Foamex Boards – Durable, Customisable Signage That Makes an Impact
Whether you're hosting an event or fitting out a retail store, Foamex boards offer a sleek and sturdy solution for professional signage. Made from lightweight PVC, they’re easy to install, weatherproof, and UV stable – ideal for both indoor and outdoor settings.
Why choose Foamex boards?
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3mm thick: Lightweight, ideal for posters and indoor displays
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5mm thick: Perfect for outdoor signs and larger panels
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10mm thick: Best for freestanding signage or heavy-duty use
Foamex boards are fully customisable – choose your own size, request bespoke shapes, and opt for pre-drilled holes for easy hanging or fixing. Simply upload your cutting guide and we’ll do the rest.
Use cases include:
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Retail signage & advertising displays
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Exhibition panels & branded booths
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Estate agent boards & shopfront signs
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Menus, directional signs, and safety notices
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School displays, museum boards & public info signs
Have more than one design? No problem. Place multiple artworks within one order using the "different designs" option.
File Setup for Foamex Printing:
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1:1 scale
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Include 3mm bleed on all edges
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Supply as CMYK PDF (preferably PDF/X1a format)
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Fonts must be outlined or embedded
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Recommended resolution: 150dpi
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Minimum font size: 18pt
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Minimum line weight: 2pt
For custom shapes & drilled holes:
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Use 100% Yellow spot colour for drill path named Cut contour drill
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Use 100% Magenta spot colour for cut path named Cut contour
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Line weight: 0.25pt
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Drill hole centres should be at least 25mm from edges and minimum 5mm in diameter
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Stroke paths only (no fills)
Double-sided files:
⚠️ Note: Foamex is non-porous, so allow at least 1mm spacing between elements to avoid ink bleed.
