Correx Boards
Correx board printing in Tooting for site signs, sale boards, directions and events. Light, waterproof and affordable, with free artwork set-up.
- No design yet? We set up the artwork free of charge when we print the job.
- Tight deadline? Same-day printing is possible on many jobs if your file is ready early. Call to check first.
- Can't get here? Collect from Gatton Road, or have it delivered in the UK for a quoted charge.
Printed Correx signs
Correx is a fluted plastic board, a bit like waterproof corrugated cardboard. Being light, cheap and hardy, it has become the standard material for builders' site signs, estate agent boards, election placards, event directions, car park notices and school fairs.
Common sizes and uses
| Size | Good for |
|---|---|
| A3 | Parking and directional notices, small site signs |
| A2 | Sales boards, events and warnings |
| A1 | Site boards and larger notices that are read from a distance |
| 8ft x 4ft | Full-size hoardings and building-site panels |
Most printed signs use 4 mm board, which is stiff enough for most jobs. Thicker boards are available for large panels. We can print on one or both sides, which is useful if your sign will be seen from both directions along a road.
Fixing Correx
- To railings or posts: use cable ties through eyelets or drilled holes.
- On stakes: the flutes run through the board, so a wire or a stake can be pushed into them, which makes them good for signs at the roadside or in the ground.
- On a wall or hoarding: use screws with washers, or panel adhesive.
Ask for flutes running vertically if you plan to use stakes, and tell us about this when you order.
How long it lasts
Correx is fully waterproof and does not rot. In practice, it gives you many months outdoors, though the print can fade with sustained sunlight and the board can get brittle with time. For a sign that needs to last for years, ask about Dibond aluminium. For high winds, smaller signs with more fixings are safer than one big panel.
Fire rating
Some sites, such as construction projects and public buildings, require fire-rated materials. Tell us if your job has that requirement so that we can check what is available before quoting, and check the requirements with your site manager.
Correx or Foamex?
Correx is lighter and cheaper but its fluted surface shows on close inspection. Foamex is smoother and looks better close up, so it suits shops, while Correx suits signs that are read from a distance.
Ordering
Tell us your size, quantity and whether you need holes. Multiple signs with the same design work out cheaper per board, and we can often print a run with different arrows or wording for an event. Free artwork set-up is included when we print, so a rough sketch will do. Send the file early if you need the signs quickly.
Questions we hear about correx boards
What is Correx?
Correx is a light, fluted plastic board that is waterproof. It is widely used for site, sale and event signs.
How long do Correx signs last outdoors?
Often many months. Sunlight can eventually fade the print and make the board brittle, so use Dibond for long-term signs.
Can you print on both sides of a Correx board?
Yes. This is common for roadside signs seen from both directions.
Can you add holes or eyelets?
Yes. Tell us how it will be fixed, and we will prepare it to suit.