Buy Custom Foam Poster Board Printing

Posterboard and foam board are materials that can be used to create a poster. Poster boards are typically made of cardboard, while foam boards are generally polystyrene or PVC. Poster boards have a more textured surface than foam boards, better for displaying intricate designs and colors. Foam boards allow for a smoother finish, making them ideal for printing photographs because they will not show any wrinkles in the paper from handling it so much.

However, some argue that poster boards are more of a traditional rolled poster mounted onto a foam board; this process is called photo mounting. Lamination is used for different finish styles like matte, gloss, or semi-gloss during this process. This technique is aged, and the poster paper tends to separate over time and degrade. Since then, advancements in technologies have taken over the printing industry. New cutting-edge flatbed direct UV digital cured printers and inks are the way if the future and photo mounting is now a thing of the past.

Foam board lasts for a long time, but the lifespan of foam board depends on how it is treated. If you store your foam boards in a dry place and out of direct sunlight they will last longer than if they are stored in humid places or outside.

Yes, all the materials can be printed directly onto the surface at 1000 dpi in full color. In the printing industry, using flatbed UV digital printers is referred to as "Direct to Substrate Printing."

Unfortunately no. At this time, the foam board does not come in black. However, we do offer a much more rigid product that is dent, bend, and crease resistant called Gator board. Gatorboard is compressed black foam is offered in 3/16" and 1/2" thickness offers a beautiful clay face and a matte finish. Read this blog post for more information on foam board vs. gatorboard and what's best for you.

Absolutely! Foamboard is perfect for cutting into unique custom shapes like the contour of a logo or even 3D lettering; use the cut option "special."

A Cut option is not required; it is a unique finishing option for custom shapes other than squares or rectangles. Here is a list of Cut options styles;

1. Circle-Cut (perfect circles) We prefer you submit full-scale square designs with your colors flooded edge to edge; you will see the final circle layout in the proofing process.
2. Oval-Cut (perfect ovals) same as the circle above; we prefer you submit full-scale rectangle designs with vibrant colors flooded edge to edge.
3. Halo-Cut (you are in control of the path the CNC machine takes, unique custom outside shape) 
4. Special-Cut (custom shape, inside and outside cuts are okay) Both Special & Halo Cuts require additional art set up; check out How to Set Up-Cut Files.

Unfortunately no, being foam board is derived from paper it not a great candidate for outdoor usage. However, we do offer other materials that are designed for outdoor usage that are water and weatherproof. Sinta signs or Aluminum are both great affordable waterproof options.

Foam board poster is another term for foam board printing, foam core board, or any other names you can think of for traditional foam board. There are many names for foam board posters, but the product is the same in the end.

Foam poster boards come in standard 3/16" thickness, 1/2", and 1/8". Standard 3/16" foam poster board is relatively universal and is widely used for presentations, tradeshows, or even pop-up displays. 1/2" foam board is used for wall mounting to add additional depth and avoid costly framing. If the intention is to frame your prints, then 1/8" foam poster boards are perfect for you!

Yes, you can frame foam poster board. The most critical aspect of this question is the frame itself! Standard foam board is 3/16" thick and maybe too thick to frame for some hardware. Whereas foam poster board in 1/8" is the perfect thickness for framing. Always double-check to confirm the depth of the frame for the required .125" clearance, plus the matboard and backing.

The start price of foam board with full-color direct print at 1000dpi costs $9.13 per sqft and can be as low as $3.65 an sqft.

Foam Board Cost per sqft. Breakdown

A Gloss finish has a liquid coating applied to the board and appears to have a shiny sheen. At the same time, the matte finish seems flat dull and will drown out any glare from surrounding bright lighting. The finish is always a personal preference; however, always keep in mind the surroundings. If you are at a tradeshow with lots of lighting and plan to take pictures for social media, you may want to consider a matte finish. The matte finish will help knock down glare and allow for the highest quality photos. Overlighting is why the matte finish is always the preferred finish option for showroom settings or tradeshows.

Standard order sizes vary depending on the user's location in the world. In the US, the most popular size are 24x36 poster boards. Here is a list of additional standard poster boards sizes from small to large commonly ordered foam boards in the united states.

• 5x7"
• 8x10"
• 10x12"
• 11x14"
• 16x20"
• 18x24"
• 20x30"
• 24x36"
• 30x40"
• 36x48"
• 40x60"
• 48x60"
• 48x96"
• 60x120"

Everything we do is "custom to order," meaning the clients selects the exact finish size down to 100th of an inch. We can manufacture a foam board poster size as small as 4x4" and as large on one sheet as 60x120". Input the required dimensions and allow the system to price out your project quickly.

Foam board is rigid and will allow supporting its weight even in whole sheets without folding under its weight; however, foam board is derived from paper and has a paper face. It can dent, bend and crease easily if mishandled. See our list of substrates that offer more durability.

Yes, you can print whatever file you like on the back. All pricing is square-foot based; pricing will not change based on the number of uploaded artworks.

Yes, grommets go all the way through the board. When you add grommets, they will penetrate the surface through the center and board's backing.

There are many ways to hang foam board prints; here is a list of today's popular hanging solutions. Check out our blog post on the best ways to hang foam board prints for a more in-depth look.

• Use tabletop or floor easels
• Backed easel (available from 3" - 36")
• Lean/prop against a wall
• Hang on walls with 3m adhesive strips or double side Velcro tape
• Hang from grommets
• Standoffs
• 3M putty
• 3M adhesive-backed hooks
• Hanging from strings
• Framing

A foam board comes in sheets directly from the manufacturer before printing begins. Once received, the foam board sheets are inserted into the Veutek H5 flatbeds, and the direct print process begins. Foam board sheets come in many sheet sizes from the manufacturer. Here's a list of sizes;

• 48x96"
• 50x100" (perfect for a full bleed on foam board sheets)
• 60x120"