Chalk Boards

Product Description

Our chalkboards are a stylish, practical and reusable signage solution for cafes, restaurants, pubs, retailers and events. Made from dark brown solid wood and double painted for added protection, they are built for both indoor and outdoor use. Choose from a custom full colour UV printed design on both sides, or purchase the frame only to decorate with your own chalk markers. With steel hinges and brass chains, they fold and unfold easily for daily use. Printed in Brighton & Hove with UK-wide delivery available.

Why Choose Our Chalkboards?

• Solid wood construction — dark brown frame, double painted for durability
• Indoor and outdoor use — ideal for pavement menus and outdoor signage
• Full colour UV print — CMYK UV inks that last outdoors on both sides
• Frame only option — decorate with your own chalk markers
• Steel hinges and brass chains — folds easily for daily setup and storage
• Brighton & Hove print shop — collect in store or UK-wide delivery

Specifications

• Finished Size: 1000mm × 600mm
• Display Area: 530mm × 600mm
• Weight: 4kg

Who Is It For?

Chalkboards are popular with cafes, restaurants, pubs, bars, hotels, retailers and event organisers across Brighton & Hove and the wider UK. Ideal for daily menu boards, specials boards, promotional displays, welcome signs and wayfinding at outdoor events. Always position on a flat, even surface for stability.

Artwork Setup

Please note the following artwork requirements for chalkboards — these are more complex than standard print products, so read carefully:

• Bleed: 3mm all round
• Safe Zone: Allow quiet borders of at least 30mm
• Resolution: 150dpi minimum
• Format: PDF
• Colour: CMYK
• Fonts: Outlined or embedded
• White ink: All CMYK artwork must be underpinned with white. Create a spot colour named White (case sensitive) set at 100% cyan only, set to overprint as a vector (not bitmap). If you require white only in your design, you do not need to overprint the white layer.

Download our free templates below or visit our FAQs page for artwork guidance.

Helpful Guides

• Understanding DPI for Print
• What is CMYK and Why Does it Matter?
• What is Bleed and Safe Zone?
• How to Proof Check Your Print Artwork
• How to Use White Ink in Print Design
• Outdoor Signage Ideas for Cafes and Restaurants

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — our chalkboards are made from solid wood with double painted protection and printed with UV inks, making them suitable for outdoor use. Always position on a flat, even surface and bring indoors in extreme weather conditions to prolong the life of the board.

Yes — we offer a frame only option, allowing you to decorate the board with your own chalk markers. This is ideal for businesses that need to update their message daily, such as daily specials or changing menus.

Yes — when you choose the printed option, we print the same full colour design on both sides of the chalkboard using UV inks, ensuring your message is visible from both directions and holds up well outdoors.

Our chalkboards have a finished size of 1000mm × 600mm with a display area of 530mm × 600mm and weigh 4kg. They fold easily with steel hinges and brass chains for daily setup and storage.

Because chalkboards have a dark surface, all CMYK artwork must be underpinned with a white ink layer so colours appear vivid and accurate. You must create a spot colour named White (case sensitive) set at 100% cyan only, set to overprint as a vector. See our white ink guide for step-by-step instructions.

Our printed chalkboards are one of the most popular outdoor menu solutions for hospitality businesses. For other outdoor signage options, also consider our outdoor A-boards and forecourt pavement stands. All available with collection from our Brighton & Hove print shop or UK-wide delivery.

Yes — order online and collect from our print shop at 97 St James's Street, Brighton BN2 1TP. Standard turnaround is 3-4 working days.

Yes — we offer UK-wide delivery on all orders. Select your preferred delivery option at checkout. Orders are dispatched from our Brighton & Hove print shop.