Mounting
We provide mounting services and can mount on a variety of substrates
like sintra, styrene, coroplast, plexi, acrylic etc.
We can also mount your images, certificates etc via a special process.
Mounting Substrates:
Coroplast:
Coroplast is an economical corrugated plastic material ideal for
temporary outdoor signs lasts up to 2 years. The 4mm Coroplast comes
in different colours, it is lightweight and is ideal for hanging
signs from ceilings or from windows using suction cups.
The 6mm and the 10mm white Coroplast are strong and can be used
for “A” frame signs. Vinyl lettering and digitally printed
images can both be applied to choroplast.
Foam Core:
It's a virtually weightless board made of a polystyrene foam core
laminated on both sides with a white coated-paper stock. It is a
great mounting board for single use presentations, posters or for
table-top displays and signs. However, it can warp over a period
of time. It is recommended only for short term use. Foam core can
be scored and folded for three-dimensional work. Standard foam core
is 3/16" (5 mm) thick. A thinner 1/8" (3 mm) board is
available in select sizes.
Gator Board:
Gator board is a lightweight, rigid display board with a polystyrene
core and white surface. The core is very dense and firm and the
surface is a wood fibre veneer laminate impregnated with resin for
water resistance. It cuts cleanly with a knife, saw, or router.
Gator board may be used for most durable displays, signage, and
mounting surface. Gator Board is more rigid and much stronger than
Foam Core and designed for a long term use.
Plexiglas:
Plexiglas is mainly used for back-lit or front-lit signs, although
it can also be used for other purposes. Plexiglas has a very glossy
finish and if lettered from the back looks very sharp. Both Digital
Image and Vinyl Cut-out Letters can be applied to this material.
Plexiglas is a fragile material and can break if care is not taken.
Plexiglas is available in 1/16" (1.5mm), 1/8" (3mm), 3/16"
(4.5mm)(minimum for back lit signs) and 1/4" (6mm) thickness
in white, coloured or clear.
Lexan /POLYCARBONATE:
This is an extremely strong material and is an alternative to Plexiglas.
Lexan is more expensive than Plexiglas. Lexan should be used where
breakage is the biggest concern. Plexiglas will break if you throw
a rock at it whereas Lexan will not break as easily. The thickness’
available are 1.5mm, 3mm, 4.5mm, 6 mm for both sheets and roll stock.
Both Digital Image and Vinyl Cut-out Letters can be applied to this
material.
Masonite:
Masonite is a tempered stiff hardboard. It comes in 1/8" and
1/4" thickness' and has the same super smooth baked enamel
painted surface as MDO plywood. The edges on masonite may need to
be coated to provide proper sealing effect. Masonite is ideal for
real estate, contractor and job site signs. It is fairly heavy and
withstands weather very well.
Magnetic Material:
Magnetic sign material is available in two thickness. The thinner
one, or 0.020 (0.58mm), is used for fridge magnets. The thicker
one, or 0.030 (0.76mm), is used for vehicles. Both Digital Image
and Vinyl Cut-out Letters can be applied to this material. Standard
uses; Business Cards, Vehicle Graphics, Changeable Signs etc.
CAUTION: It is very important that the magnetic sign should be
removed on a regular basis to clean the back of it as well as the
vehicle’s surface where the sign is applied. The area where
the magnetic sign is to be applied should be as flat as possible,
otherwise it may fly off while driving. The magnetic sign should
never be used on the highway if possible. At high speeds, the wind
force can lift a corner and the sign may blow away. The maximum
size recommended for vehicle signs is 18" x 24".
Styrene:
Styrene is smooth and bright white, ideal for indoor signs, especially
for trade shows. It is available in different thickness, 0.020,
0.040 and 0.060. Styrene yellows slightly with prolonged exposure
to sunlight and it scratches easily. Digital images and Vinyl lettering,
both can be mounted to styrene.
Sintra:
Sintra is a versatile fire-resistant foamed PVC material (lighter
than solid plastic) that is also water resistant, and resistant
to certain chemicals. It provides a non-warping mounting surface
that maintains uniform color throughout. It is available in different
colours and sizes. Digital images and vinyl lettering, can be mounted
on sintra.
Overlamination can protect
and lengthen the life of your mounted images.
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