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A flip chart board is basically a large pad that has about twenty of fifty sheets of papers. It is not the same as stacking papers together because flip charts are easy to carry, to make presentations, and to edit.

People mostly hang flip chart boards from whiteboards or easel stands. So, does that mean you have to carry an easel stand with you if you want to make a presentation using a flip chart? Not necessarily. There are a lot of different types of flip charts that you can use, even without an easel stand. That is why you need to know more about them to choose a chart that is right for you. Read this article to find out more about them. That will help you make better purchase choices when you are shopping for them.

Four of the best flip charts that you can buy

The great thing about flip chart boards is that you can find a board that fits all your requirements. That too, regardless of whether you are a teacher who wants to teach students or want to make business presentations. And probably that is the reason why flip charts are still around even though there are other digital options that are supposed to be more convenient. However, the hardest part is deciding which one to buy. Here is a list of all the different types of flip charts that you will find out there.

Post-it paper flip board

At first sight, this one will look like a large shopping bag. In fact, this flip chart board works a lot like easel desk calendars. So, it is not surprising that you can easily place it vertically on a table. This is a handy feature as that way you don’t have to look for a separate stand to hold the flipchart. And for the same reason, this flipchart is really easy to carry and work with. One downside is that this one is smaller than regular flipcharts. Each sheet of this chart measures 20X23 inches wide. For most people, this is good enough size for presenting ideas and plans.

Business Source Self-stick flip chart boards

This flipchart is also something that you can use without an easel stand. If there is an empty wall or glass panel, this one can stick onto it, and it will hold up pretty well. It is amazing that the thin strip of the adhesive strip on the back of this flipchart can carry the weight of thirty large sheets of paper. Also, when you buy a packet of this flipchart, you actually get four of these. That is a total of 120 sheets of paper. If you are like the average person using a flipchart, this is enough for an eternity. And even with larger sheets of paper, this one is as portable as the first one.

TOPS standard flip chart boards

This a flip chart board that is mostly used for business presentations and in classrooms. You need an easel stand to use it. The top of the leaves inside the pad has perforations which make it easy to tear them off. As you can treat it neatly, the chart will hold its structure even if you remove as many pages as you want. One benefit of this flipchart is that you get a lot of pages inside one chart. This is because unlike the previous two, this one does not try to be portable. One of these pads has fifty sheets in it. The stock of these sheets is made of sturdy white material.

Magnetic flip chart board

This type of flip charts is unique from others. Most other flipcharts either have adhesive tapes or punched holes. This one, instead, uses magnetic disks. So, how do you use it? Well, the standard practice is to get a magnetic easel stand. However, you can use these even without a magnetic stand. You can stick this to metal surfaces as well. So, what is the benefit that you are getting for the extra money you pay for a magnetic flip chart board? Convenient is the answer. You can fix it on any surface and take it off instantly without damaging anything.

Tips on how to buy the right flip chart board

Selecting a flip chart board might not feel like a difficult thing to do at first. But in reality, finding a suitable one out of thousands of different flip charts can be challenging. Even though any type of flipchart is usable for presentations, for the best user experience, you need one that is specifically tailored for the purpose. So, how do you do that? Well, if you know what to look for in a great flipchart, it is easy to find one that fits your needs. Here are some tips that you can follow while shopping for them.

  • Size of the leaves – If all other factors remain the same, then you should look for the flip charts with the largest sheets. However, that is unless you have a specific need for smaller-sized sheets. To find out what size of sheet you want, you also need to consider how many people will be using it at the same time. In some presentations, two or more people will need to access the same chart at the same time. In that case, a larger chart will do great.
  • Paper quality – One rule you should always keep in mind in regard to flipchart is that never compromise on the quality of the paper. Not only will this affect the durability of the whole thing, but it will also affect the appearance of your presentation. Yet another reason to look for higher quality paper is so that you can use both sides of a leaf to write.
  • Ease of use – A flipchart should be easy to hang and easy to tear. Even if you are not looking for fancy features like magnetic flipcharts, make sure that all the pages have perforated tops for easy tearing. A major area of difference between different flipchart models is the hanging method. Some of them need easel stands, while others do not.
  • Portability – All flip chart boards are portable to an extent. That being said, they do vary in the degree of portability. Lightweight charts with easy to hang features are definitely more portable than a standard flipchart. The overall size of the chart also plays a huge role in determining the portability.

If you are somebody who uses flip charts and does presentations, then you might also need other Office Supplies products from Shops.ae. It is easy to find anything from wallboards to erasers and more here. You can use our product search engine and use it to compare the features and prices of different products. Being the largest product search engine in the Middle East, there is nothing you cannot find on Shops.ae. So, don’t forget to check out other products from the Wallboards category as well.

Question & Answer

Are flipcharts good for presentations?

Even today, when technology is becoming ubiquitous in our life, there are reasons to prefer flipcharts over PowerPoint or any other digital application. When everybody is trying to create the most high-tech computer-generated presentation, there is something attractive about the simplicity of a flipchart. Also, anybody can use a flipchart without special training or expensive software. Moreover, with a flipchart, you can make edits and add drawings to your presentations on the go as you are presenting. If you want to do the same with a PowerPoint presentation, you will need special hardware for that.

How to use flipcharts for presentations?

Using flip charts is wildly different from a computer-generated presentation. To use them effectively, you have to do things in different ways than otherwise. When you are drawing on a flipchart, remember that it is ink and it needs time to dry out completely. Flipping immediately after drawing can cause smudges to form. Always remember to use dark, contrasty colours to prepare a presentation. Lighter colours can be hard to see on a white background, especially if the room is large. Finally, use fewer words on a flipchart than you would on a PowerPoint presentation. Instead, rely more on drawings and sketches.

What is the size of a flip chart paper?

There is no one standard size for flip chart boards. Rather, you will find flipcharts in a range of different sizes. However, the size of a large flip chart will be around 25X30 square inches. It can be a little bit more or less than this. So how do you know what size to choose for your project? There is no one right or wrong answer to this question. Therefore, choosing a size is a matter of convenience. This gives you the freedom to choose a size that is appropriate for the presentation that you are doing. Also, consider the portability of the whole thing.

If you are looking to buy flip chart boards online in the UAE, you are in the right place. There are more than 500 shops and brands offering them here on Shops.ae. These include brands like FIS, PSI, Magnetoplan, and Maxi.

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