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A Neutral Grey Felt Noticeboard That Suits Any Wall
Slipping into almost any wall is what a neutral grey felt does best, and here it gives a large frameless board a discreet face that holds notices in clear contrast against corporate, clinical or classroom decor. Tested as one piece, the board is rated Class 0 to BS 476 and, in the European scheme, Class B-s1 d0 to EN 13501-1, and its felt holds pins and Velcro-backed resources, the wrapped edges leaving no frame so the panel sits flush and joins others into a wider run. Mounted portrait or landscape, it slots into the busy corridors, wards and foyers a big building has to keep compliant. Best suited to offices, schools and hospitals where a large, discreet display must meet fire-safety standards and blend into the wall at once.
Why Busy Offices Rely on a Composite-Tested Board
- Fire-rated, board and backing together: Independent testing signs the finished board off at BS 476 Class 0 and, in the European scheme, at BS EN 13501-1 Class B-s1 d0, covering the whole unit. That is the assurance a fire or estates team wants before a display goes up on a protected wall.
- Grips pins and hook-and-loop: Push pins sink into the grey felt and Velcro-backed resources cling to it just as firmly, so posters, rotas and safety signage go up fast and come down clean. The board can be reshuffled day after day and still keep its tidy, even grey face.
- Understated grey for a large wall: A quiet mid-grey recedes against almost any scheme, painted, glass or timber, so the board settles into the wall rather than drawing the eye. It masks the scuffs and pin marks a paler surface would flaunt, keeping a busy display neat far longer.
- A simple one-person fitting: Weighing little for so broad a panel and coming with wall fixings, it settles onto a solid wall without drama, a helper wanted mainly to hold the wide face steady. From then on it stands unattended, a large, compliant display put up for next to no work.
- Borderless, so panels meet cleanly: Felt turned over the edges leaves no surround, so the board lies flat and borderless with nothing proud to snag a sleeve along a walkway. Stand two or three side by side and they meet seamlessly, reading as one broad display rather than separate panels.
- Suited for indoor settings: It belongs on indoor walls, along corridors, foyers and shared rooms kept clear of damp and weather, at home on the high-traffic surfaces of an office, school or hospital. There it holds a full spread of notices while keeping its quiet, neutral presence.
Where a Large Grey Board Fits a Compliance-First Wall
| Offices and Shared Floors | Policies, rotas and safety notices go up on a neutral grey across meeting-room and open-plan walls, the tone easy among corporate fittings, the frameless face keeping things clean and the certified surface meeting a shared route's fire rules. |
| Schools and Colleges | Timetables, safeguarding information and pupil notices sit on a certified grey display board along teaching corridors and in staffrooms, the muted tone settling a busy wall while the flush frameless build fits neatly on the run between classroom doors. |
| Hospitals and Healthcare Sites | Patient guidance and staff information go on a fire-rated grey surface along ward approaches and clinic walls, the understated colour softening a pressured medical space while the rating keeps a large communication board compliant on a protected route. |
| Council and Housing Buildings | Civic lobbies and housing-association foyers show local information and safety notices on a composite-tested grey board, the neutral colour and flush frameless finish suiting a public setting that wants a display both orderly and compliant. |
| Stairwells and Escape Routes | On a protected stairwell a BS 476 Class 0 rating lets the board hold evacuation guidance where it has to stay visible, the certified grey surface proving good on a wall a building has to keep compliant through daily use. |
| Reception and Waiting Areas | Welcome details and public notices sit on a composed grey felt across front-of-house and waiting-room walls, the borderless edge lending a tidy, professional air to the first impression a large display leaves on a visitor at the door. |
Need a Smaller Board?
For a compact wall, the same fire-rated grey felt comes smaller as the Unframed Fire Resistant Grey Felt Noticeboard 900mm x 600mm. Order with free UK mainland delivery.
Call us on 01279460460 or send us your requirements and we will get back to you.
NB7309GY is a large Unframed Fire-Resistant Grey Felt Noticeboard from Displaysense. A frameless board with an edge-wrapped fire-rated grey felt surface, independently certified as a complete unit to BS 476 Class 0 and BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1 d0, with no frame so it sits flush and boards butt together for wider coverage. Dimensions 900mm x 1200mm. Weight 13.6kg. Fire-rated grey felt for pins and Velcro-backed resources, unframed edge-wrapped construction, portrait or landscape mounting, wall fixings included, indoor use. Used by offices, schools, hospitals, council and housing-association buildings for policies, timetables, safety information and staff notices in corridors, stairwells and escape routes. Also available in a smaller size and in red, green and blue, with an aluminium-framed fire-rated version for a defined edge. Displaysense, UK display specialist based in Hertfordshire since 1978. Free UK delivery.
Warm neutrals aside, few colours disappear into a wall the way this mid-grey felt does, easing against painted plaster, glass or timber so the board joins a scheme instead of interrupting it, which is what makes it such a dependable standard across a whole building. Black print keeps clear contrast on the grey, so notices stay readable without the surface ever shouting, and the neutral tone hides the scuffs and old pinholes a paler board would show. That means a much-used display looks tidy far longer, an advantage on the kind of wall that changes week in, week out.
Fire classification here covers the finished board rather than a coating on top, with a Class 0 result under BS 476 and, separately, a Class B-s1 d0 result under BS EN 13501-1, the board assessed as one whole unit. That distinction matters, because it means the rating belongs to the item on the wall and not to a single layer of it. It is what allows the board into a corridor, stairwell or escape route, the fire-sensitive spots an untested surface has no place in, and a fire officer or estates team can check the exact classes on the certificates.
Nothing frames the felt, so its grey face runs right to the border and the board lies flat to the wall, giving a clean, seamless finish with nothing standing proud to catch a sleeve in a busy walkway. Set more than one alongside each other and they meet edge to edge with no join showing, turning a bare stretch of wall into one continuous display rather than a line of separate panels. That borderless look also feels modern and unfussy, letting the notices carry the wall with nothing framing them to pull the eye away.
Getting notices onto the grey felt is quick and forgiving, since it grips traditional push pins and Velcro-backed resources alike, so a laminated sheet and a light flyer both hold and peel away clean. Wide though it is, the panel weighs little for its span and comes with wall fixings, bedding onto a solid indoor wall in minutes, its width making a second pair of hands handy to keep it true. Kept inside and away from damp, that neutral, compliant surface then works away quietly for a whole space to use.
What Ships with This Noticeboard
- 1 x unframed fire-resistant grey felt noticeboard
- 1 x set of wall fixings
Prefer a Defined Frame?
For a framed version of the same fire-rated grey felt, choose the Fire Resistant Grey Aluminium Framed Noticeboard 1200mm x 900mm with its aluminium surround. Order with free UK mainland delivery.
Call us on 01279460460 or send us your requirements and we will get back to you.
NB7309GY is a large Unframed Fire-Resistant Grey Felt Noticeboard from Displaysense. A frameless board with an edge-wrapped fire-rated grey felt surface, independently certified as a complete unit to BS 476 Class 0 and BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1 d0, with no frame so it sits flush and boards butt together for wider coverage. Dimensions 900mm x 1200mm. Weight 13.6kg. Fire-rated grey felt for pins and Velcro-backed resources, unframed edge-wrapped construction, portrait or landscape mounting, wall fixings included, indoor use. Used by offices, schools, hospitals, council and housing-association buildings for policies, timetables, safety information and staff notices in corridors, stairwells and escape routes. Also available in a smaller size and in red, green and blue, with an aluminium-framed fire-rated version for a defined edge. Displaysense, UK display specialist based in Hertfordshire since 1978. Free UK delivery.
The table below runs through the NB7309GY in full. It moves from the large grey felt and the edge-wrapped, frameless build to the fire rating held under BS 476 and BS EN 13501-1, and each row adds a plain note on what the detail means for a big, neutral display in an office, school or public building.
| Specification | Detail | What This Means for You |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Unframed fire-resistant noticeboard | A large frameless grey felt board, signed off as one fire-rated unit, for a discreet, compliant display along corridors, stairwells and lobbies. |
| Colour / Finish | Fire-rated grey felt | A quiet mid-grey over a fire-rated backing that recedes into most decor, holds black text crisply and disguises the scuffs and pinholes a paler board would flaunt over time. |
| Board Size | 900mm x 1200mm | Room enough for a whole spread of notices, timetables and signage together, so a single large board stands in for several smaller ones on a busy wall. |
| Weight | 13.6kg | Modest weight for so wide a panel means one person can lift and hang it, with a helper only really wanted to steady the far side as it is levelled. |
| Surface | Fire-rated grey felt, pins and Velcro | Both push pins and Velcro-backed resources hold in the grey felt, so signage and posters stay put right across the face and lift off without a mark. |
| Design | Unframed, edge-wrapped fabric | No frame, just felt folded over the edges, so the panel lies flat, catches on little and joins neighbours into one seamless, broader run. |
| Orientation | Portrait or landscape | Upright or on its side both suit the board, which turns to fit a tall wall, a wide one, and the notices it has to carry. |
| Fixings | Wall fixings included | The fixings to hang it are in the box, so it reaches a solid wall ready to mount, with nothing else to order or track down first. |
| Fire Certification | Class 0 (BS 476) with B-s1 d0 (EN 13501-1) | Tested independently against both recognised fire standards, the evidence a specifier needs before siting the board on a protected route. |
| Fire Testing | Complete unit | Approved as the whole finished board rather than one layer, so the rating attaches to the item on the wall, not just a part of it. |
| Environment | Indoor use | Meant for indoor corridors, foyers and wards, and kept from the damp or weather that would seep into felt and spoil it in time. |
| Ideal Locations | Corridors, stairwells, escape routes | Aimed at the fire-sensitive, high-traffic walls of offices, schools, hospitals and councils after a neutral, compliant board on show. |
Free delivery on every order, no minimum spend
UK Mainland standard delivery included on everything we sell.
Standard
Free
Always included, no minimum order
Express
£9.95
Express options shown at checkout where available
Lead time
3 to 5 days
Working days, UK Mainland
Returns
28 days
Original condition and packaging
Good to know
- Orders typically ship within 1 to 2 working days of placement
- Tracking email sent on dispatch
- Ground-floor, accessible delivery point
Returns must be unused and in original packaging. Full delivery information · Returns policy
Frequently Asked Questions About This Large Fire-Rated Noticeboard
Q: Which large fire-rated noticeboard is best for a neutral office or corridor wall?
A: The best large fire-rated noticeboard for a neutral office or corridor wall is the NB7309GY, a grey felt board of 900mm x 1200mm, unframed and carrying Class 0 to BS 476 with a Class B-s1 d0 rating to EN 13501-1. The soft grey works with almost any decor, the felt grips pins and Velcro, and the board mounts either way up in a compliant, high-traffic setting.
Q: What fire rating does this grey display board carry?
A: It is tested to BS 476 Class 0 and, in the European classification, to BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1 d0, both applied to the finished board rather than one component. That whole-unit approval proves the item fire-rated and clears it for a corridor, stairwell or escape route.
Q: Why choose grey over a brighter colour?
A: Grey is the discreet, understated pick. Its muted tone recedes against painted, glass or timber, so the board joins a wall rather than dominating it, and it disguises the marks and pin holes a lighter surface would betray. For a display that should stay tidy and quiet over years, this wall board is the safe call.
Q: Can I fix notices with Velcro or only with pins?
A: Both hold on this felt board. A drawing pin goes into the grey felt and a Velcro-backed sheet clings to it just as securely, so a laminated notice and a paper flyer alike stay fixed and lift off without a mark. That leaves you free to lay out and refresh an information board however a busy wall demands.
Q: How does the frameless design help this board in a corridor?
A: The grey felt is taken over the edge with nothing framing it, so the display board lies flat and leaves little proud to catch a passing sleeve in a walkway. That also lets panels sit tight together as one broad run, and the borderless face reads clean and modern on a public wall.
Q: Can the wall board be mounted portrait or landscape?
A: Either orientation works. Stand the bulletin board tall for an upright wall or lay it wide across a low run, whichever suits the space and the notices. Fixings are included, and though the panel is light for its footprint, a second person helps keep the broad face true while it is set.
Q: How does this grey board compare with the red NB7309R?
A: The two share the same 900mm x 1200mm unframed, fire-certified build and both hold pins and Velcro, so tone and setting settle it. Grey is quiet and blends into offices, schools and reception. The red NB7309R shouts louder, the better choice where an urgent notice must register fast across a room.
Q: How large and heavy is this bulletin board?
A: At 900mm x 1200mm and 13.6kg, this board is made for the larger walls of a corridor, ward or foyer. The weight stays low for that span, so a single person can lift and fix it, with a helper on the far side simply making the wide panel faster to level.
Q: Is this noticeboard suitable for indoor use only?
A: Yes. It is designed for indoor settings such as corridors, foyers and wards, and should be kept away from damp or outdoor areas where moisture would work into the felt and spoil it. Used inside, the fire-rated grey surface stands up well to the everyday wear of a busy public building.
Q: How is a display board this wide fixed to the wall?
A: Fixings come in the box, and the panel sits flat on a solid wall in minutes. One set of hands can steady it while another drives the screws, in portrait or landscape. Since nothing frames it, several boards can run tight together into a wider display with no visible seam between them.
Q: Can this board go in an escape route or stairwell?
A: Yes. With BS 476 Class 0 and EN 13501-1 Class B-s1 d0 both covering the finished unit, the board is suited to stairwells, escape routes and other fire-sensitive shared areas. Its neutral grey keeps evacuation guidance plainly in view, and the rating satisfies what those routes are required to meet.
Q: Does this noticeboard come in other sizes or colours?
A: Yes. The unframed fire-rated range climbs from a compact board to sizes beyond this one, and the certified felt comes in red, green and blue as well as grey. If a crisp metal edge is wanted rather than the borderless face, a matching aluminium-framed fire version is available too.
How a Neutral Grey Board Keeps a Busy Wall Compliant
Whether a large board suits an office, corridor or public space comes down to its colour, its fire testing and where it is fixed, so a discreet, certified surface is worth pairing to the wall in question. The Displaysense reads below run through fire-resistant boards for schools, weighing up a board for a space, and boards for busy corridors.
Overview
A Neutral Grey Felt Noticeboard That Suits Any Wall
Slipping into almost any wall is what a neutral grey felt does best, and here it gives a large frameless board a discreet face that holds notices in clear contrast against corporate, clinical or classroom decor. Tested as one piece, the board is rated Class 0 to BS 476 and, in the European scheme, Class B-s1 d0 to EN 13501-1, and its felt holds pins and Velcro-backed resources, the wrapped edges leaving no frame so the panel sits flush and joins others into a wider run. Mounted portrait or landscape, it slots into the busy corridors, wards and foyers a big building has to keep compliant. Best suited to offices, schools and hospitals where a large, discreet display must meet fire-safety standards and blend into the wall at once.
Why Busy Offices Rely on a Composite-Tested Board
- Fire-rated, board and backing together: Independent testing signs the finished board off at BS 476 Class 0 and, in the European scheme, at BS EN 13501-1 Class B-s1 d0, covering the whole unit. That is the assurance a fire or estates team wants before a display goes up on a protected wall.
- Grips pins and hook-and-loop: Push pins sink into the grey felt and Velcro-backed resources cling to it just as firmly, so posters, rotas and safety signage go up fast and come down clean. The board can be reshuffled day after day and still keep its tidy, even grey face.
- Understated grey for a large wall: A quiet mid-grey recedes against almost any scheme, painted, glass or timber, so the board settles into the wall rather than drawing the eye. It masks the scuffs and pin marks a paler surface would flaunt, keeping a busy display neat far longer.
- A simple one-person fitting: Weighing little for so broad a panel and coming with wall fixings, it settles onto a solid wall without drama, a helper wanted mainly to hold the wide face steady. From then on it stands unattended, a large, compliant display put up for next to no work.
- Borderless, so panels meet cleanly: Felt turned over the edges leaves no surround, so the board lies flat and borderless with nothing proud to snag a sleeve along a walkway. Stand two or three side by side and they meet seamlessly, reading as one broad display rather than separate panels.
- Suited for indoor settings: It belongs on indoor walls, along corridors, foyers and shared rooms kept clear of damp and weather, at home on the high-traffic surfaces of an office, school or hospital. There it holds a full spread of notices while keeping its quiet, neutral presence.
Where a Large Grey Board Fits a Compliance-First Wall
| Offices and Shared Floors | Policies, rotas and safety notices go up on a neutral grey across meeting-room and open-plan walls, the tone easy among corporate fittings, the frameless face keeping things clean and the certified surface meeting a shared route's fire rules. |
| Schools and Colleges | Timetables, safeguarding information and pupil notices sit on a certified grey display board along teaching corridors and in staffrooms, the muted tone settling a busy wall while the flush frameless build fits neatly on the run between classroom doors. |
| Hospitals and Healthcare Sites | Patient guidance and staff information go on a fire-rated grey surface along ward approaches and clinic walls, the understated colour softening a pressured medical space while the rating keeps a large communication board compliant on a protected route. |
| Council and Housing Buildings | Civic lobbies and housing-association foyers show local information and safety notices on a composite-tested grey board, the neutral colour and flush frameless finish suiting a public setting that wants a display both orderly and compliant. |
| Stairwells and Escape Routes | On a protected stairwell a BS 476 Class 0 rating lets the board hold evacuation guidance where it has to stay visible, the certified grey surface proving good on a wall a building has to keep compliant through daily use. |
| Reception and Waiting Areas | Welcome details and public notices sit on a composed grey felt across front-of-house and waiting-room walls, the borderless edge lending a tidy, professional air to the first impression a large display leaves on a visitor at the door. |
Need a Smaller Board?
For a compact wall, the same fire-rated grey felt comes smaller as the Unframed Fire Resistant Grey Felt Noticeboard 900mm x 600mm. Order with free UK mainland delivery.
Call us on 01279460460 or send us your requirements and we will get back to you.
NB7309GY is a large Unframed Fire-Resistant Grey Felt Noticeboard from Displaysense. A frameless board with an edge-wrapped fire-rated grey felt surface, independently certified as a complete unit to BS 476 Class 0 and BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1 d0, with no frame so it sits flush and boards butt together for wider coverage. Dimensions 900mm x 1200mm. Weight 13.6kg. Fire-rated grey felt for pins and Velcro-backed resources, unframed edge-wrapped construction, portrait or landscape mounting, wall fixings included, indoor use. Used by offices, schools, hospitals, council and housing-association buildings for policies, timetables, safety information and staff notices in corridors, stairwells and escape routes. Also available in a smaller size and in red, green and blue, with an aluminium-framed fire-rated version for a defined edge. Displaysense, UK display specialist based in Hertfordshire since 1978. Free UK delivery.
Description
Warm neutrals aside, few colours disappear into a wall the way this mid-grey felt does, easing against painted plaster, glass or timber so the board joins a scheme instead of interrupting it, which is what makes it such a dependable standard across a whole building. Black print keeps clear contrast on the grey, so notices stay readable without the surface ever shouting, and the neutral tone hides the scuffs and old pinholes a paler board would show. That means a much-used display looks tidy far longer, an advantage on the kind of wall that changes week in, week out.
Fire classification here covers the finished board rather than a coating on top, with a Class 0 result under BS 476 and, separately, a Class B-s1 d0 result under BS EN 13501-1, the board assessed as one whole unit. That distinction matters, because it means the rating belongs to the item on the wall and not to a single layer of it. It is what allows the board into a corridor, stairwell or escape route, the fire-sensitive spots an untested surface has no place in, and a fire officer or estates team can check the exact classes on the certificates.
Nothing frames the felt, so its grey face runs right to the border and the board lies flat to the wall, giving a clean, seamless finish with nothing standing proud to catch a sleeve in a busy walkway. Set more than one alongside each other and they meet edge to edge with no join showing, turning a bare stretch of wall into one continuous display rather than a line of separate panels. That borderless look also feels modern and unfussy, letting the notices carry the wall with nothing framing them to pull the eye away.
Getting notices onto the grey felt is quick and forgiving, since it grips traditional push pins and Velcro-backed resources alike, so a laminated sheet and a light flyer both hold and peel away clean. Wide though it is, the panel weighs little for its span and comes with wall fixings, bedding onto a solid indoor wall in minutes, its width making a second pair of hands handy to keep it true. Kept inside and away from damp, that neutral, compliant surface then works away quietly for a whole space to use.
What Ships with This Noticeboard
- 1 x unframed fire-resistant grey felt noticeboard
- 1 x set of wall fixings
Prefer a Defined Frame?
For a framed version of the same fire-rated grey felt, choose the Fire Resistant Grey Aluminium Framed Noticeboard 1200mm x 900mm with its aluminium surround. Order with free UK mainland delivery.
Call us on 01279460460 or send us your requirements and we will get back to you.
NB7309GY is a large Unframed Fire-Resistant Grey Felt Noticeboard from Displaysense. A frameless board with an edge-wrapped fire-rated grey felt surface, independently certified as a complete unit to BS 476 Class 0 and BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1 d0, with no frame so it sits flush and boards butt together for wider coverage. Dimensions 900mm x 1200mm. Weight 13.6kg. Fire-rated grey felt for pins and Velcro-backed resources, unframed edge-wrapped construction, portrait or landscape mounting, wall fixings included, indoor use. Used by offices, schools, hospitals, council and housing-association buildings for policies, timetables, safety information and staff notices in corridors, stairwells and escape routes. Also available in a smaller size and in red, green and blue, with an aluminium-framed fire-rated version for a defined edge. Displaysense, UK display specialist based in Hertfordshire since 1978. Free UK delivery.
Specifications
The table below runs through the NB7309GY in full. It moves from the large grey felt and the edge-wrapped, frameless build to the fire rating held under BS 476 and BS EN 13501-1, and each row adds a plain note on what the detail means for a big, neutral display in an office, school or public building.
| Specification | Detail | What This Means for You |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Unframed fire-resistant noticeboard | A large frameless grey felt board, signed off as one fire-rated unit, for a discreet, compliant display along corridors, stairwells and lobbies. |
| Colour / Finish | Fire-rated grey felt | A quiet mid-grey over a fire-rated backing that recedes into most decor, holds black text crisply and disguises the scuffs and pinholes a paler board would flaunt over time. |
| Board Size | 900mm x 1200mm | Room enough for a whole spread of notices, timetables and signage together, so a single large board stands in for several smaller ones on a busy wall. |
| Weight | 13.6kg | Modest weight for so wide a panel means one person can lift and hang it, with a helper only really wanted to steady the far side as it is levelled. |
| Surface | Fire-rated grey felt, pins and Velcro | Both push pins and Velcro-backed resources hold in the grey felt, so signage and posters stay put right across the face and lift off without a mark. |
| Design | Unframed, edge-wrapped fabric | No frame, just felt folded over the edges, so the panel lies flat, catches on little and joins neighbours into one seamless, broader run. |
| Orientation | Portrait or landscape | Upright or on its side both suit the board, which turns to fit a tall wall, a wide one, and the notices it has to carry. |
| Fixings | Wall fixings included | The fixings to hang it are in the box, so it reaches a solid wall ready to mount, with nothing else to order or track down first. |
| Fire Certification | Class 0 (BS 476) with B-s1 d0 (EN 13501-1) | Tested independently against both recognised fire standards, the evidence a specifier needs before siting the board on a protected route. |
| Fire Testing | Complete unit | Approved as the whole finished board rather than one layer, so the rating attaches to the item on the wall, not just a part of it. |
| Environment | Indoor use | Meant for indoor corridors, foyers and wards, and kept from the damp or weather that would seep into felt and spoil it in time. |
| Ideal Locations | Corridors, stairwells, escape routes | Aimed at the fire-sensitive, high-traffic walls of offices, schools, hospitals and councils after a neutral, compliant board on show. |
Delivery & Returns
Free delivery on every order, no minimum spend
UK Mainland standard delivery included on everything we sell.
Standard
Free
Always included, no minimum order
Express
£9.95
Express options shown at checkout where available
Lead time
3 to 5 days
Working days, UK Mainland
Returns
28 days
Original condition and packaging
Good to know
- Orders typically ship within 1 to 2 working days of placement
- Tracking email sent on dispatch
- Ground-floor, accessible delivery point
Returns must be unused and in original packaging. Full delivery information · Returns policy
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About This Large Fire-Rated Noticeboard
Q: Which large fire-rated noticeboard is best for a neutral office or corridor wall?
A: The best large fire-rated noticeboard for a neutral office or corridor wall is the NB7309GY, a grey felt board of 900mm x 1200mm, unframed and carrying Class 0 to BS 476 with a Class B-s1 d0 rating to EN 13501-1. The soft grey works with almost any decor, the felt grips pins and Velcro, and the board mounts either way up in a compliant, high-traffic setting.
Q: What fire rating does this grey display board carry?
A: It is tested to BS 476 Class 0 and, in the European classification, to BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1 d0, both applied to the finished board rather than one component. That whole-unit approval proves the item fire-rated and clears it for a corridor, stairwell or escape route.
Q: Why choose grey over a brighter colour?
A: Grey is the discreet, understated pick. Its muted tone recedes against painted, glass or timber, so the board joins a wall rather than dominating it, and it disguises the marks and pin holes a lighter surface would betray. For a display that should stay tidy and quiet over years, this wall board is the safe call.
Q: Can I fix notices with Velcro or only with pins?
A: Both hold on this felt board. A drawing pin goes into the grey felt and a Velcro-backed sheet clings to it just as securely, so a laminated notice and a paper flyer alike stay fixed and lift off without a mark. That leaves you free to lay out and refresh an information board however a busy wall demands.
Q: How does the frameless design help this board in a corridor?
A: The grey felt is taken over the edge with nothing framing it, so the display board lies flat and leaves little proud to catch a passing sleeve in a walkway. That also lets panels sit tight together as one broad run, and the borderless face reads clean and modern on a public wall.
Q: Can the wall board be mounted portrait or landscape?
A: Either orientation works. Stand the bulletin board tall for an upright wall or lay it wide across a low run, whichever suits the space and the notices. Fixings are included, and though the panel is light for its footprint, a second person helps keep the broad face true while it is set.
Q: How does this grey board compare with the red NB7309R?
A: The two share the same 900mm x 1200mm unframed, fire-certified build and both hold pins and Velcro, so tone and setting settle it. Grey is quiet and blends into offices, schools and reception. The red NB7309R shouts louder, the better choice where an urgent notice must register fast across a room.
Q: How large and heavy is this bulletin board?
A: At 900mm x 1200mm and 13.6kg, this board is made for the larger walls of a corridor, ward or foyer. The weight stays low for that span, so a single person can lift and fix it, with a helper on the far side simply making the wide panel faster to level.
Q: Is this noticeboard suitable for indoor use only?
A: Yes. It is designed for indoor settings such as corridors, foyers and wards, and should be kept away from damp or outdoor areas where moisture would work into the felt and spoil it. Used inside, the fire-rated grey surface stands up well to the everyday wear of a busy public building.
Q: How is a display board this wide fixed to the wall?
A: Fixings come in the box, and the panel sits flat on a solid wall in minutes. One set of hands can steady it while another drives the screws, in portrait or landscape. Since nothing frames it, several boards can run tight together into a wider display with no visible seam between them.
Q: Can this board go in an escape route or stairwell?
A: Yes. With BS 476 Class 0 and EN 13501-1 Class B-s1 d0 both covering the finished unit, the board is suited to stairwells, escape routes and other fire-sensitive shared areas. Its neutral grey keeps evacuation guidance plainly in view, and the rating satisfies what those routes are required to meet.
Q: Does this noticeboard come in other sizes or colours?
A: Yes. The unframed fire-rated range climbs from a compact board to sizes beyond this one, and the certified felt comes in red, green and blue as well as grey. If a crisp metal edge is wanted rather than the borderless face, a matching aluminium-framed fire version is available too.
Knowledge Hub
How a Neutral Grey Board Keeps a Busy Wall Compliant
Whether a large board suits an office, corridor or public space comes down to its colour, its fire testing and where it is fixed, so a discreet, certified surface is worth pairing to the wall in question. The Displaysense reads below run through fire-resistant boards for schools, weighing up a board for a space, and boards for busy corridors.
Unframed Fire Retardant Grey Felt Noticeboard - 900mm x 1200mm
| Quantity | Discount | Save |
|---|---|---|
| 5 - 9 | 3% off | £2.82 |
| 10 + | 5% off | £4.70 |
Overview
Description
Specifications
Delivery & Returns
FAQs
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A Neutral Grey Felt Noticeboard That Suits Any Wall
Slipping into almost any wall is what a neutral grey felt does best, and here it gives a large frameless board a discreet face that holds notices in clear contrast against corporate, clinical or classroom decor. Tested as one piece, the board is rated Class 0 to BS 476 and, in the European scheme, Class B-s1 d0 to EN 13501-1, and its felt holds pins and Velcro-backed resources, the wrapped edges leaving no frame so the panel sits flush and joins others into a wider run. Mounted portrait or landscape, it slots into the busy corridors, wards and foyers a big building has to keep compliant. Best suited to offices, schools and hospitals where a large, discreet display must meet fire-safety standards and blend into the wall at once.
Why Busy Offices Rely on a Composite-Tested Board
- Fire-rated, board and backing together: Independent testing signs the finished board off at BS 476 Class 0 and, in the European scheme, at BS EN 13501-1 Class B-s1 d0, covering the whole unit. That is the assurance a fire or estates team wants before a display goes up on a protected wall.
- Grips pins and hook-and-loop: Push pins sink into the grey felt and Velcro-backed resources cling to it just as firmly, so posters, rotas and safety signage go up fast and come down clean. The board can be reshuffled day after day and still keep its tidy, even grey face.
- Understated grey for a large wall: A quiet mid-grey recedes against almost any scheme, painted, glass or timber, so the board settles into the wall rather than drawing the eye. It masks the scuffs and pin marks a paler surface would flaunt, keeping a busy display neat far longer.
- A simple one-person fitting: Weighing little for so broad a panel and coming with wall fixings, it settles onto a solid wall without drama, a helper wanted mainly to hold the wide face steady. From then on it stands unattended, a large, compliant display put up for next to no work.
- Borderless, so panels meet cleanly: Felt turned over the edges leaves no surround, so the board lies flat and borderless with nothing proud to snag a sleeve along a walkway. Stand two or three side by side and they meet seamlessly, reading as one broad display rather than separate panels.
- Suited for indoor settings: It belongs on indoor walls, along corridors, foyers and shared rooms kept clear of damp and weather, at home on the high-traffic surfaces of an office, school or hospital. There it holds a full spread of notices while keeping its quiet, neutral presence.
Where a Large Grey Board Fits a Compliance-First Wall
| Offices and Shared Floors | Policies, rotas and safety notices go up on a neutral grey across meeting-room and open-plan walls, the tone easy among corporate fittings, the frameless face keeping things clean and the certified surface meeting a shared route's fire rules. |
| Schools and Colleges | Timetables, safeguarding information and pupil notices sit on a certified grey display board along teaching corridors and in staffrooms, the muted tone settling a busy wall while the flush frameless build fits neatly on the run between classroom doors. |
| Hospitals and Healthcare Sites | Patient guidance and staff information go on a fire-rated grey surface along ward approaches and clinic walls, the understated colour softening a pressured medical space while the rating keeps a large communication board compliant on a protected route. |
| Council and Housing Buildings | Civic lobbies and housing-association foyers show local information and safety notices on a composite-tested grey board, the neutral colour and flush frameless finish suiting a public setting that wants a display both orderly and compliant. |
| Stairwells and Escape Routes | On a protected stairwell a BS 476 Class 0 rating lets the board hold evacuation guidance where it has to stay visible, the certified grey surface proving good on a wall a building has to keep compliant through daily use. |
| Reception and Waiting Areas | Welcome details and public notices sit on a composed grey felt across front-of-house and waiting-room walls, the borderless edge lending a tidy, professional air to the first impression a large display leaves on a visitor at the door. |
Need a Smaller Board?
For a compact wall, the same fire-rated grey felt comes smaller as the Unframed Fire Resistant Grey Felt Noticeboard 900mm x 600mm. Order with free UK mainland delivery.
Call us on 01279460460 or send us your requirements and we will get back to you.
NB7309GY is a large Unframed Fire-Resistant Grey Felt Noticeboard from Displaysense. A frameless board with an edge-wrapped fire-rated grey felt surface, independently certified as a complete unit to BS 476 Class 0 and BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1 d0, with no frame so it sits flush and boards butt together for wider coverage. Dimensions 900mm x 1200mm. Weight 13.6kg. Fire-rated grey felt for pins and Velcro-backed resources, unframed edge-wrapped construction, portrait or landscape mounting, wall fixings included, indoor use. Used by offices, schools, hospitals, council and housing-association buildings for policies, timetables, safety information and staff notices in corridors, stairwells and escape routes. Also available in a smaller size and in red, green and blue, with an aluminium-framed fire-rated version for a defined edge. Displaysense, UK display specialist based in Hertfordshire since 1978. Free UK delivery.
Warm neutrals aside, few colours disappear into a wall the way this mid-grey felt does, easing against painted plaster, glass or timber so the board joins a scheme instead of interrupting it, which is what makes it such a dependable standard across a whole building. Black print keeps clear contrast on the grey, so notices stay readable without the surface ever shouting, and the neutral tone hides the scuffs and old pinholes a paler board would show. That means a much-used display looks tidy far longer, an advantage on the kind of wall that changes week in, week out.
Fire classification here covers the finished board rather than a coating on top, with a Class 0 result under BS 476 and, separately, a Class B-s1 d0 result under BS EN 13501-1, the board assessed as one whole unit. That distinction matters, because it means the rating belongs to the item on the wall and not to a single layer of it. It is what allows the board into a corridor, stairwell or escape route, the fire-sensitive spots an untested surface has no place in, and a fire officer or estates team can check the exact classes on the certificates.
Nothing frames the felt, so its grey face runs right to the border and the board lies flat to the wall, giving a clean, seamless finish with nothing standing proud to catch a sleeve in a busy walkway. Set more than one alongside each other and they meet edge to edge with no join showing, turning a bare stretch of wall into one continuous display rather than a line of separate panels. That borderless look also feels modern and unfussy, letting the notices carry the wall with nothing framing them to pull the eye away.
Getting notices onto the grey felt is quick and forgiving, since it grips traditional push pins and Velcro-backed resources alike, so a laminated sheet and a light flyer both hold and peel away clean. Wide though it is, the panel weighs little for its span and comes with wall fixings, bedding onto a solid indoor wall in minutes, its width making a second pair of hands handy to keep it true. Kept inside and away from damp, that neutral, compliant surface then works away quietly for a whole space to use.
What Ships with This Noticeboard
- 1 x unframed fire-resistant grey felt noticeboard
- 1 x set of wall fixings
Prefer a Defined Frame?
For a framed version of the same fire-rated grey felt, choose the Fire Resistant Grey Aluminium Framed Noticeboard 1200mm x 900mm with its aluminium surround. Order with free UK mainland delivery.
Call us on 01279460460 or send us your requirements and we will get back to you.
NB7309GY is a large Unframed Fire-Resistant Grey Felt Noticeboard from Displaysense. A frameless board with an edge-wrapped fire-rated grey felt surface, independently certified as a complete unit to BS 476 Class 0 and BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1 d0, with no frame so it sits flush and boards butt together for wider coverage. Dimensions 900mm x 1200mm. Weight 13.6kg. Fire-rated grey felt for pins and Velcro-backed resources, unframed edge-wrapped construction, portrait or landscape mounting, wall fixings included, indoor use. Used by offices, schools, hospitals, council and housing-association buildings for policies, timetables, safety information and staff notices in corridors, stairwells and escape routes. Also available in a smaller size and in red, green and blue, with an aluminium-framed fire-rated version for a defined edge. Displaysense, UK display specialist based in Hertfordshire since 1978. Free UK delivery.
The table below runs through the NB7309GY in full. It moves from the large grey felt and the edge-wrapped, frameless build to the fire rating held under BS 476 and BS EN 13501-1, and each row adds a plain note on what the detail means for a big, neutral display in an office, school or public building.
| Specification | Detail | What This Means for You |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Unframed fire-resistant noticeboard | A large frameless grey felt board, signed off as one fire-rated unit, for a discreet, compliant display along corridors, stairwells and lobbies. |
| Colour / Finish | Fire-rated grey felt | A quiet mid-grey over a fire-rated backing that recedes into most decor, holds black text crisply and disguises the scuffs and pinholes a paler board would flaunt over time. |
| Board Size | 900mm x 1200mm | Room enough for a whole spread of notices, timetables and signage together, so a single large board stands in for several smaller ones on a busy wall. |
| Weight | 13.6kg | Modest weight for so wide a panel means one person can lift and hang it, with a helper only really wanted to steady the far side as it is levelled. |
| Surface | Fire-rated grey felt, pins and Velcro | Both push pins and Velcro-backed resources hold in the grey felt, so signage and posters stay put right across the face and lift off without a mark. |
| Design | Unframed, edge-wrapped fabric | No frame, just felt folded over the edges, so the panel lies flat, catches on little and joins neighbours into one seamless, broader run. |
| Orientation | Portrait or landscape | Upright or on its side both suit the board, which turns to fit a tall wall, a wide one, and the notices it has to carry. |
| Fixings | Wall fixings included | The fixings to hang it are in the box, so it reaches a solid wall ready to mount, with nothing else to order or track down first. |
| Fire Certification | Class 0 (BS 476) with B-s1 d0 (EN 13501-1) | Tested independently against both recognised fire standards, the evidence a specifier needs before siting the board on a protected route. |
| Fire Testing | Complete unit | Approved as the whole finished board rather than one layer, so the rating attaches to the item on the wall, not just a part of it. |
| Environment | Indoor use | Meant for indoor corridors, foyers and wards, and kept from the damp or weather that would seep into felt and spoil it in time. |
| Ideal Locations | Corridors, stairwells, escape routes | Aimed at the fire-sensitive, high-traffic walls of offices, schools, hospitals and councils after a neutral, compliant board on show. |
Free delivery on every order, no minimum spend
UK Mainland standard delivery included on everything we sell.
Standard
Free
Always included, no minimum order
Express
£9.95
Express options shown at checkout where available
Lead time
3 to 5 days
Working days, UK Mainland
Returns
28 days
Original condition and packaging
Good to know
- Orders typically ship within 1 to 2 working days of placement
- Tracking email sent on dispatch
- Ground-floor, accessible delivery point
Returns must be unused and in original packaging. Full delivery information · Returns policy
Frequently Asked Questions About This Large Fire-Rated Noticeboard
Q: Which large fire-rated noticeboard is best for a neutral office or corridor wall?
A: The best large fire-rated noticeboard for a neutral office or corridor wall is the NB7309GY, a grey felt board of 900mm x 1200mm, unframed and carrying Class 0 to BS 476 with a Class B-s1 d0 rating to EN 13501-1. The soft grey works with almost any decor, the felt grips pins and Velcro, and the board mounts either way up in a compliant, high-traffic setting.
Q: What fire rating does this grey display board carry?
A: It is tested to BS 476 Class 0 and, in the European classification, to BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1 d0, both applied to the finished board rather than one component. That whole-unit approval proves the item fire-rated and clears it for a corridor, stairwell or escape route.
Q: Why choose grey over a brighter colour?
A: Grey is the discreet, understated pick. Its muted tone recedes against painted, glass or timber, so the board joins a wall rather than dominating it, and it disguises the marks and pin holes a lighter surface would betray. For a display that should stay tidy and quiet over years, this wall board is the safe call.
Q: Can I fix notices with Velcro or only with pins?
A: Both hold on this felt board. A drawing pin goes into the grey felt and a Velcro-backed sheet clings to it just as securely, so a laminated notice and a paper flyer alike stay fixed and lift off without a mark. That leaves you free to lay out and refresh an information board however a busy wall demands.
Q: How does the frameless design help this board in a corridor?
A: The grey felt is taken over the edge with nothing framing it, so the display board lies flat and leaves little proud to catch a passing sleeve in a walkway. That also lets panels sit tight together as one broad run, and the borderless face reads clean and modern on a public wall.
Q: Can the wall board be mounted portrait or landscape?
A: Either orientation works. Stand the bulletin board tall for an upright wall or lay it wide across a low run, whichever suits the space and the notices. Fixings are included, and though the panel is light for its footprint, a second person helps keep the broad face true while it is set.
Q: How does this grey board compare with the red NB7309R?
A: The two share the same 900mm x 1200mm unframed, fire-certified build and both hold pins and Velcro, so tone and setting settle it. Grey is quiet and blends into offices, schools and reception. The red NB7309R shouts louder, the better choice where an urgent notice must register fast across a room.
Q: How large and heavy is this bulletin board?
A: At 900mm x 1200mm and 13.6kg, this board is made for the larger walls of a corridor, ward or foyer. The weight stays low for that span, so a single person can lift and fix it, with a helper on the far side simply making the wide panel faster to level.
Q: Is this noticeboard suitable for indoor use only?
A: Yes. It is designed for indoor settings such as corridors, foyers and wards, and should be kept away from damp or outdoor areas where moisture would work into the felt and spoil it. Used inside, the fire-rated grey surface stands up well to the everyday wear of a busy public building.
Q: How is a display board this wide fixed to the wall?
A: Fixings come in the box, and the panel sits flat on a solid wall in minutes. One set of hands can steady it while another drives the screws, in portrait or landscape. Since nothing frames it, several boards can run tight together into a wider display with no visible seam between them.
Q: Can this board go in an escape route or stairwell?
A: Yes. With BS 476 Class 0 and EN 13501-1 Class B-s1 d0 both covering the finished unit, the board is suited to stairwells, escape routes and other fire-sensitive shared areas. Its neutral grey keeps evacuation guidance plainly in view, and the rating satisfies what those routes are required to meet.
Q: Does this noticeboard come in other sizes or colours?
A: Yes. The unframed fire-rated range climbs from a compact board to sizes beyond this one, and the certified felt comes in red, green and blue as well as grey. If a crisp metal edge is wanted rather than the borderless face, a matching aluminium-framed fire version is available too.
How a Neutral Grey Board Keeps a Busy Wall Compliant
Whether a large board suits an office, corridor or public space comes down to its colour, its fire testing and where it is fixed, so a discreet, certified surface is worth pairing to the wall in question. The Displaysense reads below run through fire-resistant boards for schools, weighing up a board for a space, and boards for busy corridors.
Overview
A Neutral Grey Felt Noticeboard That Suits Any Wall
Slipping into almost any wall is what a neutral grey felt does best, and here it gives a large frameless board a discreet face that holds notices in clear contrast against corporate, clinical or classroom decor. Tested as one piece, the board is rated Class 0 to BS 476 and, in the European scheme, Class B-s1 d0 to EN 13501-1, and its felt holds pins and Velcro-backed resources, the wrapped edges leaving no frame so the panel sits flush and joins others into a wider run. Mounted portrait or landscape, it slots into the busy corridors, wards and foyers a big building has to keep compliant. Best suited to offices, schools and hospitals where a large, discreet display must meet fire-safety standards and blend into the wall at once.
Why Busy Offices Rely on a Composite-Tested Board
- Fire-rated, board and backing together: Independent testing signs the finished board off at BS 476 Class 0 and, in the European scheme, at BS EN 13501-1 Class B-s1 d0, covering the whole unit. That is the assurance a fire or estates team wants before a display goes up on a protected wall.
- Grips pins and hook-and-loop: Push pins sink into the grey felt and Velcro-backed resources cling to it just as firmly, so posters, rotas and safety signage go up fast and come down clean. The board can be reshuffled day after day and still keep its tidy, even grey face.
- Understated grey for a large wall: A quiet mid-grey recedes against almost any scheme, painted, glass or timber, so the board settles into the wall rather than drawing the eye. It masks the scuffs and pin marks a paler surface would flaunt, keeping a busy display neat far longer.
- A simple one-person fitting: Weighing little for so broad a panel and coming with wall fixings, it settles onto a solid wall without drama, a helper wanted mainly to hold the wide face steady. From then on it stands unattended, a large, compliant display put up for next to no work.
- Borderless, so panels meet cleanly: Felt turned over the edges leaves no surround, so the board lies flat and borderless with nothing proud to snag a sleeve along a walkway. Stand two or three side by side and they meet seamlessly, reading as one broad display rather than separate panels.
- Suited for indoor settings: It belongs on indoor walls, along corridors, foyers and shared rooms kept clear of damp and weather, at home on the high-traffic surfaces of an office, school or hospital. There it holds a full spread of notices while keeping its quiet, neutral presence.
Where a Large Grey Board Fits a Compliance-First Wall
| Offices and Shared Floors | Policies, rotas and safety notices go up on a neutral grey across meeting-room and open-plan walls, the tone easy among corporate fittings, the frameless face keeping things clean and the certified surface meeting a shared route's fire rules. |
| Schools and Colleges | Timetables, safeguarding information and pupil notices sit on a certified grey display board along teaching corridors and in staffrooms, the muted tone settling a busy wall while the flush frameless build fits neatly on the run between classroom doors. |
| Hospitals and Healthcare Sites | Patient guidance and staff information go on a fire-rated grey surface along ward approaches and clinic walls, the understated colour softening a pressured medical space while the rating keeps a large communication board compliant on a protected route. |
| Council and Housing Buildings | Civic lobbies and housing-association foyers show local information and safety notices on a composite-tested grey board, the neutral colour and flush frameless finish suiting a public setting that wants a display both orderly and compliant. |
| Stairwells and Escape Routes | On a protected stairwell a BS 476 Class 0 rating lets the board hold evacuation guidance where it has to stay visible, the certified grey surface proving good on a wall a building has to keep compliant through daily use. |
| Reception and Waiting Areas | Welcome details and public notices sit on a composed grey felt across front-of-house and waiting-room walls, the borderless edge lending a tidy, professional air to the first impression a large display leaves on a visitor at the door. |
Need a Smaller Board?
For a compact wall, the same fire-rated grey felt comes smaller as the Unframed Fire Resistant Grey Felt Noticeboard 900mm x 600mm. Order with free UK mainland delivery.
Call us on 01279460460 or send us your requirements and we will get back to you.
NB7309GY is a large Unframed Fire-Resistant Grey Felt Noticeboard from Displaysense. A frameless board with an edge-wrapped fire-rated grey felt surface, independently certified as a complete unit to BS 476 Class 0 and BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1 d0, with no frame so it sits flush and boards butt together for wider coverage. Dimensions 900mm x 1200mm. Weight 13.6kg. Fire-rated grey felt for pins and Velcro-backed resources, unframed edge-wrapped construction, portrait or landscape mounting, wall fixings included, indoor use. Used by offices, schools, hospitals, council and housing-association buildings for policies, timetables, safety information and staff notices in corridors, stairwells and escape routes. Also available in a smaller size and in red, green and blue, with an aluminium-framed fire-rated version for a defined edge. Displaysense, UK display specialist based in Hertfordshire since 1978. Free UK delivery.
Description
Warm neutrals aside, few colours disappear into a wall the way this mid-grey felt does, easing against painted plaster, glass or timber so the board joins a scheme instead of interrupting it, which is what makes it such a dependable standard across a whole building. Black print keeps clear contrast on the grey, so notices stay readable without the surface ever shouting, and the neutral tone hides the scuffs and old pinholes a paler board would show. That means a much-used display looks tidy far longer, an advantage on the kind of wall that changes week in, week out.
Fire classification here covers the finished board rather than a coating on top, with a Class 0 result under BS 476 and, separately, a Class B-s1 d0 result under BS EN 13501-1, the board assessed as one whole unit. That distinction matters, because it means the rating belongs to the item on the wall and not to a single layer of it. It is what allows the board into a corridor, stairwell or escape route, the fire-sensitive spots an untested surface has no place in, and a fire officer or estates team can check the exact classes on the certificates.
Nothing frames the felt, so its grey face runs right to the border and the board lies flat to the wall, giving a clean, seamless finish with nothing standing proud to catch a sleeve in a busy walkway. Set more than one alongside each other and they meet edge to edge with no join showing, turning a bare stretch of wall into one continuous display rather than a line of separate panels. That borderless look also feels modern and unfussy, letting the notices carry the wall with nothing framing them to pull the eye away.
Getting notices onto the grey felt is quick and forgiving, since it grips traditional push pins and Velcro-backed resources alike, so a laminated sheet and a light flyer both hold and peel away clean. Wide though it is, the panel weighs little for its span and comes with wall fixings, bedding onto a solid indoor wall in minutes, its width making a second pair of hands handy to keep it true. Kept inside and away from damp, that neutral, compliant surface then works away quietly for a whole space to use.
What Ships with This Noticeboard
- 1 x unframed fire-resistant grey felt noticeboard
- 1 x set of wall fixings
Prefer a Defined Frame?
For a framed version of the same fire-rated grey felt, choose the Fire Resistant Grey Aluminium Framed Noticeboard 1200mm x 900mm with its aluminium surround. Order with free UK mainland delivery.
Call us on 01279460460 or send us your requirements and we will get back to you.
NB7309GY is a large Unframed Fire-Resistant Grey Felt Noticeboard from Displaysense. A frameless board with an edge-wrapped fire-rated grey felt surface, independently certified as a complete unit to BS 476 Class 0 and BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1 d0, with no frame so it sits flush and boards butt together for wider coverage. Dimensions 900mm x 1200mm. Weight 13.6kg. Fire-rated grey felt for pins and Velcro-backed resources, unframed edge-wrapped construction, portrait or landscape mounting, wall fixings included, indoor use. Used by offices, schools, hospitals, council and housing-association buildings for policies, timetables, safety information and staff notices in corridors, stairwells and escape routes. Also available in a smaller size and in red, green and blue, with an aluminium-framed fire-rated version for a defined edge. Displaysense, UK display specialist based in Hertfordshire since 1978. Free UK delivery.
Specifications
The table below runs through the NB7309GY in full. It moves from the large grey felt and the edge-wrapped, frameless build to the fire rating held under BS 476 and BS EN 13501-1, and each row adds a plain note on what the detail means for a big, neutral display in an office, school or public building.
| Specification | Detail | What This Means for You |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Unframed fire-resistant noticeboard | A large frameless grey felt board, signed off as one fire-rated unit, for a discreet, compliant display along corridors, stairwells and lobbies. |
| Colour / Finish | Fire-rated grey felt | A quiet mid-grey over a fire-rated backing that recedes into most decor, holds black text crisply and disguises the scuffs and pinholes a paler board would flaunt over time. |
| Board Size | 900mm x 1200mm | Room enough for a whole spread of notices, timetables and signage together, so a single large board stands in for several smaller ones on a busy wall. |
| Weight | 13.6kg | Modest weight for so wide a panel means one person can lift and hang it, with a helper only really wanted to steady the far side as it is levelled. |
| Surface | Fire-rated grey felt, pins and Velcro | Both push pins and Velcro-backed resources hold in the grey felt, so signage and posters stay put right across the face and lift off without a mark. |
| Design | Unframed, edge-wrapped fabric | No frame, just felt folded over the edges, so the panel lies flat, catches on little and joins neighbours into one seamless, broader run. |
| Orientation | Portrait or landscape | Upright or on its side both suit the board, which turns to fit a tall wall, a wide one, and the notices it has to carry. |
| Fixings | Wall fixings included | The fixings to hang it are in the box, so it reaches a solid wall ready to mount, with nothing else to order or track down first. |
| Fire Certification | Class 0 (BS 476) with B-s1 d0 (EN 13501-1) | Tested independently against both recognised fire standards, the evidence a specifier needs before siting the board on a protected route. |
| Fire Testing | Complete unit | Approved as the whole finished board rather than one layer, so the rating attaches to the item on the wall, not just a part of it. |
| Environment | Indoor use | Meant for indoor corridors, foyers and wards, and kept from the damp or weather that would seep into felt and spoil it in time. |
| Ideal Locations | Corridors, stairwells, escape routes | Aimed at the fire-sensitive, high-traffic walls of offices, schools, hospitals and councils after a neutral, compliant board on show. |
Delivery & Returns
Free delivery on every order, no minimum spend
UK Mainland standard delivery included on everything we sell.
Standard
Free
Always included, no minimum order
Express
£9.95
Express options shown at checkout where available
Lead time
3 to 5 days
Working days, UK Mainland
Returns
28 days
Original condition and packaging
Good to know
- Orders typically ship within 1 to 2 working days of placement
- Tracking email sent on dispatch
- Ground-floor, accessible delivery point
Returns must be unused and in original packaging. Full delivery information · Returns policy
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions About This Large Fire-Rated Noticeboard
Q: Which large fire-rated noticeboard is best for a neutral office or corridor wall?
A: The best large fire-rated noticeboard for a neutral office or corridor wall is the NB7309GY, a grey felt board of 900mm x 1200mm, unframed and carrying Class 0 to BS 476 with a Class B-s1 d0 rating to EN 13501-1. The soft grey works with almost any decor, the felt grips pins and Velcro, and the board mounts either way up in a compliant, high-traffic setting.
Q: What fire rating does this grey display board carry?
A: It is tested to BS 476 Class 0 and, in the European classification, to BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1 d0, both applied to the finished board rather than one component. That whole-unit approval proves the item fire-rated and clears it for a corridor, stairwell or escape route.
Q: Why choose grey over a brighter colour?
A: Grey is the discreet, understated pick. Its muted tone recedes against painted, glass or timber, so the board joins a wall rather than dominating it, and it disguises the marks and pin holes a lighter surface would betray. For a display that should stay tidy and quiet over years, this wall board is the safe call.
Q: Can I fix notices with Velcro or only with pins?
A: Both hold on this felt board. A drawing pin goes into the grey felt and a Velcro-backed sheet clings to it just as securely, so a laminated notice and a paper flyer alike stay fixed and lift off without a mark. That leaves you free to lay out and refresh an information board however a busy wall demands.
Q: How does the frameless design help this board in a corridor?
A: The grey felt is taken over the edge with nothing framing it, so the display board lies flat and leaves little proud to catch a passing sleeve in a walkway. That also lets panels sit tight together as one broad run, and the borderless face reads clean and modern on a public wall.
Q: Can the wall board be mounted portrait or landscape?
A: Either orientation works. Stand the bulletin board tall for an upright wall or lay it wide across a low run, whichever suits the space and the notices. Fixings are included, and though the panel is light for its footprint, a second person helps keep the broad face true while it is set.
Q: How does this grey board compare with the red NB7309R?
A: The two share the same 900mm x 1200mm unframed, fire-certified build and both hold pins and Velcro, so tone and setting settle it. Grey is quiet and blends into offices, schools and reception. The red NB7309R shouts louder, the better choice where an urgent notice must register fast across a room.
Q: How large and heavy is this bulletin board?
A: At 900mm x 1200mm and 13.6kg, this board is made for the larger walls of a corridor, ward or foyer. The weight stays low for that span, so a single person can lift and fix it, with a helper on the far side simply making the wide panel faster to level.
Q: Is this noticeboard suitable for indoor use only?
A: Yes. It is designed for indoor settings such as corridors, foyers and wards, and should be kept away from damp or outdoor areas where moisture would work into the felt and spoil it. Used inside, the fire-rated grey surface stands up well to the everyday wear of a busy public building.
Q: How is a display board this wide fixed to the wall?
A: Fixings come in the box, and the panel sits flat on a solid wall in minutes. One set of hands can steady it while another drives the screws, in portrait or landscape. Since nothing frames it, several boards can run tight together into a wider display with no visible seam between them.
Q: Can this board go in an escape route or stairwell?
A: Yes. With BS 476 Class 0 and EN 13501-1 Class B-s1 d0 both covering the finished unit, the board is suited to stairwells, escape routes and other fire-sensitive shared areas. Its neutral grey keeps evacuation guidance plainly in view, and the rating satisfies what those routes are required to meet.
Q: Does this noticeboard come in other sizes or colours?
A: Yes. The unframed fire-rated range climbs from a compact board to sizes beyond this one, and the certified felt comes in red, green and blue as well as grey. If a crisp metal edge is wanted rather than the borderless face, a matching aluminium-framed fire version is available too.
Knowledge Hub
How a Neutral Grey Board Keeps a Busy Wall Compliant
Whether a large board suits an office, corridor or public space comes down to its colour, its fire testing and where it is fixed, so a discreet, certified surface is worth pairing to the wall in question. The Displaysense reads below run through fire-resistant boards for schools, weighing up a board for a space, and boards for busy corridors.
