Craft & Materials

At Custom Notice Boards, materials are chosen with care to create functional, design-led pieces. From solid wood frames to carefully selected surfaces, each element shapes how the final piece looks, feels, and sits within a space.

Made in our Birmingham workshop, every product combines traditional craftsmanship with contemporary design and everyday use.

Made to Last

Every product is made to endure, combining practical function with considered design so it works beautifully in everyday use.

Whether it’s a cork board, whiteboard, blackboard, or travel pin map, each piece is made to order in our Birmingham workshop using traditional framing techniques. Attention is given to every detail, ensuring a consistent, refined finish across the entire range.

We choose materials for durability, functionality, and tactile quality, so each piece feels substantial and reliable.

Notice Boards

  • Cork – 8mm thick with a 3mm backing board for stability, suitable for pinning postcards, letters, artwork, and reminders. Cork is a natural, sustainable material that we value for its warmth, texture, and resilience.
  • Whiteboards – made from ferro dry-wipe material, magnet receptive and works best with strong or good-quality magnets. Suitable for notes, lists, and planning, with a refined matte surface.
  • Blackboards – a robust surface for chalk or liquid chalk markers, suitable for notes, reminders, and creative displays. Our blackboards are also made with a ferrous material, suitable for use with strong or good-quality magnets.

NEW! travel Pin MAPS

Our pinnable canvas maps are available framed or unframed and are designed to be practical while also making a statement in your home:

  • Printed on premium cotton canvas using Canon Pro 4100 fine art printers by a Hahnemühle Gold certified studio.
  • Hand-stretched onto 37mm deep solid pine (FSC) stretcher bars.
  • Framed options are mounted in solid wood tray frames for a polished finish.
  • 10mm thick foam board behind the canvas allows for easy pin insertion.
  • Ideal for marking travels, recording adventures, or displaying memories in your home or office.
  • Available in multiple sizes and frame options.

Frames & Finishes

All boards and maps are framed in solid wood, crafted in our Birmingham workshop. We offer:

  • A wide selection of frame colours, including neutral tones, bold shades, metallics, and neon.
  • Frame profiles from flat to ornate.
  • Additional frame mouldings can be sourced beyond those listed on the website.

Frames are designed to support the board or map while enhancing its appearance.

Production & Craftsmanship

All boards and maps are made to order in our Birmingham workshop. We specialise in custom sizes, ensuring each piece is tailored to both the space and its intended use.

Every surface and frame is carefully constructed using traditional techniques, backed by over 15 years of picture framing experience, with attention to detail in every step.

This approach ensures that each piece is functional, durable, and suited to the home or project it’s made for.

Trusted by over 1000 customers

What makes our notice
boards different?

  • Made with solid wood frames using traditional framing methods
  • A considered range of frame styles, colours and sizes to suit different interiors
  • Custom sizing available to fit your space properly
  • Designed to work within considered interiors
  • Handmade in Birmingham with a focus on longevity
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