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Printing materials, from Coroplast to canvas

Know the material you want? Start here: rigid boards, adhesive vinyls, banner materials, magnets, canvas and photo paper, each with its own sizes and finishing options.

  • Boards from 20 pt styrene to 12 mm Ultra Board
  • Gloss, matte, clear, frosted and translucent vinyl
  • Most ready in 1–3 business days
  • Free pickup in Concord, or UPS shipping

Compare rigid boards

Thickness, sides and extras as each board offers them on its product page.

BoardThicknessPrinted sidesExtrasBest for
Coroplast4, 6 or 10 mmOne or bothDry-erase lamination, reflective, grommets (real estate patterns too)Outdoors Lawn, yard and job-site signs
Foam board5 or 10 mmOne or bothMatte or gloss lamination, grommetsIndoors Posters, displays, events
Ultra Board4.5 or 12 mmOne or bothGrommetsIndoors Rigid indoor displays; moisture-resistant face
Alupanel3 or 6 mmOne or bothGrommets; 6 mm in 48 × 96 in onlyOutdoors Storefront and building signs
PVC board3 or 6 mmOne or bothDry-erase lamination, reflective, grommetsOutdoors Indoor and outdoor signs
Styrene20 or 40 ptOne or bothDry-erase lamination, reflective, grommetsIndoors Indoor displays, point of sale
AcrylicOpaque, clear or frosted——Indoors Office and lobby signs

From each product's options and description on the site. The product page shows every size and option with its price.

Compare adhesive vinyls

VinylThicknessWhat it isOptionsBest for
Self adhesive vinyl3.8 milHigh tack gloss or matte, or removable glossGloss or matte laminationDecals, wall and board graphics
Clear adhesive vinyl3.8 milClear gloss or matteWhite ink, mirror-image print for inside glassWindow and glass stickers
Frosted vinyl3 milEtched-glass lookGloss or matte laminationPrivacy on glass
Translucent vinyl3.2 milLets light through evenlyGloss or matte laminationBacklit signs and light boxes
Perforated vinyl—One-way visionClear overlaminate, recommended outdoorsStorefront and vehicle windows
Blackout vinyl3.8 milBlack-backed adhesiveGloss or matte laminationCovering old graphics, flat vehicle panels

Banner materials

13, 15 or 18 oz matte vinyl; 8 oz polyester mesh that lets wind through, for fences and windy spots; PET velvet film for posters. Grommets at the corners or every 2–3 ft.

Magnets

20 mil glossy or matte magnets for fridges and flat metal; 30 mil glossy or matte for vehicle doors.

Canvas and photo paper

17 mm canvas for photo and art prints, and high gloss photo paper for indoor and short-term outdoor posters.

Printing materials at Printomatic

Shop by materials is for people who already know what they want to print on. Rigid boards: Coroplast (4, 6 or 10 mm), foam board (5 or 10 mm), Ultra Board (4.5 or 12 mm), Alupanel (3 or 6 mm), PVC (3 or 6 mm) and styrene (20 or 40 pt). Adhesive vinyls: self adhesive, clear, frosted, translucent, perforated and blackout. Banner materials: matte vinyl, polyester mesh and PET velvet. Plus 20 and 30 mil magnets, canvas and high gloss photo paper.

What do mil, pt and oz mean?

Mil and pt are thousandths of an inch: a 3.8 mil vinyl is 0.0038 in thick, 20 pt styrene is 0.020 in. Banner vinyl is sold by weight, in ounces per square yard: 13 oz is lighter, 18 oz heavier.

Each material's page shows its sizes, sides and finishing with the price as you choose, and the production time before you order: most are ready in 1–3 business days.

Questions

Which board for outdoor signs?

Coroplast, PVC and Alupanel are made for outdoor signs. Foam board, Ultra Board and styrene are for indoor displays.

Can I get clear vinyl printed with white?

Yes: clear adhesive vinyl can be printed with white ink, and in mirror image to stick on the inside of glass.

What file should I send?

PDF works best. We also accept AI, SVG, JPG and CDR files, up to 512 MB each. No file? Design it online on the product page, or choose Hire a Graphic Designer.

More answers in the FAQs.

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