An architect or fit-out partner already has the room’s measurements, wall construction details and interior plan, which are exactly the details needed to specify a large board correctly. Ordering through them avoids a mismatch between the board and the space it needs to fit. It also means any project-level changes, such as a wall being relocated, can be reflected in the board specification before an order is finalised. This coordination becomes especially valuable on larger projects, where a whiteboard is just one of many elements being finalised at the same time as other fit-out details.

Beyond basic dimensions, useful information includes how the room will be used day to day, whether the board needs to match existing colours or materials, and any acoustic or lighting considerations already part of the room’s design. Photos of the intended wall and its surroundings are also useful, since they can reveal practical constraints that measurements alone might miss. Sharing how urgently the board is needed also helps a partner flag early whether a preferred finish or size is realistic within the project timeline.

This should also include the intended finish, whether standard white or one of Chameleon’s 15 SatinTones tones, and confirmation of wall type, since installation relies on a TÜV-certified magnetic mounting system that needs a suitable, properly assessed wall.

A standard-sized board in a standard finish typically has a shorter lead time than one with a custom colour, shape or logo cut-out, since customisation adds production steps. Building this into the project timeline early avoids last-minute delays. It is worth asking for a realistic lead time estimate as early as possible, since customisation timelines can shift depending on current production demand. A board with a straightforward, standard specification can sometimes be delivered within a few weeks, while heavily customised options can extend this considerably.

Panels up to the standard maximum size of 1180 x 2980mm are generally the fastest to produce; anything larger, requiring a modular multi-panel wall instead, adds coordination time for aligning and installing multiple sections rather than production time for the surface itself.

A custom colour or a panel configuration close to the maximum 1180 by 2980 millimetre size can both add time to production, so flagging either early gives the clearest picture of a realistic lead time.

Before finalising an order, it is worth confirming the exact surface material, panel dimensions and mounting method against the original brief, since small discrepancies are easier to correct before production than after installation. Reviewing a physical sample of the chosen finish, rather than relying on a digital rendering alone, can also help avoid surprises once the board is installed under the room’s actual lighting. Confirming the warranty terms in writing at this stage, rather than assuming they match a verbal conversation earlier in the process, is also worth the extra few minutes.

It is also worth confirming the specification includes Chameleon’s standard lifetime warranty on writing and erasing, and that the panel construction, an FSC-certified MDF core with a Cradle to Cradle Bronze certified enamel layer, matches what was originally quoted.

A smooth process usually involves the specification being agreed early, customisation decisions locked in before production begins, and installation scheduled around the rest of the fit-out timeline rather than treated as an afterthought. Clear communication about installation access, such as whether the room needs to be cleared beforehand, also tends to separate a smooth installation from a disrupted one. Building in a short buffer between confirmed production completion and the planned installation date also helps absorb any minor scheduling shifts without affecting the wider project.

A supplier experienced with architect-led orders can usually confirm warranty terms and material certifications as a standard part of the quote, rather than requiring these to be requested separately.

Most projects follow a broadly similar sequence: spatial planning to confirm size and position, a review of the wall substrate, coordination with any electrical or acoustic elements nearby, final confirmation of surface sizing once these details are settled, and installation scheduled alongside the rest of the fit-out. Following this order, rather than finalising the board before the wall and services around it are understood, is what keeps the specification accurate through to installation.

Confirming panel size against the 1180 by 2980 millimetre maximum early in this sequence also clarifies whether the room needs a single panel or a multi-panel configuration, which affects both lead time and installation planning.

On smaller projects, it is possible to order a large whiteboard without an architect formally involved, but the same information they would normally provide, such as accurate wall dimensions and any known service runs behind the wall, still needs to come from somewhere. In practice, this often means the person ordering the board takes on a version of that coordinating role themselves, which is manageable for a single wall-mounted panel but becomes considerably harder to get right on a modular wall spanning an irregular room.

Learn how Chameleon large whiteboards are specified and ordered through architects and fit-out partners for a precise fit.