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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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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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We know boards.
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

Loved the magnetic whiteboard…

Loved the magnetic whiteboard “wallpaper” I got from these guys. It was easy to install (2 people needed) and has provided a great result. I mt was the only way I could get a floor to ceiling and wall to wall whiteboard when I have a sloping ceiling. The team there were very helpful and delivery was quick.

April 25, 2024
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Thank you Carolyn for taking the time to leave a review. we are so happy you are pleased with the product and the service.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Non delivery

Was sold next day delivery on their website. 3 days have past, no delivery, no tracking, no communication. Not even dispatched yet.

February 12, 2025
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Hi Mark. I am so sorry for any inconvenience. I believe Kelly is working with you to solve the courier issues with your order.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

I ordered a board from Boards Direct…

I ordered a board from Boards Direct but initially received the wrong colour due to a mix-up. While their team, especially David and Ashleigh-Beth, worked quickly to resolve the issue and sent a replacement, the experience left room for improvement. The board itself is of good quality and competitively priced, and the staff were friendly and helpful. However, the process could have been smoother from the start. Decent service overall.

January 29, 2025
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Thank you so much for the feedback. I am glad the team were able to resolve. Apologies for any inconvenience with the initial item received.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Absolutely brilliant customer service and lovely products too!!

I ordered a whiteboard for my daughter’s room and, unfortunately, it didn’t rub clean properly. (A manufacturing problem, not a BoardsDirect product!) When I called Kelly at Boards Direct, she was so helpful, kind and extremely proactive. She arranged to collect the board, sent us a new one and also sent a few extras to make up for the inconvenience. Nothing was too much effort for her and she really was brilliant. The new board is fabulous - looks so smart in my daughter’s room and has already been so useful for her revision. Thanks Kelly!!!

December 16, 2024
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Thank you so much for the feedback. I am glad you were happy with the resolution offered by Kelly. if you need anything else in the future please do get in touch

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic price & Amazing service

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I ordered cork boards for my Daughter's University room.
- Fantastic price.
- Great Quality.
- Amazing service.

Don't hesitate to order from Boardsdirect.
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December 13, 2024
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Thank you so much for taking the time to share this great review with us. Hope the cork board helps your daughter with uni. - Bex

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing service time & time again.

As senior head of procurement for a large commercial outfit, I have used BoardsDirect for many years now. Over this time, I have always received fantastic service by all their team. They've always been able to accomodate our requirements, whether that be a super speedy next day delivery or a bespoke requirement for a large number of whiteboards, nothing is too much trouble. Thank you & keep up the amazing work.

October 30, 2024
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Thank you for your lovely review.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fire retardant boards for our foyer

Right from when I first contacted Boards Direct, I had a helping hand answering my many questions and guiding me as to the best type of boards for our foyer.
I had helpful service from both Simon and David, and once we had made up our minds as to the colour ;) our boards were delivered timeously.
There's been a very positive response and the residents feel the boards add an air of poshness and look very professional.
Thank you

October 9, 2024
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Thank you for taking the time to write us this lovely review

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A rare combination of care and quality

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 immediately. New board arrived, properly made and properly wrapped. It's a quality product, competitively priced, from a team that genuinely cares about customer service. A rare find!

September 26, 2024
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Hi Clive, thank you so much for your great feedback. Glad our team managed to resolve the problem

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Would recommend

Easy and quick to order a very large whiteboard. Great customer service, delivered next day, looks great and good value, would recommend!

June 27, 2024
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Hi Susan, thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

I ordered notice board and was told it would be with me in 2 days
I had regular updates about delivery and time….
2 days later the item arrived and the delivery driver was a friendly polite chap…
We are really pleased with the board….and is exactly as advertised

April 17, 2024
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Hi there, thank you so much for your lovely review. We are so glad you had a good experience with us - Bex

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The customer services team are a…

The customer services team are a pleasure and so helpful! Especially Kelly and Ashleigh-Beth. Thank you so much again.

April 23, 2024
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Hi Molly, thanks so much for your lovely feedback! I will make sure Kelly and Ashleigh-Beth see this message. - Bex

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service and quality noticeboards

Needed a notice board urgently and Robin was really helpful, helped me order it and it was delivered quickly and on time. Thanks for your help Robin, really friendly too.

April 10, 2024
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thank you for the review Linda. this is much appreciated.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Waited a long time for the goods and…

Waited a long time for the goods and when received they were partly damaged. Again had to wait a long time for a replacement. Then had to endure a VERY aggressive accounts department chasing payment daily with multiple calls and emails. Its a shame as the final product received was good.

March 29, 2024
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Reply from Boards Direct

Hi Sam, thank you for taking the time to write us a review. So sorry you did not receive the experience we try to achieve with every order we send out. We are happy you liked the product when it arrived and hope you will consider using us again in the future. Please call or email if you ever need anything else - Bex

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ordered a board for my father-in-law…

Ordered a board for my father-in-law who is in early stages of dementia, to help with his day to day routine and remind him of up and coming appointments etc.
Ashleigh listened and recommended a whiteboard that had the days of the week printed on the board in each in a different colour that was perfect!
Having used it for a few weeks its helped him so much to stay organised and keep independent, as his dementia progresses i’m sure it will prove invaluable. Thank you Boardsdirect

February 5, 2024
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Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! I am glad we were able to help and Ashleigh was on hand to get you what you needed.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Genuinely wonderful service and products

I contacted Boards Direct to see if they could help me to create a permanent reminder board using a note from my late father-in-law in order to assist us with the care of my mother-in-law, who has Alzheimer’s. Ashleigh went above and beyond all my hopes and expectations and the service and product is phenomenal. I can’t thank them enough, the entire experience has been truly outstanding and it’s so wonderful to find a company with staff who are so kind and considerate, as well as being so talented.

February 20, 2024
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thank you so much for leaving such a lovely review Christine! we know how keen Ashleigh was to get this right for you. this will make her day!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A very genuine business

Had a phone call due to my order being late from the manager , he couldn’t apologise enough . Was a lovely experience to receive such a genuine call . Would highly recommend . Thank you too Bex for dealing with my issue . ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

February 6, 2024
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Reply from Boards Direct

Thank you for taking the time to change your review Sharon. Many thanks Bex

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Customer Service

Office Visit: I had a chat with Bex and Kelly for some advice and guidance, on the different types of board and coverings, to be used for my Hornby 00 guage Train Set.
In summary, they provided various samples and allowed me to test them for strength and to insert my track pins, to check the depth in mm.
I purchased an Eco Sound Unframed Blazemaster Felt Board ( Green), which is perfect for my needs. Delivered in good time.
Very friendly, professional and efficient service offered by the team at Boards Direct.
Highly recommended
Thank you.
Hedley Davies

January 16, 2024
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Reply from Boards Direct

Hi Hedley, thank you so much for taking the time to write us this review! It was lovely to meet you and glad the board works for your needs.
Many thanks, Bex

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE

Gosh! Such lovely people (Kelly, Bex and Ashleigh) who bent over backwards to ensure I got my order in time for a birthday, despite transport challenges. So nice to find a company where you can phone and get through to real human beings, who care about every order - no matter how small - work effectively as a team, and do their utmost to minimise any issue, providing options and solutions. Oh, and DX Couriers also turned out to be top - overnight service was delivered first thing by the smiliest driver I’ve ever met!!! Thanks a million, all of you!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

January 10, 2024
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Thank you so much for taking the time to review us and leaving such positve feedback. Thank you from the Boards Direct team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great customer service

An error meant that we were sent a board with the wrong colour felt, but Kelly went above and beyond to resolve the situation for us. Mistakes happen - it's how they're dealt with that makes the difference.

November 30, 2023
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Reply from Boards Direct

HI Angie, thank you so much for taking the time to review us!

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