Custom Signage and Panel Signs Printed in Australia
Put your business name front and centre at reception, and make directions unmistakable out on site, with printed signage panels.
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What is the difference between corflute, PVC, and acrylic signs?
Corflute is fluted polypropylene, lightweight, flexible, and the lowest cost substrate, rated for 6 to 24 months of outdoor life depending on lamination. It is the default for election, real estate, construction, and event signage where the panel is binned or refreshed within a year.
PVC is a rigid extruded sheet that delivers 5 to 7 years of outdoor life with UV-resistant inks. Use it for retail storefronts, fixed wayfinding, and business identification panels. Acrylic is a premium polished sheet for indoor reception and architectural wayfinding; the optical clarity and finish make it the standard for office foyers, hotels, and showrooms rather than outdoor exposure.
Are these signs waterproof and outdoor-rated?
Not every panel in this range is waterproof or outdoor rated. Corflute is weather resistant and runs 18 to 24 months outdoors when laminated; PVC runs 5 to 7 years outdoors. Acrylic is indoor or sheltered, and screenboard is an indoor paperboard and must not be put outside. If the sign will be exposed to weather, choose laminated corflute for short term use or PVC for the longest outdoor life.
Acrylic panels are most often specified for indoor or sheltered outdoor use because the substrate is engineered for finish and clarity rather than weather resistance. UV-stable acrylic grades are available on request for sheltered building entrances and gallery facades.
How long do corflute signs last outdoors?
Bare corflute with standard inks lasts 6 to 12 months in shaded or partial-sun installation; direct full-sun exposure can shorten that to 3 to 6 months before visible colour shift. Adding a UV laminate with UV-resistant inks extends the rating to 18 to 24 months.
Lifespan also depends on mechanical stress at the mount points; eyelets pulling through corners during high-wind events is the single most common early-failure mode for corflute, so reinforced corner eyelets are worth specifying for exposed sites.
What sizes do you offer?
Standard sizes vary by substrate. Corflute signs and construction signs are stocked in 600x450 mm, 600x900 mm and 900x1200 mm, with 600x900 mm covering the bulk of real estate and general site work and 900x1200 mm the large format used for site-entry safety boards. Election signs are stocked in the same three sizes in 5 mm corflute, PVC in A3 to A1, acrylic reception panels in A2 and A1, and screenboard in A4 to A1.
Custom sizing is available across the range, supply your dimensions at quote stage and rectangular sizes are cut to the ordered size, while shaped panels are router cut by our production partner.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Every product in this range starts at one, so a single sample, prototype, or one-off panel is a normal order rather than a special request. Quantity is a fixed ladder rather than a free-text box. The flat panels, corflute, PVC, construction, election, bollard, and screenboard, run 1 to 10 in single units and then 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, and 100. Acrylic reception panels run 1 to 10. A-frames run 1 to 10 and then 20. The unit rate falls at every step, and the live calculator on each product page shows the exact rate at your quantity, so there is no separate tier table to read.
How long does production take?
Most signage panel orders ship within 3 to 5 business days after artwork approval. Acrylic with edge polishing or stand-off cutouts may add 1 to 2 production days; large-format hoarding jobs are quoted with their specific lead time at order stage.
Rush production is available on corflute and PVC for council deadline, election timetable, and event load-in scenarios. Confirm rush availability with our team before order placement.
What artwork file formats do you accept?
Vector formats are preferred: AI, EPS, PDF, or SVG, with all fonts outlined and at 100% scale. We also accept high-resolution PNG and TIFF files; for large-format signage the resolution requirement scales with viewing distance, with 100 to 150 DPI at full panel size suitable for most outdoor work and 300 DPI required for close-read reception and brand markers.
RGB files are converted to CMYK for press and we flag any colour-shift risk on the digital proof. If your artwork is below resolution or missing bleed, our pre-press team contacts you before production starts.
Do panels come with mounting hardware or pre-drilled holes?
Eyelets on corflute sign pages are an on-page option: Eyelets on All Edges adds four silver metal eyelets, 10mm diameter, one near each corner in fixed positions, for $3.50 per sign at every quantity. No corflute panel ships with eyelets included unless this option is chosen. Drilled holes and stand-off cutouts on other substrates are added on request. Eyelets are pressed in from the front of the sign, so the finished metal ring shows on the printed front face only; the back of the sign shows the rolled-over edge of the eyelet. On a double sided sign the second face therefore shows the rolled eyelet backs near each corner. Bollard and A-frame inserts are cut to fit your frame template with no eyelets unless specified.
We do not supply third-party mounting hardware (stakes, brackets, stand-off barrels, A-frames) but our team will spec the hardware compatible with the cut panel so you can source it locally or from your usual supplier.
Can I print double-sided?
Yes, corflute and PVC support double-sided print, and double-sided is standard practice on election, A-frame, and footpath bollard panels where the audience approaches from both sides. Screenboard prints one side only. Acrylic supports rear-face print on the clear substrate; double-sided acrylic is a separate spec involving two laminated sheets.
Double-sided print does not double the production time but does add a modest cost relative to single-sided. The exact uplift is calculated on each product page.
How much do these signs cost?
Pricing scales by substrate, size, quantity, finish, and mounting hardware. Corflute is the lowest entry-point per square metre; PVC sits at standard mid-tier pricing; acrylic and screenboard carry a premium for finish and print appearance. The most accurate quote is the live calculator on each product page, which factors quantity tier breaks and finishing options.
For comparable cost benchmarking across substrate families, our blog series on corflute and PVC printing covers typical price-per-panel ranges by quantity band.
Can I see a sample or get a digital proof first?
Every order receives a digital proof before printing, you sign off on colour, sizing, cut path, hole positions, and content before we go to press. No production starts until you confirm the proof.
Physical sample swatches of corflute, PVC, and acrylic are available on request for first-time orders or large-volume tenders so you can confirm the substrate weight and finish before committing to a full run.
Do you help with design or layout?
Yes, if you have a logo, photo, and rough copy our design team can build print-ready artwork for a small additional fee. We also provide blank templates for the most common signage panel sizes (election 600x900 and 900x1200, real estate 600x900, construction 900x1200, A-frame inserts) which can be downloaded from the relevant product page.
For brand-sensitive jobs, send through your style guide and any existing assets and we will match colour and typography on the proof.
Are election signs re-usable across multiple campaigns?
Election corflute panels are typically printed for a single campaign cycle because the messaging, candidate, and date references change. The substrate itself is durable enough for re-use within the laminate-rated lifespan, so generic party-branded panels (no candidate or date) can be stored flat between cycles for redeployment.
Will these panels withstand heavy wind and storm events?
Wind performance depends on panel orientation, mounting method, and substrate. Corflute installed with flutes vertical and reinforced corner eyelets handles typical Australian gusty conditions; storm-rated installation requires backing brace, additional zip-tie points, or stake-mount in lawn rather than verge.
PVC at 5 mm thickness or higher carries a higher wind tolerance than corflute and is the better choice for storm-prone coastal and exposed-ridge locations; screenboard is an indoor paperboard and is not an outdoor panel. For hoarding-scale panels above 1200x2400 mm, mechanical engineering input on the mount structure is recommended.
What is the difference between printed signs and signage panels?
The two terms describe the same products from different angles. Printed signs is the general term for any sign with artwork printed onto it, including flexible formats such as banners and vinyl decals. Signage panels are the rigid flat-sheet subset of that: corflute, PVC, acrylic, and screenboard, cut to size and printed on one or both faces.
Every product in this range is a rigid panel sign or an insert cut to fit a frame, so if you searched for printed signs or panel signs and landed here, this is the rigid-substrate section rather than the banner or sticker range.
Is your sign printing done in Australia?
Yes. Sign printing is done in Australia at our Melbourne studio in Oakleigh South, and panels ship Australia-wide.
Every order includes a free file check and a digital proof before we go to press, and most signage panel orders ship within 3 to 5 business days after artwork approval.
Where do you deliver custom signs?
We deliver custom signs anywhere in Australia. Panels are stacked flat with edge protection, boxed for smaller runs or palletised for large bulk-volume orders, and dispatched via tracked courier, so Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, and regional addresses are all covered.
For oversized panels above 1200x2400 mm we coordinate freight separately and confirm dispatch options before pack-out.
Do you offer screen printed signs?
No. Every panel in this range is digital print signage, printed CMYK direct to the substrate. Screen printed signs earn back their setup cost on very large runs of a single flat-colour design, because each colour needs its own screen. For the 1 to 100 panel runs this range covers, digital is cheaper and faster, and it handles photographs, gradients, and per-panel changes such as candidate names or site numbers that a screen cannot do without being remade.
What is the difference between plastic sign printing and vinyl signage?
Plastic sign printing produces a rigid panel: the artwork is printed onto corflute or PVC sheet, and the sheet is the sign. Screenboard is a paper faced indoor board rather than a plastic sheet. Vinyl signage is a flexible print, either a self-adhesive decal applied to a window, wall, or vehicle, or a banner hung in a frame or between eyelets.
If the sign has to stand on its own, mount to a fence, or slot into an A-frame, you want a panel from this range. If it has to stick to a surface, our vinyl stickers are the right section, and if it has to hang or wrap a frame, see vinyl banners.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between corflute, PVC, and acrylic signs?
Corflute is fluted polypropylene, lightweight, flexible, and the lowest cost substrate, rated for 6 to 24 months of outdoor life depending on lamination. It is the default for election, real estate, construction, and event signage where the panel is binned or refreshed within a year.
PVC is a rigid extruded sheet that delivers 5 to 7 years of outdoor life with UV-resistant inks. Use it for retail storefronts, fixed wayfinding, and business identification panels. Acrylic is a premium polished sheet for indoor reception and architectural wayfinding; the optical clarity and finish make it the standard for office foyers, hotels, and showrooms rather than outdoor exposure.
Are these signs waterproof and outdoor-rated?
Not every panel in this range is waterproof or outdoor rated. Corflute is weather resistant and runs 18 to 24 months outdoors when laminated; PVC runs 5 to 7 years outdoors. Acrylic is indoor or sheltered, and screenboard is an indoor paperboard and must not be put outside. If the sign will be exposed to weather, choose laminated corflute for short term use or PVC for the longest outdoor life.
Acrylic panels are most often specified for indoor or sheltered outdoor use because the substrate is engineered for finish and clarity rather than weather resistance. UV-stable acrylic grades are available on request for sheltered building entrances and gallery facades.
How long do corflute signs last outdoors?
Bare corflute with standard inks lasts 6 to 12 months in shaded or partial-sun installation; direct full-sun exposure can shorten that to 3 to 6 months before visible colour shift. Adding a UV laminate with UV-resistant inks extends the rating to 18 to 24 months.
Lifespan also depends on mechanical stress at the mount points; eyelets pulling through corners during high-wind events is the single most common early-failure mode for corflute, so reinforced corner eyelets are worth specifying for exposed sites.
What sizes do you offer?
Standard sizes vary by substrate. Corflute signs and construction signs are stocked in 600x450 mm, 600x900 mm and 900x1200 mm, with 600x900 mm covering the bulk of real estate and general site work and 900x1200 mm the large format used for site-entry safety boards. Election signs are stocked in the same three sizes in 5 mm corflute, PVC in A3 to A1, acrylic reception panels in A2 and A1, and screenboard in A4 to A1.
Custom sizing is available across the range, supply your dimensions at quote stage and rectangular sizes are cut to the ordered size, while shaped panels are router cut by our production partner.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Every product in this range starts at one, so a single sample, prototype, or one-off panel is a normal order rather than a special request. Quantity is a fixed ladder rather than a free-text box. The flat panels, corflute, PVC, construction, election, bollard, and screenboard, run 1 to 10 in single units and then 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, and 100. Acrylic reception panels run 1 to 10. A-frames run 1 to 10 and then 20. The unit rate falls at every step, and the live calculator on each product page shows the exact rate at your quantity, so there is no separate tier table to read.
How long does production take?
Most signage panel orders ship within 3 to 5 business days after artwork approval. Acrylic with edge polishing or stand-off cutouts may add 1 to 2 production days; large-format hoarding jobs are quoted with their specific lead time at order stage.
Rush production is available on corflute and PVC for council deadline, election timetable, and event load-in scenarios. Confirm rush availability with our team before order placement.
What artwork file formats do you accept?
Vector formats are preferred: AI, EPS, PDF, or SVG, with all fonts outlined and at 100% scale. We also accept high-resolution PNG and TIFF files; for large-format signage the resolution requirement scales with viewing distance, with 100 to 150 DPI at full panel size suitable for most outdoor work and 300 DPI required for close-read reception and brand markers.
RGB files are converted to CMYK for press and we flag any colour-shift risk on the digital proof. If your artwork is below resolution or missing bleed, our pre-press team contacts you before production starts.
Do panels come with mounting hardware or pre-drilled holes?
Eyelets on corflute sign pages are an on-page option: Eyelets on All Edges adds four silver metal eyelets, 10mm diameter, one near each corner in fixed positions, for $3.50 per sign at every quantity. No corflute panel ships with eyelets included unless this option is chosen. Drilled holes and stand-off cutouts on other substrates are added on request. Eyelets are pressed in from the front of the sign, so the finished metal ring shows on the printed front face only; the back of the sign shows the rolled-over edge of the eyelet. On a double sided sign the second face therefore shows the rolled eyelet backs near each corner. Bollard and A-frame inserts are cut to fit your frame template with no eyelets unless specified.
We do not supply third-party mounting hardware (stakes, brackets, stand-off barrels, A-frames) but our team will spec the hardware compatible with the cut panel so you can source it locally or from your usual supplier.
Can I print double-sided?
Yes, corflute and PVC support double-sided print, and double-sided is standard practice on election, A-frame, and footpath bollard panels where the audience approaches from both sides. Screenboard prints one side only. Acrylic supports rear-face print on the clear substrate; double-sided acrylic is a separate spec involving two laminated sheets.
Double-sided print does not double the production time but does add a modest cost relative to single-sided. The exact uplift is calculated on each product page.
How much do these signs cost?
Pricing scales by substrate, size, quantity, finish, and mounting hardware. Corflute is the lowest entry-point per square metre; PVC sits at standard mid-tier pricing; acrylic and screenboard carry a premium for finish and print appearance. The most accurate quote is the live calculator on each product page, which factors quantity tier breaks and finishing options.
For comparable cost benchmarking across substrate families, our blog series on corflute and PVC printing covers typical price-per-panel ranges by quantity band.
Can I see a sample or get a digital proof first?
Every order receives a digital proof before printing, you sign off on colour, sizing, cut path, hole positions, and content before we go to press. No production starts until you confirm the proof.
Physical sample swatches of corflute, PVC, and acrylic are available on request for first-time orders or large-volume tenders so you can confirm the substrate weight and finish before committing to a full run.
Do you help with design or layout?
Yes, if you have a logo, photo, and rough copy our design team can build print-ready artwork for a small additional fee. We also provide blank templates for the most common signage panel sizes (election 600x900 and 900x1200, real estate 600x900, construction 900x1200, A-frame inserts) which can be downloaded from the relevant product page.
For brand-sensitive jobs, send through your style guide and any existing assets and we will match colour and typography on the proof.
Are election signs re-usable across multiple campaigns?
Election corflute panels are typically printed for a single campaign cycle because the messaging, candidate, and date references change. The substrate itself is durable enough for re-use within the laminate-rated lifespan, so generic party-branded panels (no candidate or date) can be stored flat between cycles for redeployment.
Will these panels withstand heavy wind and storm events?
Wind performance depends on panel orientation, mounting method, and substrate. Corflute installed with flutes vertical and reinforced corner eyelets handles typical Australian gusty conditions; storm-rated installation requires backing brace, additional zip-tie points, or stake-mount in lawn rather than verge.
PVC at 5 mm thickness or higher carries a higher wind tolerance than corflute and is the better choice for storm-prone coastal and exposed-ridge locations; screenboard is an indoor paperboard and is not an outdoor panel. For hoarding-scale panels above 1200x2400 mm, mechanical engineering input on the mount structure is recommended.
What is the difference between printed signs and signage panels?
The two terms describe the same products from different angles. Printed signs is the general term for any sign with artwork printed onto it, including flexible formats such as banners and vinyl decals. Signage panels are the rigid flat-sheet subset of that: corflute, PVC, acrylic, and screenboard, cut to size and printed on one or both faces.
Every product in this range is a rigid panel sign or an insert cut to fit a frame, so if you searched for printed signs or panel signs and landed here, this is the rigid-substrate section rather than the banner or sticker range.
Is your sign printing done in Australia?
Yes. Sign printing is done in Australia at our Melbourne studio in Oakleigh South, and panels ship Australia-wide.
Every order includes a free file check and a digital proof before we go to press, and most signage panel orders ship within 3 to 5 business days after artwork approval.
Where do you deliver custom signs?
We deliver custom signs anywhere in Australia. Panels are stacked flat with edge protection, boxed for smaller runs or palletised for large bulk-volume orders, and dispatched via tracked courier, so Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, and regional addresses are all covered.
For oversized panels above 1200x2400 mm we coordinate freight separately and confirm dispatch options before pack-out.
Do you offer screen printed signs?
No. Every panel in this range is digital print signage, printed CMYK direct to the substrate. Screen printed signs earn back their setup cost on very large runs of a single flat-colour design, because each colour needs its own screen. For the 1 to 100 panel runs this range covers, digital is cheaper and faster, and it handles photographs, gradients, and per-panel changes such as candidate names or site numbers that a screen cannot do without being remade.
What is the difference between plastic sign printing and vinyl signage?
Plastic sign printing produces a rigid panel: the artwork is printed onto corflute or PVC sheet, and the sheet is the sign. Screenboard is a paper faced indoor board rather than a plastic sheet. Vinyl signage is a flexible print, either a self-adhesive decal applied to a window, wall, or vehicle, or a banner hung in a frame or between eyelets.
If the sign has to stand on its own, mount to a fence, or slot into an A-frame, you want a panel from this range. If it has to stick to a surface, our vinyl stickers are the right section, and if it has to hang or wrap a frame, see vinyl banners.
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Custom Signage Printing in Australia
Our signage panels cover the rigid substrates contractors, real estate agents, councils, event organisers, and small business owners reach for when a banner or vinyl decal will not do the job. Locally printed on corflute, PVC, acrylic, screenboard, and outdoor-grade bollard panels, each substrate is matched to its intended setting, mounting method, and budget tier so the spec lines up with whether the sign lives indoors or outdoors.
The range covers election corflute, construction site safety panels, real estate A-frame inserts, reception and wayfinding acrylic, retail PVC, and real estate open home screenboard. Sizing runs from 600x450 mm notice and directional boards through the 600x900 mm boards used across real estate and general site work, up to the 900x1200 mm construction boards, with larger hoarding panels cut to custom size, with eyelets, pre-drilled holes, stand-offs, and stake mounts available depending on the substrate. For an introduction to the most-ordered material in the range, our complete corflute signs guide walks through gauge, lifespan, and typical applications.
The four levers that drive a signage panel order, substrate, size, finish or lamination, and mounting hardware, are explained in the sections below. Pick the substrate first based on outdoor exposure and weight; the rest cascades from there. If you are still weighing corflute against PVC for a particular job, the corflute vs PVC comparison covers the trade-offs head-to-head.
Custom Corflute Signs Printed in Australia
Our most-ordered signage panels are custom corflute signs: lightweight, weather-rated, and printed in Australia at our Melbourne studio in Oakleigh South. Corflute signs are the go-to choice for election campaigns, construction hoarding, real estate boards, and retail promotion, and they ship Australia-wide with a free file check and a digital proof on every order. Browse our corflute signs below, or compare them against PVC, acrylic, and screenboard in the substrate guide.
Shop Printed Signs by Substrate
Substrate is the single biggest decision driver because it sets outdoor life, mounting options, weight, and cost per square metre. Five substrate families cover almost every signage brief.
Corflute: lightweight, short-to-medium outdoor life
Corflute is fluted polypropylene: two thin polymer skins separated by an internal honeycomb of vertical flutes. The result is a panel that is rigid in one direction, flexible in the other, and weighs roughly a fifth of equivalent PVC. That makes it the default substrate for jobs where the sign needs to be installed quickly and stripped down within months, election campaigns, real estate listings, construction site notices, garage sales, event wayfinding, and short-run retail promotion. Standard gauges are 3 mm and 5 mm, with 3 mm covering most field installs and 5 mm for larger boards and windier sites. For a deeper read on outdoor lifespan, the corflute lifespan guide maps real-world durability against laminate grade and exposure conditions.
Corflute prints with vibrant full-colour digital output direct to the polymer face. UV-resistant inks with a matte or gloss laminate extend outdoor life from the bare-stock 6 to 12 month baseline up to 18 to 24 months in temperate Australian conditions. For sizing options, the corflute sign sizes guide runs through the standard A-frame, election, and real estate dimensions ordered most often.
PVC: rigid flat sheet for sustained outdoor use
PVC sheet is a solid extruded panel with a smooth, paintable face that prints crisply at high resolution. It sits a step above corflute in weight, rigidity, and outdoor life: untreated PVC delivers 3 to 5 years of exterior exposure, and laminated PVC with UV-resistant inks pushes that to 5 to 7 years. The trade-off is weight and per-square-metre cost, PVC is roughly three to four times heavier than equivalent corflute and carries a moderate price premium.
Use PVC for permanent outdoor signage where corflute would weather out before the marketing campaign ended: retail storefront signage, fixed wayfinding, business identification panels, and outdoor menu boards. Standard thicknesses are 3 mm and 5 mm. PVC also serves as the standard substrate for bollard panels and street furniture inserts where rigidity and weather resistance matter more than weight.
Acrylic: premium indoor wayfinding and reception
Acrylic panels deliver a glass-like polished finish at a fraction of the weight, with optical clarity that makes them the standard for office reception signage, executive wayfinding, retail brand markers, and gallery or museum installations. Panels are supplied in 3 mm acrylic, in clear, black, white, matte, mirror, and frosted finishes. Edge polishing, frosted backers, layered laser-cut letters, and stand-off mounting hardware are available to lift the finish from utilitarian to architectural.
Print is direct UV-cure to the rear face of clear acrylic, which seals the print under the substrate and reads through the polished front for a museum-grade look. Outdoor installation is possible with UV-stable acrylic grades, but the substrate is most often specified for indoor or sheltered-entrance applications where the finish does the talking.
Screenboard: lightweight paperboard for indoor signage
Screenboard is a rigid 2 mm display board with a paperboard core sandwiched between smooth paper face layers. It is used for real estate open home and auction boards, retail point of sale and counter signs, event table numbers and directional signs, and presentation backing, in sizes A4, A3, A2 and A1 with custom sizes available on request. It prints full colour digital CMYK on one side only with a matte finish, and it is an indoor only board; for anything that goes outside, corflute is the weather resistant choice.
Bollard panels and A-frame inserts: street-level visibility
Bollard signs use a slim PVC or corflute insert that slides into a steel or aluminium street bollard frame, giving councils, event organisers, and storefront operators a visible message at footpath height without the planning hurdles of a freestanding sign. A-frame panels are supplied as a two-panel corflute set sized to fit standard sandwich-board frames; the A-frame footpath signage guide covers placement, copy, and turnover for retail use.
Substrate Comparison at a Glance
Side-by-side spec table for the four most-ordered signage substrates. Use this as a quick filter before drilling into the detail above.
| Spec | Corflute | PVC | Acrylic | Screenboard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outdoor life (laminated) | 6 to 24 months | 5 to 7 years | Indoor or sheltered | Indoor only |
| Weight | Light, the lightest board in the range | Mid, ~3 kg per m² at 5 mm | Heavy, rigid cast sheet at 3 mm | Lightweight, rigid 2 mm paperboard |
| Mounting | Eyelets, zip ties, A-frame, stakes, screws | Screws, brackets, stand-offs, adhesive pads | Stand-offs, edge clamps, frames | Sign holder, stand, cord or wire |
| Surface finish | Matte or gloss laminate | Smooth flat, gloss or matte print | Polished optical clarity, edge polish | Smooth matte paper face |
| Best for | Election, construction, real estate, A-frame | Retail storefront, business ID, bollard insert | Reception, wayfinding, gallery, brand marker | Open home boards, point of sale, counter signs |
| Cost tier | Lowest entry per square metre | Standard mid-tier | Premium, finish and clarity premium | Premium, print surface and appearance |
Shop Signage Panels by Use Case
Election and Political
Corflute campaign panels with eyelets or stake-mount holes for verge installation, town centres, and how-to-vote distribution. Standard sizes 600x450 mm, 600x900 mm and 900x1200 mm in 5 mm corflute, full-colour print on one side, and eyelets on all edges as an option.
Construction Site and Hoarding
Site safety, project announcement, contractor identification, and developer hoarding in 5 mm corflute or 5 mm PVC for longer-build projects. Pre-drilled mounting holes and zip-tie cutouts available for chain-link fencing; UV-resistant lamination for projects running past the 12 month mark. The full list of building site signs a project needs, from the principal contractor board to mandatory PPE and hazard notices, is set out in the guide alongside the recommended format for each.
Real Estate
For-sale, sold, open-home, and auction boards in 3 mm or 5 mm corflute with optional eyelets at the standard 600x900 mm size, plus two-panel corflute A-frame sets. Photo-quality direct print holds vibrant brokerage colour across a full listing window. The adjacent banner formats guide covers complementary fence-mount banners for the same campaign.
Reception and Wayfinding
Acrylic reception panels with stand-off mounts for office foyers, medical practices, hotels, and showrooms. Layered acrylic, frosted backers, and laser-cut acrylic letters add depth, creating dimensional brand markers without the cost of fabricated metal.
Retail Storefront and Window Display
PVC awning panels, hanging blade signs, A-board sandwich inserts, and shop-front identification panels. Pair rigid PVC with window decals for an integrated storefront treatment that covers the panel-and-glass combination retailers run for new collection drops.
Event and Temporary Display
Wayfinding A-frames, sponsor backdrop panels, registration table signs, and parking direction boards in 3 mm corflute for fast pack-down. Corflute strikes the right cost-to-life balance when the sign is binned at event close rather than redeployed across seasons. At the same event, floor graphics printing puts directional arrows and sponsor marks on the venue floor, where they carry foot traffic without taking up space on a stand.
How to Choose: A Quick-Pick Guide
If you are weighing several substrates against a specific job, the quick-pick below maps common applications to a recommended starting spec. These are defaults, not absolutes, the digital proof and quote stage is where we tighten the spec to your exact use.
If your job is...
Election or campaign signage (3 to 6 months exterior): 5 mm corflute, single-sided print, eyelets at corners.
Construction hoarding (12+ months): 5 mm corflute with UV laminate, or 5 mm PVC for the longest build durations.
Real estate board or A-frame: 3 mm corflute at 600x900 mm, full-colour photo print, no eyelets needed.
Office reception panel: 3 mm acrylic, polished edge, 25 mm stand-off mounting hardware.
...the recommended spec is
Retail storefront identification: 5 mm PVC, gloss laminate, screw or bracket mount.
Roadside outdoor advertising: 5 mm PVC, laminated finish, screw or bracket mount.
Real estate open home board: A1 screenboard, single sided, matte finish.
Event sponsor or registration sign: 3 mm corflute with eyelets, A-frame or banner-stand insert.
Bollard or street-furniture insert: 3 mm PVC or 3 mm corflute cut to your council or franchise frame template.
Outdoor Durability and UV Exposure Ratings
Outdoor life on a printed signage panel depends on three factors: the substrate, the laminate, and the ink chemistry. Bare corflute with standard inks holds up cleanly for 6 to 12 months in shaded or partial-sun installations; direct full-sun exposure on a north-facing facade can cut that to 3 to 6 months before colour shift becomes visible. Adding a UV laminate with UV-resistant inks roughly doubles the rating, taking laminated corflute to 18 to 24 months in temperate Australian conditions.
PVC sits in a different durability tier, the substrate itself is UV-stable for 5 to 7 years, with the limiting factor becoming print fade rather than substrate failure. Standard outdoor inks on laminated PVC deliver 3 to 5 years of vivid colour, and our premium UV-cure ink package extends this to 5 to 7 years for vehicle, hoarding, and architectural applications. Acrylic panels installed indoors retain colour effectively indefinitely; UV-stable acrylic grades for sheltered outdoor use are available on request. Screenboard is an indoor paperboard and sits outside this outdoor durability comparison; for panels that go outdoors, PVC is the substrate to use.
For a detailed material-by-material breakdown see the corflute sign printing process guide which covers ink, laminate, and substrate selection by environment.
Mounting Hardware and Installation
Each substrate has a different mounting profile, and getting the hardware right at order stage avoids the most common reason a sign fails early, mechanical stress at the mount points. Three categories cover the bulk of installs.
Eyelets, zip ties, and stake mounts
Standard for corflute. Four silver metal eyelets, 10mm diameter, are added near each corner at the finishing stage, for cable ties on chain-link fencing or screws on hoarding; the finished ring shows on the front face and the rolled edge sits on the back. For verge and lawn installations, election, real estate, garage sale, corflute slides directly onto a 4 mm or 5 mm steel stake, with the panel oriented so the flutes run vertically for the strongest stake-fit and the cleanest wind behaviour.
Screws, brackets, and stand-offs
Standard for PVC and acrylic. PVC drills cleanly for direct screw-mount through pre-drilled holes; acrylic uses 19 mm or 25 mm cylindrical stand-offs that hold the panel 18 to 25 mm proud of the wall for a layered architectural effect. Stand-offs require accurate hole placement at print stage and the holes are cut to your hardware spec by our production partner.
A-frame and bollard inserts
For sandwich-board A-frames and bollard signs, the panel is cut to fit your existing frame template. Send the frame inner-dimension and any cutout requirements at quote stage; we cut the corflute or PVC to slide-in spec with no adhesive needed and ship flat in protective packaging so the edges arrive square.
How a Signage Panel Order Moves Through the Press
From order placement to dispatch, every signage panel passes through a five-step production pipeline. Knowing what happens at each stage helps you plan timelines for council deadlines, settlement dates, election timetables, and event load-in.
1. File check
Within one business day our pre-press team opens your artwork and checks resolution, bleed, font outlining, colour profile, and cut path or hole-position integrity. Any flagged issues come back with specific notes; clean files move straight to proof.
2. Digital proof
You receive a digital proof showing the print at exact sizing with the cut path and any drilled-hole positions overlaid. Sign off on colour, sizing, shape, and content. No production starts until you confirm.
3. Substrate cut and print
Approved files run on flatbed UV-cure presses for corflute, PVC, and acrylic, and are printed full colour digital CMYK on screenboard. Substrate cutting for shaped and bevelled panels is handled on a router by our production partner, and rectangular panels are cut to the ordered size.
4. Lamination and finishing
Outdoor jobs receive UV-resistant laminate. Eyelets, drilled holes, stand-off cutouts, edge polishing on acrylic, and frame-fit trimming are all handled at this stage to your spec.
5. Pack and dispatch
Panels are stacked flat with edge protection, palletised for large bulk-volume orders or boxed for smaller runs, and dispatched via tracked courier. For oversized panels above 1200x2400 mm we coordinate freight separately and confirm dispatch options before pack-out.
Care, Cleaning, and Expected Lifespan
A clean install and a basic maintenance routine extend the life of every panel we print.
- Mount onto a clean, flat surface for adhesive-mount installations, isopropyl alcohol wipe-down for any residue or oil before peel-and-stick.
- Tighten screw and bracket mounts to a snug fit only, over-torque on PVC and acrylic causes substrate fracture at the mount point.
- Avoid solvent or abrasive cleaners on laminated panels, warm water with a mild detergent and a microfibre cloth handles dust, salt spray, and most road grime without damaging the laminate.
- For outdoor installs, inspect mounting hardware after the first heavy weather event of each season, corflute eyelets and zip ties are the most common early-failure point.
Indoor acrylic panels retain optical clarity and colour for many years. Outdoor laminated corflute is rated 18 to 24 months in temperate Australian conditions. Outdoor laminated PVC delivers 5 to 7 years; screenboard is a paper faced indoor board and is not waterproof, so it should stay indoors and dry.
Sign Printing Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Australia Wide
Corflute is printed at our Melbourne studio in Oakleigh South, the rest of the range is printed in Australia, and every order is dispatched by tracked courier, so Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart, and regional addresses all run on the same production clock. Most signage panel orders ship within 3 to 5 business days after artwork approval. The panel rate shown on each product page is the same wherever it ships; freight is worked out separately.
Ordering is self-serve from end to end. Pick the substrate, size, quantity, and finishing on the product page, upload your artwork, and the live calculator prices the job before you commit, which is what makes buying custom signage online quicker than a quote thread. Online signage printing also means the figure you see is the rate at your exact quantity rather than a range. Our signage printing products cover corflute, PVC, acrylic, screenboard, bollard panels, and A-frame inserts, and every one of them carries the same free file check and digital proof.
Because we are a signage print shop rather than a broker, the substrates are held locally and professional sign printing for a council deadline, an election timetable, or an event load-in does not wait on an overseas freight leg. High-quality custom signage Australia wide is quoted, proofed, printed, and dispatched from one place.
Plastic Sign Printing and Signage Boards
Plastic sign printing covers two of the substrates in this range. Corflute is fluted polypropylene, the lighter and lower cost of the two, and it is what most people mean by a plastic sign. PVC is a rigid extruded sheet that trades weight for a 5 to 7 year outdoor life. Screenboard is a paper faced indoor board rather than a plastic, used for real estate open home boards, point of sale and counter signs. Corflute, PVC and screenboard are all printed CMYK direct to the sheet.
A signage board is the same object described by its shape rather than its material: a flat rigid panel, printed on one or both faces, sized to be read at a distance and mounted to a fence, hoarding, stand, or wall. Signage board printing here runs from A4 up to 900x1200 mm as a stock size, with larger hoarding panels cut to custom size by our production partner. A custom signage board is the same job with your own dimensions supplied at order stage.
Signage board price is driven by substrate, panel size, quantity, and whether the job is laminated or eyeletted, so the live calculator on each product page is the only accurate figure. Printed sign boards for real estate, construction, and event work are the highest-volume jobs we run, and the per-panel rate falls at every step of the quantity ladder. If you need to print signage at hoarding scale, large sign printing above the stock sizes is quoted with the panel count and mount spec, and custom cutting is handled by our production partner.
Choosing the Right Sign Board for Your Placement
Start by matching a signboard to how long it must stand up outdoors. A one sided 600x450 mm or 600x900 mm corflute works for a short campaign, and 5 mm corflute plus eyelets on all edges handles months of sun and wind. A 5 mm PVC sheet is rated five to seven years outdoors, so it is the safer choice for a permanent wall or fence panel over corflute, which is rated in months rather than years outdoors.
For sign boards read from a distance, choose the largest 900x1200 mm corflute or construction sign rather than an A3 or A2 panel. A business sign board near a doorway works at A2 or A1, while an A4 screenboard suits a window or service counter. An advertising sign board moved between market stalls every week should stay light, so a 3 mm corflute with eyelets is easier to carry and hang.
Sign board printing on acrylic suits a different job, so order a 3 mm acrylic panel for reception in clear, black, white, matte, mirror or frosted at A2 or A1 for arm's length indoor reading. PVC and screenboard can be supplied in custom shapes, while corflute and construction boards are supplied rectangle cut in the three standard sizes above. Work through the weather, the viewing distance and how often the board moves, and the substrate and size you need become clear.
Custom Sign Printing for Business and Events
Custom sign printing means your artwork, your dimensions, and your finishing on a stocked substrate rather than a template. Upload a print-ready file, or send a logo and rough copy and our team handles the custom signage design in house for a small additional fee. Either way the job goes to a digital proof before press and nothing is printed until you sign it off.
Business signage is the steady half of this range: storefront identification, reception and wayfinding panels, safety and compliance notices, and price or promotion boards that get swapped seasonally. Custom business signage on PVC or acrylic is specified once and left up for years, while custom printed signs on corflute are specified for a season and refreshed. Both are priced on the same page.
Custom event signage printing is the other half: sponsor boards, registration and directional panels, stage-side branding, and market stall signage that has to survive a weekend outdoors and then pack flat. Our event signage printing services run mostly on 3 mm corflute with eyelets, sized to A-frames and banner stands, because it is light enough to carry and cheap enough to treat as consumable. Custom signs printing for a multi-site event is usually one artwork file and a quantity, which is exactly what the ladder pricing is built for.
Why Print With Paperlust
Australian-printed with substrates locally stocked, so you avoid the freight delay and customs uncertainty of overseas signage suppliers when council deadlines, settlement dates, or election timetables are not negotiable. Free pre-press file checks on every order, our team flags low-resolution artwork, missing bleed, RGB conversion issues, and font outline problems before printing rather than after.
Every order receives a digital proof showing the exact print, cut path, and mounting hardware positions before press, so colour, sizing, and shape are signed off before any production cost is committed. Adjacent ranges include mesh and polyester banner formats for jobs where rigid panels and flexible banners run side by side on the same campaign.
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