Introduction

This variant is our most popular poster panel, with a very simple construction. You get a high-resolution photo print reproduced on an extremely lightweight PVC plastic sheet. If you are on a budget, you can opt for the 3 mm thick plastic shape sheet. Alternatively, go for the slightly more premium 5 mm thick sunburn, which is more rigid and has a more premium feel.

Description

A print on our 3-mm-thick sunboard is our most popular item. Besides being visually appealing, it is also very economical.

You can use a stud cap to mount it on the wall. Additionally, a 3 mm-thick sunboard is so lightweight that you can attach it to a wall or glass surface with double-sided tape.

We recommend choosing a 3 mm-thick print only if you can provide extra support. For instance, if you plan to drill the poster into the wall, opt for a 3 mm-thick PVC sheet to save money.

However, for prints that need more strength, or for prints that need to stand erect all by themselves, you might prefer the thicker 5-mm foamsheet variant for your project.

A 3-mm thick sunboard print gets the job done in most use cases. However, the material lacks sufficient strength to stand on its own. For example, if you place this sunboard print on an easel stand, it may not stand upright, or it may bend in the centre. Alternatively, you might require a more premium-looking PVC sheet print.

We also offer sunboard prints that are 5 mm thick, a more premium option than 3 mm prints. Along with a classy appearance, this material is stronger. A 5-mm-thick sunboard will not dent as easily as a 3 mm sheet. When held in the hand, or even when this thicker sheet is installed on a wall, it gives a sturdier look and is more impressive than the 3-mm-thick sunboard print.

The 5 mm sunboard is also required for smaller-sized prints. For example, if a 3 mm thick, handheld print (like a restaurant menu card) wilts, it will create a bad impression. In this case, using thicker and more rigid material makes sense.  When the same menu card is printed on a 5MM thick sunboard sheet, it stands stiff and erect in the client’s hands and gives off a more premium feel

Moreover, while most of our competitors stop at 5 mm, Orchid Digitals offers prints on WPC sheets as thick as 10 mm and 15 mm, as you will see in the next section.

Product Specifications

• At Orchid Digitals, we offer sunboard / foamsheet prints that typically consist of two layers, with an optional third layer of lamination. The base layer is made of a white plastic sheet that we call sunboard. We then paste a printed image onto this plastic sheet. Finally, we apply a protective lamination over the printed image. This top coat of lamination is available in two finishes: matte and glossy.Here are the specs of this product:
  • High-resolution photo print reproduced on inkjet-printed vinyl
    • Using eco-solvent inks or UV inks
    • Image is reproduced using the CMYK colour gamut
    • The image is printed on a 100-micron-thick vinyl media. We use standard-quality brands such as LSM™, SGM™, Onyx™, GCO™, etc. We also stock higher quality brands like 3M™ and Avery™ (although the same are charged at a higher price point)
  • The print is pasted/mounted on a smooth and lightweight plastic panel
    • You can choose from two thicknesses of either a 3-mm or a 5-mm thick base sheet
    • This pasting is done on our industrial-grade hydraulic laminator to ensure a smooth, bubble-free, and wrinkle-free finish
  • You can also opt for an additional top coat of lamination on your printed image
    • You have a choice of a matte or glossy finish of lamination for your prints
    • Lamination will enhance the life of the print by protecting the image from dust, water, scratches & everyday wear and tear
    • Lamination is done on our industrial-grade hydraulic laminator for a smooth, bubble and wrinkle-free finish

Installation Process / How To Use This Product

Since they are extremely lightweight, sunboard/foam sheet prints are also very easy to install on the walls inside your office or even on the glass partitions.

• Sunboard prints can be drilled/nailed to the walls or partitions in your office
• For a better look, you can even use mirror cap screws in place of ordinary nails to drill the sun boards in place
• In case you’re planning to install these prints on a smooth surface like a glass panel, you can use two-sided tape to easily paste the foam shape prints in place

Applications

Sunboard foam sheet prints have numerous uses in advertising and product presentation. Here is a list of some of these applications.

• Use for advertisement posters
• Use for posters on the walls in a corporate office
• Use for placement in easel stands
• Use for displaying product images and company services 
• Use for presentation in exhibitions
• Use for large-sized photo reproduction
• Use for name/address boards, outside offices, etc.