Foamboard vs Gatorboard

Foam Board vs Gatorboard

Foamboard Printing is ideal for hanging on any wall, in any size! Gatorboard is a sturdy material used to print your full color image on. Print your high quality photo on our black Gatorboard for an elegant look. THIS LISTING IS FOR FOAMBOARD 3/16. Read More

  • 3/16"
in
x
in
  • 1" All Corners $2.00
  • 3/4" All Corners $2.00
  • 1/2" All Corners $2.00
  • 1/4" All Corners $2.00
  • 3/8" All Corners $2.00
  • Halo $2.83
  • Circle $0.14
  • Oval $0.14
  • Special $2.83
  • Top Corners $1.50
  • Top & Bottom Center $1.50
  • All Corners Only $2.00
  • Top Center $1.00
  • Gloss $0.17
  • Matte $0.17
  • Dry Erase $0.69
  • 3" White Easel $1.25
  • 5" White Easel $1.50
  • 7" White Easel $1.85
  • 15" White Easel $2.65
  • 18" White Easel $4.02
  • 24" White Easel $4.74
  • 36" White Easel $11.88
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Foam Board vs Gatorboard

Wall Decor
Menu Boards
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Hanging Artwork
Gifts
Shapes
Big Head Signs
Full Size Cut Outs
Party Displays
Wedding Displays
Graduation Displays
Trade Show Displays

Foam Board Vs Gatorboard?

What is the difference between Foam Board and Gatorboard? The most obvious difference is color. Foam Board is White and Gatorboard is Black. Foam Board has a Glossy finish and Gatorboard has a Matte finish. And Gatorboard is slightly more expensive than Foam Board. Aside from those three differences, both Foam Board and Gatorboard make excellent products to print your high quality images on and display almost anywhere (inside).
Foam Board Material
White
Glossy
Gatorboard Material
Black
Matte

What Finishing Options can I get with Foam Board and Gatorboard?

Foam Board and Gatorboard Finishing Options include Grommets, Special Cuts and Round Corners.

Foam Board:
Round Corners
Custom Cuts
Grommets
Gatorboard:
Round Corners
Custom Cuts
Grommets
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What is Foam Board and Gatorboard?

Foam board has three layers, an inner layer of polystyrene or polyurethane foam that is surrounded with an outer layer on each side of clay paper. Gatorboard has a rigid base that is surrounded with an outer layer on each side. Gatorboard is slightly more durable than foam board.

What can Foam board and Gatorboard be used for?

Foam board and Gatorboard are mostly used for indoor decor and products, but can also be used outside in cool, dry weather. Print your image or artwork in any size and hang in your home or office. Foam Board and Gatorboard are often used for indoor menu boards.

Can I cut Foam Board and Gatorboard into shapes?

Yes, you can cut your foam board and gatorboard into any shape you want. Both foam board and Gatorboard come with four different special cut options: Halo, Circle, Oval and Special. The Special Cut is used when you want to get detailed or cuts.

Does Foam Board and Gatorboard bend?

Foam board and Gatorboard are both rigid and do not bend unless you are trying to break it. They are both lightweight.

How do I hang Foam Board and Gatorboard?

Foam board and Gatorboard are really lightweight and easy to hang with just some double-sided tape or double-sided velcro with tape.

Can I use Foam Board or Gatorboard outside?

Yes, foam board can be used outside as long as you keep it away from moisture, wind and direct sunlight.

How do I design my foam board and gatorboard print?

There are a few ways to design your foam board print. You can head straight over to our Design Tool and start from scratch (upload photos, create text, select a background color, etc). Or you can choose from our thousands of free stock images. Or you can select one of our many templates to get you started.

How do I make a cut line in my artwork?

If you have a program like Adobe Illustrator, then you would draw a line (in a bright color) exactly where you want the foam board to be cut, then label the cut line as 'cut', select 'Spot' and 'CMYK' and save it as your cut line.

What size does Foam Board come in?

Foam board comes in two different thickness choices: 3/16" and 1/2". Foam board can be cut into any size you want.

What size does Gatorboard come in?

Gatorboard comes in three different thickness choices: 3/16" and 1/2". Gatorboard can be cut into any size you want.




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What is your most popular product?

Aluminum Signs would be one of our most popular products we sell. Metal prints are becoming what canvas prints used to be in the home. People used to print all of their portraits on canvas and give as gifts. Today, more people are gravitating to the long lasting, edgy looking metal aluminum and dibond choices. We can print on these products in full vivid color. Not only can we print high resolution photographs, we can print original artwork as well. Aluminum signs are our most popular parking lot signs. No Parking, Restricted Parking Hours, Handicapped Parking Only signs are just a few of the many outdoor parking lot signs we print. 

Will my banner hold up in windy areas?

Vinyl Banners are great for everyday outside use with occasional windows but if your area has high winds or consistent winds, a mesh banner is the perfect banner for you! Mesh Banners are made of a durable mesh material that has holes that let the windy glide on through the banner. The holes are small enough that it doesn't detract from the full color vivid image, photo or message printed on your banner. On a vinyl banner the hems and grommets doing a pretty good job of reinforcing the banner on windy days. But with a mesh banner the mesh material takes away the constant strain high winds can put on any banner, allowing the banner to last much longer. Both banners can be used outdoors in almost any weather, but if you already know your area is subject to constant winds, choose our mesh banner!

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