Polystyrene sheets
Signage that is displayed outdoors and must be able to withstand rain and sunshine.
Panels that you cut to size, drill or glue in place yourself before installing them.
Rally boards, measuring sticks or pavement signs, also available in a whole range.
In brief
- Indoors or outdoors
- Indoors and outdoors
- Thickness or weight
- 1/1.5/2/3 mm
- Stiffness
- 3 out of 5
- Largest single-piece size
- 1000 by 1400 mm
- PVC-free
- Yes
- Laminate flooring may be an option
- No
- Ecoscore
- 1 in 5
- Placement
- On request, we will install
- Colour of the carrier
- White
- After use
- Like polystyrene
- Implementation
- Made to measure, according to your design and your measurements
- Design
- Designed by Creafor, or we can bring your own design to life
- Production
- In-house production in Lokeren
- Delivery
- Belgium and Europe, every weekday
- Price
- Based on a proposal, your plan or your measurements
The EcoScore is our own assessment of the material’s environmental footprint, on a scale of 1 to 5. It says nothing about the quality, and the material must be recycled under the right conditions.
Frequently asked questions about polystyrene sheets
Can polystyrene be left outside?
Yes, the sign is approved for outdoor use and is primarily used for that purpose, chiefly for signage. Our material specifications do not state how long a sign will last outdoors, so we do not specify a lifespan for it. If the sign is to be installed in a high-traffic area, please state this in your application.
Is polystyrene really PVC-free?
Yes. According to the material data sheet, polystyrene is PVC-free and recyclable, and for many customers, that is precisely why they choose it. Since 2025, there has also been a version made from 100% recycled polystyrene.
What thicknesses and sizes are available?
The sheets are available in thicknesses of 0.5, 1, 1.5, 2 and 3 mm. The maximum size is 1000 x 1400 mm. If you require a larger area, please state this in your enquiry and we will look into how it can be divided up.
What is the difference compared to forex?
Both materials are easy to work with and fix in place. Polystyrene is PVC-free and approved for outdoor use, which is usually the deciding factor. For a sign intended for indoor use, Forex is the usual choice, and you can even get a quote for it straight away online.
Can I still edit the image myself?
Yes, polystyrene is easy to cut and glue. Customers can cut shapes out of it themselves or glue the sheet onto another substrate. If you would like the sign cut to size straight away, please specify the final dimensions when making your enquiry.
Are polystyrene sheets listed in the ordering module?
No, there’s no price list online today. Simply specify the size, thickness and quantity, and we’ll provide a quote. If you’d like to see a price straight away for a lightweight panel, please have a look at our Forex range.
Do you put up the signs as well?
Creafor has its own installation team, so we can come and install signage on a site or on a building. Many customers put these signs up themselves. Please let us know your preference when you make your enquiry, and we will take this into account when quoting a price.
What colour is the plate itself?
The core is white as standard. That white serves as the base on which we print, ensuring the colours are reproduced accurately, even in light-coloured areas and when text is printed on a white background.
What is polystyrene?
A thin, sturdy plastic sheet with a white core. It is PVC-free, easy to cut and glue, and is approved for outdoor use. You will recognise it from rally plates, signage and pavement signs.
How much does it cost to print on polystyrene?
Polystyrene is not currently listed as a standard option in the ordering module, as the sizes vary considerably. Please provide us with the dimensions, thickness and quantity, and we will work out the price for you.
What is the minimum order quantity for polystyrene printing?
From one item. For a set of signs that together indicate a route, the price per item is lower.
Can polystyrene be milled into a shape?
Yes, a custom shape with drill holes to specification. Within the sheet size of 1000 by 1400 mm.
What about the environmental impact of polystyrene?
On our eco-scale, this sign scores one out of five, as it is still made of plastic. It is, however, PVC-free, is collected separately, and, from 2025, a version made entirely from recycled material will be available. If you’re looking for a higher score for an outdoor sign, Biprint is the next step.
Description Polystyrene sheets
Are you looking for polystyrene sheets for signage to be displayed outdoors? Creafor prints on polystyrene, a strong sheet approved for outdoor use and which contains no PVC. Think of signage on a company site, a ‘no entry’ sign at an entrance or a series of signs guiding visitors around a site. If you specifically want something PVC-free, that’s not an exception here but the norm, and the sheet is also recyclable. Polystyrene is easy to print on, cut to size and glue, so you can just as easily use it to make a rally plate, a measuring stick or a pavement sign. The core is white as standard, and since 2025, 100% recycled polystyrene has also been available. If your sign is displayed indoors, in a shop window or above a shelf, then forex usually the more economical option.
Images of Polystyrene sheets
Are you planning to use polystyrene sheets?
Please provide us with the plan or the dimensions, and tell us what needs to be included. We will assess the best options from a technical and budgetary perspective, and draw up a proposal covering design, production and installation.
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Materials for Polystyrene sheets
White polystyrene, 0.5 to 3 mm
The standard plate, with a white core. Half a millimetre for a rally plate or a measuring stick, one to two millimetres for standard road signs, three millimetres for a sign that needs to remain flat.
Recycled polystyrene, from 2025
The same plate, made entirely from recycled material. When a tender specifies recycled raw materials, this is the version you should specify.
Why this record?
- PVC-free – and that’s the norm here, not the exception
- Approved for outdoor use, and equally suitable for indoor use
- Recyclable, and can be collected as polystyrene
- Easy to print on, cut to size and glue
Cutting, milling and machining
- Maximum size: 1000 by 1400 mm
- Full-colour digital print, single-sided or double-sided
- Straight-cut or milled into a free-form shape, with custom-sized drill holes
- You can still cut the sheet to size yourself or glue it onto a backing
Applications of Polystyrene sheets
What polystyrene sheets are used for
- a sign on company premises or in a car park
- a rally plate for the competitors in a race
- a measuring stick or scale marking on a wall or a post
- a pavement sign that is put out every morning
- a prohibition or information sign at an entrance
- a series of signs indicating a route across an estate
- a board that you can cut to size yourself or stick onto a backing
- a project in which PVC is excluded from the specifications
Other sheet materials
Print on wood, Print on felt, Printing on channel board, Priplak sheets, Reboard panels and Solidboard panels.
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