PVC Boards
PVC and polystyrene signs with a choice of thicknesses, shapes and sizes.
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- PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride):
- Rigid white board with a matte printing surface.
- PVC Thickness:
- 3 mm
- 6 mm
- PVC Print Options:
- Full-color front and back
- Full-color front with a blank back
- Polystyrene:
- Flexible white opaque board with a semi-gloss printing surface.
- Polystyrene Thickness:
- 1.5 mm
- Polystyrene Print Options:
- Full-color front and back
- Full-color front with a blank back
- Shapes for Both Materials:
- Half Arch
- Half Circle
- Rectangle
- Square
- Rounded Rectangle
- Rounded Square
- Circle
- Oval
- Octagon
- Arrow
- Star
- House
- Apartment
- Size and Hardware Notes:
- Measure the display area before selecting a size. Confirm the finished dimensions and mounting hardware suitability with our team.
- Hole Drilling:
- None
- 4 Corners
- Top 2 Corners
- Top & Bottom Center
- 4 Corners & Top & Bottom Center
- Accessory Options:
- None
- Mounting Strips (pack of 2)
- Proofs:
- A digital proof for every order. Nothing prints until you approve it.
- Delivery:
- Local pickup or shipping. Rates and any sales tax are calculated at checkout.
- More Info:
- Discuss outdoor exposure, abrasion and cleaning requirements with our team before choosing a board for the location.
- Display conditions affect useful life. Confirm material suitability for your intended display period rather than assuming a fixed outdoor lifespan.
- Keep important artwork clear of planned mounting holes. Confirm hole diameter and edge placement before completing the design.
- Check accessories against the selected size, shape, board weight and mounting surface before ordering.
- Follow the selected hardware's load rating and installation instructions. Confirm suitability before hanging the sign.
Every material option is printed in full color.
PVC
- White matte printing surface
- 3 mm or 6 mm thickness
- Full-color printing on one or both sides
Polystyrene
- White opaque semi-gloss surface
- Flexible 1.5 mm board
- Full-color printing on one or both sides
- Bleed:
- Extend backgrounds 0.125" beyond each cut edge. An 18" x 24" sign needs an 18.25" x 24.25" artwork file including bleed.
- Safe Zone:
- Keep lettering and logos at least 0.125" inside the cut edge. Allow extra clearance for rounded corners, shaped edges and mounting holes.
- Resolution:
- Use 300 dpi at the final printed size.
- Color Mode:
- Prepare artwork in CMYK. Screen colors can differ from printed colors.
- File Formats:
- Print-ready PDF preferred; PNG, JPG and TIFF are also accepted. Flatten image layers and embed or outline PDF fonts.
- File Size:
- Check the current limit in the upload window. Contact our team if full-size artwork is too large to upload.
- Printed Sides:
- Provide one artwork page for each printed side. Match front and back orientation to the horizontal or vertical layout selected.
- Shapes and Hole Drilling:
- Confirm the cut outline and hole positions for your chosen shape and size before finishing the artwork. Keep cut guides and hole marks out of the printed design. These are flat boards; no folding setup is needed.
- Proof Review:
- Check spelling, images, cropping, orientation, shaped edges and hole clearance on your digital proof before approving production. File corrections can affect the schedule.
- Rectangle and Square Layouts:
- Use a size offered in the order menu. Add 0.25" to the overall width and height for bleed; 8.5" x 11" becomes 8.75" x 11.25".
- Vertical and Horizontal Layouts:
- Swap width and height to change orientation. Match the front and back layouts before exporting your files.
- Rounded Rectangle and Square Layouts:
- Allow the same bleed as a rectangular layout, but keep text clear of the curved corners. Confirm the corner outline with our team.
- Shaped Layouts:
- Circle, Oval, Octagon, Star, Arrow, House, Apartment, Half Circle and Half Arch layouts need the correct cut outline. Ask our team to confirm the outline and available size before designing.
- Preparing Files:
- Use 300 dpi CMYK artwork in PDF, PNG, JPG or TIFF format. Flatten image layers, embed or outline fonts in PDFs, and extend backgrounds to the bleed edge.
Contact our team for layout guidance for your selected dimensions and shape. Confirm the cutting outline and review the proof before approving production.