How Do You Store Whiteboards and Corkboards?
Sep 2, 2026 / Public Storage
Store whiteboards and corkboards by cleaning each board, removing pins and accessories, cushioning the edges, and placing the boards upright in a designated storage area. Keep boards away from heavy boxes and furniture, and leave enough room to retrieve them without rearranging the unit.
A storage unit can help when whiteboards, corkboards, classroom materials, office furniture, or household items take up more space than you want to use at home or at work.
Whiteboard and Corkboard Storage Essentials:
- Clean whiteboards and corkboards before packing them away.
- Remove pins, tacks, magnets, erasers, and other loose accessories.
- Let cleaned board surfaces dry fully before storage.
- Store boards upright when practical.
- Add padding between boards and around corners.
- Keep heavy boxes and furniture away from boards.
- Store accessories in clearly labeled containers.
- Use climate-controlled storage when boards or related materials may be affected by heat or changing humidity.
Whiteboard and Corkboard Storage at a Glance:
How Do You Clean Whiteboards and Corkboards Before Storage?
Clean boards before placing them in storage. Remove pins, tacks, magnets, and other loose accessories first. Follow the manufacturer’s cleaning guidance for whiteboards, especially for boards with specialty surfaces or electronic features.
For corkboards, remove pins and loose debris, then dust the surface gently with a soft cloth or vacuum attachment. Allow all cleaned surfaces to dry fully before wrapping or storing the boards.
Should You Store Whiteboards and Corkboards Upright?
Store whiteboards and corkboards upright when practical. Position them along a side or back wall, with cushioning between each board to separate the surfaces and edges.
Use moving blankets, packing paper, cardboard, foam, or bubble wrap between boards. Do not lean boards at sharp angles or place heavy boxes, furniture, or other items against them.
Group boards of similar sizes together and leave enough room to remove one board without moving the entire collection.
What Can You Use to Pack Whiteboards and Corkboards?
Use clean packing materials that cushion corners, frames, and surfaces during transport and storage. The right material depends on the board size, frame, and surface type.
Useful packing supplies include:
- Moving blankets
- Bubble wrap
- Packing paper
- Cardboard edge protectors
- Flat moving boxes
- Clean towels or sheets
- Labeled containers for accessories
Do not tape packing materials directly to the board surface unless the manufacturer’s instructions allow it. Use painter’s tape on protective wrapping instead.
How Should You Store Whiteboard and Corkboard Accessories?
Store whiteboard and corkboard accessories in separate labeled containers. This keeps pins, magnets, erasers, mounting hardware, and removable hooks from scratching or pressing against the board surfaces.
Use labels such as:
- Office Whiteboard Accessories
- Classroom Corkboard Hardware
- Meeting Room Board Supplies
- Whiteboard Markers and Erasers
Keep accessory containers on shelving or near the boards, but do not place loose items directly on the boards.
How Should You Organize Whiteboards and Corkboards in a Storage Unit?
Organize whiteboards and corkboards in one designated area of the unit. Store boards upright along a wall, place accessories on nearby shelving, and keep heavier items away from the board-storage area.
Keep a clear path between the entrance and the boards. This makes it easier to retrieve boards for a classroom change, office update, move, or home project.
Should You Use Climate-Controlled Storage for Whiteboards and Corkboards?
Climate-controlled storage can be useful for whiteboards, corkboards, office materials, and classroom supplies affected by high heat or changing humidity. Heat can affect plastic trim, adhesive-backed components, marker surfaces, and certain board frames. Changing humidity can affect cork, wood frames, paper-based materials, and metal hardware.
More than 90% of Public Storage properties offer climate-controlled units. These units are designed to help maintain more consistent temperature or humidity levels than non-climate-controlled storage.
Clean and dry boards before storage, cushion the surfaces and corners, and place them upright on a raised surface or against an interior wall when possible.
When Can Storage Help With Whiteboards and Corkboards?
Storage can help when boards are not needed in your current setup but you plan to use them later. It can support classroom changes, office reorganizations, moves, home-office updates, and room renovations.
Use storage when you are:
- Moving to a new home or office
- Changing classrooms
- Repainting or renovating a room
- Rearranging a workspace
- Organizing a home office
- Storing extra classroom or meeting-room materials
- Packing away boards during a home project
Store Boards With a Clear Plan.
Whiteboards and corkboards are easier to store when they are clean, dry, cushioned, and positioned upright in an accessible area. Keep accessories in labeled containers, avoid pressure from heavy items, and organize boards so they are ready when your classroom, office, or home project changes.
Find a Public Storage location near you to reserve month-to-month space for whiteboards, corkboards, office furniture, classroom materials, and household belongings. Customers can complete a rental online in minutes with no credit card required.
A clear board-storage plan keeps your next workspace refresh easier to organize.
Whiteboard and Corkboard Storage FAQs
Can you store whiteboards and corkboards in a storage unit?
Yes. Store whiteboards and corkboards after cleaning them, removing loose accessories, adding protective padding, and placing the boards upright.
How do you pack a whiteboard for storage?
Clean and dry the board, remove accessories, cushion the edges and surface, and store it upright. Follow manufacturer guidance for specialty board surfaces or electronic components.
How do you store a corkboard?
Remove pins and loose items, dust the corkboard, add cushioning around the frame and surface, and store it upright along a wall.
Can you store whiteboard accessories with the board?
Yes. Place pins, magnets, mounting hardware, and erasers in a labeled bag or container near the board. Keep loose accessories off the board surface.
Should you use climate-controlled storage for whiteboards and corkboards?
Climate-controlled storage can be useful for boards, cork surfaces, frames, office materials, and classroom supplies affected by heat or changing humidity. More than 90% of Public Storage properties offer climate-controlled units.
Are Public Storage rentals month to month?
Yes. All Public Storage rentals are month to month.
