Noticeboard Company Blog

At Notice Board Company, we’ve spent years helping organisations create spaces that communicate clearly and function effectively. But as workplaces, schools and public environments have evolved, so too have the challenges within them. One of the most overlooked—and increasingly important—is sound. That’s why we’re proud to introduce Aura Acoustic Panels: a new, dedicated range of acoustic solutions designed to bring balance, clarity and comfort back into busy environments. Manufactured from high-quality PET felt, Aura panels combine acoustic performance with contemporary design, offering a solution that works just as well visually as it does acoustically.

Do outdoor notice boards need an IP rating? It’s a common question, but the answer may surprise you. In this article, we explain why IP ratings are designed for electrical enclosures and why outdoor notice boards are assessed differently. Discover what really makes a notice board suitable for outdoor use.

Upgrade your workplace communication with high-quality notice boards while saving money. Notice Board Company is offering 10% off its full range of notice boards, including cork boards, felt boards, lockable displays, and outdoor notice boards. Perfect for offices, schools, community centres, and public spaces, these durable boards help keep important information organised and visible. Use code NOTICE10 at checkout to claim your discount and improve how you share announcements, updates, and notices.

Our Polycolour PET Felt noticeboards are an ideal solution for schools looking to create bright, engaging displays in classrooms, corridors and communal areas. Made from 100% recycled polyester, these durable pinboards provide a colourful and practical surface for displaying pupil work, important announcements and learning materials. Lightweight yet robust, Polycolour boards are fire resistant to European Class B standards, making them suitable for busy educational environments. They can be supplied unframed for large display walls or with aluminium or wooden frames to suit different areas of the school.

This colourful classroom display board celebrates student achievements while creating an engaging and inspiring learning environment. Using bright shapes, certificates and pupil work helps make classroom displays more interactive and encourages students to take pride in their accomplishments.

Choosing the right colours for a school notice board can make a big difference in how information is shared and how students feel in their environment. This blog explores simple tips for selecting colours that make notice boards clear, attractive, and engaging. From improving readability to matching school identity and creating exciting seasonal themes, learn how the right colour choices can help bring school notice boards to life.

Confidential notice boards in staff areas provide a secure and organised way to share important internal information. From staff updates and policies to meeting notes and schedules, these boards help ensure sensitive communication stays within the staff team. In this blog, we explore why confidential notice boards matter, where they should be placed, and how they can improve clear and professional communication within schools and workplaces.

Replacing an old notice board doesn’t always mean starting from scratch. In many cases, existing posts are perfectly serviceable and can be reused — saving time, money, and disruption. Rail-mounted notice boards offer a flexible solution, allowing customers to install new boards onto their current posts using the correct clips and fixings. This guide explains how rail-mounted notice boards work, what to check before ordering, and what customers should look out for to ensure a smooth installation.

Fire safety is a critical consideration in all public buildings, yet one often overlooked element is the notice board. While they may seem harmless, notice boards can contribute to fire spread if they are not manufactured to meet modern fire safety standards. Choosing fire rated notice boards is essential for protecting occupants, meeting regulations, and ensuring peace of mind.

Noise has a powerful impact on how we work, learn, and heal. Whether it’s a busy office, a school corridor, or a healthcare environment, excessive sound can reduce focus, increase stress, and undermine wellbeing. That’s where Polycolour FR Acoustic Boards come in — a modern, eco-friendly solution designed to create quieter, safer, and more inspiring interiors.