How to Use Glass As a Whiteboard

Whiteboards, also called markerboards and dry-erase boards, are typically made from melamine or plastic-coated cardboard. While inexpensive, they tend to scratch easily and stain from markers as they age, becoming less erasable over time. Glass is a durable material to use if you want to create your own whiteboard. Glass is abundant, easy to clean and can last many years with proper care.

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  Decide what kind of glass you'll use for your whiteboard. You can use an existing window, a mirror or a piece of cut glass mounted in a frame. Photo frames with glass fronts make excellent DIY glass whiteboards.

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  Remove the backing from the frame and set the glass aside. Use spray paint, a piece of colored paper or solid material as a background where the photo would be.

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  If using glass mounted within a frame, decide if you want to place the board in front of a solid-colored wall or if you want to place a backing behind the glass so the board can be read easily.

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  Clean both sides of the glass using glass cleaner and a lint-free cloth.

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  Reassemble the photo frame, with the solid background facing the front of the glass.

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  Mount the frame on the wall and start writing notes on the glass using dry erase markers. Clean marker off the board using glass cleaner and a lint-free cloth.