Coroplast is also known as corrugated plastic or corflute.
2.5mm – thin coroplast is primarily for bus bench printing where the coroplast sign needs to fit in a tight frame.
4mm – the most common thickness for yard signs as it works perfectly with wire H stands and grommets. 4 mm coroplast signs are the standard choice for most applications.
6mm – heavier coroplast signs are often preferred for sandwich boards or signs exposed to more severe weather conditions. Wire H stands do not work with 6mm corrugated plastic.
If selected, a hole is punched in the coroplast sign and lined with a metal grommet. Grommets can be place on just the top corners, or all corners of the coroplast sign, and as is often the choice or realtors, an anchor grommet may be added to the left side.
This fifth grommet is used to connect the sign to the signpost to keep it from swinging in the wind.
By far, 4mm coroplast signs are the product of choice. Most common sizes are 24″ x 32″ or 24″ x 36″. Many customers include corner grommets and attach the sign to a fence with zap straps.
Lawn signs are usually 12″ high and 24″ wide and are ordered with wire H stands. 4mm coroplast lawn signs are usually ordered in large numbers as they are inexpensive. Their message is amplified by placing several of them in close proximity to each other.
These are the cheapest signs, even when printed on both sides.
Enlarging raster graphic files often results in pixilation and unsatisfactory print results. For the best quality output, submit a pdf vector file. Ensure that your artwork is designed in the size you want printed.
Artwork files for coroplast signs should have a .5″ bleed on each edge. If you need the corrugate plastic flutes to be vertically oriented, please include a note in your cart instructions.
Flutes are the the hollow channels that run the length of a corrugated plastic sheet. The sides of the flutes keep the board rigid along the length of the board while keeping the product lightweight.
It is possible to feed a wire through a flute from one end of the sheet to the other because there is no similar structure running across the board. That means that coroplast signs are more likely to crease and be damaged in the direction of the flutes.
Yes and no.
No, for a sign to be placed in a sandwich board frame, for example. The frame supports the sign, so corrugated plastic has little stress.
For longer signs, too, this is not an issue, in the sense that most coroplast sheets are 4 feet by 8 feet, and so the flutes are 8 feet long. If you order a sign longer than 4 feet, the flute direction is determined by the sign dimensions. It is not optional.
Finally, if you plan to use wire H stands to display your message as a yard sign, the flutes must be vertical, top to bottom, as wires in the stand slide into the flutes to hold the sign.
No. We print on on a large vinyl sticker and apply that to the plastic substrate.
This benefits you, in that the vinyl print is scratch resistant. Furthermore, our vinyl print gives you the option of a gloss or matte surface and can be laminated.
Most of the time, absolutely. Though it does depend on how the sign will be used and how long it will be displayed.
Lamination is the process of applying a clear plastic sticker over the printed vinyl before it is applied to your sign. The laminate can be gloss or matte, and adds a quality look to the finished sign.
But the real value is in the way the laminate protects the inks. Laminated prints do not fade as quickly as otherwise. We use only high quality inks, so they are not prone to fading for up to 5 years outside, or more, depending on exposure to sun. Lamination will keep the inks looking good longer.
If your sign is displayed on a sidewalk or similar public place, chances are it could be subject to street dirt or vandalism. Lamination will protect the sign, allowing you to clean rather than have to replace it.
Unlike corrugated cardboard, with a smooth surface, the flutes of corrugated plastic sheets show on the surface of the sheet, like indented lines extending down the length of the sign. This means the surface is slightly bumpy. It has a very distinctive look.
If you want a completely smooth sign, consider having your print mounted on PVC, Styrene, or foamboard.
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La Toya Olson (verified owner) –
Andrew Smith (verified owner) –
Signs were slightly “not level” to the cut. The orange for my design was very vivid. Overall, signs turned out great and I would order again.
Kenny (verified owner) –
We were very pleased with the finished product