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Foamex Boards

Foamex Boards

  • Rigid, lightweight PVC foam board
  • 3mm, 5mm or 10mm
  • For signs, menus and displays
  • Same-day option on 3mm and 5mm
1Size
2Thickness
3Quantity: 1 board

From £17.40

Order as many as you need. The more you order, the less each one costs.

Need a different quantity? Get a quote

4Estimated delivery date

Same Day Collection and Delivery are available on 3mm and 5mm foamex. 10mm is available on 5 or 3 working days.

Upload and approve your files before: Friday, 30 October 2026 10:30pm

5Artwork

Your price

£17.40

Design guidelines

Artwork, sorted

Follow these simple rules and your print will come out exactly as you expect. Download a free template for your size to get it right first time.

  • File type

    A print-ready PDF is safest. JPG, PNG, TIFF, AI and EPS files are fine too.

  • Size & bleed

    Set up your file at the artwork size below: the finished size plus 3mm bleed on every edge. Extend backgrounds into the bleed so there are no white edges after cutting.

  • Safe area

    Keep text, logos and anything important at least 10mm inside the trim line.

  • Resolution

    Images should be 150dpi at full size. Use original photos: screenshots and images sent through WhatsApp print soft and blurry.

  • Colour

    Use CMYK for the most accurate colour. RGB files are converted for print, and very bright colours can look a little duller.

  • Text & fonts

    Keep text at 6pt or larger. Embed your fonts or convert them to outlines, and use 100% black for small black text.

  • Made in Canva or Word?

    In Canva choose Download > PDF Print and tick “Crop marks and bleed”. From Word, use Save as PDF.

  • We check every file

    A real person checks your artwork before printing and will contact you if anything could cause a problem. We don’t proofread spelling, so please check your text.

Sizes & free templates

Size Finished size Artwork size (with bleed) Safe area Template
A3 (297 x 420mm) 297 x 420mm 303 x 426mm 277 x 400mm PDF
A2 (420 x 594mm) 420 x 594mm 426 x 600mm 400 x 574mm PDF
A1 (594 x 841mm) 594 x 841mm 600 x 847mm 574 x 821mm PDF
A0 (841 x 1189mm) 841 x 1189mm 847 x 1195mm 821 x 1169mm PDF

Templates show the bleed (pink), trim line (black) and safe area (blue dashes). Remove the guides before you save your finished file.

Questions

Your foamex boards questions, answered

Still not sure? Message us and a real person will reply.

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How thick should my foamex be?

3mm suits small signs that lean or stick to a wall. 5mm is our all-rounder for wall signs. 10mm stays rigid at large sizes and for freestanding displays.

Can foamex go outside?

Yes, for short-term use such as events. For a sign that stays outdoors long-term, a PVC banner is the better choice.

Can I get foamex the same day?

Yes, on 3mm and 5mm boards. 10mm is printed on 3 or 5 working days.

When will I get my foamex boards?

Choose Same Day Collection or Same Day Delivery (Manchester) and have your artwork approved before 7:00pm on a working day, and we print it that day. 3 Working Days and 5 Working Days are delivered by DPD. The estimated delivery date box above shows the exact date for every option before you order.

I ordered after 7:00pm or at the weekend. When will it arrive?

We start on the next working day, so every date moves forward by a day. For example, an order placed on Friday evening or at the weekend starts on Monday. The dates in the delivery box are always up to date.

What sizes do you do?

You can order A3 (297 x 420mm), A2 (420 x 594mm), A1 (594 x 841mm), A0 (841 x 1189mm) online. Need a different size? Send us a message and we will quote for it.

Do I need to add bleed?

Yes, please add 3mm on every edge and keep text and logos 10mm inside the trim. Our free templates above already include both. If your file has no bleed, we will check it and let you know the options.

What file format is best?

A print-ready PDF at the artwork size. We also accept JPG, PNG, TIFF, AI and EPS. CMYK gives the most accurate colour.

What resolution should my artwork be?

150dpi at full size. Use original images, not screenshots or photos that have been compressed by WhatsApp or social media.

Will you check my artwork?

Yes. A real person checks every file and contacts you before printing if anything looks risky, such as low-resolution images or text too close to the edge.

Can I design it in Canva?

Yes. Set your Canva design to the artwork size above, then choose Download > PDF Print with “Crop marks and bleed” ticked.

Do you have templates?

Yes. Download a free PDF template for each size in the design guidelines above.

Can I collect my order?

Yes. Choose Collection in the delivery box and we will message you as soon as it is ready.

Description

Foamex signs are printed straight onto rigid, lightweight PVC foam board. Use them for reception and wall signs, menu boards, property boards and exhibition displays.

Specification

Material Foamex PVC foam board: 3mm, 5mm or 10mm
Print Full colour direct print, one side
Finishing Cut to size
Bleed 3mm on each edge

Your artwork

Attach your print-ready file as you order (PDF is best; JPG, PNG, TIFF, AI and EPS are fine too), or email or WhatsApp it to us afterwards. A person checks every file before it prints, and we will get in touch if anything needs changing.

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