Whiteboard & Chalkboard Resurfacing
Bring tired, no-longer-erasing boards back to life. Resurface old whiteboards and convert chalkboards to dry erase, without ripping anything out.
Our premium dry-erase film bonds right over your existing boards in under 20 minutes per board, turning ghosted, dusty, or stained surfaces into a smooth, bright, erase-clean finish guaranteed to last 10+ years.
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Resurface Instead of Replace
Apply our premium dry-erase film right over old whiteboards and chalkboards. No demolition required, and your boards are usable right away.
Save Money vs. Buying New
Resurfacing costs a fraction of new boards or new furniture, so your budget covers far more classrooms.
Less Disruption
No demolition and no week of downtime. We convert most boards in under 20 minutes per board, and you write on them the same day.
Keeps Asbestos Contained
Resurfacing covers and contains old boards in place, helping schools avoid the cost and hassle of a full asbestos abatement.
Less Waste, Less Landfill
Reuse the boards, tables, and walls you already have instead of sending usable infrastructure to the landfill.
Professional Install Available
Prefer a turnkey job? Our crews install for you, or follow our step-by-step video and self-install in under 20 minutes per board.
How Resurfacing Works
Old whiteboards that won't erase clean? Chalkboards you're ready to retire? Don't replace them, resurface them. Here's the whole process.
- Send photos, dimensions, and room numbers. A quick PDF, spreadsheet, or set of phone photos is all we need to scope your project.
- We recommend the right film and send a quote. We match each surface to the right product, including whether you need a magnetic upgrade, and price it out.
- We cut on-site and install, or you self-install. Our crews handle a turnkey job, or follow the step-by-step video and install yourself in under 20 minutes per board (a crew of 2-3 and a wet install work best).
- Enjoy a like-new writing surface built to last 10+ years. A smooth, bright, Sharpie-proof finish, backed by free replacements for 10 years.
Why Resurface With Think Board
Before & After: Real Resurfacing Projects
Chalkboard Converted to Whiteboard
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Whiteboard Resurfaced
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Whiteboard Resurfacing
Chalkboard Resurfacing
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it work on chalkboards?
Yes. Converting old chalkboards into smooth, modern dry-erase surfaces is one of the most popular things we do. It also gets dusty chalk out of the air for healthier classrooms and electronics. Because old chalkboards are very smooth, we recommend a quick wet install.
How long does it last?
Resurfaced vertical boards are built to last 10+ years with a scratch-resistant, Sharpie-proof finish, backed by free replacements for 10 years. Tables and desks vary by use (typically 1-2 years; kidney and group tables often longer). Every order is backed by a 100-day return policy.
Can you install it for us?
Absolutely. About half of schools self-install in under 20 minutes per board using our step-by-step video (a crew of 2-3 and a wet install work best). Prefer turnkey? Our crews install for you, with teams in nearly every major US and Canadian city plus a UK team for Europe.
Does it handle boards with asbestos behind them?
Yes. Resurfacing covers and contains the old board in place instead of tearing it out, helping schools avoid a costly, disruptive abatement. We've saved schools hundreds of thousands of dollars this way.
Get a School Quote
Send us photos, dimensions, room numbers, and your ideal timeline, and we'll recommend the best product and install option for your school.
Prefer email or phone? Reach us at hello@think-board.com or 617-657-9616.
Want a Quick Estimate?
Tell us a bit about your boards and we'll send pricing right over.