Coroplast Edging

[acothran]

I have searched for a product that will cover the edges of Coroplast and haven't had much luck. I have seen the Alumacor end caps in the Grimco catalog and I'm wondering if there is something similar for Coroplast? Either something like that or possible a rubber type edging. I just had a customer ask and didn't have luck finding anything. Thanks.

Allen

 

[32bantum]

I have searched for a product that will cover the edges of Coroplast and haven't had much luck. I have seen the Alumacor end caps in the Grimco catalog and I'm wondering if there is something similar for Coroplast? Either something like that or possible a rubber type edging. I just had a customer ask and didn't have luck finding anything. Thanks.

Allen

I'm nor sure exactly why wou wouln need to or want to protect the edges.. That being said.. Lowes has a plastic material that is in the moulding and trim section that is made of plastic that sould slide over the edges of the coroplast. I used it in a bathroom I remodeled on the top of the panel I used above the shower. Might take a look at that.

 

[GK]

pm'd you.

 

[mark in tx]

I have searched for a product that will cover the edges of Coroplast and haven't had much luck

Maybe because coro is so cheap, it's not intended to be dressed up like that.

Lipstick on a pig.

If you figure in the cost of the time you have spent looking to do this for a customer, I'm betting it would equal or better the cost of using a better substrate that has edging material made for it.

This is a good chance for an upsell.

 

[jiarby]

I posted a link a few days ago in the thread about coro corner protectors

 

[Tony McD]

If you're doing a lot of them, I've used this edging before.
http://www.proedgesystems.com/products.php?sub=4
Seems like they also have or had a rubber type edging.

You won't want to spend much on dressing up coro.
If it's outdoor stuff, you will need a glue to keep it on.
It this is like trade show stuff...try to upsell them to pvc.
Costs a bit more, but would take more abuse, and no edging needed.

 

[Steve Werner]

Try DME LLC, they distribute the edge trim material. It's available in 8' and custom cut lengths. Owner is named Dennis Milliacca. 414-704-0159

 

[Just Another Sign Guy]

if it's plastic and i am looking for a solution that cant be found at the local sign supply house i look to outwater first.

 

[GraceGraphics]

... its Coro, chaeap and short term. makes no sense.

 

[acothran]

Thanks for the replies. I do realize that it is like "polishing a turd" and maybe makes no sense but a customer asked and I was trying to find an answer. I'll be the first to admit that I'm new to the industry but if a customer wants to buy a product to "dress up" a coro sign, I'm smart enough to not make them feel stupid and find an answer. I'll either upsell to a nicer substrate or find a solution, sell it to them, make them happy and me profit.

 

[John L]

I have a local business here that has one up we installed about 12 years ago. It still says "coming soon".

 

[Billct2]

We used the edge cap made for alumalite, with phenoseal to glue it