Learning Center
Expert guidance and practical insights to help you get the most from your visual display solutions.
Practical Guidance You Can Trust
Straightforward insights, best practices, and technical guidance to help you plan, use, and maintain visual display solutions with confidence.
How to Clean and Maintain Writing Surfaces
Clear, practical guidance on how to properly clean and care for whiteboards, chalkboards, and glass writing surfaces to ensure long-term performance.
The Evolution of Writing Surfaces
A look at how writing surfaces have evolved from natural slate chalkboards to modern collaboration walls, shaped by changes in materials, technology, and how spaces are used.
Common Mistakes When Specifying Writing Surfaces
An overview of common mistakes made when specifying writing surfaces, and how early decisions can affect performance, maintenance, and longevity.
How to Plan a Collaboration Wall That Actually Works
Key considerations when planning collaboration walls, including layout, surface selection, integration with displays, and details that impact durability and long-term performance.
Why Choose Us
Discover the reasons that set us apart.
Custom Manufacturing
Every Neal Slate product is built to order. We are not limited to standard sizes, finishes, or configurations. From classrooms to complex institutional projects, we design and manufacture visual display solutions that fit exact specifications, spaces, and performance requirements.
Local, Regional Support
Neal Slate is the only porcelain enamel steel markerboard and tackboard manufacturer serving Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, North Dakota, and South Dakota. Local manufacturing means faster lead times, direct delivery, reduced freight damage, and responsive support throughout the life of the project.
Certified & Trusted Partner
We are a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Small Business Enterprise (SBE), helping schools, municipalities, and builders meet procurement and diversity goals without compromising quality or service. Our long-standing relationships are built on reliability, accountability, and trust.
BUILT LOCALLY. BUILT TO LAST.
Let’s Build the Right Solution for Your Space
From custom whiteboards and tackboards to display cases and modular wall systems, Neal Slate designs and manufactures visual display solutions built for daily use and long-term performance. Our team works directly with schools, architects, builders, and facility managers to deliver solutions that fit the space, the schedule, and the budget.