Boards Direct Reviews 1,342

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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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

We ordered a white board

We ordered a white board, it came within a couple of days and is of comparable quality to other boards we have that came from somewhere else.
What we like best about it was you can decide which way round you want to put up, one side was plain but the other side had lines already on the board to allow those that write on it to be able to write in a straight line. Good idea!

August 30, 2022
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

My board was as described and a good…

My board was as described and a good quality product. It was supposed to be next day delivery which didn't happen but the delay was short.

September 1, 2022
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Thank you for taking the time to give us feedback on this! I have found your order on our system so I will making sure that this is passed onto the relevant people. Many thanks BD Team

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Don't Trust the next day promise

Cannot comment on the quality of the boards. It is now Friday, i ordered on Wednesday for next day delivery and i am still waiting for my next day delivery. I have contacted them through the web site and delivery was going to be Friday. Having phoned to see where the delivery is they now say it will come on Monday. I have cancelled the order as this will be too late for our open days. Apparently, large orders are not delivered next day and this is in the small print somewhere and not plastered all over the site like the next day promise.

September 21, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First time we used, not the last!!

We ordered 5 boards and one turned up damaged. I called customer services. I was asked to send photos and they would replace asap. I sent the pics in and within a couple of days they sent out a new board. Great service and excellent after sales service

September 14, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Multiple damaged boards

We ordered an A0 size board for a customer we were helping and the board came damaged we sent this back and they sent another. However, this board came worse than the first one the frame was all dented and scratched and one of the frame sides had actually started coming away from the others. Poor customer service and poor packaging resulted in a bad experience.

August 25, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Awful customer service

I purchased a large notice board and it was delivered damaged due to insufficient packaging. I reported the damage with in 5 mins of it being delivered they advised that a replacement would be sent I waited a week and chased it to be told they had delivered the package to my house, which hadn't been delivered.

I asked for a full refund a collection of the damaged board I have now asked 4 times for a full refund as I do not have the product I paid for and I have been ignored. I hate to leave bad reviews as I work in cust service but it's been over a month now and I still don't have a refund. If they had packaged the product properly it wouldn't have been damaged and I would have been very happy with the service unfortunately this is not the case and I do not recommend this company

August 1, 2022
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Board and replacement arrived damaged and late, but an undamaged board arrived at the third attempt.

Unfortunately, my board was damaged when it arrived...so too was the replacement, which also came far too slowly given the fact that it was a replacement (missing the event for which I needed it). Customer Service were helpful and didn't quibble about providing replacement boards, and the third was eventually ok, having come to me by a different means, so happy-ish in the end, but would be slightly reluctant to use again.

September 1, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

noticeboards

Ordered 3 noticeboards as we had ordered some in past and very happy with product. delivery a day earlier than expected so plus points for that excellent service from salesman to delivery.

August 20, 2022
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Not worth the price . . .

The "board" itself is of a good standard. However, the frame isn't of the same quality. The finish looks cheap and has a tacky finish that the chalk dust obviously sticks to making it appear constantly filthy as its near impossible to clean off.
The delivery details were also none existent. Tracking was apparently "available" but never updated. The board turned up with no warning (late).

August 18, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

As a School Site Manager

As a School Site Manager, to have a reliable contact for notice boards is invaluable. Competitively priced, made to measure and prompt delivery with screws and rawlplugs. Highly recommend.

August 18, 2022
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great Service

Although the first board that arrived wasn't as per our order they very quickly rectified it.

August 18, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Not good.

90% of the boards I order are damaged when they arrive, and then a replacement takes far too long to turn up - which is normally damaged anyway. The supplier should either sort out the packaging they use, or use a different courier. I have a garage full of bent whiteboards if anybody has a use for them.

August 15, 2022
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very quick despatch and very well packaged.

I needed a 5m roll of 2mm cork. I saw Boards Direct in an internet search and liked the website so I ordered it. The service was superb. It was despatched by return, very well packaged and was a good price. I needed another later and had no hesitation in going back to them - same excellent service.

August 14, 2022
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Used this company a few times over the…

Used this company a few times over the years, good products and prices however customer service slow to respond. Cannot speak to them on the phone so reliant on emails. Could improve service by discussing damages and issues on the phone. However I would use them again

August 14, 2022
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Rated 2 out of 5 stars

Poor communication from the start

Poor communication from the start - finally told a delivery date [19th. July], nothing came, I queried and was told the correct date was the 29th. [the only explanation = "I don't know why my colleague said that".] Nothing came not the 29th.or the 1st. August [Mon]. Goods finally arrived on the 2nd.

August 12, 2022
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