School Chalkboards

Chalkboard Surface Needs Replacing

Porcelain steel surfaces from ASI outlast standard composition boards and maintain writing quality through years of daily classroom use.

Building or Renovating Classrooms

Wall-mounted chalkboards from ASI and Claridge fit standard classroom configurations. Contact our team to confirm sizing for your room.

You Run Chalk-Based Instruction Daily

Porcelain surfaces accept standard and colored chalk without ghosting. Used where chalk is the preferred classroom teaching surface.

You Are Equipping Multiple Classrooms

We accept school purchase orders and TIPS, NCPA, and PEPPM contracts. Contact us with your room count and dimensions for a volume quote.

40+ Years Serving K-12 Schools

Serving educators and school districts since 1981. We understand classroom wall configurations, grade-level installation requirements, and the surface standards that K-12 institutional chalkboards must meet.

ASI and Claridge: Two Institutional Standards

ASI Visual Display Products and Claridge Products are two of the most recognized names in institutional chalkboard manufacturing. Both brands build for long-term K-12 use, not consumer or home office applications.

Authorized Vendor for TIPS, NCPA, and PEPPM

District and government buyers can purchase through existing cooperative contracts without a separate bid process. We also work with school purchase orders and Net 30 terms to simplify procurement for school furniture 

Planning Support From Spec to Delivery

Our team confirms wall dimensions, recommends the right size and configuration, and coordinates delivery. Free for every customer, every order size.

Question and Answer

Q1: What is the difference between a chalkboard and a blackboard?

A1: Chalkboard and blackboard are two names for the same product. The term blackboard comes from the original black slate surfaces used historically. Modern institutional versions typically use dark green or grey porcelain surfaces rather than natural slate.

Q2: What are the main types of chalkboards used in schools?

A2: The main types are porcelain steel, composition, slate, and glass chalkboards. Porcelain steel is the institutional standard for K-12 schools because of its surface durability. Composition boards are a lower-cost alternative. Slate and glass are specialty options for specific academic settings.

Q3: Why do some schools still use chalkboards instead of whiteboards?

A3: Chalk produces less glare than dry erase markers on bright surfaces, which can be easier for students to read from across the room. Porcelain chalkboards also produce less chalk residue than older composition boards. Some districts standardize on chalk for budget or subject-specific reasons.

Q4: What chalkboard size fits a standard K-12 classroom teaching wall?

A4: Standard classroom chalkboards measure approximately 4 feet high by 8 to 12 feet wide. The right width depends on available wall space behind your teaching station. Confirm your wall dimensions before selecting a size. Contact our team for sizing guidance at no charge.

Q5: Do you accept school purchase orders for school chalkboards?

A5: Yes. We accept school purchase orders and work with TIPS, NCPA, and PEPPM cooperative purchasing contracts. Contact our team at 877-909-9910 or rick@todaysclassroom.com for volume pricing and bid documentation.

Q6: Can your team help specify the right chalkboard for our school?

A6: Yes, at no charge. Our Project Team reviews your room dimensions and grade level and recommends the right chalkboard size and surface type. In-person site visits are available. Visit the Project Team page to get started.