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Foam PVC & Cardboard
Smooth-faced foam PVC panels and lightweight printed board for retail.
About Foam PVC & Cardboard
Window film typically serves one of two purposes: privacy, branding or a combination of both. Etch-effect frosted film creates a sandblasted appearance and can be cut into logos, patterns or simple privacy bands.
Perforated one-way vision film allows a full graphic to be printed on the outside while maintaining visibility from inside. This makes it a popular choice for shopfront windows and rear vehicle glass.
Not sure what you need?
Talk it through with someone who runs the machines. Send the dimensions and where it is going, and we will tell you what to print it on.
Foam PVC & Cardboard range
Foam PVC
Cardboard Signs
Materials compared
| Material | Thickness | Indoor / outdoor | Expected outdoor life | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foam PVC | 3mm | Both | 3 to 5 years | Wall signs, shelf edge, small panels |
| Foam PVC | 5mm | Both | 3 to 5 years | Freestanding shapes and larger panels |
| Foam PVC | 10mm | Indoor | Not recommended outdoors | Dimensional lettering and thick edges |
| Printed cardboard | 2 to 4mm | Indoor | Not rated for outdoor | Short-run retail POS and shelf talkers |
| Honeycomb board | 10 and 16mm | Indoor | Not rated for outdoor | Large lightweight standees and headers |
Questions we get asked
Foam PVC or corflute?
Choose foam PVC when fine graphic detail and close-up presentation matter: it offers a flat, flute-free face and clean, solid edges. Pick corflute when you need an ultra-light, economical, and temporary solution. While foam PVC carries a higher price point and extra weight, the premium indoor finish is well worth the upgrade.
Does foam PVC warp?
It expands and contracts with temperature shifts more than aluminium, so large sheets exposed to direct sunlight can bow if bolted too rigidly. Prevent this by drilling slightly oversized mounting holes to allow thermal movement, securing the sheet flush against a solid backing rather than spanning an open frame, and upgrading to at least 5mm thickness for larger formats.
How do I mount it?
Lightweight signs can be mounted using heavy-duty VHB double-sided tape on smooth, clean interior walls. For larger or heavier boards, use countersunk screws fitted with washers. The material holds fixings securely, but the foam core can compress under excessive force—always finish the final turns with a hand screwdriver to avoid crushing the sheet
Can it be cut to shape?
Yes, we can CNC-route or knife-cut sheets to any exterior contour or intricate internal cutout. Simply include a vector cut path alongside your artwork. Opting for a thicker grade (like 10mm) provides a bold, pronounced edge profile, making it ideal for freestanding cutouts and dimensional retail letters.
Is any of it recyclable?
Cardboard stock and paper-based honeycomb boards are fully recyclable, making them the best eco-friendly option for temporary, date-specific retail campaigns. Foam PVC is a rigid polymer that cannot go into standard curbside recycling bins; we recommend treating it as a long-term, reusable display substrate that can be re-skinned with new vinyl graphics down the road.
