PVC Foam Board

What's the difference between lightweight and standard density PVC foam boards?

Lightweight PVC foam boards, such as Foamalite Xpress, are easier to handle and install, making them ideal for short-term campaigns and suspended displays. Standard density boards like Foamalite colours offer greater rigidity and durability, making them more suitable for applications requiring structural strength, such as shopfitting or permanent interior signage.

How strong is PVC Foam Board?

PVC foam board offers an excellent strength-to-weight ratio, making it rigid yet lightweight. Boards such as Smart-X are engineered with a polystyrene core and polystyrene surfaces, delivering exceptional stability even in challenging conditions. These boards maintain shape, resist bending, and are ideal for both short-term and long-term visual communication projects.

Can PVC foam board be used for UV digital printing?

Absolutely. PVC foam boards such as Forex print and Foamalite Xpress are specially developed with ultra-smooth, bright white surfaces that deliver outstanding results with UV flatbed digital printing. These materials ensure high colour vibrancy, sharp detail, and excellent ink adhesion.

What are the fire ratings for foam PVC Foam Boards?

Antalis' rigid sheets made from PVC foam board meet strict fire safety standards. Foamalite and Forex print are both fire-rated to EN 13501: C - s3, d0 and NFP 92-501: M1, making them suitable for use in public and commercial spaces where fire compliance is required—particularly in indoor environments such as exhibitions, retail, and public buildings.