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Frequently Asked Questions 

Q: How do I hang map rail?
A: Remove the cork- screw aluminum extrusion to wall with a flat-headed screw appropriate for the wall- insert cork

Q: What is a melamine marker board?
A: A marker board is a durable hardboard core that has been painted and baked and sealed with a heavy duty gloss finish.

Q: Why can't I get a slate board anymore?
A: Slate is a natural rock product that is no longer used for chalkboards. It is very heavy, very expensive and cracks easily.

Q: What is a magnetic board?
A: There is no such thing as a magnetic board. There are boards with a steel backing that accept magnets.

Q: Why won't my chalk board erase?
A: All chalkboards must be seasoned - please click on care and cleaning instructions for chalkboards.

Q: How do I clean my marker board?
A: With commercial products-such as marker board cleaner

  • do not use any thing that is abrasive or contains acetone
  • do not scrub with an abrasive material
  • do not use an eraser that has been previously used on a chalk board.
  • if you remove the gloss finish you have ruined the board!
  • click on care and cleaning instructions for marker boards.

Q: Can I remove permanent marker from a dry erase board?
A: This substance is very difficult to remove - you can try going over the permanent marker with dry erase marker as the solvent
in the dry erase marker may remove some of it. Hair spray sometimes works- paint thinner sometimes works. GOOD LUCK

 

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                              Click on links below for more detailed instructions

660 Easel Assembly Instructions Marker Board Care and Cleaning Instructions
690 (oak) Easel Assembly Instructions Installation Instruction For  1" Map Rail
Aluminum Case Mounting  Instructions  
Aluminum Reversible Board Assembly Instructions Wall Mounting Instructions For All Boards
Chalk Board Care and Cleaning Instructions Wood Reversible Board Assembly Instructions