Category Archives: Foam Core Boards

New! Introducing UltraBoard HD™ – Our most Rigid & 100% Recyclable Polystyrene Faced Foam Board

Introducing UltraBoard HD™ - our most Rigid and Recyclable Board to Date

Familiar with UltraBoard Classic™ for Digital Printing? Many printers and retail brands are familiar with UltraBoard Classic™, our first and most popular foam board product. Classic™ has been a printing staple now for many years, providing excellent print quality, durability and moisture resistance for mid to long-term retail signage applications. Plus, it’s also proudly a […]

Foamboard Suppliers – Tips to Find a Foamboard Sign Supplier

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Tips On Selecting a Good Foamboard Supplier Sign businesses large and small will use a foam core substrate at one point or another. Rigid, durable and economical; foamboards are ideal sign blanks and are easily cut and routed to create highly customized signs. What to Look for In a Good Sign Foamboard Supplier When selecting […]

Coronavirus (Covid-19) – How Sign Companies Can Help

COVID-19 - How Sign Companies Can Help

Slowing The Spread Of Covid-19 Following these simple steps can help keep everyone safe: Stay home, avoid travel and gatherings of more than 10 people. Social distance at least 6 feet Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds Use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Clean and disinfect […]

Extruded Polystyrene vs. Expanded Polystyrene (XPS vs. EPS) – What’s the Difference?

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What is Expanded Polystyrene or EPS Polystyrene Foam? Expanded polystyrene (EPS), is produced from small beads of polystyrene that are fed into a mold. Heat or steam is then applied to the mould which expands the polystyrene beads and fuses them together. The expansion process causes the expanded foam to fuse together in irregular patterns […]

UltraBoard Foam Core Sheet Layering for More Impactful Signs

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Foam Core Sheet Layering Recently at the Printing United show in Dallas, we received a lot of positive feedback on sign samples we created to demonstrate creations that can be made with UltraBoard foam core substrates. It was fun to see the response to a simple idea of layering artwork components with separate layers of […]

[Video] UltraBoard™ Aluminum – Foam Core Board for Routed Letters and Signs Product Overview

UltltraBoard Aluminum Foam Core Board for Routed Letters and Signs

A brilliant alternative to heavy and expensive metals for signs and routed aluminum letters. Elegant metal signs and letters can cost you and your client a bundle. Now there is a lightweight, cost effective and easily crafted alternative. UltraBoard Aluminum delivers the same impact and appeal as metal, but in a lightweight, durable and versatile […]

[Video] UltraBoard™ Core – Foam Core Board Product Overview

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3/16″ thick extruded polystyrene foam core board that is laminated on both sides with 12 point white clay coated papers. Ideal for a wide variety of short-term graphic arts applications including point-of-purchase displays, exhibits, temporary signs, models, presentation boards, photo mounting and picture framing.   Thickness Size Color Cutting Compatibility Durability 3/16” 48” x 96” […]

[Video] UltraBoard™ Mount Foam Core Board Product Overview

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 Engineered specifically for mounting applications, UltraBoard Mount is the show-stopper of foam mounting boards. It performs with all the surface quality and rigidity of higher priced foam boards, and is available in plain and adhesive surfaces.   Thickness Size Color Cutting Durability 3/16” 1/2” 3/4” 1” 48” x 96” White Black Die Cut Drag […]

[Video] UltraBoard™ Plus PVC Foam Core Board Product Overview

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The most rigid foam core panel available, UltraBoard Plus features PVC facers making it moisture resistant, lightweight, warp resistant, and durable. An excellent alternative to cheaper, conventional materials like plywood. Advanced adhesives adhere foam core to facers, insuring a durable and permanent bond.   Thickness Size Color Cutting Compatibility Durability 1/4” 1/2” 3/4” 1” 1-1/2″ […]

[Video] UltraBoard™ White DP Foam Core Board Product Overview

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UltraBoard White DP (Digital Printing), is a lightweight structural panel of rigid polystyrene foam core faced on both sides by ultra white poly coated Kraft paper. Advanced adhesives bond core to facers forming permanent adhesion that insures durability. Polymer coated Kraft paper facers have been specially developed to provide an excellent surface for painting, silk […]