Custom coroplast signs: FAQ

We use corrugated plastic for the manufacture of various advertising structures. Our customers often ask different questions. We will answer the most popular of them.

Question: How long do custom corrugated plastic signs last?

Answer: Due to the peculiarities of the material itself, of which advertising structures are made, signs
serve their purpose for a long time. But you should consider the quality of production. If low-quality additional materials, for example, fasteners or paints, were used in their manufacture, then signs from corrugated plastic will lose their original properties attractive to customers. Yes, plastic cardboard itself lasts a long time. But a poorly made sign from it will look after some time very unpresentable.

Question: How is coroplast signs printing performed?

Answer: Corrugated plastic is an excellent printing material. Alternatively, text or pictures are printed in acrylic, then applied to the material. Very often, plastic cardboard is white. In combination with the colour of the applied information, a very effective sign is obtained as a result. But you can order a sign from a material of a different colour. Coroplast is now available in a wide variety of colours.

Question: is Coroplast recyclable?

Answer: Yes, 100 percent. It is fully recyclable. From the material obtained after processing, various plastic products are made that we use in everyday life. It is important to remember that corrugated plastic is not biodegradable. Therefore, we do not recommend simply throwing it away. At the end of the service life of the sign, we recommend that it be recycled or used for other purposes.

coroplast signsQuestion: Can custom corrugated signs be considered environmentally friendly?

Answer: Yes, because they are made of environmentally friendly material. Plastic cardboard is not toxic. It does not emit harmful substances into the air under the influence of a wide range of ambient temperatures. Some types of plastic can release harmful substances, but this does not apply to coroplast. It is considered one of the safest materials. The reason for this is its high degree of heat resistance.

Question: How can I fix coroplast signs custom corrugated plastic signs with grommets?

Answer: In different ways. It can be hooks. To do this, holes are made in the sign. The holes are formed with elements that cover uneven places of the cut and do not allow the material to deteriorate at the place of the cut. Using these holes, the sign can be hung on a hook or secured using another fastener.

Question: What thickness of corrugated plastic is used to make signs?

Answer: The thickness of the material used may vary. The result may be 10mm coroplast signs or products of a different thickness. It all depends on the thickness of the material that is selected for production. In the production, the features of the conditions for the future operation of the sign are always taken into account. And already taking into account these conditions, we suggest choosing a material of one or another thickness.

Question: What signs are made of plastic cardboard?

Answer: The most different. These can be A-shaped structures that can be folded. These can be coroplast lawn signs, which are installed directly in the ground using stakes. Such material is used not only for outdoor advertising. As we noted above, various information plates are made from corrugated plastic.

Question: What sizes of products can be ordered from corrugated plastic?

Answer: Plastic cardboard products can be made in different sizes. It can be 18×24 coroplast signs. They are medium sized products. Larger products – 24×36 coroplast signs. These dimensional parameters are the most popular in the field of outdoor advertising production from corrugated plastic. It is possible to make designs of other sizes. It all depends on the wishes of the customer, on the conditions for the further operation of the sign, as well as the capabilities of the manufacturer of promotional items.

Question: Does the thickness of corrugated plastic affect the strength of the finished product?

Answer: Yes, the thicker the plastic cardboard, the stronger it is. For example, 4mm coroplast signs will be less durable than from 10-18mm material. But you should consider the place of the future location of the sign. If the sign will be used indoors, then you do not need to overpay and order products from thicker corrugated plastic. With an advertising or information function, the product will also cope from a less thick material.