<b>Dry Erase Boards</b><br><br> Provide a reusable and multipurpose space to communicate.<br> Draw,write and easily erase to start over. Use the boards in classrooms for presentations, in offices and boardwooms for meetings, or in home kitchen for reminder notes and schedules <br><br> <b>Types of Dry Erase Boards</b><br><br> Dry erase boards are made of variety materials such as steel, aluminum and laminate. Melamine and porcelain are often top choices.<br> <br><b>Whiteboard Accessories</b><br> Dry erase markers are a necessity. They come in plenty of color choices.<br> Use markers specifically suited for dry erase boards as others may damage whiteboard surfaces.<br> Erasers specifically made for the boards are also needed to effectively clean them.<br> Magnets allow you to display pictures or other documents.<br><br> <b>How Does Dry-Erase Work?</b><br> The boards are made out of non-porous materials. This keeps them from absorbing the ink. <br> The marker ink is made with a solvent such as alcohol, which dries quickly and attaches the ink to the surface.<br> The polymer is silicone, which keeps the colored pigment from coming in direct contact with the surface of the board.<br><br> <b>Can Permanent Marker Be Removed From a Dry-Erase Board?</b><br> Permanent markers are not to be used on whiteboards.<br> If they are used inadvertently, simply color on top of the permanent marker notations with a dark-colored dry-erase marker. <br> After a few minutes, remove the splotches with a dry eraser. Clean with a dry-erase cleaning solution if needed.<br><br> <b>Are All Whiteboards Magnetic?</b><br> Not all whiteboards are magnetic. Porcelain ones are always magnetic, but not all magnetic boards are porcelain. <br> Some have a wooden backing, while others have steel. Steel makes the boards magnetic regardless of the surface material.