Is cork board DURABLE? If not why not?
343374
I've only had it since around Christmas time, but it's done well for me. I just use it myself at home, so it doesn't really get any rough usage.
343375
As long as you plan it for more like office use I would say it would be durable enough, it most definitely isn't the nicest, the "wooden sides" started to break right when I pulled it out of the box, so if looks arent a huge deal to you, then it's cheap and does the job.
343376
Yes it's durable enough for office use. I wouldn't recommend it for 40 kids using every day like in a school. But for medium duty office use it is fine. Proper installation is key.
343377
The cork itself is tight, does not flake or chunk off when punnctured. The frame is sturdy, securely put together, does not misalign or shift. Only thing to be aware of is that the backing to the cork is cardboard. I actually ended up liking this because I nailed two items that were too heavy for even big pushpins, easy to do with the cardboard back and gives me more options.
302286
I made a board for my dad and bought this set for the pieces so I can't speak for how durable the board is. The pieces, however, are very nice and are holding up quite well. He keeps the set on display in his living room and the pieces have been handled by the grandchildren as well as adults with no signs of damage over the past year. Even the felt is still intact.
1008633
It's a good beginner board, but it depends on how rough of a surface you are talking about. Our streets here are blacktop and many years old. It's bumpy, but they are little bumps and the board handles them fine, but you may want to avoid the cobblestone streets of historic European villages.
629428
Absolutely! I recently had my husbands 1960's board restored and now it hangs on the wall of our beach house. Looks beautiful and a great conversation piece.
1427828
It appears to made very durable. It looks like a very light colored & smooth textured wood. I believe it could be easily stained. It doesn't weigh a lot, but again, I was very impressed with its over all strength. I hesitated to make this purchase for fear the durability wouldn't be good because of the price, however, upon using it, the DID stand holds my dvd's securely in place and preforms much better than the other two that I purchased a few years ago. As I stated before, you may want to stain it if you don't like the light color. I would purchase this item again and would highly recommend it to others. I hope this information has been helpful. It appears to made very durable. It looks like a very light colored & smooth textured wood. I believe it could be easily stained. It doesn't weigh a lot, but again, I was very impressed with its over all strength. I hesitated to make this purchase for fear the durability wouldn't be good because of the price, however, upon using it, the DID stand holds my dvd's securely in place and preforms much better than the other two that I purchased a few years ago. As I stated before, you may want to stain it if you don't like the light color. I would purchase this item again and would highly... » Read More It appears to made very durable. It looks like a very light colored & smooth textured wood. I believe it could be easily stained. It doesn't weigh a lot, but again, I was very impressed with its over all strength. I hesitated to make this purchase for fear the durability wouldn't be good because of the price, however, upon using it, the DID stand holds my dvd's securely in place and preforms much better than the other two that I purchased a few years ago. As I stated before, you may want to stain it if you don't like the light color. I would purchase this item again and would highly recommend it to others. I hope this information has been helpful. « Show Less
1232126
Cork is a great natural material. It is waterproof and resists dirt. It probably doesn't have the longevity of vinyl, but it works well for this application. I really like the mount.
889715
Its a pretty good board that usually remains clean...havent tried leaving things on it for a long time tho. Only problem i has with it was it being damaged in transit but they quickly got me a new one.
1673640
If you want to hold the board up, no. If you want to tack the corners to hold level, yes. If you want to attach items to the board, as long as they are not too heavy, like sheets of paper, I would say yes. The Blu-Tack will conform to the rough texture of the cork board and grip, allowing light objects to be attached with the Blu-Tack. Hope this answers your question
366445
WoodyFunny, we just put in all cork flooring this month. Have to say it works great. There's a setting for smooth surface.
1432133
I'd think it would last a long while. Very sturdy. I was worried about getting a "soft" surfboard. I needn't have been.
1232125
I have used the mount for nearly a year now and the cork is still in good condition. I recommend this mount. It is very solid on my motorbike.
2086659
I've had mine for about 4 months now, so far there haven't been any cracks or bending. The back is actually made out of particle board, which is very sturdy. You can actually use them as a clipboard if you have a gator clip on hand. I expect mine to last at least 1-2 years.
1087442
I think is is probably MDF with a vaneer over it. I personally do not believe it would last outdoors, altho for indoor use it is remarkably sturdy. There might be a heavy duty varnish you could use for the wood, but there are hinges that would rust.
900100
Yes, the first cork I used it on was one of those rubbery composite corks. Worked great!
470626
I don't think so. The cork surface will warp if exposed to excess moisture. If it's located in a sheltered area it may be ok. Good luck.
479290
The cavities hold the bottles level on their sides, but I've had it for more than 6 months and I've never had a problem with dry corks.
2110691
Depending on the use its sturdy to me. I use it moderately and nothing have been damaged.