Using Coroplast (corrugated plastic) is an excellent economical way to make cheap plastic signs. Coroplast is the trademarked brand name for corrugated plastic sign material. This material typically comes in full 4 x 8 sheets. In addition to full size sheets, you can purchase the material in smaller sizes. Precut smaller sizes are available and usually include: 12 x 18″, 18″ x 24″, 24″ x 36″. Buying in smaller sizes may cost less for freight, compared to purchasing full sized sheets.
The stock colors include: White, Bk, Yellow, Blue, Green, Clear Natural, Granby Blue and JM Gray. Nonstandard colors include: Brown, Ivory, Orange, Red, Navy, Gold and Silver. Nonstandard colors will typically require a 1 to 2 week extra lead time for shipping. There are many different applications for corrugated plastic signs such as: cheap plastic yard signs, political signs, and real estate.
You can purchase them online over the Internet, if you are looking to save the most amount of money possible. Your cost for the finished product will vary on factors such as whether or not you need double sided printing and the quantity of signs you are looking to purchase. You should always check with at least three or four different vendors before you finalize your purchase. Be sure to include the cost of freight as well when you’re obtaining your quotes as the material is extremely bulky.
There are many different ways of printing on corrugated plastic. You can usually e-mail a graphic file to the printer, and they will be able to print directly on the sign material. Corrugated plastic signs will last anywhere from 6 to 12 months if you are using them in an outdoor environment. How long your sign will last will depend on environmental factors such as wind, and the amount of direct sunlight. If you wish to have your sign last longer, you may want to clean it on a regular basis with rubbing alcohol. Coroplast signs are 100% recyclable and are generally non-toxic.
