$34 DIY Giant Whiteboard Hack | How To Make A Custom Dry Erase Board On A Budget

[@QPlife]

Hi Everyone! I've gotten a lot of questions about how the surface of this board holds up over time and if the smoothness goes away. I noticed after a few months, the surface wasn't as smooth in some parts and after some research, this was my solution to quickly renew the board and restore some of that smoothness. If you're interested, here is how I renewed my board: kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5-cY55shpyLbKM

[@deepthinker8153]

Girl! U r beautiful. Be friends??

[@FL-gg4dq]

@@deepthinker8153 sure. Let's be friends . You're cute bro

[@DrMatthewHudson]

How do you fit it in your car though?

[@thefiveg]

I did the thing for tracking stocks. 500 plus for white boards is crazy expensive

[@bomei7472]

You are absolutely genius!!!!!!! My housemate and I were literally about to go buy one for $300+ dollars today and coincidentally, I stumbled upon your video. You literally saved us so much $ !!!

[@russellborrego1689]

The first person I found who actually showed erasing what they wrote on the surface! Thank you!

[@KLEANTRIX]

This video seriously deserves more views. Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video. I know how hard a simple video like this can be to shoot and edit. My wife and I wanted a white board for a while, however we didn't want to over spend. This worked so well. We just installed ours today. Looks amazing! Thank you!!

[@cryptojack4933]

Best Giant Board Video In The History Of The World!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@cinnamon3220]

Girl, the world needs more people like you that can think outside the box. Thanks!

[@QPlife]

Cinna Mon you’re so sweet, thank you! Unfortunately, I can’t take credit for this project. I got the idea after watching and researching ideas on KZbin and Reddit. I linked some videos that really helped me with this project in my description 😊

[@cinnamon3220]

@@QPlife I still appreciate you taking the time to show us your way.

[@squattingnomad6298]

THANK YOU! I now have a 6ft x 4ft whiteboard for $35.97 .Keep up the good work.

[@QPlife]

Squatting Nomad thank you so much! Hope you enjoy yours as much as I do 😊

[@michaelscience2481]

This video never get old. I stumbled on it and bought everything as she described and now I have a 8 foot white board in my office

[@charleshensley2018]

Never stand in a rolling chair. A co-worker got to go have surgery after falling from her chair doing the same thing. Ladders are cheaper than emergency room visits. I still love the ideas she has and will be making one for my wife who is now teach from home.

[@zgjfinance2796]

Yawnnn. Plz run with scussors

[@wangoito6789]

Only boomers fall from rolling chairs

[@CarrieAldridge]

So helpful! I followed your steps this am and am so happy with the results. I had to have the sheet cut in half so it would fit in my car but the PVC trim covered any ragged edges perfectly. Thank you for sharing!!!

[@armadeliaramirez4267]

Thx I needed this for my room. Just starting HS and I kind of need space to study without wasting a lot of precious paper

[@venkatpatnaik3639]

I went through many DIY whiteboard videos but by far this was the best. Thanks for taking the time to make this video

I would love to know if those comand hooks held up or if it ever fell down.

[@LinaIsela]

This was EXACTLY what I wanted & needed! Thank you for making this video!

[@robt6239]

Love this. I'm working in my basement these days and did this project for $30. Thank you!

[@SMahagama]

Wow excellent and creative. Girls are always intelligent.

[@SMahagama]

I was searching for options for a white boat. This is the second Vedio I watched. So I no need to search any more. I'm expecting to make one. Thank you for sharing.

[@LGFLKdee]

This video is a life saver!!! I'm defiantly trying this

[@Idkimblonde]

Omg amazing! Just went got the supplies and had it up in an hour. It looks and works great!

[@sanjeepkunwor1178]

Is it easy to erase, or will it have some dents on the board. Just curious, any info would be appreciated

[@reycfd7753]

Amazing! I am a teacher, and during this pandemic, I definitely would use this for my video lectures. Thank you.

[@Lindsalicious61001]

First of all, thanks! I am moving into an older classroom that only has a small dry erase board and a chalk board. As I will be teaching math, I'll need more whiteboard space. I plan on doing this for my classroom. Also, I have used those command strips for a 36" x 48" whiteboard in my classroom. The instructions tell you to hang up the board on the wall just as you showed in the video. However, after a few minutes, you're supposed to separate the board from the wall again and let the wall side of the command strips dry for 30 mins to an hour. That may be why yours didn't hold during summer. I've had these strips hold up year-round in a classroom in FL.

[@QPlife]

I think this DIY board would be great in your new classroom. I recently uploaded a video about how to maintain the board as the smooth finish on it does gradually get worse with time but if it is maintained, you shouldn't have any issues. I didn't even think about taking the board down after sticking the command strips up to let it set! That is such a great point and I'm sure that contributed to mine not working as well! Thank you so much! I will keep that in mind for the future. Many thanks for watching! 😊

[@MrPaulviles]

She is soooooooo cute! I want one!

[@ashleymeansbiz]

The command strips is a wonderful tip. Thank you!

[@funnyciscoleon]

I was thinking of going to Lowe’s and picking up a board. I’m glad I saw this video. Now I’m definitely going to Lowe’s or Home Depot.

[@royrahway2486]

Thanks! This is good. I like how it looks. Anyone can install it with the right tools. I had to use an angle grinder to shape the corners of the plastic borders into neat angles. After measuring the LxW, I used the backend of a screwdriver to bang the borders onto the Dry Erase. It was pretty easy to mount using 3M gorilla mounting tape. This can only be cleaned with DENATURED ALCOHOL.

[@cantaloupe7296]

wowww i didnt even think about white board PANEL! B R I L L I A N T ! thank you

[@hgmuldowney]

Thank you for this great idea!!!! And taking the time to share.

[@Anthony-nq4ki]

Wow this girl helped me out big time. Thank you so much

[@QPlife]

So glad you found this DIY helpful! Thanks so much for watching! 😊

[@naowalplayzgames6218]

thank you so much this helped out a lot!

[@alakhniranjan716]

What a great idea, great video by a great looking girl! 🌹😊

[@suryakirannvs]

Thank you for all the research and information in this video 😍

[@leonrizal8194]

Thank you so much. I went to home Depot right after watching your video. It helped me a lot. thanks and the board looks great !

[@b7fLuid]

thank you! I didn't realize homedepot and lowes sell these sheets. It's $42 up here in Canada, but you saved me a ton! I'm a woodworker so building a frame and backer is trivial. The whiteboards online and instore at staples or somewhere like that is insane!

[@QPlife]

I'm so glad you found this helpful! I definitely wasn't the first to come up with this idea but found it helpful myself and wanted to share. Another thing you can try is whiteboard paint. This is something I have been curious try myself but haven't had the chance to do it yet. Thank you so much for watching! Wishing you the best with your project! 😊

[@jaxzondrew9624]

Do you have a link to the board you used? I'm in Canada as well! On homedepot.ca it is only coming up with one small version available, like 2x2 or something.

[@b7fLuid]

@@jaxzondrew9624 Hey Jaxzon, it's at lowes.ca : www.lowes.ca/product/wall-panels/4775-in-x-798-ft-marker-board-white-hardboard-wall-panel-274439

[@jaxzondrew9624]

@@b7fLuid yeah thanks! I found that one, I just couldn't find any at home depot but am getting the lowes one! They don't have many trim options it seems though, did you use any specific trim?

[@b7fLuid]

@@jaxzondrew9624 There aren't any options for this. It's an 8x4 sheet but you can always ask them to cut it to the size you want. There's no charge for that. Obviously, you're limited to the size of your mode of transportation so figure out the dimensions of your vehicle before you ask them to cut it.

[@WilmsIsBoss]

You are GOATED for this video, THANK YOU SO MUCH!!

[@thefunandadventureactcharl3592]

Thank you so much for sharing this I was just thinking that's what I need because I have a lot to do and I need a dry erase board to manage what I have to do and all

[@myufostory689]

Thank you so much. This is exactly what I was looking for. If I may add to your tip, glue magnets to the backside of your board as a place holder for your markers with a magnet attached to them.

[@QPlife]

So glad this was helpful! That is a great idea! I was thinking about ways to hold my markers! Thank you & thanks for watching! 😊

[@Sam-81810]

Does the Velcro strips make the board feel uneven?

[@lionintu]

I was wondering this. The white board seems flimsy enough where it'll be noticeable. Ill consider a different mounting setup

[@temechiairving4200]

YOU ARE A LIFE SAVER..... THANK YOU.

[@zerobesos3716]

Premed here, I need this and I can’t wait to try this out! 🤩🙏🏼😁 Thank you!!!

[@germandream5100]

Awesome Video. I was looking exactly for that. Thank you so much 😘😘😘

[@ellyspnz12]

Can't wait to try this!

[@dulcem.hernandezg.4449]

OMG, that's so cool!!! I always wanted one too. 😍 Thanks for sharing this.

[@JosueMartinez-wd3yu]

Heading right now to Home Depot 👍🏻

[@FlightCrit]

Brilliant! Thanks for this. You just saved me hundreds of $$$$.

[@wingwing2683]

Thanks Quynh!

[@KamiX91]

you got my sub. Beautiful video and thank you :) i am a teacher and i just made one for myself and i love it.

[@QPlife]

I’m so glad it was a good solution for you as well! Thank you so much for watching and supporting! 😊

[@Kenny-Ross]

Not bad! I think I'll try this. Thanks a lot!

[@gauravraina1443]

Excellent idea!!

[@michaelization1]

Hi! What did you ask for when you got the end caps? I can’t find it on Home Depot’s website

[@christinebrown6576]

Hi!!! Great video👍 I have not tried it yet.. I am just so happy 😁 I decided to look at what was out on you-tube before purchasing something that would have taken my weekend to do not to mention the cost. I am so excited to try this. Thank you so much for this video…😘

[@larrylong7032]

nice giant board

[@jayeshborgaonkar9166]

thank you Quynh Pham

[@garyleeheard3434]

Was thinking about buying one of these for homemade projector screen

[@JS-ld2qd]

That's so smart. Thanks

[@johnnyyo3561]

Just did this today , worked perfect!!!

[@QPlife]

So glad this worked for you also! Thank you so much for watching! 😊

[@MillionaireMya]

Thank you for this simple but cool idea! I look forward to use this whiteboard when I redesign my office.

[@amillionwhooshes]

Thank you so much!! Wow! New connections in my brain opened up, you are truly amazing! :D

[@MrIHADANACCOUNT]

I've made several panels like this using Lowe's and also Home Depot whiteboard. They are okay but not great in the long run. Still worth doing for my application though. The problem with these cheaper panels is that the coating is not very durable compared to the material used to manufacture actual whiteboards. It does not hold up very long and the coating wears thin pretty quick from just erasing. Rather quickly it gets to the point where it becomes very difficult to erase and starts to leave a "ghost" even after wiping with whiteboard cleaner. Eventually the coating gets to the point where the substrate starts to become visible as the coating wears thinner and thinner. Then I just re-purpose the panels for something else like shelf liners or whatever.

[@QPlife]

MrIhadanaccount I’ve noticed that also. I found that WD40 works really well to maintain the finish of the board. I apply a very very thin layer every month or so and it keeps the surface smooth. I am thinking about looking into whiteboard paint also for when the board becomes too worn for a layer of wax. Thank you for sharing your experience! I’m always curious to see how this turns out for others who have tried it 😊

[@tbublz]

There's a video that says to use hand sanitizer.

[@carolineholladay8481]

Fantastic.

[@dewbien.plummer]

This was so helpful thank you!!!

[@juliusbrewster]

Excellent video! I was going to pay over $100 for a board that was half this size! I am going to get started on this project this weekend! Thank you for the video!

[@QPlife]

I'm so glad you found this helpful! Please let me know how yours turn out. 😃 Thank you so much for watching!

[@lionintu]

They never get back to u.

[@raafatchalar7698]

Thank you for posting this. It realy works and it costed me only 22$ to buy all the stuff. They advised me at home depot to buy some kind of paint that helps to make the whiteboard even better

[@QPlife]

I’m so glad this worked for you and it cost you even less! That is a really good idea to get the paint to make it even better. I am planning on adding a layer of wax to mine in a month or so to freshen it up a bit. Thank you so much for watching! 😊

[@teacuptoe2143]

How did the paint work out?

[@shikeridoo]

Interesting idea. It's so counterintuitive how you put on the command strips horizontally when the board will be pulling vertically on them.

[@banjolearner94]

Hey I know this is 5 years old but I just installed mine 4x8 full size with every accessory you suggested in my bedroom and wanted to thank you for creating this video and your idea behind it 🙏🙏

[@johnparrott2891]

This is great, nice solve!

[@matthewbrickley4686]

Thank you, going to make this today.

[@carloszamora5148]

This is great with so much value!

[@QPlife]

Thank you! 😊

[@privatedeletebuttongooglei5221]

Cool! I love that video! Thanks for the info!

[@Independantmind]

Love this!

[@leesmit3604]

Thank you SO much for this awesome idea!

Needed this to memorize the biochemistry pathways, thanks

[@tenderleafvillage6922]

Love it. Another fellow handy Vietnamese. Keep it up. Btw, you can do a commando strip to hang a pencil holder so you can put your markers on it.

[@cynthea53]

Great Idea! love it.

[@ragnarocking]

Great idea. I doubt it, but, by any chance is the board magnetic?

[@QPlife]

ragnarocking unfortunately, it isn’t. That would be amazing though. I’m sure there is a way to get it to be by attaching a metal or magnetic panel behind the board but I haven’t done any research into it so I’m not sure. If you do find a solution, I would love to know! 😊

[@ragnarocking]

@@QPlife magnetic paint! kzbin.info/www/bejne/rKavoKKknd-ij5Y Though if it were just painted on standard drywall, the texture would probably be less than ideal for smooth text or drawing. Maybe coating a smoother surface would work - such as a HomeDepot whiteboard or something with a similar texture.

[@QPlife]

@@ragnarocking Thats a great idea! Please let me know if you end up trying it out and how it turns out! 😊

[@elliottkozel4207]

Great ! Idea ...... your a Genius ;-)

[@jermbarnett1]

You just solved my problem your amazing!

[@NiranjanS9916]

Very Clever. I like it a lot.

[@yakopro49]

wow great video

[@MiguelY22]

This is a good video, thanks for sharing

[@HaNguyen-qd8gu]

I'm going to try this out.

[@300jon]

Thank for the tips

[@xaroliine]

this is genius!!!

[@ironeo]

Complete genius ... U just saved me a headache and $$$$$$$

[@Jhanvi_plyzRoblox]

This was really helpful! Thank you for sharing!

[@SecretPlacePsalm91]

Thank you!

[@charlene7691]

Great video! I always wanted a big whiteboard just like this! I will try it at home 😊

[@djb7116]

Well done, and thanks!

[@SensieRodriguez]

thanks !! you save me a ton !! good job !! I shared btw

[@OwlZurth]

Instead of buying a £500+ projector screen I can have a custom projector screen that is super easier to clean... This video was great!!! I live in the UK so I hope that B&Q or Homebase have anything like Home depot

[@franciscochacon5542]

Thank you so much for sharing!!! You just saved me from spending $200!!! What marker do you use that is easy to erase on this board???

[@QPlife]

Francisco Chacon you’re welcome! I’m so glad you found this video helpful. I use Expo brand. It is also important to maintain the board to keep it easy to erase. I have a follow up video where I show how to do this. Please let me know if you have any questions 😊

[@asabir4913]

I've tried this out and found that the whiteboard markers don't wipe clean. Is there a particular brand that you are using?

[@lionintu]

I was waiting for someone to mention this

[@adammarley5616]

How did you transport such a big board!?

[@christopher6635]

probably a Pickup Truck

[@zehzahl5988]

Thanks for this! Great idea!

[@ohworldgirl]

OMG - Thank you much! Awesomeness!

[@yuxuanbai493]

Thanks for sharing! I almost doubled the amount for the command strip

[@Rubafix989]

exactly what I was looking for thanks

[@naziyabrider7782]

Omg I literally did this THANK YOU

[@CryptoNewsTV]

Just got the paint and did the whole wall

[@dangtimothy]

THANK YOU!

[@dieabsolutegluckskuche5174]

You should've used the strips vertical. Physics:). Most force goes down. Sadly my Stores doesn't have marker boards. Glhf, already looked some of your newer Vids.

[@gcg8187]

gg wp

[@nassim4120]

nt

[@vikingghost117]

About to start a coding bootcamp... Whiteboards, especially standing whiteboards the size I'd need are running anywhere from 150-300 USD.... Thanks for saving my wallet and giving me groceries a few more weeks ;). You rock! In return maybe I'll make an app that does the same for you eh? We'll see :D.