Steps

1. The main thing you will need is to know the dimensions of the board. I needed a 4'x8' board, which is very large by most peoples standard. The material we will be using to create the white board comes in 4'x8' sheets, so if you need something larger you will need multiple sheets.
2. Take a trip to your local big box home improvement store. They will have a product called melamine. Basically it is a fiberboard sheet that has a hard plastic like coating on one side. Some times they are textured to look like tile, which could help if you need to layout squares, but usually gets in the way. Choose a smooth finish, they erase easier and look better when written on.
3. You will notice the board is very thin, only about a 1/4" on a good day, this won't be a problem if you are attaching it directly to a wall with glue. I need to move mine around a lot so I also bought a backer board to glue it to for added stability.
4. If your board needs to be smaller than 4x8 then you will need to cut it. If you don't have the right tool that’s okay. A lumber yard or home improvement store will cut it for you. Make sure the associate moves the saw slowly through the material or it will chip very badly. Be sure to have the backer cut if you so desire a backer.
5. While at the store you may want to pick up the glue/screws/hangers/etc. you plan to hang it with. You may also want to dress it up with some trim, or a ledge to hold your markers. I don't care for such things because my board sits on the job site and I don't care so much how it looks.
6. I wanted to split the board into days and weeks so I could track progress and schedule things easily. If you want to divide your board just purchase some automotive pin striping from the closest auto repair store. I purchased black pinstripe in two sizes, 1/4 and 1/8" for a bold and regular effect. You can get pinstripe in lots of colors, sizes, and even some patterns.
7. Get to work "A knowledge of the path cannot be substituted for placing one foot in front of the other." M. C. Richards

Tips

• Watch that associate, don't let them slam the saw through your new white board
• If you cut it yourself at home you may want to buy a new blade for your saw while your at the store to make a clean cut. Buy a blade made to cut plywood and laminate.

Warnings

• Be sure your Attention Quotient is greater than the square of the voltage taken to run your power tool. I.e. more attention is needed for the 110-volt circular saw than say an 18-volt drill because at that speed fingers cut the same as wood.