Dry Erase Surface Comparison

Melamine

Painted Steel or Aluminum

Surface Information

 Manufactured with a porous, painted dry erase surface that allows marker ink to penetrate.

Manufactured with multiple layers of coatings made up of a base coat in color (most commonly white) and a clear dry erase coating. A wide range of quality, they are highly susceptible to scratching that allows marker ink to penetrate.

Manufactured with a nonporous dry erase surface that does not allow marker ink to penetrate, and that makes regular cleaning very easy.

Stain Resistance

Stains and ghosts easily.

Can be stained over time with regular use.

Satisfaction guaranteed against staining and ghosting.

Maintenance

Needs to be cleaned with whiteboard cleaners frequently.

Needs to be cleaned with whiteboard cleaners frequently.

Writing wipes away easily and effortlessly. Needs to be cleaned infrequently, with water or cleaner.

Permanent Marker Removal

 Permanent markers cannot be removed.

Permanent marker is very difficult and time consuming to attempt to remove, and often cannot be removed.

Permanent marker writing can be removed without much effort.

Quality

Found at every “office supply” store, they are  generally low quality and the cheapest option.

Used primarily for custom or business purposes, they are on the more expensive end yet still may need to be replaced quickly.

Our high quality whiteboards are designed specifically with schools in mind. Our experience combined with the best materials create a lasting product with quality that you can see and feel.

Value

Must be replaced every 1 to 3 years, on average, due to excessive ghosting and staining. The least expensive dry erase surface.

Must be replaced every 4 to 10 years, on average, doe to excessive ghosting and staining. Typically the most expensive dry erase surface.

Everase Whiteboards are made to last a lifetime. They will not need to be replaced due to excessive ghosting or staining.