Foamex Printing
Need a lightweight rigid board for signage, displays, menus or business information? Printmonster provides Foamex printing for businesses, shops, schools, venues, event organisers and organisations across Cannock and the wider West Midlands.
Tell us the size, quantity, intended use and whether you already have artwork, and we can help you decide whether Foamex is suitable for your project.
What is Foamex printing?
Foamex is a rigid PVC sheet with a smooth surface that can be printed with graphics, branding, text and images.
It is particularly useful when you need something more substantial than a paper poster but still want a board that is relatively lightweight and practical to handle.
Printed Foamex boards can be used for promotional displays, information signs, menu boards, exhibition graphics, presentation panels and a wide range of indoor business signage.
Foamex forms part of our wider display signage range, where you can also compare options including Correx, Dibond, banners, window graphics, floor graphics and other signage products.
What are printed Foamex boards used for?
Foamex is a versatile display material and can work well wherever clear graphics need to be presented on a rigid board.
Common uses include:
- Retail and point of sale displays
- Menu boards
- Reception signs
- Directional information
- Promotional boards
- Exhibition graphics
- Event signage
- Presentation panels
- Office displays
- School and college displays
- Branded information boards
- Photography and graphic display panels
The right material depends on where the board will be positioned, how it will be fixed and how long you expect to use it.
If you are comparing several types of printed board, Printmonster can help you decide whether Foamex or another signage material is more appropriate.
When should you choose Foamex?
Foamex is worth considering when you need a smooth, rigid display board that is easy to handle and provides a clean surface for printed graphics.
For example, it can be useful for a menu mounted behind a counter, a branded panel at an exhibition, an information board in a reception area or promotional signage inside a shop.
However, no single sign material is right for every application.
Where the priority is temporary outdoor signage, a different board may be more suitable. Where a more substantial board is required for longer term exterior signage, an aluminium composite option may make more sense.
If you are uncertain, describe where the sign will be placed and what you need it to do. We can then help you compare the available options rather than expecting you to choose a material based on its technical name.
Foamex, Correx or Dibond?
These materials can look similar when viewed online, but they are intended for different types of signage.
Foamex is a smooth rigid PVC board commonly chosen for indoor displays, printed panels and general business signage.
Correx is a lightweight fluted board that is often considered for temporary signage and practical short term applications.
Dibond, which is commonly used as a name for aluminium composite board, is a more substantial option often considered where greater rigidity is required.
The correct choice depends on several factors, including location, fixing method, size, expected use and exposure.
You can see the wider range on our Display Signage page.
Foamex for shops, events and business premises
Foamex boards can solve many straightforward display problems.
A shop might use them for promotional graphics or information behind a counter. A venue might need menu or directional boards. An organisation attending an event might use printed panels alongside banners, flyers or exhibition displays.
They can also form part of a coordinated set of branded materials rather than being treated as a standalone product.
For larger display requirements, our large format printing services include a range of options for business signage, promotional graphics and display print.
Based in Cannock, Printmonster works with businesses throughout Staffordshire and the West Midlands, including Walsall, Wolverhampton, Birmingham and surrounding areas.
A real Foamex project
Foamex can be especially useful when a business needs clear branded information as part of a wider event or promotional setup.
One Printmonster project for Elixir Bars and Events included a printed Foamex menu board alongside a pull up banner, flyers and custom limoncello labels.
Using several printed products together meant the menu board could perform a specific practical job while still fitting into the wider event presentation.
You can see this and other examples of completed work in Our Print Stories
Preparing artwork for Foamex printing
Good artwork matters more as the finished print becomes larger.
Your file needs to contain suitable quality text, logos and images for the final board size. A logo copied from a website or a small image enlarged considerably may not reproduce as cleanly as a suitable original artwork file.
If you already have artwork, send it with your enquiry so the team can review what you have.
You can also read our guide to supplying print ready artwork before sending your files.
You do not need to understand every print term before contacting us. If you have your logo, wording, photographs or a rough design, send what you have and explain what you are trying to produce.
What information should I send for a Foamex quote?
To help us understand the job, send as much of the following information as you have:
- Required board size or approximate dimensions
- Quantity
- Where the boards will be used
- How you intend to display or fix them
- Whether the boards are for temporary or longer term use
- Your artwork or logo files
- Any wording that needs to appear
- Photographs of the display location where useful
- Your required timescale
Do not worry if you are unsure about the material.
For example, if you simply know that you need a rigid printed menu board measuring approximately a certain size, tell us that. We can discuss whether Foamex is appropriate or whether another option would suit the application better.
Need help choosing a printed board?
Foamex is only one of several rigid and flexible signage materials available.
Choosing according to the finished application is more useful than choosing according to the product name.
Tell us:
Where will it be used?
How large does it need to be?
Does it need to be moved regularly?
Will it be indoors or exposed to the weather?
How do you plan to mount or display it?
How long do you expect to use it?
With those details, the Printmonster team can help you narrow down the options.
Foamex FAQ
What is Foamex?
Foamex is a lightweight rigid PVC sheet with a smooth printable surface. It is commonly used for printed signs, information boards, promotional displays, menu boards and exhibition graphics.
What can Foamex boards be used for?
Common uses include shop displays, menu boards, reception signage, event graphics, information panels, exhibition displays and general indoor business signage.
Is Foamex the same as Correx?
No. Foamex is a solid rigid PVC sheet, while Correx has a fluted construction. They have different characteristics and are typically chosen for different types of signage.
Should I choose Foamex or Dibond?
It depends on the application. Foamex is useful for many lightweight display and signage requirements, while aluminium composite boards are often considered when greater rigidity is needed. Tell Printmonster where the sign will be used and the team can help you compare them.
Can Printmonster help with the artwork?
Yes. If you already have artwork, send it with your enquiry. If you only have a logo, wording or initial idea, explain what you need and ask about artwork and design support.
Can I order a custom size?
Tell Printmonster the dimensions you require when asking for a quote. The team can then advise on production options for the particular project.
What should I send when requesting a quote?
Send the size, quantity, intended use, artwork if available and information about where the board will be displayed. A photograph of the location can also be useful when you are unsure which sign material you need.
Talk to Printmonster about Foamex printing
Whether you need one display board or several pieces of printed signage, send us the size, quantity, artwork and a short explanation of how the boards will be used.
If Foamex is not the best material for the job, we can help you consider another signage option.