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Printed FOAM-X® Foam Board

Printed FOAM-X® Foam Board

Name: Printed FOAM-X® Foam Board
Brand: Creative Solutions Direct
SKU: 6969
Price: 25.00 GBP
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (16 reviews)

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Foamex is superior quality and extremely versatile PVC foam board that has exceptional printing qualities. Foamex board has a really smooth surface, and is easy to cut, drill, glue, and even bend. All of which makes it perfect for printed signs, advertising, displays, and exhibitions.

16 Reviews 5 star

I will certainly recommend you in future :)

- Joanne Kennedy, Collected via Trustpilot

Thank you for the service we received with our new flat panels. I really appreciate we were on a tight timescale - but...

- Emma Chetwynd Jarvis, Collected via Trustpilot

So pleased with the fast turnaround of the graphic for our SantaÕs sleigh before Christmas. Thanks so much - great job...

- clive, Collected via Trustpilot

First class design work and friendly - professional service. We expect to return for future work and will recommend the...

- GB P., Collected via Trustpilot

Thank you - I appreciate all of the advise that you have given on our signage.

- Hannah Rayment, Collected via Trustpilot

Given the short time you had - what a great team you are. My deepest thanks to you all -

- Tracy Cook, Collected via Trustpilot

Thanks again for your excellent service!

- Mike Webb, Collected via Trustpilot

Thanks for prompt service - as always.Ê The lay-out is excellent.

- Gordon Bess, Collected via Trustpilot

Very good

- David O., Collected via Trustpilot

We were very pleased with the end product :)

- Annu Sroa, Collected via Trustpilot

Unique polyurethane economy foamboard
Available in a range of thicknesses
Lightweight and rigid closed cell substrate made from PVC
Manufactured with recycled paper liners
Suitable for signs, promotional displays, and retail advertising
High definition, eco-friendly, direct UV print
Custom cut sizes and shapes available on request
Can be drilled, screwed, riveted or adhered to any surface for mounting options

FOAM-X® features a high-quality, rigid, low-density polyurethane core between two white recycled paper liners. It offers you everything that you would wish for in a lightweight, indoor, all-round foamboard. Sometimes known as Foamex, Foam Board, or PVC Board, it is a popular material for signs, promotional displays, and printed retail advertising.

Known for its lightweight, rigid and hardwearing properties, it is the perfect substrate for high-quality UV digital printing.

FOAM-X® offers a wide range of excellent properties including its high stability despite its minimal weight, excellent print substrate, and smooth surface, making it exceptional for a versatile range of indoor applications.

FOAM-X® is widely used in signage, exhibitions, interior design, PoS/PoP advertising and displays, modelmaking, shopfitting, and printing. It can be nailed, screwed, riveted, or adhered to any surface as required, it can even be hung using hook supports or keyhole fixings. Please note fixings are not included.

What is FOAM-X® (Foamex) used for?

Widely used for: security & safety signs, construction site signs, event notices, commercial property advertising, election/demonstration boards & plaques, cut letter signs, point of sale signs, free-standing display units, exhibition graphics, construction & safety signs, event signs, school, and college display boards.

What thickness of FOAM-X® (Foamex) should I choose?

We offer 2mm, 3mm, 5mm, and 10mm Foamex to choose from to offer the best range when it comes to your display use. Whatever thickness of Foamex board you choose, it is very light so it can easily be fixed wherever you need it – for example, it can be fitted to walls or hung from ceilings, slotted into frames, or A boards.

We've given a brief overview below of its most popular uses depending on thickness, however, if you have any questions about which one will be best for you, please do not hesitate to contact us.

2mm and 3mm Foamex Board is mostly used for indoor signs and graphics. We do not recommend it for outdoor signage and display as it isn't rigid enough to meet the changes in environment and weather it may be exposed to, however, can be used for very short-term outdoor usage for 1-day events and such. 5mm or 10mm thickness sheets are commonly used for Exhibition Graphics, and Outdoor Signage. It can be fixed to walls, fencing, or display frames like A-Boards, and can be screwed, riveted, adhered with high-bond tape or glue, or hung.

What FOAM-X® (Foamex) finishes are available and how long do they last?

Direct Printed, Unlaminated - No Guarantee - Short/Medium Term Usage (For those on a budget, needing short-term signage)
Direct Printed, Laminated - 3-5 Years - Medium-Term Usage (Choose from a Matt or Gloss Finish applied to your board to offer print protection from scuffs, UV damage, increased colour vibrancy, enhanced weather resistance, and more.
Vinyl Wrapped & Laminated - 3-5 Years - Medium-Term Usage (Your design is printed onto high-performance laminated vinyl which is adhered to your Foamex. This offers the most colour vibrancy, longevity, and print protection and is incredibly hard-wearing. When no longer needed, the vinyl can be removed from the Foamex and recycled separately, or, your board can be re-wrapped for your next display project!)

Sizing and Postage: Due to additional courier charges, your board may need to be cut into multiple panel pieces to allow for the most efficient postage. This will be discussed with you in advance of production, and any cut lines will be on our digital proof of your artwork. Please contact our sales team for more information.

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Thickness	Max Single Sheet Size	Finishing Options	Usage (Most Popular)	Guarantee
2mm	2030 x 3050 x 2mm	Direct Print, Unlaminated Direct Print, Laminated (Matt/Gloss) Vinyl Wrapped & Laminated (Matt/Gloss)	Indoor Signs and Graphics Temporary Displays Modelling	Unlaminated: No Guarantee Laminated: 3-5 years
3mm	2030 x 3050 x 3mm	Direct Print, Unlaminated Direct Print, Laminated (Matt/Gloss) Vinyl Wrapped & Laminated (Matt/Gloss)	Indoor Signs and Graphics Exhibition Graphics PoS Displays Indoor Event Venues Modelling	Unlaminated: No Guarantee Laminated: 3-5 years
5mm	2030 x 3050 x 5mm	Direct Print, Unlaminated Direct Print, Laminated (Matt/Gloss) Vinyl Wrapped & Laminated (Matt/Gloss)	Indoor Signs and Graphics Exhibition Graphics PoS Displays Indoor Event Venues External Signage School & Higher Education Signs/Display	Unlaminated: No Guarantee Laminated: 3-5 years
10mm	2030 x 3050 x 10mm	Direct Print, Unlaminated Direct Print, Laminated (Matt/Gloss) Vinyl Wrapped & Laminated (Matt/Gloss)	External Signage Hoarding Board Construction Site Signage	Unlaminated: No Guarantee Laminated: 3-5 years

Please contact us for information on alternative print options.

Artwork and Design

Whether you’re a novice or a professional when it comes to artwork, we’re able to give you guidance or provide artwork templates for you to make sure your product is print perfect.

Download the PDF template that matches your product selection.
Upload your artwork here, or send it via email, or WeTransfer to our team.
Our team will confirm they’ve received your files, and let you know the next steps.

For further information, please read our Artwork Preparation guide, or contact us here with your artwork questions. Alternatively, give us a call on 01297 630130.

Need help with your Printed FOAM-X® Foam Board design?

Why not use our in-house Graphic Design Team to help you make the most out of your Printed FOAM-X® Foam Board?

Our designers will work with you to create a professional design to your exact specifications. You can be as involved in the design process as you want to be, either working side by side with our designers or giving them your design brief. We will provide you with an artwork proof for you to approve and will never send your artwork to print without your final sign-off.

Unlike some other companies, we want to offer value for money, so we ensure that you are only charged for the actual time taken to create your design (minimum 15-minute intervals). Formatting a quick layout or checking over print-ready files may be free of charge. If more work is needed, we will contact you to discuss this.

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Print Options

At Creative Solutions we pride ourselves on our print quality, for that reason we run our printers as standard on 900dpi resolution. This is a high quality setting, which will produce excellent print results without banding, whilst allowing the printers to run at a speed to ensure we get your jobs through quickly. We use this print resolution across our Eco Friendly UV, Solvent and Aqueous machines. We have four roll-to-roll printers that can print up to 3.2m wide and two flatbed printers, one with white ink and gloss varnish, and a 3 x 2m flatbed printer for direct to substrate printing at speed.

We can amend settings to suit your requirements, and run at speeds of up to 60 sqm an hour for mass production where speed is a necessity, or we can print at ultra-high quality at far higher resolutions when the situation requires. Please feel free to discuss this with our sales team by email or on the telephone.