Characteristics of Foamex PVC boards
Foamex is a kind of Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) and it is important to realise that there are two varieties of PVC: foamed PVC and solid PVC. Foamex is a form of foamed PVC, which is a lightweight plastic, weighing less than half a gram per square centimetre.
Foamex boards are easy to work with and can be cut, drilled and shaped using standard tools. This makes them ideal for a range of custom signage and DIY projects.
Why choose Foamex PVC boards for your project?
- An excellent combination of lightweight but rigid
- Smooth surface ideal for printing
- Suitable for both indoor and outdoor use
- Easy to cut to size, drill and shape
- A range of thicknesses and colours
- Cost-effective for signage and display
Foamex board applications
Foamex boards are widely used for signage and display. They offer a handy combination of smooth surface and lightweight structure. With this, you can create:
- Printed signage and advertising boards
- Exhibition and display panels
- Retail signage and POS displays
- Wall-mounted signs
- Indoor and outdoor graphics
…and many other applications.
Want to know what thickness you need?
Calculate the ideal foamex sheet thickness for your project: Go to the thickness calculator
Foamex boards cut to size
All our Foamex boards are cut to size to match your exact requirements.
From small to large displays, simply enter your dimensions online or upload a DXF file for custom shapes.
- A wide range of sizes available
- Any shape or design
- Optional drill holes and cut-outs
- Precision cut for a clean finish.
Order cut-to-size Foamex boards
You order your Foamex boards in these simple steps:
Choose product
Enter desired dimensions
Add ready-made instructions
Ordering
Not sure yet which Foamex board you want? Then order a sample first! You can do this via the product pages of the Foamex boards you are interested in.












