Substrate Suggestions

[Speedsterbeast]

I am looking for suggestions on what to use and where to find an inexpensive indoor substrate for 10" X 12" or similar size signs.
Not coroplast, but something a little better= a little more cost
I need about 50 pieces to start

I know about a thin plastic material that Accuform supplies. I can get it from my ex-employer, an industrial supply company, for $8.00 each for 10" X 14"

I read about PVC and other materials on this forum, but I am unfamiliar with a lot of them.

Any Suggestions?

 

[StarSign]

Sintra, Plex How long do you want it to last

 

[GoodPeopleFlags]

Sintra or Komatex (both are name brands of the same PVC material)

Polystyrene

Foamboard (the kind with the polystyrene coating - not paper)

 

[rushworks graphics]

foamboard with the poly coating would be pefect for what your describing.

 

[AUTO-FX]

What is a brand name of the foamboard with poly face? My local doesnt have this, I dont think...

 

[Speedsterbeast]

Is foamboard only available from sign suppliers?

If so, any in Mid-Canada?

 

[rushworks graphics]

i think you guys have proveer in canada right? that swhere we get ours from.

 

[Gino]

Is foamboard only available from sign suppliers?

If so, any in Mid-Canada?

You can usually get it at an Arts & Crafts store like AC Moores or similar places.

 

[Speedsterbeast]

Thanks people!

 

[Billct2]

PVC would be my choice unless they were really cheap or temporary

 

[CentralSigns]

i think you guys have proveer in canada right? that swhere we get ours from.

Ya but Proveer here only carries half the stuff in the catalog up here. Always the half I need, it seems.

 

[Malkin]

What is a brand name of the foamboard with poly face? My local doesnt have this, I dont think...

We use Gatorplast, works real well.

 

[Mosh]

+pvc, we do alot of indoor stuff and PVC is the way to go.

 

[FireSprint.com]

I assume you're going to stick vinyl to this? I would take a sample of whatever ideas you have to your customer. Foam board might be a little soft. I was always worried about that unless your using it in a super-temporary application or somewhere completely out of reach.