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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered a custom made chalkboard and it arrived within the timeframe given, customer service was amazing and answered any questions I had very quickly! Couldn’t recommend this company any more, item w... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I made an order with Boards Direct just before midday today, Friday 24 April. The corkboard rolls and adhesive were delivered in person before 4pm today, Friday 24 April! Before they had even sent the... See more

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Ordered a chalkboard as it was advertised next day delivery! Not true ! As soon as I had paid - invoice says 2-3 days !! I needed it yesterday . Another company that does not tell the truth . I... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Following a glitch in the matrix I received the wrong colour board. David sprang into action (answering emails at 11 at night) and Ashleigh-Beth and the team got things straightened out kind of immedi... See more

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  1. Office Supply Store

About Boards Direct

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ABOUT US

Boards Direct are specialists in high-quality display and presentation products, supplying businesses, schools, and organisations across the UK. We focus on providing reliable, practical solutions that combine performance, durability, and value.

With years of industry experience, we carefully select products that meet real-world requirements — from everyday office whiteboards to large-format and specialist display solutions.

QUALITY YOU CAN TRUST

We work with leading manufacturers and trusted brands to ensure every product meets our high standards. Our whiteboards and noticeboards are designed for long-term use, offering excellent writing performance, strong construction, and clean, professional finishes.

FREE & FAST DELIVERY

We offer free delivery on all orders over £50 to Mainland UK. Many of our most popular products are held in stock and available for next working day delivery, helping you stay on schedule.

EXPERT SUPPORT

Our UK-based support team and management have decades of experience within the office and education products sector. We are here to help you choose the right solution, whether you need advice on sizing, installation, or product suitability.

We pride ourselves on clear communication, honest guidance, and a straightforward buying experience from order to delivery.

WHY CHOOSE BOARDS DIRECT

• Specialist retailer focused solely on display and presentation products
• Trusted by schools, offices, and commercial environments
• Carefully selected quality ranges
• Competitive pricing with no compromise on performance
• Fast, reliable UK delivery

At Boards Direct, our aim is simple — to make buying the right board easy, dependable, and hassle-free.

It takes an expert to find you the RIGHT board!

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At Boards Direct we pride ourselves on knowing everything there is to know about all things Display & Presentation.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ceramic steel Chalkboard

Ordered a custom made chalkboard and it arrived within the timeframe given, customer service was amazing and answered any questions I had very quickly! Couldn’t recommend this company any more, item was well packaged and brilliant service. I have never had a chalkboard that the chalk writes on and erases so smoothly! Combine it with Hagoromo chalk for the perfect combination! Ceramic steel chalkboards are very high quality compared to other types, no ghosting even with coloured chalk. Thank you Boards Direct!

April 29, 2026
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Thank you for the lovely review and feedback. We are so happy you are pleased with both the product and the service. If you ever need anything at all in the future we will be here to help.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Well done!

I made an order with Boards Direct just before midday today, Friday 24 April. The corkboard rolls and adhesive were delivered in person before 4pm today, Friday 24 April! Before they had even sent the email confirming my order - in fact at 7pm the email still has not arrived. So well done!

April 24, 2026
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. We are so happy you are pleased with the items and the delivery.

if you need anything at all in the future we will be here to help. 😊

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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Next Day Delivery - No !

Ordered a chalkboard as it was advertised next day delivery! Not true ! As soon as I had paid - invoice says 2-3 days !! I needed it yesterday . Another company that does not tell the truth . I couldn’t email I had to send ‘ a ticket’ which I did as soon as I realised it wasn’t going to arrive when I needed it . It is now four days later I have neither heard anything from them or received the board . Extremely Upset ! Will not order from these again !!
Order number - 1776710506

April 20, 2026
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Reply from Boards Direct

Hi Mrs Walsh,

Thank you for your feedback, and I’m really sorry to hear how frustrating this experience was — especially given how urgently you needed the board.

We looked into your order, and the delivery timeframe for this particular chalkboard was listed on our website as 2–3 working days. We understand how easy it can be to miss this, particularly as some of our other products do offer next working day delivery, so we appreciate how this may have caused confusion.

That said, we completely understood your disappointment given the circumstances. We also wanted to clarify that we did respond to your enquiry within our normal response time, however it appears the email address provided may have been entered incorrectly, which meant our reply did not reach you. We’re sorry for any additional frustration this caused.

We have since responded to your enquiry and hopefully addressed the situation to your satisfaction. If there’s anything further you need, please don’t hesitate to get back in touch.

Thank you again for your feedback — we truly value it and are always working to improve our service.

Kind regards
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super service and excellent product

Super service and excellent product. Very easy to ring through and to speak to a knowledgeable and helpful human being. Quick delivery of a quality product beautifully and carefully wrapped. One very happy customer. Thank you. :)

February 2, 2026
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review.

We are glad you are happy with the product and service. we will be here if you ever need anything in the future.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Corporate quality with personal service

If you're in the market for a board that meets specific criteria, and you're struggling to navigate the wide variety of options, click on the chat feature. David picked up my chat, gave me some options, we then continued the discussion seamlessly via email. Delivery of initial materials was fast, whilst the Board was ordered (and David monitored progress for me throughout). The board was delivered when expected, very well packaged - important consider it was glass. It was also easy to install and feels very sturdy to write on. Highly recommend.

October 28, 2025
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Thanks for the great review! We're glad David could help you find the right board and keep everything on track. Happy to hear delivery, packaging, and installation all went smoothly. We really appreciate the recommendation!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent quick service .Good quality…

Excellent quick service .Good quality chalkboard .Looks great in my kitchen .

November 26, 2025
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We are happy to hear you are happy with the board and overall service Dawn. Thanks for taking the time to leave us a lovely review .

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Customer Service

Excellent Customer Service - We ordered a number of notice boards from Boards Direct. The quality of the products is excellent & the prices are very good too. We unfortunately had an issue with one of the boards having a bend in it when it was unpackaged but this was instantly resolved as soon as we made the company aware.
Kelly in Customer Services could not have been lovelier or more helpful. She resolved our issue extremely quickly & with zero fuss - Customer Service at it's best. Thank you. We will recommend you highly & definitely use you in future for any of our notice board needs!

November 3, 2025
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Reply from Boards Direct

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such lovely feedback. It is much appreciated and the team will always be here to help.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing service

Ordered one day, delivered the next.
I ordered a turquoise glass board and it looks amazing. Writes on very smoothly and easy to clean.
Amazing customer service when contacted, cannot fault them at all.
Would highly recommend and would happily order again if needed in the future.
Thanks!

July 21, 2025
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Reply from Boards Direct

Thank you so much for the lovely feedback Victoria. We are so glad you are happy with the item/s and service. Hope we can help again in the future.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Service and advice and excellent solution to our display problem

The company responded very quickly to our enquiry regarding their Eco-sound material range, and Managing Partner David Shaw was particularly helpful in despatching a set of samples to us which arrived within two days. This was really useful in being able to evaluate the material and also check for colour.

Having made an order, the delivery was in good time and exceptionally well packaged to prevent damage.

The material we chose was 9mm thick Eco-Sound, which takes pins easily but is firm and dense enough to provide a pleasing, quality finish. The edges need handling with a little care to prevent damage but the material is easy to handle and not excessively heavy.

We used the two custom panels to create a display area in our bar and are delighted with the quality of finish, the service we received, and the end result.

I've no hesitation in recommending Boards Direct based on my experience, and also grateful to David for his prompt advice (by both phone and email) on materials, sizes and adhesives.

An excellent experience - thank you.

June 2, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic service for 2nd time round .

Fantastic service for 2nd time round .
I ordered a whiteboard for our Bowling Club and they were so impressed with it they asked me to order a 2nd one for them . Extremely well made Whiteboard . And very easy to hang up on wall .
Again fantastic service, and delivered in perfect condition. So easy to order online from start to finish.
Highly Recommend BOARDS DIRECT , definitely won't go anywhere else to order .

June 16, 2025
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Reply from Boards Direct

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review Roslyn. We are glad you are happy with your item and the overall service 😊

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you so much for a lovely shoppig experience.

Thank you so much for a lovely shopping experience. Ordering my board was extremely easy and customer service were extremely polite and helpful over the phone. Dispatch time was fast and the white magnetic board arrived quickly, well packed, and in perfect condition. It’s a really superb sleek design and I could not be happier. It is now mounted on the wall - perfect!

June 2, 2025
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Thank you so much for the lovely review and feedback. glad you are happy with the product and the service.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service

Absolutely amazing customer service!! Phoned and spoke to Robin - needed 2 boards urgently. Ordered them at 5pm and they were delivered the next morning!!!! So smooth and professional and great quality. Highly recommend. Thank you so much.

May 13, 2025
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Reply from Boards Direct

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review . We are so glad you are happy with the service and the goods.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Missing Parts - Updated and Resolved

Update: Following this post, customer service has been very proactive and resolved the matter. While I would have appreciated if this kind of action was taken prior to my post, once it was raised here, the team did everything to ensure my package arrived.

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I spent thousands of pounds on a mobile white board, only for it to be delivered without the mobile base.

This transpired over a month ago and I still have yet to receive the base despite being told several times it was on its way or was scheduled for delivery.

March 18, 2025
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Reply from Boards Direct

Thank you so much for taking the time to edit your review. all comments have been noted and we are very sorry for the issues leading to your experience with the item, delivery and any service issue.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service after issues…

Great customer service after issues with the courier DX Express with swift replacement order processed and quick delivery via their own transport. Would avoid DX Express, but happy to recommend Boards Direct

March 11, 2025
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Reply from Boards Direct

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review Jon. We are so pleased you were happy with the service and resolution on your order.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

All round excellent service

All round excellent service. Kelly was quick to follow up on requirements for a custom order, and kept me informed through the process. Delivery was smooth, packaging was very robust and the board looks great on my new office wall

March 8, 2025
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Reply from Boards Direct

Thank you so much for the lovely feedback Lisa. We are so happy you are pleased with both the service and the item.

thanks
Kelly

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great product as described

Great product as described. Delivery on time and packaged well. Excellent communication regarding order details/transit updates and pleased with the customer service received from various departments.

March 8, 2025
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Reply from Boards Direct

Many thanks for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review Nurissa. We are glad you are happy with the item and service.

If you need anything at all in the future, please get in touch and we will be here to help.

thanks
Kelly

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