Why Velcro Poster Boards Beat Cork Boards Every Time

If you’ve ever scrambled to put up a poster at a conference, you know the struggle: bent push pins, crooked edges, sagging corners, and that one piece that just won’t stay put. For years, cork boards were the standard, but let’s be honest—they’re outdated. Velcro poster boards are here to make life way easier, and once you try them, you won’t want to go back.

They Just Look Better

Cork boards always look a little rough around the edges—full of pinholes, scratches, and patches from years of use. Velcro poster boards, on the other hand, are covered in clean fabric. Your poster pops against the smooth background, and you look way more polished and professional.

Setup Is a Breeze

No more wrestling with push pins! With velcro, you just stick a few dots or strips to the back of your poster, press it onto the board, and you’re done. Need to shift something an inch to the left? Easy. Just peel and stick again—no holes, no tearing, no stress.

Your Poster Stays Intact

Pins put tiny holes in your poster, which isn’t a big deal if you’re tossing it afterward—but if you’re presenting at multiple conferences, those holes add up fast. Velcro keeps your poster totally hole-free, so it still looks fresh on day three (and at the next conference too).

More Flexibility

Velcro is perfect if your poster is in sections, or if you want to swap out a chart or update a figure between sessions. You can rearrange pieces on the fly without re-pinning everything. It’s like having a poster that’s customizable on the spot.

No More Lost Pins

Everyone has dropped a push pin on the floor at least once—and either stepped on it later or left it behind for someone else. With velcro, that’s not a problem. Nothing falls, nothing stabs your shoe, and you don’t need to bum extra pins from your neighbor.

The Bottom Line

Cork boards had their moment, but velcro poster boards are the clear winner for today’s conferences. They’re easier to use, they protect your work, and they make your presentation look sharp.

If you’re organizing a conference or just want your poster session to be less of a hassle, velcro boards are the upgrade you didn’t know you needed.

At Bay View Exhibits, we specialize in 4×6 and 4×8 high quality, velcro poster display board rentals. The velcro dots are included in your rental package! Give us a call or fill out the proposal request today.