PVC Board Printed Signs 11"x14"

Common Questions

What are PVC boards made of?

• Our custom PVC signs are made of compressed foam material, the same material as your PVC plumbing pipes is made of at home. The PVC material is slightly flexible, smooth, rigid, and waterproof. 

How long can I use my PVC Board Sign?

• Smooth PVC board Signs are great for short-term outdoor and long-term indoor use. With proper care of your custom printed PVC signs, they can last you many years. 

Is PVC board durable?

• PVC board signs are very durable. They have a solid plastic core with a smooth surface, they won't damage as easily as Foam Board Signs, however, they can get damaged if dropped or scratched.

Can I use my Foam Board Sign outside?

• You can use your PVC sign outside. It's waterproof and we use UV inks, they are great for short-term outdoor use. PVC boards are susceptible to extreme heat and cold and we recommend bringing your signs inside if the temperatures are extreme. 

I would like a different size than the 11"x14"?

• We can cut down the sign into any size, simply let us know in the comments section what the final size of the sign you would like. We'll confirm the custom size while in the proofing stage.

Can I custom cut or die cut my PVC Board Sign?

• Yes! We the best die cutting machinery you can get, and we have the ability to do most custom die cut projects. Here's how you can set up the cutlines. Please contact us about your custom cut signs 888-319-8184 prior to placing the order. 

Should I laminate my PVC Board Print?

• You can laminate your PVC Board Sign; the lamination applies perfectly to the smooth surface of the PVC material. The PVC material itself has a matte appearance naturally.
• Going for more of a "photo like" look, choose gloss lamination.
• Want a matte (not glossy) finish, choose matte lamination.
• Want to write on it, wipe it off and reuse, choose dry erase lamination.

Will the dry erase markers stain the dry erase lamination?

• Since our dry erase lamination is high quality most dry erase, wet erase and liquid chalk markers should wipe right off easily without leaving any stains. We highly recommend wiping off any marker after using it, if the marker is left on it for a prolonged period of time it could stain the lamination. If you happen to get any staining, you can try to use as small amount of isopropyl alcohol to wipe the lamination.

Is the graphic mounted to the PVC Board Sign?

• No, we print directly to the PVC board material using high quality UV inks. Mounted prints are when the graphic is printed on a sheet of paper or vinyl then it's mounted onto the PVC material with an adhesive. In our experience printing direct to material produces just as high-quality results as custom foam board mounting.

Will my graphic peel away over time?

• Since we print direct to material none of the graphic will peel off the board unlike mounted prints.

I ordered an easel back but decided I don't want to use it. What do I do?

• The easel back comes already adhered to the back of your sign when you receive it, unfortunately, you won't be able to remove it without damaging the back of the sign, however, the easel back is so thin you can simply not fold it out.

Can I make my sign double sided?

• Yes, we can print on both sides of the foam board material. Choose double sided printing in the drop down.

How many colors or details can I use in my artwork, will it cost extra?

• You can use any number of colors or any amount of detail in your artwork without incurring any additional fees. We print our Foam Board Signs in full color and no matter how many colors or how detailed the artwork is, it won't affect the cost of the sign.

What color profile should I use in my artwork?

• We accept CMYK, RGB, Mixed colors and Pantone colors. We use a 4-color process, and each color profile will be converted to meet the original coloring as closely as possible. 

I need my PVC Board Sign Quickly!

• Great, we specialize in quick turnarounds times! For most orders we can print and ship the same day if the proof is approved by 2pm EST. We also offer rush shipping in the check out if you need quick shipping. 

When will I get a proof?

• Typically, you'll receive a proof via email from our graphics department within 1-2 hours of placing the order, if the order is placed during regular business hours of 8:30am - 5pm EST, Monday - Friday, with the exception of holidays. If you place your order during off hours/days, you'll receive a proof 1-2 hours from the time we re-open.

I don't have a print ready file or software to set up artwork, how can I get artwork set up?

• We have a very user-friendly design online program; anyone can use it and it's free for you to use! You can pick any of the editable templates we have set up or you can start from scratch. It has lots of options such as adding text, images, colors and even logos, the possibilities are endless! Make sure to create an account and save your designs for future use!

I realized I sent the wrong file when I received the proof, what do I do?

• No worries, this is why we send proofs! If you realized something is wrong in your artwork or sent the wrong file, simply respond to the graphics proof email, and let them know if you are sending a new file or have changes to your design online artwork. Our graphics team will always send you updated proofs, and nothing goes to print without your approval. 

I approved of the proof then realized it was wrong, what do I do?

• We work fast over here, once the proof is approved it moves to production quickly. If you realize the proof was wrong after approving contact us as soon as possible. We can try to holt production if your order has not started to print yet. Once it starts printing it will be hard to pull it back at that point so the sooner you can let us know the better chances, we have to stop it. 

I approved of my proof after 2:00pm EST will it still go out same day?

• If you have a rush order and the proof is approved after 2pm EST please let your customer representative know right away. We will make every effort to try and get your order out same day, however, it does depend on our production department's workload, and we cannot guarantee it will go out the same day if the proofs are approved after 2pm EST.