed to switch the mounting direction. |
| Corners | Rounded with concealed fixings | Smooth corners and hidden screw heads remove sharp edges and visible fixings, suiting schools, nurseries, surgeries and busy shared public areas. |
| Fixings | Wall fixing kit included | Everything needed to mount the board is supplied in the box, so there is nothing extra to source or buy before fitting it to the wall. |
| Display Method | Pins and staples | Both fixing types hold securely, giving the flexibility to post light paper memos or heavier card and laminated notices side by side on the same board. |
| Environment | Indoor use | Designed for interior walls in offices, classrooms, surgeries and waiting rooms, kept away from rain, damp and direct weather exposure. |
| Guarantee | 2 years | Covered against everyday wear for two full years, backing the board through frequent pinning, stapling and regular message changes. |
| Returns | 28 days | Unused boards can be returned within 28 days in their original packaging for a straightforward, hassle-free refund. |
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 Red Felt Noticeboard
Q: What is the best felt noticeboard for a school or classroom?
A: The NB7506R 900 x 600mm red felt board is a strong choice for schools and classrooms. The felt takes both pins and staples, so artwork, timetables and reading lists swap easily every term without the surface marking, and rounded corners with concealed wall fixings give a safe, tidy finish for busy corridors and shared areas.
Q: How does a felt noticeboard hold notices in place?
A: A felt board holds notices by friction. A pin or staple pushed between the dense woven fibres wedges firmly, and the surrounding threads press back against the metal to keep paper flat against the whole board rather than bowing from the top. When the pin is pulled out the fibres knit back over the hole, so the same surface reuses several thousand times without marking or thinning.
Q: Will the felt wear out from constant pinning?
A: No. The dense felt closes over each pin and staple hole when the fixing is removed, so the same patch takes several thousand changes before wear shows. The dyed-through red fibre also resists fading, so the surface stays even after years of daily use.
Q: Is this red felt board suitable for a GP surgery or waiting room?
A: Yes. GP surgeries and clinics use the board for appointment guidance, health campaigns and service notices. The satin aluminium frame and rounded safe corners suit clinical areas, and the bold red surface stays readable across a busy waiting room. The board mounts flat to the wall and uses no floor space at all.
Q: Is this suitable for an office or staff room?
A: Yes. Offices and staff rooms use the board for rotas, holiday charts, policy updates and team notices. The 900 x 600mm felt holds everything with pins or staples, and the bold red surface stands out against neutral office walls so key information is not missed.
Q: Does the felt noticeboard come with wall fixings?
A: Yes. A wall fixing kit is included, with four concealed corner fixings and clip-on covers. At around 2kg the board is light enough for one person to hold level, mark the points and fit it on plasterboard, brick or partition walls without help.
Q: What size is the board and how heavy is it?
A: Board size 900 x 600mm, weight around 2kg. The compact format fits above desks, beside doors or along corridors, and the light weight makes one-person installation and later repositioning simple. The board mounts in portrait or landscape, with the orientation chosen on fitting.
Q: What is the difference between the red felt board and the cork version?
A: The red felt board has a dyed felt surface; the cork version has a natural cork surface. Both share the same 900 x 600mm satin aluminium frame, concealed fixings and 2kg weight. Felt grips both pins and staples and gives a bold red colour; cork suits pins alone and a softer, traditional look. Choose felt for colour impact and staple use, and the cork NB7506C for a natural, muted finish.
Q: Do I need an aluminium framed board rather than a frameless pinboard?
A: An aluminium frame matters where a board faces daily handling. The frame holds the felt flat and square and protects the edges from the dents that age a frameless board quickly. For a quiet, low-traffic spot a frameless board can do, but busy offices and schools benefit from the framed build.
Q: Will the frame glare or the colour fade under strip lighting?
A: No. The satin anodised frame is non-gloss, so it scatters overhead light instead of reflecting it and avoids glare from an angle. The felt is dyed through the fibre, so the red stays even under daily strip lighting rather than bleaching at the edges.
Q: Is this felt noticeboard available with free UK delivery?
A: Yes. Free UK mainland delivery is included on every order, with no minimum spend. Displaysense is a UK display specialist that has supplied schools, offices and the NHS from our Hertfordshire base since 1978. The board carries a two-year guarantee, and unused boards return within 28 days.
Q: Is the board available in other colours and sizes?
A: Yes. The same aluminium framed board comes in red, blue, grey and green, plus natural cork, on one frame. Sizes range from 900 x 600mm up to 2400 x 1200mm, so a matching look can run across a whole site in mixed colours and sizes.
Expert Guides for Felt Noticeboards and Workplace Display
Getting the most from a noticeboard comes down to matching the surface, size and position to how a space actually works. A felt board earns its place when notices change often and need to stay visible to everyone passing by. These Displaysense guides cover choosing the right board, planning classroom and office display, and positioning posters where people notice them.
Overview
Keep Every Update Visible on a Hard-Wearing Red Felt Noticeboard
A small board can still shout if its colour is loud enough. This compact red panel turns a wall into the place the eye goes first, lifting a fire route, a deadline or a sudden closure clear of the everyday noise around it. The felt takes pins and staples for quick changes, and a slim satin frame keeps the look tidy rather than brash. Sized to slip in beside a door or above a desk where a bigger board would never fit, it puts bold, unmissable messaging exactly where wall space is tight and at a premium. Whether the message changes daily or stays up for a term, the colour does the work of getting it noticed. Best suited for receptions, classrooms and small offices where one urgent notice has to be seen the instant someone glances at the wall.
Why This Red Noticeboard Gets Noticed First
- Signal Red Surface. Loud enough to register from the doorway, the strong red felt makes a single notice impossible to walk past, so a fire route, an alert or a deadline lands in the eye before anything else competing for space on the wall around it, which is exactly what an urgent message needs.
- Space-Saving Size. Built for the spots a full-size board cannot reach, this compact panel tucks neatly beside a door, above a desk or into a short stretch of corridor, putting a bold working display into the narrow gaps a room would otherwise waste and freeing the larger walls for other things.
- Pin and Staple Ready. Push pins handle the quick daily notes while staples hold paper flat against the felt, so a fast-moving display goes up and comes down cleanly and the surface never wears thin in one overworked spot, even when the same board is reloaded several times a week.
- Slim Aluminium Edge. Narrow and unobtrusive, the anodised border frames the bold colour without adding bulk, keeping a small board looking sharp, current and uncluttered rather than heavy against a modest wall, and the sealed finish wipes clean when fingers and tape leave their marks.
- Snap-Cover Corners. Concealed corner fixings disappear under neat caps and the edges are gently rounded off, leaving no exposed screw heads or sharp metal at the height of a doorway, a desk or a passing child, so the mounted panel looks finished and stays safe in a busy walkway.
- Two-Year Cover. Covered by a full two-year Displaysense guarantee, a small board bought for a demanding spot is built to hold its bright colour and clean finish through years of constant changes, so a busy reception or classroom never has to think about replacing it.
Built for the Spaces That Rely on Clear Notice Display
| Receptions and Entrances | A compact red board by the door flags opening hours, visitor rules or a one-off closure the moment people step inside, holding one short and genuinely important message in the spot every single person passes first, where it cannot be quietly overlooked on the way in. A red board at the threshold puts the message across before a visitor has even taken their coat off, which is where one urgent notice does its best work. |
| Small Offices | Where wall space is limited, the panel carries urgent team notes, rota changes or safety reminders without crowding the room, keeping the one priority item clearly apart from the general pinned clutter so it never gets lost among the everyday paperwork around it. |
| Classrooms | Teachers use the bright board for the day's key reminders, safety points or homework deadlines, the strong colour catching young eyes quickly even from the far side of a busy, distracting classroom, which makes it a reliable spot for the one thing pupils must not miss. For a teacher juggling a full class, a board that pulls the eye entirely on its own is one less thing that has to be repeated out loud. |
| Staff Kitchens | Pinned above a counter or beside a notice corner, it holds hygiene rules, shift swaps or short alerts in the spot where staff actually gather, kept brief and bold rather than buried in a folder, so the message is read over a kettle rather than filed and forgotten. |
| Corridor Walls | A small splash of red breaks up an otherwise plain corridor, pulling the eye to a single notice, a diversion or a warning that would slip past unread on a larger and busier shared board, giving a short message its own clear place along a route people hurry down. |
| Retail Back-of-House | In stock rooms and staff passages the panel flags safety notices, delivery slots or daily targets in a glance-and-go format that suits a quick, hands-busy environment where nobody stops to read, so the key figure or rule registers in the second someone walks past. |
Calmer Colour or a Wider Board?
Need a calmer colour, or a wider board? The same frame holds a blue felt noticeboard, and a larger red felt noticeboard gives more room for the bold look. Ring 01279 460460 or get in touch and we will sort the colour and size you need.
Description
Colour is the first thing this board does, before a single word is read. A compact panel of strong red registers as a signal in the corner of the eye, so the one notice that genuinely matters, a fire route, a payment deadline, a sudden closure, gets seen instead of lost in a row of muted beige boards. That turns red into a sorting tool rather than decoration: pin the urgent item here and it jumps straight to the front of the queue for attention. In a small reception, a classroom or a side corridor, a little of that red goes a surprisingly long way. Used sparingly it keeps that power, since a whole wall of red would tire the eye, while a single red board among neutral ones reads at once as the place to look first. That is why red works best as the exception in a room, not the rule.
Holding the notices is the felt's only job, and it manages it in two distinct ways. A push pin slides between the fibres and stays exactly where it is put, while a staple bites cleanly through paper to pin anything that has to lie perfectly flat. Both come away without a struggle, and the weave springs back over the gap so the next notice sits just as neatly. On a board refreshed every week, that forgiving give is what keeps the surface looking tidy for years rather than months. The choice between the two is really a choice about how long a notice needs to stay.
Around the felt runs an anodised aluminium edge, and the point of it is really what does not happen over time. It will not chip at the corners, flake in a sunny window or corrode in a humid staffroom, because the hard finish is grown into the metal itself instead of being sprayed across the top. A soft satin texture finishes the surface, dull enough that ceiling lights and daylight raise no glare off the frame. After years of trolleys, bags and elbows, the border still looks much as it did on day one.
Fitting the board takes only a few minutes on almost any wall. A fixing hides in each corner beneath a snap-on cap, the complete kit arrives in the box, and the compact size lets one person hold, level and mark it without a second pair of hands. Hang it tall or wide exactly as the space dictates, since on a panel this small either orientation reads perfectly well. Boards like this slip into the awkward gaps a larger one never could, beside a doorway, above a desk or in a narrow stretch of corridor where space is tight. That knack of fitting where nothing else will is often the whole reason a compact board is chosen in the first place.
What Ships with This Board
- 1 x red felt noticeboard with a satin anodised aluminium frame and stretched felt display face
- 1 x wall fixing kit including concealed corner fixings and clip-on covers
Fitting Out a Whole Site?
Schools, trusts and facilities teams often need matching boards across several rooms or buildings. Our team can quote coordinated quantities and mixed colours on a single order and dispatch them together to suit your schedule. Call 01279 460460 or send us your requirements and we will help you plan the rollout.
NB7506R is a 900mm x 600mm red felt noticeboard with a satin anodised aluminium frame from Displaysense. The dense felt surface accepts both pins and staples for flexible, mark-free display. Board size 900mm x 600mm. Weight 2kg. Satin silver aluminium frame, rounded safe corners, concealed wall fixings and a supplied wall fixing kit, mountable in portrait or landscape. Two-year guarantee. Suited to schools, staffrooms, offices, healthcare waiting areas and community spaces. Also available in blue, grey, green and cork, and in larger sizes up to 2400mm x 1200mm. Displaysense, UK display specialist since 1978.
Specifications
Full technical specification for the red felt noticeboard with its satin anodised aluminium frame. A densely woven, pinnable and staplable felt surface, smooth rounded safe corners, concealed wall fixings and a complete fixing kit are all standard, and the board is mountable in portrait or landscape for everyday indoor display across schools, offices and healthcare settings.
| Specification | Detail | What This Means for You |
|---|---|---|
| Surface | Red felt fabric | The dense pile grips both pins and staples and releases them cleanly, so notices stay flat and the board reuses for years without leaving visible holes behind. |
| Frame | Satin anodised aluminium | A hardened anodised edge resists scratches, corrosion and fingerprints, while the satin texture cuts the glare that strip lighting throws off glossier frames. |
| Frame Colour | Satin silver | Neutral silver pairs cleanly with the bright red felt and blends into almost any wall colour, decor scheme or workplace branding without ever clashing or looking out of place. |
| Board Size | 900mm x 600mm | A compact footprint sits comfortably above desks, beside doors and along corridors without dominating the available wall space or crowding nearby fittings. |
| Weight | Approximately 2kg | Light enough for one person to lift, hold level and fix unaided, which keeps installation quick and makes relocating the board later simple. |
| Orientation | Portrait or landscape | Hang the board either way to suit the wall you have, with no separate brackets, tools or extra parts needed to switch the mounting direction. |
| Corners | Rounded with concealed fixings | Smooth corners and hidden screw heads remove sharp edges and visible fixings, suiting schools, nurseries, surgeries and busy shared public areas. |
| Fixings | Wall fixing kit included | Everything needed to mount the board is supplied in the box, so there is nothing extra to source or buy before fitting it to the wall. |
| Display Method | Pins and staples | Both fixing types hold securely, giving the flexibility to post light paper memos or heavier card and laminated notices side by side on the same board. |
| Environment | Indoor use | Designed for interior walls in offices, classrooms, surgeries and waiting rooms, kept away from rain, damp and direct weather exposure. |
| Guarantee | 2 years | Covered against everyday wear for two full years, backing the board through frequent pinning, stapling and regular message changes. |
| Returns | 28 days | Unused boards can be returned within 28 days in their original packaging for a straightforward, hassle-free refund. |
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 Red Felt Noticeboard
Q: What is the best felt noticeboard for a school or classroom?
A: The NB7506R 900 x 600mm red felt board is a strong choice for schools and classrooms. The felt takes both pins and staples, so artwork, timetables and reading lists swap easily every term without the surface marking, and rounded corners with concealed wall fixings give a safe, tidy finish for busy corridors and shared areas.
Q: How does a felt noticeboard hold notices in place?
A: A felt board holds notices by friction. A pin or staple pushed between the dense woven fibres wedges firmly, and the surrounding threads press back against the metal to keep paper flat against the whole board rather than bowing from the top. When the pin is pulled out the fibres knit back over the hole, so the same surface reuses several thousand times without marking or thinning.
Q: Will the felt wear out from constant pinning?
A: No. The dense felt closes over each pin and staple hole when the fixing is removed, so the same patch takes several thousand changes before wear shows. The dyed-through red fibre also resists fading, so the surface stays even after years of daily use.
Q: Is this red felt board suitable for a GP surgery or waiting room?
A: Yes. GP surgeries and clinics use the board for appointment guidance, health campaigns and service notices. The satin aluminium frame and rounded safe corners suit clinical areas, and the bold red surface stays readable across a busy waiting room. The board mounts flat to the wall and uses no floor space at all.
Q: Is this suitable for an office or staff room?
A: Yes. Offices and staff rooms use the board for rotas, holiday charts, policy updates and team notices. The 900 x 600mm felt holds everything with pins or staples, and the bold red surface stands out against neutral office walls so key information is not missed.
Q: Does the felt noticeboard come with wall fixings?
A: Yes. A wall fixing kit is included, with four concealed corner fixings and clip-on covers. At around 2kg the board is light enough for one person to hold level, mark the points and fit it on plasterboard, brick or partition walls without help.
Q: What size is the board and how heavy is it?
A: Board size 900 x 600mm, weight around 2kg. The compact format fits above desks, beside doors or along corridors, and the light weight makes one-person installation and later repositioning simple. The board mounts in portrait or landscape, with the orientation chosen on fitting.
Q: What is the difference between the red felt board and the cork version?
A: The red felt board has a dyed felt surface; the cork version has a natural cork surface. Both share the same 900 x 600mm satin aluminium frame, concealed fixings and 2kg weight. Felt grips both pins and staples and gives a bold red colour; cork suits pins alone and a softer, traditional look. Choose felt for colour impact and staple use, and the cork NB7506C for a natural, muted finish.
Q: Do I need an aluminium framed board rather than a frameless pinboard?
A: An aluminium frame matters where a board faces daily handling. The frame holds the felt flat and square and protects the edges from the dents that age a frameless board quickly. For a quiet, low-traffic spot a frameless board can do, but busy offices and schools benefit from the framed build.
Q: Will the frame glare or the colour fade under strip lighting?
A: No. The satin anodised frame is non-gloss, so it scatters overhead light instead of reflecting it and avoids glare from an angle. The felt is dyed through the fibre, so the red stays even under daily strip lighting rather than bleaching at the edges.
Q: Is this felt noticeboard available with free UK delivery?
A: Yes. Free UK mainland delivery is included on every order, with no minimum spend. Displaysense is a UK display specialist that has supplied schools, offices and the NHS from our Hertfordshire base since 1978. The board carries a two-year guarantee, and unused boards return within 28 days.
Q: Is the board available in other colours and sizes?
A: Yes. The same aluminium framed board comes in red, blue, grey and green, plus natural cork, on one frame. Sizes range from 900 x 600mm up to 2400 x 1200mm, so a matching look can run across a whole site in mixed colours and sizes.
Knowledge Hub
Expert Guides for Felt Noticeboards and Workplace Display
Getting the most from a noticeboard comes down to matching the surface, size and position to how a space actually works. A felt board earns its place when notices change often and need to stay visible to everyone passing by. These Displaysense guides cover choosing the right board, planning classroom and office display, and positioning posters where people notice them.
Red Felt Noticeboard with Aluminium Frame - 900mm x 600mm
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£44.00
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Overview
Description
Specifications
Delivery & Returns
FAQs
Knowledge Hub
Keep Every Update Visible on a Hard-Wearing Red Felt Noticeboard
A small board can still shout if its colour is loud enough. This compact red panel turns a wall into the place the eye goes first, lifting a fire route, a deadline or a sudden closure clear of the everyday noise around it. The felt takes pins and staples for quick changes, and a slim satin frame keeps the look tidy rather than brash. Sized to slip in beside a door or above a desk where a bigger board would never fit, it puts bold, unmissable messaging exactly where wall space is tight and at a premium. Whether the message changes daily or stays up for a term, the colour does the work of getting it noticed. Best suited for receptions, classrooms and small offices where one urgent notice has to be seen the instant someone glances at the wall.
Why This Red Noticeboard Gets Noticed First
- Signal Red Surface. Loud enough to register from the doorway, the strong red felt makes a single notice impossible to walk past, so a fire route, an alert or a deadline lands in the eye before anything else competing for space on the wall around it, which is exactly what an urgent message needs.
- Space-Saving Size. Built for the spots a full-size board cannot reach, this compact panel tucks neatly beside a door, above a desk or into a short stretch of corridor, putting a bold working display into the narrow gaps a room would otherwise waste and freeing the larger walls for other things.
- Pin and Staple Ready. Push pins handle the quick daily notes while staples hold paper flat against the felt, so a fast-moving display goes up and comes down cleanly and the surface never wears thin in one overworked spot, even when the same board is reloaded several times a week.
- Slim Aluminium Edge. Narrow and unobtrusive, the anodised border frames the bold colour without adding bulk, keeping a small board looking sharp, current and uncluttered rather than heavy against a modest wall, and the sealed finish wipes clean when fingers and tape leave their marks.
- Snap-Cover Corners. Concealed corner fixings disappear under neat caps and the edges are gently rounded off, leaving no exposed screw heads or sharp metal at the height of a doorway, a desk or a passing child, so the mounted panel looks finished and stays safe in a busy walkway.
- Two-Year Cover. Covered by a full two-year Displaysense guarantee, a small board bought for a demanding spot is built to hold its bright colour and clean finish through years of constant changes, so a busy reception or classroom never has to think about replacing it.
Built for the Spaces That Rely on Clear Notice Display
| Receptions and Entrances | A compact red board by the door flags opening hours, visitor rules or a one-off closure the moment people step inside, holding one short and genuinely important message in the spot every single person passes first, where it cannot be quietly overlooked on the way in. A red board at the threshold puts the message across before a visitor has even taken their coat off, which is where one urgent notice does its best work. |
| Small Offices | Where wall space is limited, the panel carries urgent team notes, rota changes or safety reminders without crowding the room, keeping the one priority item clearly apart from the general pinned clutter so it never gets lost among the everyday paperwork around it. |
| Classrooms | Teachers use the bright board for the day's key reminders, safety points or homework deadlines, the strong colour catching young eyes quickly even from the far side of a busy, distracting classroom, which makes it a reliable spot for the one thing pupils must not miss. For a teacher juggling a full class, a board that pulls the eye entirely on its own is one less thing that has to be repeated out loud. |
| Staff Kitchens | Pinned above a counter or beside a notice corner, it holds hygiene rules, shift swaps or short alerts in the spot where staff actually gather, kept brief and bold rather than buried in a folder, so the message is read over a kettle rather than filed and forgotten. |
| Corridor Walls | A small splash of red breaks up an otherwise plain corridor, pulling the eye to a single notice, a diversion or a warning that would slip past unread on a larger and busier shared board, giving a short message its own clear place along a route people hurry down. |
| Retail Back-of-House | In stock rooms and staff passages the panel flags safety notices, delivery slots or daily targets in a glance-and-go format that suits a quick, hands-busy environment where nobody stops to read, so the key figure or rule registers in the second someone walks past. |
Calmer Colour or a Wider Board?
Need a calmer colour, or a wider board? The same frame holds a blue felt noticeboard, and a larger red felt noticeboard gives more room for the bold look. Ring 01279 460460 or get in touch and we will sort the colour and size you need.
Colour is the first thing this board does, before a single word is read. A compact panel of strong red registers as a signal in the corner of the eye, so the one notice that genuinely matters, a fire route, a payment deadline, a sudden closure, gets seen instead of lost in a row of muted beige boards. That turns red into a sorting tool rather than decoration: pin the urgent item here and it jumps straight to the front of the queue for attention. In a small reception, a classroom or a side corridor, a little of that red goes a surprisingly long way. Used sparingly it keeps that power, since a whole wall of red would tire the eye, while a single red board among neutral ones reads at once as the place to look first. That is why red works best as the exception in a room, not the rule.
Holding the notices is the felt's only job, and it manages it in two distinct ways. A push pin slides between the fibres and stays exactly where it is put, while a staple bites cleanly through paper to pin anything that has to lie perfectly flat. Both come away without a struggle, and the weave springs back over the gap so the next notice sits just as neatly. On a board refreshed every week, that forgiving give is what keeps the surface looking tidy for years rather than months. The choice between the two is really a choice about how long a notice needs to stay.
Around the felt runs an anodised aluminium edge, and the point of it is really what does not happen over time. It will not chip at the corners, flake in a sunny window or corrode in a humid staffroom, because the hard finish is grown into the metal itself instead of being sprayed across the top. A soft satin texture finishes the surface, dull enough that ceiling lights and daylight raise no glare off the frame. After years of trolleys, bags and elbows, the border still looks much as it did on day one.
Fitting the board takes only a few minutes on almost any wall. A fixing hides in each corner beneath a snap-on cap, the complete kit arrives in the box, and the compact size lets one person hold, level and mark it without a second pair of hands. Hang it tall or wide exactly as the space dictates, since on a panel this small either orientation reads perfectly well. Boards like this slip into the awkward gaps a larger one never could, beside a doorway, above a desk or in a narrow stretch of corridor where space is tight. That knack of fitting where nothing else will is often the whole reason a compact board is chosen in the first place.
What Ships with This Board
- 1 x red felt noticeboard with a satin anodised aluminium frame and stretched felt display face
- 1 x wall fixing kit including concealed corner fixings and clip-on covers
Fitting Out a Whole Site?
Schools, trusts and facilities teams often need matching boards across several rooms or buildings. Our team can quote coordinated quantities and mixed colours on a single order and dispatch them together to suit your schedule. Call 01279 460460 or send us your requirements and we will help you plan the rollout.
NB7506R is a 900mm x 600mm red felt noticeboard with a satin anodised aluminium frame from Displaysense. The dense felt surface accepts both pins and staples for flexible, mark-free display. Board size 900mm x 600mm. Weight 2kg. Satin silver aluminium frame, rounded safe corners, concealed wall fixings and a supplied wall fixing kit, mountable in portrait or landscape. Two-year guarantee. Suited to schools, staffrooms, offices, healthcare waiting areas and community spaces. Also available in blue, grey, green and cork, and in larger sizes up to 2400mm x 1200mm. Displaysense, UK display specialist since 1978.
Full technical specification for the red felt noticeboard with its satin anodised aluminium frame. A densely woven, pinnable and staplable felt surface, smooth rounded safe corners, concealed wall fixings and a complete fixing kit are all standard, and the board is mountable in portrait or landscape for everyday indoor display across schools, offices and healthcare settings.
| Specification | Detail | What This Means for You |
|---|---|---|
| Surface | Red felt fabric | The dense pile grips both pins and staples and releases them cleanly, so notices stay flat and the board reuses for years without leaving visible holes behind. |
| Frame | Satin anodised aluminium | A hardened anodised edge resists scratches, corrosion and fingerprints, while the satin texture cuts the glare that strip lighting throws off glossier frames. |
| Frame Colour | Satin silver | Neutral silver pairs cleanly with the bright red felt and blends into almost any wall colour, decor scheme or workplace branding without ever clashing or looking out of place. |
| Board Size | 900mm x 600mm | A compact footprint sits comfortably above desks, beside doors and along corridors without dominating the available wall space or crowding nearby fittings. |
| Weight | Approximately 2kg | Light enough for one person to lift, hold level and fix unaided, which keeps installation quick and makes relocating the board later simple. |
| Orientation | Portrait or landscape | Hang the board either way to suit the wall you have, with no separate brackets, tools or extra parts needed to switch the mounting direction. |
| Corners | Rounded with concealed fixings | Smooth corners and hidden screw heads remove sharp edges and visible fixings, suiting schools, nurseries, surgeries and busy shared public areas. |
| Fixings | Wall fixing kit included | Everything needed to mount the board is supplied in the box, so there is nothing extra to source or buy before fitting it to the wall. |
| Display Method | Pins and staples | Both fixing types hold securely, giving the flexibility to post light paper memos or heavier card and laminated notices side by side on the same board. |
| Environment | Indoor use | Designed for interior walls in offices, classrooms, surgeries and waiting rooms, kept away from rain, damp and direct weather exposure. |
| Guarantee | 2 years | Covered against everyday wear for two full years, backing the board through frequent pinning, stapling and regular message changes. |
| Returns | 28 days | Unused boards can be returned within 28 days in their original packaging for a straightforward, hassle-free refund. |
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 Red Felt Noticeboard
Q: What is the best felt noticeboard for a school or classroom?
A: The NB7506R 900 x 600mm red felt board is a strong choice for schools and classrooms. The felt takes both pins and staples, so artwork, timetables and reading lists swap easily every term without the surface marking, and rounded corners with concealed wall fixings give a safe, tidy finish for busy corridors and shared areas.
Q: How does a felt noticeboard hold notices in place?
A: A felt board holds notices by friction. A pin or staple pushed between the dense woven fibres wedges firmly, and the surrounding threads press back against the metal to keep paper flat against the whole board rather than bowing from the top. When the pin is pulled out the fibres knit back over the hole, so the same surface reuses several thousand times without marking or thinning.
Q: Will the felt wear out from constant pinning?
A: No. The dense felt closes over each pin and staple hole when the fixing is removed, so the same patch takes several thousand changes before wear shows. The dyed-through red fibre also resists fading, so the surface stays even after years of daily use.
Q: Is this red felt board suitable for a GP surgery or waiting room?
A: Yes. GP surgeries and clinics use the board for appointment guidance, health campaigns and service notices. The satin aluminium frame and rounded safe corners suit clinical areas, and the bold red surface stays readable across a busy waiting room. The board mounts flat to the wall and uses no floor space at all.
Q: Is this suitable for an office or staff room?
A: Yes. Offices and staff rooms use the board for rotas, holiday charts, policy updates and team notices. The 900 x 600mm felt holds everything with pins or staples, and the bold red surface stands out against neutral office walls so key information is not missed.
Q: Does the felt noticeboard come with wall fixings?
A: Yes. A wall fixing kit is included, with four concealed corner fixings and clip-on covers. At around 2kg the board is light enough for one person to hold level, mark the points and fit it on plasterboard, brick or partition walls without help.
Q: What size is the board and how heavy is it?
A: Board size 900 x 600mm, weight around 2kg. The compact format fits above desks, beside doors or along corridors, and the light weight makes one-person installation and later repositioning simple. The board mounts in portrait or landscape, with the orientation chosen on fitting.
Q: What is the difference between the red felt board and the cork version?
A: The red felt board has a dyed felt surface; the cork version has a natural cork surface. Both share the same 900 x 600mm satin aluminium frame, concealed fixings and 2kg weight. Felt grips both pins and staples and gives a bold red colour; cork suits pins alone and a softer, traditional look. Choose felt for colour impact and staple use, and the cork NB7506C for a natural, muted finish.
Q: Do I need an aluminium framed board rather than a frameless pinboard?
A: An aluminium frame matters where a board faces daily handling. The frame holds the felt flat and square and protects the edges from the dents that age a frameless board quickly. For a quiet, low-traffic spot a frameless board can do, but busy offices and schools benefit from the framed build.
Q: Will the frame glare or the colour fade under strip lighting?
A: No. The satin anodised frame is non-gloss, so it scatters overhead light instead of reflecting it and avoids glare from an angle. The felt is dyed through the fibre, so the red stays even under daily strip lighting rather than bleaching at the edges.
Q: Is this felt noticeboard available with free UK delivery?
A: Yes. Free UK mainland delivery is included on every order, with no minimum spend. Displaysense is a UK display specialist that has supplied schools, offices and the NHS from our Hertfordshire base since 1978. The board carries a two-year guarantee, and unused boards return within 28 days.
Q: Is the board available in other colours and sizes?
A: Yes. The same aluminium framed board comes in red, blue, grey and green, plus natural cork, on one frame. Sizes range from 900 x 600mm up to 2400 x 1200mm, so a matching look can run across a whole site in mixed colours and sizes.
Expert Guides for Felt Noticeboards and Workplace Display
Getting the most from a noticeboard comes down to matching the surface, size and position to how a space actually works. A felt board earns its place when notices change often and need to stay visible to everyone passing by. These Displaysense guides cover choosing the right board, planning classroom and office display, and positioning posters where people notice them.
Overview
Keep Every Update Visible on a Hard-Wearing Red Felt Noticeboard
A small board can still shout if its colour is loud enough. This compact red panel turns a wall into the place the eye goes first, lifting a fire route, a deadline or a sudden closure clear of the everyday noise around it. The felt takes pins and staples for quick changes, and a slim satin frame keeps the look tidy rather than brash. Sized to slip in beside a door or above a desk where a bigger board would never fit, it puts bold, unmissable messaging exactly where wall space is tight and at a premium. Whether the message changes daily or stays up for a term, the colour does the work of getting it noticed. Best suited for receptions, classrooms and small offices where one urgent notice has to be seen the instant someone glances at the wall.
Why This Red Noticeboard Gets Noticed First
- Signal Red Surface. Loud enough to register from the doorway, the strong red felt makes a single notice impossible to walk past, so a fire route, an alert or a deadline lands in the eye before anything else competing for space on the wall around it, which is exactly what an urgent message needs.
- Space-Saving Size. Built for the spots a full-size board cannot reach, this compact panel tucks neatly beside a door, above a desk or into a short stretch of corridor, putting a bold working display into the narrow gaps a room would otherwise waste and freeing the larger walls for other things.
- Pin and Staple Ready. Push pins handle the quick daily notes while staples hold paper flat against the felt, so a fast-moving display goes up and comes down cleanly and the surface never wears thin in one overworked spot, even when the same board is reloaded several times a week.
- Slim Aluminium Edge. Narrow and unobtrusive, the anodised border frames the bold colour without adding bulk, keeping a small board looking sharp, current and uncluttered rather than heavy against a modest wall, and the sealed finish wipes clean when fingers and tape leave their marks.
- Snap-Cover Corners. Concealed corner fixings disappear under neat caps and the edges are gently rounded off, leaving no exposed screw heads or sharp metal at the height of a doorway, a desk or a passing child, so the mounted panel looks finished and stays safe in a busy walkway.
- Two-Year Cover. Covered by a full two-year Displaysense guarantee, a small board bought for a demanding spot is built to hold its bright colour and clean finish through years of constant changes, so a busy reception or classroom never has to think about replacing it.
Built for the Spaces That Rely on Clear Notice Display
| Receptions and Entrances | A compact red board by the door flags opening hours, visitor rules or a one-off closure the moment people step inside, holding one short and genuinely important message in the spot every single person passes first, where it cannot be quietly overlooked on the way in. A red board at the threshold puts the message across before a visitor has even taken their coat off, which is where one urgent notice does its best work. |
| Small Offices | Where wall space is limited, the panel carries urgent team notes, rota changes or safety reminders without crowding the room, keeping the one priority item clearly apart from the general pinned clutter so it never gets lost among the everyday paperwork around it. |
| Classrooms | Teachers use the bright board for the day's key reminders, safety points or homework deadlines, the strong colour catching young eyes quickly even from the far side of a busy, distracting classroom, which makes it a reliable spot for the one thing pupils must not miss. For a teacher juggling a full class, a board that pulls the eye entirely on its own is one less thing that has to be repeated out loud. |
| Staff Kitchens | Pinned above a counter or beside a notice corner, it holds hygiene rules, shift swaps or short alerts in the spot where staff actually gather, kept brief and bold rather than buried in a folder, so the message is read over a kettle rather than filed and forgotten. |
| Corridor Walls | A small splash of red breaks up an otherwise plain corridor, pulling the eye to a single notice, a diversion or a warning that would slip past unread on a larger and busier shared board, giving a short message its own clear place along a route people hurry down. |
| Retail Back-of-House | In stock rooms and staff passages the panel flags safety notices, delivery slots or daily targets in a glance-and-go format that suits a quick, hands-busy environment where nobody stops to read, so the key figure or rule registers in the second someone walks past. |
Calmer Colour or a Wider Board?
Need a calmer colour, or a wider board? The same frame holds a blue felt noticeboard, and a larger red felt noticeboard gives more room for the bold look. Ring 01279 460460 or get in touch and we will sort the colour and size you need.
Description
Colour is the first thing this board does, before a single word is read. A compact panel of strong red registers as a signal in the corner of the eye, so the one notice that genuinely matters, a fire route, a payment deadline, a sudden closure, gets seen instead of lost in a row of muted beige boards. That turns red into a sorting tool rather than decoration: pin the urgent item here and it jumps straight to the front of the queue for attention. In a small reception, a classroom or a side corridor, a little of that red goes a surprisingly long way. Used sparingly it keeps that power, since a whole wall of red would tire the eye, while a single red board among neutral ones reads at once as the place to look first. That is why red works best as the exception in a room, not the rule.
Holding the notices is the felt's only job, and it manages it in two distinct ways. A push pin slides between the fibres and stays exactly where it is put, while a staple bites cleanly through paper to pin anything that has to lie perfectly flat. Both come away without a struggle, and the weave springs back over the gap so the next notice sits just as neatly. On a board refreshed every week, that forgiving give is what keeps the surface looking tidy for years rather than months. The choice between the two is really a choice about how long a notice needs to stay.
Around the felt runs an anodised aluminium edge, and the point of it is really what does not happen over time. It will not chip at the corners, flake in a sunny window or corrode in a humid staffroom, because the hard finish is grown into the metal itself instead of being sprayed across the top. A soft satin texture finishes the surface, dull enough that ceiling lights and daylight raise no glare off the frame. After years of trolleys, bags and elbows, the border still looks much as it did on day one.
Fitting the board takes only a few minutes on almost any wall. A fixing hides in each corner beneath a snap-on cap, the complete kit arrives in the box, and the compact size lets one person hold, level and mark it without a second pair of hands. Hang it tall or wide exactly as the space dictates, since on a panel this small either orientation reads perfectly well. Boards like this slip into the awkward gaps a larger one never could, beside a doorway, above a desk or in a narrow stretch of corridor where space is tight. That knack of fitting where nothing else will is often the whole reason a compact board is chosen in the first place.
What Ships with This Board
- 1 x red felt noticeboard with a satin anodised aluminium frame and stretched felt display face
- 1 x wall fixing kit including concealed corner fixings and clip-on covers
Fitting Out a Whole Site?
Schools, trusts and facilities teams often need matching boards across several rooms or buildings. Our team can quote coordinated quantities and mixed colours on a single order and dispatch them together to suit your schedule. Call 01279 460460 or send us your requirements and we will help you plan the rollout.
NB7506R is a 900mm x 600mm red felt noticeboard with a satin anodised aluminium frame from Displaysense. The dense felt surface accepts both pins and staples for flexible, mark-free display. Board size 900mm x 600mm. Weight 2kg. Satin silver aluminium frame, rounded safe corners, concealed wall fixings and a supplied wall fixing kit, mountable in portrait or landscape. Two-year guarantee. Suited to schools, staffrooms, offices, healthcare waiting areas and community spaces. Also available in blue, grey, green and cork, and in larger sizes up to 2400mm x 1200mm. Displaysense, UK display specialist since 1978.
Specifications
Full technical specification for the red felt noticeboard with its satin anodised aluminium frame. A densely woven, pinnable and staplable felt surface, smooth rounded safe corners, concealed wall fixings and a complete fixing kit are all standard, and the board is mountable in portrait or landscape for everyday indoor display across schools, offices and healthcare settings.
| Specification | Detail | What This Means for You |
|---|---|---|
| Surface | Red felt fabric | The dense pile grips both pins and staples and releases them cleanly, so notices stay flat and the board reuses for years without leaving visible holes behind. |
| Frame | Satin anodised aluminium | A hardened anodised edge resists scratches, corrosion and fingerprints, while the satin texture cuts the glare that strip lighting throws off glossier frames. |
| Frame Colour | Satin silver | Neutral silver pairs cleanly with the bright red felt and blends into almost any wall colour, decor scheme or workplace branding without ever clashing or looking out of place. |
| Board Size | 900mm x 600mm | A compact footprint sits comfortably above desks, beside doors and along corridors without dominating the available wall space or crowding nearby fittings. |
| Weight | Approximately 2kg | Light enough for one person to lift, hold level and fix unaided, which keeps installation quick and makes relocating the board later simple. |
| Orientation | Portrait or landscape | Hang the board either way to suit the wall you have, with no separate brackets, tools or extra parts needed to switch the mounting direction. |
| Corners | Rounded with concealed fixings | Smooth corners and hidden screw heads remove sharp edges and visible fixings, suiting schools, nurseries, surgeries and busy shared public areas. |
| Fixings | Wall fixing kit included | Everything needed to mount the board is supplied in the box, so there is nothing extra to source or buy before fitting it to the wall. |
| Display Method | Pins and staples | Both fixing types hold securely, giving the flexibility to post light paper memos or heavier card and laminated notices side by side on the same board. |
| Environment | Indoor use | Designed for interior walls in offices, classrooms, surgeries and waiting rooms, kept away from rain, damp and direct weather exposure. |
| Guarantee | 2 years | Covered against everyday wear for two full years, backing the board through frequent pinning, stapling and regular message changes. |
| Returns | 28 days | Unused boards can be returned within 28 days in their original packaging for a straightforward, hassle-free refund. |
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 Red Felt Noticeboard
Q: What is the best felt noticeboard for a school or classroom?
A: The NB7506R 900 x 600mm red felt board is a strong choice for schools and classrooms. The felt takes both pins and staples, so artwork, timetables and reading lists swap easily every term without the surface marking, and rounded corners with concealed wall fixings give a safe, tidy finish for busy corridors and shared areas.
Q: How does a felt noticeboard hold notices in place?
A: A felt board holds notices by friction. A pin or staple pushed between the dense woven fibres wedges firmly, and the surrounding threads press back against the metal to keep paper flat against the whole board rather than bowing from the top. When the pin is pulled out the fibres knit back over the hole, so the same surface reuses several thousand times without marking or thinning.
Q: Will the felt wear out from constant pinning?
A: No. The dense felt closes over each pin and staple hole when the fixing is removed, so the same patch takes several thousand changes before wear shows. The dyed-through red fibre also resists fading, so the surface stays even after years of daily use.
Q: Is this red felt board suitable for a GP surgery or waiting room?
A: Yes. GP surgeries and clinics use the board for appointment guidance, health campaigns and service notices. The satin aluminium frame and rounded safe corners suit clinical areas, and the bold red surface stays readable across a busy waiting room. The board mounts flat to the wall and uses no floor space at all.
Q: Is this suitable for an office or staff room?
A: Yes. Offices and staff rooms use the board for rotas, holiday charts, policy updates and team notices. The 900 x 600mm felt holds everything with pins or staples, and the bold red surface stands out against neutral office walls so key information is not missed.
Q: Does the felt noticeboard come with wall fixings?
A: Yes. A wall fixing kit is included, with four concealed corner fixings and clip-on covers. At around 2kg the board is light enough for one person to hold level, mark the points and fit it on plasterboard, brick or partition walls without help.
Q: What size is the board and how heavy is it?
A: Board size 900 x 600mm, weight around 2kg. The compact format fits above desks, beside doors or along corridors, and the light weight makes one-person installation and later repositioning simple. The board mounts in portrait or landscape, with the orientation chosen on fitting.
Q: What is the difference between the red felt board and the cork version?
A: The red felt board has a dyed felt surface; the cork version has a natural cork surface. Both share the same 900 x 600mm satin aluminium frame, concealed fixings and 2kg weight. Felt grips both pins and staples and gives a bold red colour; cork suits pins alone and a softer, traditional look. Choose felt for colour impact and staple use, and the cork NB7506C for a natural, muted finish.
Q: Do I need an aluminium framed board rather than a frameless pinboard?
A: An aluminium frame matters where a board faces daily handling. The frame holds the felt flat and square and protects the edges from the dents that age a frameless board quickly. For a quiet, low-traffic spot a frameless board can do, but busy offices and schools benefit from the framed build.
Q: Will the frame glare or the colour fade under strip lighting?
A: No. The satin anodised frame is non-gloss, so it scatters overhead light instead of reflecting it and avoids glare from an angle. The felt is dyed through the fibre, so the red stays even under daily strip lighting rather than bleaching at the edges.
Q: Is this felt noticeboard available with free UK delivery?
A: Yes. Free UK mainland delivery is included on every order, with no minimum spend. Displaysense is a UK display specialist that has supplied schools, offices and the NHS from our Hertfordshire base since 1978. The board carries a two-year guarantee, and unused boards return within 28 days.
Q: Is the board available in other colours and sizes?
A: Yes. The same aluminium framed board comes in red, blue, grey and green, plus natural cork, on one frame. Sizes range from 900 x 600mm up to 2400 x 1200mm, so a matching look can run across a whole site in mixed colours and sizes.
Knowledge Hub
Expert Guides for Felt Noticeboards and Workplace Display
Getting the most from a noticeboard comes down to matching the surface, size and position to how a space actually works. A felt board earns its place when notices change often and need to stay visible to everyone passing by. These Displaysense guides cover choosing the right board, planning classroom and office display, and positioning posters where people notice them.