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Display Notices Clearly on This Grey Felt Noticeboard
A plain grey felt surface lets this large square board slip into almost any interior, so it works across mixed settings without clashing and leaves the notices to carry the attention. Certified as a complete composite to BS 476 Class 0 and, in the European scheme, Class B-s1 d0 under EN 13501-1, it takes pins and staples, and with wrapped edges and no frame it lies flush and lines up with others for a wider run. Because grey reads as background rather than statement, the same board drops as easily into a clinical corridor as a corporate reception. British-built and guaranteed two years, it puts a square 1200 face with generous room onto a shared wall. Best suited to schools, hospitals and offices where a wall has to serve varied spaces and the board itself must meet fire-safety standards.
Stay Fire-Compliant on Corridors and Stairwells
- A neutral grey that suits any room: A plain, mid grey sits quietly against almost any decor, so the board reads as part of the room rather than a feature in its own right and lets the notices carry the attention. It is the colour to reach for where a wall has to work across mixed settings.
- Fire-tested as a single unit: The finished board is certified to BS 476 Class 0 and, in the European scheme, to Class B-s1 d0 under EN 13501-1, with the test run on the whole product not its parts. That qualifies it for a corridor or escape route a building must keep compliant.
- A large square field for notices: The 1200 by 1200 square gives a broad, even surface that holds a full spread of notices at once, so a busy wall shows timetables, policies and updates together instead of across several smaller boards. It gives a shared space one clear point of reference.
- Both pins and staples sit firm: The grey felt grips push pins and staples alike, so paper sheets, laminated notices and forms all fix securely and pull away without a mark. A working board can be reordered as often as a busy week asks, the felt taking the change without wear.
- Edge-wrapped with no visible frame: Felt folded over the borders leaves the board without a surround, so it lies flat and quiet with nothing to catch a sleeve. Placed alongside another, two meet cleanly as one wider run where a single board would fall short.
- UK build, backed two years: Made in the UK and covered by a two-year guarantee, the board is delivered with a wall mount kit and concealed fixings for a tidy finish on a solid wall. It puts a large, compliant display on the wall with very little to sort out beforehand.
Where a Grey Board Blends into a Working Space
| Schools and Colleges | On teaching corridors and staffrooms, timetables, safeguarding notices and pupil information go up on a neutral grey display board, the plain tone letting the content lead while the square face holds a full term of material in one shared place. |
| Hospitals and Healthcare | Along clinic corridors and staff areas a fire-rated grey felt takes patient guidance and rotas, the understated colour fitting a clinical setting while the whole-board rating keeps a large communication board compliant where fire standards apply. |
| Offices and Corporate | Meeting-room approaches and shared corridors show policies, rotas and updates on a quiet grey board, the neutral finish sitting easily against any office scheme while the certified build suits a professional space bound by fire rules. |
| Universities and Campuses | Departmental corridors and common rooms present course details, events and notices on a square grey board, the adaptable tone reading clearly across a mixed campus while the certified build suits a wall an estate must keep compliant. |
| Local Authority Buildings | Public information and staff notices go up in civic offices and community halls on a composite-tested grey board, the plain colour reading as clear and official while the frameless finish keeps a shared public wall modern and unfussy. |
| Receptions and Shared Areas | Welcome details and key notices meet visitors on a versatile grey felt at front-of-house and shared-space walls, the neutral look settling into any interior while the broad square format reads clearly in a single place. |
Need a Smaller Grey Board?
For a narrower wall, the same fire-rated grey felt is offered smaller as the Unframed Fire Resistant Grey Felt Noticeboard 900mm x 1200mm. Order with free UK mainland delivery.
Call us on 01279460460 or send us your requirements and we will get back to you.
NB7312GY is a large square 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 composite 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 1200mm x 1200mm. Weight 18.1kg. Fire-rated grey felt for pins and staples, unframed edge-wrapped construction, portrait or landscape mounting, wall mount kit included, made in the UK, two-year guarantee, indoor use. Used by schools, hospitals, offices, universities and local authorities for notices, policies and key information in corridors, receptions, staffrooms and shared areas. Also available in a smaller size and in red, blue and green, with an aluminium-framed fire-rated version for a defined edge. Displaysense, UK display specialist based in Hertfordshire since 1978. Free UK delivery.
Grey asks nothing of the room around it, which is precisely why it lands on so many different walls without a second thought, a neutral field that lets the notices themselves do the talking rather than the board. Black print reads cleanly against the mid tone, so a full spread of information stays legible while the surface stays quiet, and in a building where one specification has to suit offices, corridors and clinics alike, a colour that argues with nothing is often the practical choice.
Certification here is granted to the assembled board, graded Class 0 rated to BS 476 and, under the European standard EN 13501-1, Class B-s1 d0, so the paperwork describes the finished item rather than a list of raw materials. Because the whole product carries the rating, it can go where fire matters, a stair, an escape route, a shared corridor, the places an untested board should never be, and a fire officer or an estates team can read the two classes straight off the certificate and keep it on file.
At a square 1200 in both directions the board offers a broad, even face that gathers a whole spread of notices in one spot, so a busy corridor or reception wall carries timetables, policies and updates side by side instead of scattered over several smaller boards. Carrying the felt over every edge does away with a frame, so the panel lies flat and borderless with nothing proud to snag a sleeve, and a pair set together read as one wider display where a single board would run short of the wall.
Push pins and staples both bite securely into the grey felt without tearing it, so a laminated notice and a light handout alike fix firmly and lift away clean, keeping a working wall quick to reorder. Sturdy but within one person's reach to place, the board comes with a wall mount kit and concealed fixings, and a second person helps keep the square panel true as it is brought level on a solid wall. UK manufacture and two years of cover round it off, and with indoor use in mind it should stay away from damp that would work into the felt. The result is a quiet, hard-wearing board that fits in wherever it is put and then gets on with the job for a whole space to share.
What Ships with This Noticeboard
- 1 x unframed fire-resistant grey felt noticeboard
- 1 x wall mount kit with concealed fixings
Prefer a Defined Frame?
For a framed version of the same square grey felt, choose the Fire Resistant Grey Felt Aluminium Framed Noticeboard 1200mm x 1200mm 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.
NB7312GY is a large square 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 composite 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 1200mm x 1200mm. Weight 18.1kg. Fire-rated grey felt for pins and staples, unframed edge-wrapped construction, portrait or landscape mounting, wall mount kit included, made in the UK, two-year guarantee, indoor use. Used by schools, hospitals, offices, universities and local authorities for notices, policies and key information in corridors, receptions, staffrooms and shared areas. Also available in a smaller size and in red, blue and green, with an aluminium-framed fire-rated version for a defined edge. Displaysense, UK display specialist based in Hertfordshire since 1978. Free UK delivery.
Every detail of the NB7312GY is set out in full below, from the large square grey felt and its edge-wrapped, frameless build to the two-year guarantee and the fire rating held under both BS 476 and BS EN 13501-1. A short note against each row explains what the specification means in practice for a neutral, hard-wearing display in a school, office or clinic.
| Specification | Detail | What This Means for You |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Unframed fire-resistant noticeboard | A large square frameless grey felt board, fire-rated as one composite unit, for a neutral, compliant display across offices, corridors and receptions. |
| Colour / Finish | Fire-rated grey felt | A plain mid grey on a fire-rated surface that blends with almost any interior and holds black text in clear, legible contrast for readers passing by. |
| Board Size | 1200mm x 1200mm | A broad square face that brings a whole spread of notices together, so one large board covers a shared wall instead of several smaller ones dotted about a room. |
| Weight | 18.1kg | Sturdy yet within one person's reach to place, with a second pair of hands useful to keep the square panel true while it is fixed. |
| Surface | Fire-rated grey felt, pins and staples | Grey felt holds push pins and staples across its whole face, so paper and laminated notices stay firm and pull away without leaving a mark behind. |
| Design | Unframed, edge-wrapped fabric | Felt wrapped over the borders leaves no frame, so the panel lies flat, catches little and lets two run together as one wider display. |
| Orientation | Portrait or landscape | A square board mounts the same either way, so it fits a tall or a wide wall without change and simply turns to suit whatever space is on hand. |
| Fixings | Wall mount kit included | A wall mount kit and concealed fixings arrive with it, so the board fixes to a solid wall on the day it lands with a tidy finish. |
| Fire Certification | Class 0 rated to BS 476, B-s1 d0 rated to EN 13501-1 | Independently tested against both recognised fire standards, so a specifier has the evidence to place it on a protected route. |
| Fire Testing | Complete composite unit | Certified as the finished composite rather than part by part, so the rating belongs to the whole board on the wall, not one layer. |
| Guarantee | 2 years | Backed for two years against faults, the board gives an estates or procurement team longer-term assurance in a certified purchase over its life. |
| Origin | Made in the UK | Made in Britain to recognised standards, so the board's provenance is plain for buyers who rate UK sourcing behind a fire certificate. |
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 Square Fire-Rated Noticeboard
Q: Which large fire-rated noticeboard is best for a mixed or neutral setting?
A: The best large fire-rated noticeboard for a mixed or neutral setting is the NB7312GY, a square 1200mm x 1200mm unframed grey felt board rated Class 0 to BS 476 and Class B-s1 d0 to EN 13501-1. The plain grey suits almost any interior, the surface accepts pins and staples, and being square the board mounts either way round on a compliant shared wall.
Q: What fire rating does this grey display board carry?
A: It holds BS 476 Class 0 and, in the European classification, a BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1 d0 result. Both ratings sit with the assembled board, not its raw materials, so the item overall is proven fire-rated and passes for a corridor, stair or shared route.
Q: Why pick grey over a stronger colour?
A: Grey is the versatile, neutral option. A plain mid tone sits quietly against nearly any decor, so the board reads as part of the room and lets the notices lead. Where a wall has to work across several settings, or simply blend in, this grey display board is the easiest colour to place.
Q: Can notices be fixed with staples as well as pins?
A: Both hold firmly on this felt board. A push pin goes straight into the grey felt and a staple grips it just as well, so laminated notices and paper sheets alike stay put and come away without a mark. It leaves you free to arrange and refresh a working information board however the wall needs.
Q: What size is the square face and what does it suit?
A: The board measures a square 1200mm by 1200mm, a broad, even face built to carry a full spread of notices at once. It works on a shared wall with plenty on show, bringing timetables, policies and updates onto one bulletin board rather than spreading them over several smaller ones.
Q: Can this wall board be mounted portrait or landscape?
A: Yes. Square all round, it presents the same whichever way it hangs, so a tall or a wide wall takes it without change. A wall mount kit and concealed fixings come supplied, and though manageable for its size, the 18.1kg weight makes a second person handy to hold the face level as it is fixed.
Q: How does this grey board compare with the red NB7312R?
A: Both are square 1200mm x 1200mm unframed, fire-certified boards taking pins and staples, so colour decides. The grey NB7312GY is neutral and blends into any setting, a safe all-rounder. The red NB7312R is bold and eye-catching, the pick where an urgent notice must register fast on a safety wall.
Q: How much does this board weigh and is it awkward to mount?
A: The board comes in at 18.1kg, sturdy for its square size but simple enough to hang. Its wall mount kit and concealed fixings are supplied, so one person can hold it while another checks the level as the fixings go into a solid wall. With no frame, a row of boards can also sit neatly together.
Q: Is this board guaranteed, and where is it made?
A: Made in the UK with a two-year guarantee, the board has a clear origin and lasting cover against faults. Manufactured to recognised fire standards, it gives an estates or procurement team confidence on quality and safety together before they commit.
Q: Is this noticeboard for indoor use only?
A: Indoors only. It suits corridors, receptions and staffrooms, though keep it clear of damp or open-air spots where moisture would get into the felt. Kept inside, the fire-rated grey surface shrugs off the everyday wear of a busy work or public building.
Q: Can this board go on a corridor or stairwell?
A: Yes. Certified to BS 476 Class 0, and separately to EN 13501-1 Class B-s1 d0, across one complete composite, the board suits corridors, stairwells and other fire-sensitive shared areas. Its neutral grey keeps the wall quiet while the rating meets the standards those routes are held to.
Q: Does this noticeboard come in other sizes or colours?
A: Yes. The unframed fire-rated range spans a compact board through to larger formats, and at this square size the certified felt is offered in red, blue and green besides grey. Should a crisp metal surround be wanted instead of the frameless edge, a matching aluminium-framed fire version is stocked as well.
Choosing a Neutral Fire-Rated Board for a Shared Wall
A neutral board suits almost any school wall, so the content it carries matters more than the colour of the felt. These Displaysense guides cover school communication strategies, reception board ideas, British values display ideas, and a full noticeboard buying guide for schools. Read together, they help a plain board carry content that genuinely lands with pupils, staff and visitors alike.
Overview
Display Notices Clearly on This Grey Felt Noticeboard
A plain grey felt surface lets this large square board slip into almost any interior, so it works across mixed settings without clashing and leaves the notices to carry the attention. Certified as a complete composite to BS 476 Class 0 and, in the European scheme, Class B-s1 d0 under EN 13501-1, it takes pins and staples, and with wrapped edges and no frame it lies flush and lines up with others for a wider run. Because grey reads as background rather than statement, the same board drops as easily into a clinical corridor as a corporate reception. British-built and guaranteed two years, it puts a square 1200 face with generous room onto a shared wall. Best suited to schools, hospitals and offices where a wall has to serve varied spaces and the board itself must meet fire-safety standards.
Stay Fire-Compliant on Corridors and Stairwells
- A neutral grey that suits any room: A plain, mid grey sits quietly against almost any decor, so the board reads as part of the room rather than a feature in its own right and lets the notices carry the attention. It is the colour to reach for where a wall has to work across mixed settings.
- Fire-tested as a single unit: The finished board is certified to BS 476 Class 0 and, in the European scheme, to Class B-s1 d0 under EN 13501-1, with the test run on the whole product not its parts. That qualifies it for a corridor or escape route a building must keep compliant.
- A large square field for notices: The 1200 by 1200 square gives a broad, even surface that holds a full spread of notices at once, so a busy wall shows timetables, policies and updates together instead of across several smaller boards. It gives a shared space one clear point of reference.
- Both pins and staples sit firm: The grey felt grips push pins and staples alike, so paper sheets, laminated notices and forms all fix securely and pull away without a mark. A working board can be reordered as often as a busy week asks, the felt taking the change without wear.
- Edge-wrapped with no visible frame: Felt folded over the borders leaves the board without a surround, so it lies flat and quiet with nothing to catch a sleeve. Placed alongside another, two meet cleanly as one wider run where a single board would fall short.
- UK build, backed two years: Made in the UK and covered by a two-year guarantee, the board is delivered with a wall mount kit and concealed fixings for a tidy finish on a solid wall. It puts a large, compliant display on the wall with very little to sort out beforehand.
Where a Grey Board Blends into a Working Space
| Schools and Colleges | On teaching corridors and staffrooms, timetables, safeguarding notices and pupil information go up on a neutral grey display board, the plain tone letting the content lead while the square face holds a full term of material in one shared place. |
| Hospitals and Healthcare | Along clinic corridors and staff areas a fire-rated grey felt takes patient guidance and rotas, the understated colour fitting a clinical setting while the whole-board rating keeps a large communication board compliant where fire standards apply. |
| Offices and Corporate | Meeting-room approaches and shared corridors show policies, rotas and updates on a quiet grey board, the neutral finish sitting easily against any office scheme while the certified build suits a professional space bound by fire rules. |
| Universities and Campuses | Departmental corridors and common rooms present course details, events and notices on a square grey board, the adaptable tone reading clearly across a mixed campus while the certified build suits a wall an estate must keep compliant. |
| Local Authority Buildings | Public information and staff notices go up in civic offices and community halls on a composite-tested grey board, the plain colour reading as clear and official while the frameless finish keeps a shared public wall modern and unfussy. |
| Receptions and Shared Areas | Welcome details and key notices meet visitors on a versatile grey felt at front-of-house and shared-space walls, the neutral look settling into any interior while the broad square format reads clearly in a single place. |
Need a Smaller Grey Board?
For a narrower wall, the same fire-rated grey felt is offered smaller as the Unframed Fire Resistant Grey Felt Noticeboard 900mm x 1200mm. Order with free UK mainland delivery.
Call us on 01279460460 or send us your requirements and we will get back to you.
NB7312GY is a large square 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 composite 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 1200mm x 1200mm. Weight 18.1kg. Fire-rated grey felt for pins and staples, unframed edge-wrapped construction, portrait or landscape mounting, wall mount kit included, made in the UK, two-year guarantee, indoor use. Used by schools, hospitals, offices, universities and local authorities for notices, policies and key information in corridors, receptions, staffrooms and shared areas. Also available in a smaller size and in red, blue and green, with an aluminium-framed fire-rated version for a defined edge. Displaysense, UK display specialist based in Hertfordshire since 1978. Free UK delivery.
Description
Grey asks nothing of the room around it, which is precisely why it lands on so many different walls without a second thought, a neutral field that lets the notices themselves do the talking rather than the board. Black print reads cleanly against the mid tone, so a full spread of information stays legible while the surface stays quiet, and in a building where one specification has to suit offices, corridors and clinics alike, a colour that argues with nothing is often the practical choice.
Certification here is granted to the assembled board, graded Class 0 rated to BS 476 and, under the European standard EN 13501-1, Class B-s1 d0, so the paperwork describes the finished item rather than a list of raw materials. Because the whole product carries the rating, it can go where fire matters, a stair, an escape route, a shared corridor, the places an untested board should never be, and a fire officer or an estates team can read the two classes straight off the certificate and keep it on file.
At a square 1200 in both directions the board offers a broad, even face that gathers a whole spread of notices in one spot, so a busy corridor or reception wall carries timetables, policies and updates side by side instead of scattered over several smaller boards. Carrying the felt over every edge does away with a frame, so the panel lies flat and borderless with nothing proud to snag a sleeve, and a pair set together read as one wider display where a single board would run short of the wall.
Push pins and staples both bite securely into the grey felt without tearing it, so a laminated notice and a light handout alike fix firmly and lift away clean, keeping a working wall quick to reorder. Sturdy but within one person's reach to place, the board comes with a wall mount kit and concealed fixings, and a second person helps keep the square panel true as it is brought level on a solid wall. UK manufacture and two years of cover round it off, and with indoor use in mind it should stay away from damp that would work into the felt. The result is a quiet, hard-wearing board that fits in wherever it is put and then gets on with the job for a whole space to share.
What Ships with This Noticeboard
- 1 x unframed fire-resistant grey felt noticeboard
- 1 x wall mount kit with concealed fixings
Prefer a Defined Frame?
For a framed version of the same square grey felt, choose the Fire Resistant Grey Felt Aluminium Framed Noticeboard 1200mm x 1200mm 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.
NB7312GY is a large square 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 composite 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 1200mm x 1200mm. Weight 18.1kg. Fire-rated grey felt for pins and staples, unframed edge-wrapped construction, portrait or landscape mounting, wall mount kit included, made in the UK, two-year guarantee, indoor use. Used by schools, hospitals, offices, universities and local authorities for notices, policies and key information in corridors, receptions, staffrooms and shared areas. Also available in a smaller size and in red, blue and green, with an aluminium-framed fire-rated version for a defined edge. Displaysense, UK display specialist based in Hertfordshire since 1978. Free UK delivery.
Specifications
Every detail of the NB7312GY is set out in full below, from the large square grey felt and its edge-wrapped, frameless build to the two-year guarantee and the fire rating held under both BS 476 and BS EN 13501-1. A short note against each row explains what the specification means in practice for a neutral, hard-wearing display in a school, office or clinic.
| Specification | Detail | What This Means for You |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Unframed fire-resistant noticeboard | A large square frameless grey felt board, fire-rated as one composite unit, for a neutral, compliant display across offices, corridors and receptions. |
| Colour / Finish | Fire-rated grey felt | A plain mid grey on a fire-rated surface that blends with almost any interior and holds black text in clear, legible contrast for readers passing by. |
| Board Size | 1200mm x 1200mm | A broad square face that brings a whole spread of notices together, so one large board covers a shared wall instead of several smaller ones dotted about a room. |
| Weight | 18.1kg | Sturdy yet within one person's reach to place, with a second pair of hands useful to keep the square panel true while it is fixed. |
| Surface | Fire-rated grey felt, pins and staples | Grey felt holds push pins and staples across its whole face, so paper and laminated notices stay firm and pull away without leaving a mark behind. |
| Design | Unframed, edge-wrapped fabric | Felt wrapped over the borders leaves no frame, so the panel lies flat, catches little and lets two run together as one wider display. |
| Orientation | Portrait or landscape | A square board mounts the same either way, so it fits a tall or a wide wall without change and simply turns to suit whatever space is on hand. |
| Fixings | Wall mount kit included | A wall mount kit and concealed fixings arrive with it, so the board fixes to a solid wall on the day it lands with a tidy finish. |
| Fire Certification | Class 0 rated to BS 476, B-s1 d0 rated to EN 13501-1 | Independently tested against both recognised fire standards, so a specifier has the evidence to place it on a protected route. |
| Fire Testing | Complete composite unit | Certified as the finished composite rather than part by part, so the rating belongs to the whole board on the wall, not one layer. |
| Guarantee | 2 years | Backed for two years against faults, the board gives an estates or procurement team longer-term assurance in a certified purchase over its life. |
| Origin | Made in the UK | Made in Britain to recognised standards, so the board's provenance is plain for buyers who rate UK sourcing behind a fire certificate. |
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 Square Fire-Rated Noticeboard
Q: Which large fire-rated noticeboard is best for a mixed or neutral setting?
A: The best large fire-rated noticeboard for a mixed or neutral setting is the NB7312GY, a square 1200mm x 1200mm unframed grey felt board rated Class 0 to BS 476 and Class B-s1 d0 to EN 13501-1. The plain grey suits almost any interior, the surface accepts pins and staples, and being square the board mounts either way round on a compliant shared wall.
Q: What fire rating does this grey display board carry?
A: It holds BS 476 Class 0 and, in the European classification, a BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1 d0 result. Both ratings sit with the assembled board, not its raw materials, so the item overall is proven fire-rated and passes for a corridor, stair or shared route.
Q: Why pick grey over a stronger colour?
A: Grey is the versatile, neutral option. A plain mid tone sits quietly against nearly any decor, so the board reads as part of the room and lets the notices lead. Where a wall has to work across several settings, or simply blend in, this grey display board is the easiest colour to place.
Q: Can notices be fixed with staples as well as pins?
A: Both hold firmly on this felt board. A push pin goes straight into the grey felt and a staple grips it just as well, so laminated notices and paper sheets alike stay put and come away without a mark. It leaves you free to arrange and refresh a working information board however the wall needs.
Q: What size is the square face and what does it suit?
A: The board measures a square 1200mm by 1200mm, a broad, even face built to carry a full spread of notices at once. It works on a shared wall with plenty on show, bringing timetables, policies and updates onto one bulletin board rather than spreading them over several smaller ones.
Q: Can this wall board be mounted portrait or landscape?
A: Yes. Square all round, it presents the same whichever way it hangs, so a tall or a wide wall takes it without change. A wall mount kit and concealed fixings come supplied, and though manageable for its size, the 18.1kg weight makes a second person handy to hold the face level as it is fixed.
Q: How does this grey board compare with the red NB7312R?
A: Both are square 1200mm x 1200mm unframed, fire-certified boards taking pins and staples, so colour decides. The grey NB7312GY is neutral and blends into any setting, a safe all-rounder. The red NB7312R is bold and eye-catching, the pick where an urgent notice must register fast on a safety wall.
Q: How much does this board weigh and is it awkward to mount?
A: The board comes in at 18.1kg, sturdy for its square size but simple enough to hang. Its wall mount kit and concealed fixings are supplied, so one person can hold it while another checks the level as the fixings go into a solid wall. With no frame, a row of boards can also sit neatly together.
Q: Is this board guaranteed, and where is it made?
A: Made in the UK with a two-year guarantee, the board has a clear origin and lasting cover against faults. Manufactured to recognised fire standards, it gives an estates or procurement team confidence on quality and safety together before they commit.
Q: Is this noticeboard for indoor use only?
A: Indoors only. It suits corridors, receptions and staffrooms, though keep it clear of damp or open-air spots where moisture would get into the felt. Kept inside, the fire-rated grey surface shrugs off the everyday wear of a busy work or public building.
Q: Can this board go on a corridor or stairwell?
A: Yes. Certified to BS 476 Class 0, and separately to EN 13501-1 Class B-s1 d0, across one complete composite, the board suits corridors, stairwells and other fire-sensitive shared areas. Its neutral grey keeps the wall quiet while the rating meets the standards those routes are held to.
Q: Does this noticeboard come in other sizes or colours?
A: Yes. The unframed fire-rated range spans a compact board through to larger formats, and at this square size the certified felt is offered in red, blue and green besides grey. Should a crisp metal surround be wanted instead of the frameless edge, a matching aluminium-framed fire version is stocked as well.
Knowledge Hub
Choosing a Neutral Fire-Rated Board for a Shared Wall
A neutral board suits almost any school wall, so the content it carries matters more than the colour of the felt. These Displaysense guides cover school communication strategies, reception board ideas, British values display ideas, and a full noticeboard buying guide for schools. Read together, they help a plain board carry content that genuinely lands with pupils, staff and visitors alike.
Unframed Fire Retardant Grey Noticeboard - 1200mm x 1200mm
| Quantity | Discount | Save |
|---|---|---|
| 5 - 9 | 3% off | £3.36 |
| 10 + | 5% off | £5.60 |
Overview
Description
Specifications
Delivery & Returns
FAQs
Knowledge Hub
Display Notices Clearly on This Grey Felt Noticeboard
A plain grey felt surface lets this large square board slip into almost any interior, so it works across mixed settings without clashing and leaves the notices to carry the attention. Certified as a complete composite to BS 476 Class 0 and, in the European scheme, Class B-s1 d0 under EN 13501-1, it takes pins and staples, and with wrapped edges and no frame it lies flush and lines up with others for a wider run. Because grey reads as background rather than statement, the same board drops as easily into a clinical corridor as a corporate reception. British-built and guaranteed two years, it puts a square 1200 face with generous room onto a shared wall. Best suited to schools, hospitals and offices where a wall has to serve varied spaces and the board itself must meet fire-safety standards.
Stay Fire-Compliant on Corridors and Stairwells
- A neutral grey that suits any room: A plain, mid grey sits quietly against almost any decor, so the board reads as part of the room rather than a feature in its own right and lets the notices carry the attention. It is the colour to reach for where a wall has to work across mixed settings.
- Fire-tested as a single unit: The finished board is certified to BS 476 Class 0 and, in the European scheme, to Class B-s1 d0 under EN 13501-1, with the test run on the whole product not its parts. That qualifies it for a corridor or escape route a building must keep compliant.
- A large square field for notices: The 1200 by 1200 square gives a broad, even surface that holds a full spread of notices at once, so a busy wall shows timetables, policies and updates together instead of across several smaller boards. It gives a shared space one clear point of reference.
- Both pins and staples sit firm: The grey felt grips push pins and staples alike, so paper sheets, laminated notices and forms all fix securely and pull away without a mark. A working board can be reordered as often as a busy week asks, the felt taking the change without wear.
- Edge-wrapped with no visible frame: Felt folded over the borders leaves the board without a surround, so it lies flat and quiet with nothing to catch a sleeve. Placed alongside another, two meet cleanly as one wider run where a single board would fall short.
- UK build, backed two years: Made in the UK and covered by a two-year guarantee, the board is delivered with a wall mount kit and concealed fixings for a tidy finish on a solid wall. It puts a large, compliant display on the wall with very little to sort out beforehand.
Where a Grey Board Blends into a Working Space
| Schools and Colleges | On teaching corridors and staffrooms, timetables, safeguarding notices and pupil information go up on a neutral grey display board, the plain tone letting the content lead while the square face holds a full term of material in one shared place. |
| Hospitals and Healthcare | Along clinic corridors and staff areas a fire-rated grey felt takes patient guidance and rotas, the understated colour fitting a clinical setting while the whole-board rating keeps a large communication board compliant where fire standards apply. |
| Offices and Corporate | Meeting-room approaches and shared corridors show policies, rotas and updates on a quiet grey board, the neutral finish sitting easily against any office scheme while the certified build suits a professional space bound by fire rules. |
| Universities and Campuses | Departmental corridors and common rooms present course details, events and notices on a square grey board, the adaptable tone reading clearly across a mixed campus while the certified build suits a wall an estate must keep compliant. |
| Local Authority Buildings | Public information and staff notices go up in civic offices and community halls on a composite-tested grey board, the plain colour reading as clear and official while the frameless finish keeps a shared public wall modern and unfussy. |
| Receptions and Shared Areas | Welcome details and key notices meet visitors on a versatile grey felt at front-of-house and shared-space walls, the neutral look settling into any interior while the broad square format reads clearly in a single place. |
Need a Smaller Grey Board?
For a narrower wall, the same fire-rated grey felt is offered smaller as the Unframed Fire Resistant Grey Felt Noticeboard 900mm x 1200mm. Order with free UK mainland delivery.
Call us on 01279460460 or send us your requirements and we will get back to you.
NB7312GY is a large square 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 composite 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 1200mm x 1200mm. Weight 18.1kg. Fire-rated grey felt for pins and staples, unframed edge-wrapped construction, portrait or landscape mounting, wall mount kit included, made in the UK, two-year guarantee, indoor use. Used by schools, hospitals, offices, universities and local authorities for notices, policies and key information in corridors, receptions, staffrooms and shared areas. Also available in a smaller size and in red, blue and green, with an aluminium-framed fire-rated version for a defined edge. Displaysense, UK display specialist based in Hertfordshire since 1978. Free UK delivery.
Grey asks nothing of the room around it, which is precisely why it lands on so many different walls without a second thought, a neutral field that lets the notices themselves do the talking rather than the board. Black print reads cleanly against the mid tone, so a full spread of information stays legible while the surface stays quiet, and in a building where one specification has to suit offices, corridors and clinics alike, a colour that argues with nothing is often the practical choice.
Certification here is granted to the assembled board, graded Class 0 rated to BS 476 and, under the European standard EN 13501-1, Class B-s1 d0, so the paperwork describes the finished item rather than a list of raw materials. Because the whole product carries the rating, it can go where fire matters, a stair, an escape route, a shared corridor, the places an untested board should never be, and a fire officer or an estates team can read the two classes straight off the certificate and keep it on file.
At a square 1200 in both directions the board offers a broad, even face that gathers a whole spread of notices in one spot, so a busy corridor or reception wall carries timetables, policies and updates side by side instead of scattered over several smaller boards. Carrying the felt over every edge does away with a frame, so the panel lies flat and borderless with nothing proud to snag a sleeve, and a pair set together read as one wider display where a single board would run short of the wall.
Push pins and staples both bite securely into the grey felt without tearing it, so a laminated notice and a light handout alike fix firmly and lift away clean, keeping a working wall quick to reorder. Sturdy but within one person's reach to place, the board comes with a wall mount kit and concealed fixings, and a second person helps keep the square panel true as it is brought level on a solid wall. UK manufacture and two years of cover round it off, and with indoor use in mind it should stay away from damp that would work into the felt. The result is a quiet, hard-wearing board that fits in wherever it is put and then gets on with the job for a whole space to share.
What Ships with This Noticeboard
- 1 x unframed fire-resistant grey felt noticeboard
- 1 x wall mount kit with concealed fixings
Prefer a Defined Frame?
For a framed version of the same square grey felt, choose the Fire Resistant Grey Felt Aluminium Framed Noticeboard 1200mm x 1200mm 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.
NB7312GY is a large square 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 composite 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 1200mm x 1200mm. Weight 18.1kg. Fire-rated grey felt for pins and staples, unframed edge-wrapped construction, portrait or landscape mounting, wall mount kit included, made in the UK, two-year guarantee, indoor use. Used by schools, hospitals, offices, universities and local authorities for notices, policies and key information in corridors, receptions, staffrooms and shared areas. Also available in a smaller size and in red, blue and green, with an aluminium-framed fire-rated version for a defined edge. Displaysense, UK display specialist based in Hertfordshire since 1978. Free UK delivery.
Every detail of the NB7312GY is set out in full below, from the large square grey felt and its edge-wrapped, frameless build to the two-year guarantee and the fire rating held under both BS 476 and BS EN 13501-1. A short note against each row explains what the specification means in practice for a neutral, hard-wearing display in a school, office or clinic.
| Specification | Detail | What This Means for You |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Unframed fire-resistant noticeboard | A large square frameless grey felt board, fire-rated as one composite unit, for a neutral, compliant display across offices, corridors and receptions. |
| Colour / Finish | Fire-rated grey felt | A plain mid grey on a fire-rated surface that blends with almost any interior and holds black text in clear, legible contrast for readers passing by. |
| Board Size | 1200mm x 1200mm | A broad square face that brings a whole spread of notices together, so one large board covers a shared wall instead of several smaller ones dotted about a room. |
| Weight | 18.1kg | Sturdy yet within one person's reach to place, with a second pair of hands useful to keep the square panel true while it is fixed. |
| Surface | Fire-rated grey felt, pins and staples | Grey felt holds push pins and staples across its whole face, so paper and laminated notices stay firm and pull away without leaving a mark behind. |
| Design | Unframed, edge-wrapped fabric | Felt wrapped over the borders leaves no frame, so the panel lies flat, catches little and lets two run together as one wider display. |
| Orientation | Portrait or landscape | A square board mounts the same either way, so it fits a tall or a wide wall without change and simply turns to suit whatever space is on hand. |
| Fixings | Wall mount kit included | A wall mount kit and concealed fixings arrive with it, so the board fixes to a solid wall on the day it lands with a tidy finish. |
| Fire Certification | Class 0 rated to BS 476, B-s1 d0 rated to EN 13501-1 | Independently tested against both recognised fire standards, so a specifier has the evidence to place it on a protected route. |
| Fire Testing | Complete composite unit | Certified as the finished composite rather than part by part, so the rating belongs to the whole board on the wall, not one layer. |
| Guarantee | 2 years | Backed for two years against faults, the board gives an estates or procurement team longer-term assurance in a certified purchase over its life. |
| Origin | Made in the UK | Made in Britain to recognised standards, so the board's provenance is plain for buyers who rate UK sourcing behind a fire certificate. |
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 Square Fire-Rated Noticeboard
Q: Which large fire-rated noticeboard is best for a mixed or neutral setting?
A: The best large fire-rated noticeboard for a mixed or neutral setting is the NB7312GY, a square 1200mm x 1200mm unframed grey felt board rated Class 0 to BS 476 and Class B-s1 d0 to EN 13501-1. The plain grey suits almost any interior, the surface accepts pins and staples, and being square the board mounts either way round on a compliant shared wall.
Q: What fire rating does this grey display board carry?
A: It holds BS 476 Class 0 and, in the European classification, a BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1 d0 result. Both ratings sit with the assembled board, not its raw materials, so the item overall is proven fire-rated and passes for a corridor, stair or shared route.
Q: Why pick grey over a stronger colour?
A: Grey is the versatile, neutral option. A plain mid tone sits quietly against nearly any decor, so the board reads as part of the room and lets the notices lead. Where a wall has to work across several settings, or simply blend in, this grey display board is the easiest colour to place.
Q: Can notices be fixed with staples as well as pins?
A: Both hold firmly on this felt board. A push pin goes straight into the grey felt and a staple grips it just as well, so laminated notices and paper sheets alike stay put and come away without a mark. It leaves you free to arrange and refresh a working information board however the wall needs.
Q: What size is the square face and what does it suit?
A: The board measures a square 1200mm by 1200mm, a broad, even face built to carry a full spread of notices at once. It works on a shared wall with plenty on show, bringing timetables, policies and updates onto one bulletin board rather than spreading them over several smaller ones.
Q: Can this wall board be mounted portrait or landscape?
A: Yes. Square all round, it presents the same whichever way it hangs, so a tall or a wide wall takes it without change. A wall mount kit and concealed fixings come supplied, and though manageable for its size, the 18.1kg weight makes a second person handy to hold the face level as it is fixed.
Q: How does this grey board compare with the red NB7312R?
A: Both are square 1200mm x 1200mm unframed, fire-certified boards taking pins and staples, so colour decides. The grey NB7312GY is neutral and blends into any setting, a safe all-rounder. The red NB7312R is bold and eye-catching, the pick where an urgent notice must register fast on a safety wall.
Q: How much does this board weigh and is it awkward to mount?
A: The board comes in at 18.1kg, sturdy for its square size but simple enough to hang. Its wall mount kit and concealed fixings are supplied, so one person can hold it while another checks the level as the fixings go into a solid wall. With no frame, a row of boards can also sit neatly together.
Q: Is this board guaranteed, and where is it made?
A: Made in the UK with a two-year guarantee, the board has a clear origin and lasting cover against faults. Manufactured to recognised fire standards, it gives an estates or procurement team confidence on quality and safety together before they commit.
Q: Is this noticeboard for indoor use only?
A: Indoors only. It suits corridors, receptions and staffrooms, though keep it clear of damp or open-air spots where moisture would get into the felt. Kept inside, the fire-rated grey surface shrugs off the everyday wear of a busy work or public building.
Q: Can this board go on a corridor or stairwell?
A: Yes. Certified to BS 476 Class 0, and separately to EN 13501-1 Class B-s1 d0, across one complete composite, the board suits corridors, stairwells and other fire-sensitive shared areas. Its neutral grey keeps the wall quiet while the rating meets the standards those routes are held to.
Q: Does this noticeboard come in other sizes or colours?
A: Yes. The unframed fire-rated range spans a compact board through to larger formats, and at this square size the certified felt is offered in red, blue and green besides grey. Should a crisp metal surround be wanted instead of the frameless edge, a matching aluminium-framed fire version is stocked as well.
Choosing a Neutral Fire-Rated Board for a Shared Wall
A neutral board suits almost any school wall, so the content it carries matters more than the colour of the felt. These Displaysense guides cover school communication strategies, reception board ideas, British values display ideas, and a full noticeboard buying guide for schools. Read together, they help a plain board carry content that genuinely lands with pupils, staff and visitors alike.
Overview
Display Notices Clearly on This Grey Felt Noticeboard
A plain grey felt surface lets this large square board slip into almost any interior, so it works across mixed settings without clashing and leaves the notices to carry the attention. Certified as a complete composite to BS 476 Class 0 and, in the European scheme, Class B-s1 d0 under EN 13501-1, it takes pins and staples, and with wrapped edges and no frame it lies flush and lines up with others for a wider run. Because grey reads as background rather than statement, the same board drops as easily into a clinical corridor as a corporate reception. British-built and guaranteed two years, it puts a square 1200 face with generous room onto a shared wall. Best suited to schools, hospitals and offices where a wall has to serve varied spaces and the board itself must meet fire-safety standards.
Stay Fire-Compliant on Corridors and Stairwells
- A neutral grey that suits any room: A plain, mid grey sits quietly against almost any decor, so the board reads as part of the room rather than a feature in its own right and lets the notices carry the attention. It is the colour to reach for where a wall has to work across mixed settings.
- Fire-tested as a single unit: The finished board is certified to BS 476 Class 0 and, in the European scheme, to Class B-s1 d0 under EN 13501-1, with the test run on the whole product not its parts. That qualifies it for a corridor or escape route a building must keep compliant.
- A large square field for notices: The 1200 by 1200 square gives a broad, even surface that holds a full spread of notices at once, so a busy wall shows timetables, policies and updates together instead of across several smaller boards. It gives a shared space one clear point of reference.
- Both pins and staples sit firm: The grey felt grips push pins and staples alike, so paper sheets, laminated notices and forms all fix securely and pull away without a mark. A working board can be reordered as often as a busy week asks, the felt taking the change without wear.
- Edge-wrapped with no visible frame: Felt folded over the borders leaves the board without a surround, so it lies flat and quiet with nothing to catch a sleeve. Placed alongside another, two meet cleanly as one wider run where a single board would fall short.
- UK build, backed two years: Made in the UK and covered by a two-year guarantee, the board is delivered with a wall mount kit and concealed fixings for a tidy finish on a solid wall. It puts a large, compliant display on the wall with very little to sort out beforehand.
Where a Grey Board Blends into a Working Space
| Schools and Colleges | On teaching corridors and staffrooms, timetables, safeguarding notices and pupil information go up on a neutral grey display board, the plain tone letting the content lead while the square face holds a full term of material in one shared place. |
| Hospitals and Healthcare | Along clinic corridors and staff areas a fire-rated grey felt takes patient guidance and rotas, the understated colour fitting a clinical setting while the whole-board rating keeps a large communication board compliant where fire standards apply. |
| Offices and Corporate | Meeting-room approaches and shared corridors show policies, rotas and updates on a quiet grey board, the neutral finish sitting easily against any office scheme while the certified build suits a professional space bound by fire rules. |
| Universities and Campuses | Departmental corridors and common rooms present course details, events and notices on a square grey board, the adaptable tone reading clearly across a mixed campus while the certified build suits a wall an estate must keep compliant. |
| Local Authority Buildings | Public information and staff notices go up in civic offices and community halls on a composite-tested grey board, the plain colour reading as clear and official while the frameless finish keeps a shared public wall modern and unfussy. |
| Receptions and Shared Areas | Welcome details and key notices meet visitors on a versatile grey felt at front-of-house and shared-space walls, the neutral look settling into any interior while the broad square format reads clearly in a single place. |
Need a Smaller Grey Board?
For a narrower wall, the same fire-rated grey felt is offered smaller as the Unframed Fire Resistant Grey Felt Noticeboard 900mm x 1200mm. Order with free UK mainland delivery.
Call us on 01279460460 or send us your requirements and we will get back to you.
NB7312GY is a large square 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 composite 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 1200mm x 1200mm. Weight 18.1kg. Fire-rated grey felt for pins and staples, unframed edge-wrapped construction, portrait or landscape mounting, wall mount kit included, made in the UK, two-year guarantee, indoor use. Used by schools, hospitals, offices, universities and local authorities for notices, policies and key information in corridors, receptions, staffrooms and shared areas. Also available in a smaller size and in red, blue and green, with an aluminium-framed fire-rated version for a defined edge. Displaysense, UK display specialist based in Hertfordshire since 1978. Free UK delivery.
Description
Grey asks nothing of the room around it, which is precisely why it lands on so many different walls without a second thought, a neutral field that lets the notices themselves do the talking rather than the board. Black print reads cleanly against the mid tone, so a full spread of information stays legible while the surface stays quiet, and in a building where one specification has to suit offices, corridors and clinics alike, a colour that argues with nothing is often the practical choice.
Certification here is granted to the assembled board, graded Class 0 rated to BS 476 and, under the European standard EN 13501-1, Class B-s1 d0, so the paperwork describes the finished item rather than a list of raw materials. Because the whole product carries the rating, it can go where fire matters, a stair, an escape route, a shared corridor, the places an untested board should never be, and a fire officer or an estates team can read the two classes straight off the certificate and keep it on file.
At a square 1200 in both directions the board offers a broad, even face that gathers a whole spread of notices in one spot, so a busy corridor or reception wall carries timetables, policies and updates side by side instead of scattered over several smaller boards. Carrying the felt over every edge does away with a frame, so the panel lies flat and borderless with nothing proud to snag a sleeve, and a pair set together read as one wider display where a single board would run short of the wall.
Push pins and staples both bite securely into the grey felt without tearing it, so a laminated notice and a light handout alike fix firmly and lift away clean, keeping a working wall quick to reorder. Sturdy but within one person's reach to place, the board comes with a wall mount kit and concealed fixings, and a second person helps keep the square panel true as it is brought level on a solid wall. UK manufacture and two years of cover round it off, and with indoor use in mind it should stay away from damp that would work into the felt. The result is a quiet, hard-wearing board that fits in wherever it is put and then gets on with the job for a whole space to share.
What Ships with This Noticeboard
- 1 x unframed fire-resistant grey felt noticeboard
- 1 x wall mount kit with concealed fixings
Prefer a Defined Frame?
For a framed version of the same square grey felt, choose the Fire Resistant Grey Felt Aluminium Framed Noticeboard 1200mm x 1200mm 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.
NB7312GY is a large square 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 composite 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 1200mm x 1200mm. Weight 18.1kg. Fire-rated grey felt for pins and staples, unframed edge-wrapped construction, portrait or landscape mounting, wall mount kit included, made in the UK, two-year guarantee, indoor use. Used by schools, hospitals, offices, universities and local authorities for notices, policies and key information in corridors, receptions, staffrooms and shared areas. Also available in a smaller size and in red, blue and green, with an aluminium-framed fire-rated version for a defined edge. Displaysense, UK display specialist based in Hertfordshire since 1978. Free UK delivery.
Specifications
Every detail of the NB7312GY is set out in full below, from the large square grey felt and its edge-wrapped, frameless build to the two-year guarantee and the fire rating held under both BS 476 and BS EN 13501-1. A short note against each row explains what the specification means in practice for a neutral, hard-wearing display in a school, office or clinic.
| Specification | Detail | What This Means for You |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Unframed fire-resistant noticeboard | A large square frameless grey felt board, fire-rated as one composite unit, for a neutral, compliant display across offices, corridors and receptions. |
| Colour / Finish | Fire-rated grey felt | A plain mid grey on a fire-rated surface that blends with almost any interior and holds black text in clear, legible contrast for readers passing by. |
| Board Size | 1200mm x 1200mm | A broad square face that brings a whole spread of notices together, so one large board covers a shared wall instead of several smaller ones dotted about a room. |
| Weight | 18.1kg | Sturdy yet within one person's reach to place, with a second pair of hands useful to keep the square panel true while it is fixed. |
| Surface | Fire-rated grey felt, pins and staples | Grey felt holds push pins and staples across its whole face, so paper and laminated notices stay firm and pull away without leaving a mark behind. |
| Design | Unframed, edge-wrapped fabric | Felt wrapped over the borders leaves no frame, so the panel lies flat, catches little and lets two run together as one wider display. |
| Orientation | Portrait or landscape | A square board mounts the same either way, so it fits a tall or a wide wall without change and simply turns to suit whatever space is on hand. |
| Fixings | Wall mount kit included | A wall mount kit and concealed fixings arrive with it, so the board fixes to a solid wall on the day it lands with a tidy finish. |
| Fire Certification | Class 0 rated to BS 476, B-s1 d0 rated to EN 13501-1 | Independently tested against both recognised fire standards, so a specifier has the evidence to place it on a protected route. |
| Fire Testing | Complete composite unit | Certified as the finished composite rather than part by part, so the rating belongs to the whole board on the wall, not one layer. |
| Guarantee | 2 years | Backed for two years against faults, the board gives an estates or procurement team longer-term assurance in a certified purchase over its life. |
| Origin | Made in the UK | Made in Britain to recognised standards, so the board's provenance is plain for buyers who rate UK sourcing behind a fire certificate. |
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 Square Fire-Rated Noticeboard
Q: Which large fire-rated noticeboard is best for a mixed or neutral setting?
A: The best large fire-rated noticeboard for a mixed or neutral setting is the NB7312GY, a square 1200mm x 1200mm unframed grey felt board rated Class 0 to BS 476 and Class B-s1 d0 to EN 13501-1. The plain grey suits almost any interior, the surface accepts pins and staples, and being square the board mounts either way round on a compliant shared wall.
Q: What fire rating does this grey display board carry?
A: It holds BS 476 Class 0 and, in the European classification, a BS EN 13501-1:2002 Class B-s1 d0 result. Both ratings sit with the assembled board, not its raw materials, so the item overall is proven fire-rated and passes for a corridor, stair or shared route.
Q: Why pick grey over a stronger colour?
A: Grey is the versatile, neutral option. A plain mid tone sits quietly against nearly any decor, so the board reads as part of the room and lets the notices lead. Where a wall has to work across several settings, or simply blend in, this grey display board is the easiest colour to place.
Q: Can notices be fixed with staples as well as pins?
A: Both hold firmly on this felt board. A push pin goes straight into the grey felt and a staple grips it just as well, so laminated notices and paper sheets alike stay put and come away without a mark. It leaves you free to arrange and refresh a working information board however the wall needs.
Q: What size is the square face and what does it suit?
A: The board measures a square 1200mm by 1200mm, a broad, even face built to carry a full spread of notices at once. It works on a shared wall with plenty on show, bringing timetables, policies and updates onto one bulletin board rather than spreading them over several smaller ones.
Q: Can this wall board be mounted portrait or landscape?
A: Yes. Square all round, it presents the same whichever way it hangs, so a tall or a wide wall takes it without change. A wall mount kit and concealed fixings come supplied, and though manageable for its size, the 18.1kg weight makes a second person handy to hold the face level as it is fixed.
Q: How does this grey board compare with the red NB7312R?
A: Both are square 1200mm x 1200mm unframed, fire-certified boards taking pins and staples, so colour decides. The grey NB7312GY is neutral and blends into any setting, a safe all-rounder. The red NB7312R is bold and eye-catching, the pick where an urgent notice must register fast on a safety wall.
Q: How much does this board weigh and is it awkward to mount?
A: The board comes in at 18.1kg, sturdy for its square size but simple enough to hang. Its wall mount kit and concealed fixings are supplied, so one person can hold it while another checks the level as the fixings go into a solid wall. With no frame, a row of boards can also sit neatly together.
Q: Is this board guaranteed, and where is it made?
A: Made in the UK with a two-year guarantee, the board has a clear origin and lasting cover against faults. Manufactured to recognised fire standards, it gives an estates or procurement team confidence on quality and safety together before they commit.
Q: Is this noticeboard for indoor use only?
A: Indoors only. It suits corridors, receptions and staffrooms, though keep it clear of damp or open-air spots where moisture would get into the felt. Kept inside, the fire-rated grey surface shrugs off the everyday wear of a busy work or public building.
Q: Can this board go on a corridor or stairwell?
A: Yes. Certified to BS 476 Class 0, and separately to EN 13501-1 Class B-s1 d0, across one complete composite, the board suits corridors, stairwells and other fire-sensitive shared areas. Its neutral grey keeps the wall quiet while the rating meets the standards those routes are held to.
Q: Does this noticeboard come in other sizes or colours?
A: Yes. The unframed fire-rated range spans a compact board through to larger formats, and at this square size the certified felt is offered in red, blue and green besides grey. Should a crisp metal surround be wanted instead of the frameless edge, a matching aluminium-framed fire version is stocked as well.
Knowledge Hub
Choosing a Neutral Fire-Rated Board for a Shared Wall
A neutral board suits almost any school wall, so the content it carries matters more than the colour of the felt. These Displaysense guides cover school communication strategies, reception board ideas, British values display ideas, and a full noticeboard buying guide for schools. Read together, they help a plain board carry content that genuinely lands with pupils, staff and visitors alike.
