PVC Signs

PVC signs are rigid, lightweight panels made from foamed polyvinyl chloride — the same smooth-faced, weatherproof material used for professional signage across hospitality, construction, retail, events, and office environments. At Paperlust Print Shop, we print PVC signs using UV-direct full-colour printing on 3mm and 5mm foamed PVC board, delivering sharp, durable signage with 2-3 working day production and Australia-wide delivery.

Foamed PVC (also called Sintra, Forex, or PVC foam board) is an expanded polyvinyl chloride sheet with a smooth, dense surface and a lightweight foamed core. It is rigid but easy to cut, drill, and route to custom shapes. The surface is smooth and non-porous, which produces sharp, photographic print quality under UV-direct printing. Foamed PVC is weatherproof, moisture-resistant, and UV-stable, making it suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications. It does not warp or delaminate in humidity and holds screws and fixings without cracking.

PVC and corflute are the two most common rigid sign materials in Australia, but they serve different applications. Corflute is lighter, cheaper, and better for short-term or disposable signage (election signs, event wayfinding, real estate arrows). PVC is more rigid, has a premium smooth surface, and is better for longer-term display, permanent or semi-permanent installation, and applications where print quality and surface finish matter. If your signs need to last longer than a few months, look impressive at close inspection, and hold fixing hardware securely, PVC is the right choice.

3mm PVC is lighter and lower cost per panel — suitable for indoor display and lightweight wall mounting. 5mm PVC is stiffer and substantially more rigid — the right choice for outdoor display, large-format signs that need to hold flat without support, and applications where the sign needs to feel substantial and premium. For most outdoor applications, 5mm is recommended.

PVC signs can be mounted using a wider range of methods than corflute or fabric alternatives: pre-drilled holes at corners or custom positions; standoff mounts (metal barrel standoffs for a floating, premium look); direct screwing or nailing to walls, posts, and frames; adhesive mounting on flat smooth surfaces; cable suspension systems; and custom routing to insert into slotted frames or channel systems. Paperlust Print Shop can pre-drill mounting holes to your specified positions as part of the production process.

PVC signs are suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications. Indoors, PVC is effectively permanent. Outdoors, UV-direct printing on PVC is rated for 1-3 years of continuous exterior display under Australian conditions, depending on sun exposure and climate. In very high-UV environments, consider UV-laminated signs for maximum longevity. 5mm PVC is recommended for all outdoor applications.

UV-direct printing applies ink directly to the PVC surface and instantly cures it using ultraviolet light. The ink will not flake, peel, or crack; print edges are sharp and photographic; colours are vibrant and accurate; and the cured ink is highly resistant to scratching, moisture, and UV fade. UV-direct printing is the professional standard for PVC signage.

PVC board can be cut to virtually any shape using CNC routing — circles, ovals, rounded corners, irregular silhouettes, and custom die-cut profiles are all achievable. Standard rectangular formats are available from A4 through to 2440mm x 1220mm. Contact our team with your shape requirements for a custom quote.

Standard production is 2-3 working days after artwork approval. Delivery to Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, and Adelaide metro areas is typically 1-2 business days after dispatch. Perth and regional areas allow 2-4 business days. All orders include tracking.

From cafe wayfinding panels to construction site safety signs to corporate office directories, Paperlust Print Shop has produced PVC signage for Australian businesses across industries. Our 100% print guarantee means if your signs arrive with a print defect, we reprint them at no cost.