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

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  • Опубликовано: 27 авг 2018
  • How to make a cheap DIY giant dry erase whiteboard for under $35!
    Hello Everyone!
    I feel like I have just been throwing a bunch of DIY videos towards you guys lately! As mentioned in my previous video, we just moved from our temporary apartment to a house in Austin and have been busy trying to settle into our new home.
    I am so excited because for the first time... EVER... I have my very own office space and have been trying to figure out how to set it up. A must-have for me in this new space is a place where I can write down everything I need to do and any ideas that I might have thought up during the day. I have a blank wall behind my desk that would be the perfect space for a giant whiteboard! Unfortunately, I didn't realize how expensive giant dry erase boards are so I did my research and found this ingenious hack to make a massive 4' x 8' white board using white panel board from the hardware store for less than $35!
    The Board I Bought: thd.co/2NGXbDj
    *If you don't have a truck or a way of transporting the board, you might be able to get the store to deliver it to you.
    As I mentioned in my video, I did not come up with this DIY but got that idea after researching the topic and was inspired by other youtube videos. Here are some of the videos I watched before trying this out for myself:
    • The original video I got the giant whiteboard idea from (September 7, 2009): • How to Make a Custom D...
    • Another really great video (January 16, 2016): • Video
    • Using mirror mount & plastic bracket trims (January 26, 2017): • How To Make A 4'x8' Dr...
    There are a lot of people who have posted videos of this tutorial in the past, just to cover my bases, I went out and tried to find as many of these videos as I can to link to so that I am not accused of stealing the "original" video. I do not know who the very first person who came up with this video is but I am definitely not claiming to be the first:
    • sayhijames (December 15, 2009)- • 30 Videos in 30 Days -...
    • Jay Bates - Woodworking Videos (Oct 20, 2013)- • HUGE Home Made Dry Era...
    • Dustin Kantu (March 15, 2013)- • DIY: Giant Whiteboard ...
    • Andrew V (January 17, 2017)- • DIY: 11$ GIANT White B...
    • Cecil Marche TV (August 17, 2014)- • How To Make Huge White...
    Watch this video to see how I made my own custom whiteboard!
    Also, if you have a whiteboard or dry erase board that is losing its smoothness, check out
    How I Renew My Whiteboards for a Smoother Surface: • Don't Throw Out Your W...
    I hope you enjoyed this video!
    Please let me know your thoughts and suggestions in the ✍🏼 C O M M E N T ✍🏼 section below.
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    Thanks so much for watching! I hope to see you in my next video! ❤️
    😘😘😘,
    Quynh Pham
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Комментарии • 392

  • @QPlife
    @QPlife  5 лет назад +55

    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: ruclips.net/video/un92k6Q7X6A/видео.html

    • @deepthinker8153
      @deepthinker8153 3 года назад

      Girl! U r beautiful. Be friends??

    • @FL-gg4dq
      @FL-gg4dq 3 года назад +1

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

    • @Dr.Vincent_D_Gilmer
      @Dr.Vincent_D_Gilmer 3 года назад +2

      How do you fit it in your car though?

    • @thefiveg
      @thefiveg 3 года назад

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

  • @bomei7472
    @bomei7472 4 года назад +33

    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
    @russellborrego1689 3 года назад +6

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

  • @KLEANTRIX
    @KLEANTRIX 2 года назад +12

    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!!

  • @squattingnomad6298
    @squattingnomad6298 5 лет назад +19

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

    • @QPlife
      @QPlife  5 лет назад

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

  • @LinaIsela
    @LinaIsela 4 года назад +13

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

  • @reycfd7753
    @reycfd7753 4 года назад +7

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

  • @royrahway2486
    @royrahway2486 4 года назад +3

    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.

  • @MillionaireMya
    @MillionaireMya 5 лет назад +4

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

  • @robt6239
    @robt6239 3 года назад +4

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

  • @armadeliaramirez4267
    @armadeliaramirez4267 3 года назад +12

    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

  • @charleshensley2018
    @charleshensley2018 4 года назад +16

    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
      @zgjfinance2796 3 года назад +1

      Yawnnn. Plz run with scussors

    • @wangoito6789
      @wangoito6789 2 года назад +3

      Only boomers fall from rolling chairs

  • @ashleymeansbiz
    @ashleymeansbiz 4 года назад +7

    The command strips is a wonderful tip. Thank you!

  • @funnyciscoleon
    @funnyciscoleon 4 года назад +3

    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.

  • @cinnamon3220
    @cinnamon3220 4 года назад +3

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

    • @QPlife
      @QPlife  4 года назад +1

      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 RUclips and Reddit. I linked some videos that really helped me with this project in my description 😊

    • @cinnamon3220
      @cinnamon3220 4 года назад

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

  • @Anthony-nq4ki
    @Anthony-nq4ki 5 лет назад +13

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

    • @QPlife
      @QPlife  5 лет назад +1

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

  • @leonrizal8194
    @leonrizal8194 5 лет назад +2

    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 !

  • @michaelscience2481
    @michaelscience2481 4 месяца назад

    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

  • @Idkimblonde
    @Idkimblonde 3 года назад +5

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

    • @sanjeepkunwor1178
      @sanjeepkunwor1178 3 года назад

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

  • @ellyspnz12
    @ellyspnz12 4 года назад +2

    Can't wait to try this!

  • @CarrieAldridge
    @CarrieAldridge 5 месяцев назад

    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!!!

  • @cantaloupe7296
    @cantaloupe7296 5 лет назад +4

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

  • @myufostory689
    @myufostory689 5 лет назад +3

    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
      @QPlife  5 лет назад +2

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

  • @charlene7691
    @charlene7691 4 года назад +2

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

  • @Lindsalicious61001
    @Lindsalicious61001 5 лет назад +7

    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
      @QPlife  5 лет назад

      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! 😊

  • @garyleeheard3434
    @garyleeheard3434 4 года назад +1

    Was thinking about buying one of these for homemade projector screen

  • @matthewbrickley4686
    @matthewbrickley4686 4 года назад +1

    Thank you, going to make this today.

  • @privatedeletebuttongooglei5221
    @privatedeletebuttongooglei5221 4 года назад +1

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

  • @ohworldgirl
    @ohworldgirl 4 года назад +1

    OMG - Thank you much! Awesomeness!

  • @xaroliine
    @xaroliine 6 лет назад +6

    this is genius!!!

  • @venkatpatnaik3639
    @venkatpatnaik3639 10 месяцев назад

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

  • @thefunandadventureactcharl3592
    @thefunandadventureactcharl3592 3 года назад +1

    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

  • @LGFLKdee
    @LGFLKdee 2 года назад +1

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

  • @Rubafix989
    @Rubafix989 4 года назад +1

    exactly what I was looking for thanks

  • @temechiairving4200
    @temechiairving4200 4 года назад +1

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

  • @dr.matthewjones4661
    @dr.matthewjones4661 4 года назад +1

    this was very helpful thank you!

  • @Kenny-Ross
    @Kenny-Ross 4 года назад +1

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

  • @dulcem.hernandezg.4449
    @dulcem.hernandezg.4449 Год назад

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

  • @suryakirannvs
    @suryakirannvs 2 месяца назад

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

  • @johnnyyo3561
    @johnnyyo3561 5 лет назад +2

    Just did this today , worked perfect!!!

    • @QPlife
      @QPlife  5 лет назад

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

  • @cryptojack4933
    @cryptojack4933 3 года назад +2

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

  • @leesmit3604
    @leesmit3604 2 года назад

    Thank you SO much for this awesome idea!

  • @juliusbrewster
    @juliusbrewster 5 лет назад +3

    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
      @QPlife  5 лет назад +1

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

  • @Whitehawkvisionfilms
    @Whitehawkvisionfilms 4 года назад +1

    Looooooove this! Thank you!

  • @FlightCrit
    @FlightCrit 4 года назад +3

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

  • @Jhanvi_plyzRoblox
    @Jhanvi_plyzRoblox 2 года назад

    This was really helpful! Thank you for sharing!

  • @MiguelY22
    @MiguelY22 5 лет назад +2

    This is a good video, thanks for sharing

  • @zehzahl5988
    @zehzahl5988 3 года назад

    Thanks for this! Great idea!

  • @JS-ld2qd
    @JS-ld2qd Месяц назад

    That's so smart. Thanks

  • @christinebrown6576
    @christinebrown6576 2 года назад

    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…😘

  • @nicktran939
    @nicktran939 5 лет назад

    Great job em!

  • @cynthea53
    @cynthea53 3 года назад

    Great Idea! love it.

  • @dewbien.plummer
    @dewbien.plummer 2 года назад +1

    This was so helpful thank you!!!

  • @germandream5100
    @germandream5100 Год назад +1

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

  • @naziyabrider7782
    @naziyabrider7782 3 года назад

    Omg I literally did this THANK YOU

  • @carolineholladay8481
    @carolineholladay8481 Год назад

    Fantastic.

  • @johnparrott2891
    @johnparrott2891 3 года назад

    This is great, nice solve!

  • @gauravraina1443
    @gauravraina1443 2 года назад

    Excellent idea!!

  • @djb7116
    @djb7116 3 года назад

    Well done, and thanks!

  • @naowalplayzgames6218
    @naowalplayzgames6218 2 года назад +1

    thank you so much this helped out a lot!

  • @300jon
    @300jon 3 года назад

    Thank for the tips

  • @hgmuldowney
    @hgmuldowney Год назад

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

  • @HaNguyen-qd8gu
    @HaNguyen-qd8gu 4 года назад

    I'm going to try this out.

  • @NiranjanS9916
    @NiranjanS9916 4 года назад

    Very Clever. I like it a lot.

  • @dangtimothy
    @dangtimothy 4 года назад +1

    THANK YOU!

  • @amillionwhooshes
    @amillionwhooshes 2 года назад

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

  • @carloszamora5148
    @carloszamora5148 3 года назад

    This is great with so much value!

    • @QPlife
      @QPlife  3 года назад

      Thank you! 😊

  • @Independantmind
    @Independantmind 2 года назад

    Love this!

  • @ironeo
    @ironeo 5 лет назад

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

  • @TickleTwinkleTwink
    @TickleTwinkleTwink 5 лет назад +1

    Love this & the command strips, thank you!! 😁

    • @QPlife
      @QPlife  5 лет назад +1

      Thank you! One thing to note about the command strips is it doesn't work as well if you live in a hotter climate. I had this up in my office which got really hot in the summer time and the adhesive ended up failing. If I were to do this again I would use more command strips or just use a mirror bracket to hold it in place with screws. I hope this helps! Thank you so much for watching! 😊

    • @TickleTwinkleTwink
      @TickleTwinkleTwink 5 лет назад

      @@QPlife that's so awesome, thank you!

  • @michaelization1
    @michaelization1 4 года назад +6

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

  • @WilmsIsBoss
    @WilmsIsBoss 2 года назад

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

  • @yuxuanbai493
    @yuxuanbai493 3 года назад

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

  • @tiab6743
    @tiab6743 4 года назад

    Thank you !!!

  • @OwlZurth
    @OwlZurth 4 года назад

    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

  • @moniquecalabro2247
    @moniquecalabro2247 4 года назад

    TY So much!

  • @banjolearner94
    @banjolearner94 3 месяца назад

    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 🙏🙏

  • @aimiloo
    @aimiloo 5 лет назад +2

    I'm gonna do this. Thanks for posting!

    • @QPlife
      @QPlife  5 лет назад

      You’re welcome. Please let me know how it turns out for you. Thank you so much for watching! 😊

  • @123xjd3n
    @123xjd3n 2 года назад

    Omg so helpful 💯❤️

  • @wingwing2683
    @wingwing2683 3 года назад

    Thanks Quynh!

  • @MedLawNerd
    @MedLawNerd Год назад

    Bless you again for this video! I did this right before the pandemic hit-LIFESAVER 🎉❤

  • @alysonkenneson2888
    @alysonkenneson2888 4 года назад +1

    Hey! This was amazing!!! Thanks for helping us save so much money.
    We are struggling to get the cap on the white board without ruining it. What are the tips?

    • @QPlife
      @QPlife  4 года назад

      Alyson Kenneson I just kind of forced them on but you can try taping the edges so the layers don’t come apart on you. Perhaps some painters tape?

  • @Mike95431
    @Mike95431 4 года назад

    great video! I'm doing this

  • @TawannaShantelle
    @TawannaShantelle 5 лет назад +4

    Thank you!! This saved me a lot of money! We just did this today! Love it!!

  • @JMDirect
    @JMDirect 5 лет назад +1

    Awesome 👏 Thanks

    • @QPlife
      @QPlife  5 лет назад

      Thank you! I hope it was helpful! 😊

  • @jermbarnett1
    @jermbarnett1 3 года назад

    You just solved my problem your amazing!

  • @zerobesos3716
    @zerobesos3716 2 года назад

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

  • @b7fLuid
    @b7fLuid 4 года назад +2

    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
      @QPlife  4 года назад +3

      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
      @jaxzondrew9624 4 года назад

      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
      @b7fLuid 4 года назад

      @@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
      @jaxzondrew9624 4 года назад

      @@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
      @b7fLuid 4 года назад

      @@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.

  • @SecretPlacePsalm91
    @SecretPlacePsalm91 Год назад

    Thank you!

  • @rebeccavillarreal6577
    @rebeccavillarreal6577 3 года назад

    insightful. clever

  • @yakopro49
    @yakopro49 2 года назад

    wow great video

  • @SensieRodriguez
    @SensieRodriguez 3 года назад

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

  • @JosueMartinez-wd3yu
    @JosueMartinez-wd3yu 3 года назад

    Heading right now to Home Depot 👍🏻

  • @kowabundant
    @kowabundant 4 года назад

    This changes everything.

  • @jayeshborgaonkar9166
    @jayeshborgaonkar9166 5 лет назад +2

    thank you Quynh Pham

  • @franciscochacon5542
    @franciscochacon5542 4 года назад +4

    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
      @QPlife  4 года назад +3

      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 😊

  • @shikeridoo
    @shikeridoo Год назад

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

  •  14 дней назад

    Needed this to memorize the biochemistry pathways, thanks

  • @englezzofficial
    @englezzofficial 5 лет назад +7

    *Good idea. Keep the good work up @Quynh*

    • @QPlife
      @QPlife  5 лет назад +1

      Thank you so much! 😊

  • @KamiX91
    @KamiX91 3 года назад +2

    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
      @QPlife  3 года назад +1

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