If you have three studs, be sure to divide your measurements into threes. If you have two, divide into two, and so forth.
To use a stud finger, place the finder flush against the wall, press the button, and slide it along the wall until you hear a “beep” indicating that a stud was located. Measure the area between the studs, as well, to help you determine where to drill.
Make sure you use a drill bit that matches the size of your screws.
You can also hold the board with one hand and screw the whiteboard into the wall with the other, if coordination allows.
You can tape your level to the top of the whiteboard to hold it in place as you try to maneuver it.
If you find your arm slipping, or the screw going in sideways, stop and start again, keeping the screw steady and straight. If you accidentally mess up on a hole, you can lift your whiteboard a few inches higher to hide the mistake.
To expedite the drying process, you can wipe the area with a clean, microfiber cloth. Terrycloth might leave behind residue that would make sticking difficult.
When you place your hooks, determine whether you want them to show above the board, or you want them to sit behind the board. This will determine where you place the eyelets. If you use screw hooks, refer to the steps in the previous method to make sure the hooks are installed properly.
Place your eyelets as straight as possible, as even a slight slant can make your board sit cock-eyed on the wall, or can make the hook unusable.
If you aren’t sure how much your whiteboard weighs, you can use a kitchen scale, or you can stand on your own scale with the whiteboard in hand, then without, and subtract the difference.
Make sure the wall has dried completely, then wipe down with a dry cloth to pick up any grease or dirt left behind after the initial wash.
Make sure the wall has dried completely, then wipe down with a dry cloth to pick up any grease or dirt left behind after the initial wash.
If your board is small, place an adhesive strip in all four corners to ensure stability.
If possible, remove a single adhesive strip at a time, and press it into the wall immediately.
You don’t need to hammer the adhesive, but pushing against the adhesive for 30 seconds will help it stay in place.
Some paint peels away gradually, so you may need to reapply some of your adhesive strips periodically.
