corkboards

Corkboards are flat boards made from cork material that are used for pinning notes, reminders, calendars, photos, and lightweight artwork. The surface is typically composed of cork, either as a solid sheet or as a cork granule core covered with a cork veneer, and may be mounted in a wooden, plastic, or metal frame. Common sizes range from small desk boards to large wall-mounted panels; thicknesses and edge finishes vary by design.

The cork used for boards is usually harvested from the bark of the cork oak (Quercus suber). Harvesting is a renewable process that does not require trees to be cut down. Corkboards are valued for their self-healing pin surface, which accepts pins and tacks repeatedly without permanent holes. Many boards are also combined with fabric covers or magnetic layers to enable additional display options.

Applications and installation vary. Corkboards are widely used in homes, offices, classrooms, and community spaces to organize information, display schedules, or present temporary artwork. They can be mounted directly to walls, attached to frames, or installed as modular tiles in larger configurations. Some boards feature a decorative frame, a polished finish, or a protective laminated surface to improve durability.

Care and maintenance are simple: keep the surface dry and dust-free, avoid excessive moisture, and reseal or replace the board if the surface becomes worn or compacted. Environmental considerations emphasize the renewable nature of cork and the potential for recycled or sustainably sourced frames and backing materials in some products.