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What are Gatorboard Signs?

What are Gatorboard Signs?

Bring to life any retail display or business presentation with our gatorboard signs. Made from a lightweight polystyrene core and high-quality rigid paper faces, our 3/16” gatorboard is the perfect solution for temporary and permanent retail signage, storefront displays, and decorative pieces. We directly print your design onto the face of the material using UV ink, providing a clean & professional look. The official name for gatorboard is Gatorfoam Board, but it is more commonly known as gatorboard.

This indoor sign will upgrade your store, business, or home and is durable enough for reuse. Every gatorboard sign is printed using vibrant UV ink, making for a visually-appealing, yet cost-effective sign. We print your design directly on the gatorboard material to give you a long lasting sign to display for years to come.


Product Name
Gatorboard
Plastic Signs
Foam Board
Yard Signs
Material
Gatorboard/Gatorfoam
Sintra
Foamcore
Corrugated Plastic
Thickness
3/16 inch
3mm | 6mm
3/16 inch
4 mm
Rigidity
4/5
2/5 | 4/5
2/5
1/5
Cost
$$
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Best Used For
Work great as vibrant indoor displays and are offered at an affordable price. They are intended to be used indoors and kept dry.
Affordable indoor/outdoor sign for temporary or permanent business use. Best for larger signs and fonts. Great for indoor and outdoor use.
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Foam board signs are made of a lightweight foam core and are often used for businesses. They are recommended for indoor use.
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Corrugated Plastic signs best suited for temporary use such as parking, directional, events etc. Great for indoor and outdoor use.
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Gatorboard Features

Mesh Banner Features
Great Windy Locations

Direct Printing

Our custom gatorboard signs are printed directly on the material using a vibrant UV ink. Use as many colors as you want at no additional charge.

Great Windy Locations
Digital Printed

Any Custom Size

Use our design tool to adjust the size of your sign to any size that you need. Sign price scales with the size of the sign as it gets larger.

Durable 8 oz Vinyl Material

Double-Sided Printing

Double-sided printing is a great option to maximize the visibility of your gatorboard sign.

Durable 8 oz Vinyl Material
Large Signage

Fast Production Time

Signs.com is proud to offer one-day production. As soon as you order your sign, we will begin the process to have it printed by the next day. Then we ship it directly to you, giving you the sign as quickly as possible.

Weatherproof and Waterproof

Black or White Edges

We offer both black and white edges for your custom gatorboard sign. Choose your preference when creating your design.

Weatherproof and Waterproof



How to Use Gatorboard Sign Design Templates

  1. Choose a template. The online design tool will load automatically.

  2. Customize the gatorboard sign. You can tweak the size, material color, shape, printed sides, and drill hole locations. The changes you make will be applied in real time.

  3. You can upload additional images or add text, shapes, and play around with the background layers.

  4. Once you're done, you can save your design and complete the checkout process.


EASY TO USE
DESIGN TOOL

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Create your custom gatorboard with our simple and easy design tool. Upload images, create objects, add text, adjust sizing, change color, and so much more!

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FREE PROFESSIONAL
DESIGN SERVICES

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Whether you need help uploading your design or are interested in creating something entirely new, our team of professional graphic designers is here to help. Nothing beats free!

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Additional Specs

  • Weight:

    .22 lbs per square foot (about the weight of 18 quarters)

  • Thickness:

    .1945” (about the thickness of 50 sheets of copy paper)

  • Details:

    Rigid polystyrene core, lightweight, durable, white or black edges available.

  • Uses:

    Indoor use only. Exhibits, point of purchase displays, temporary retail signage and displays, business presentations, trade show signage, restaurant signage, menus.

  • Print Method:

    Four color process, eco-friendly, weather, fade and abrasion resistant UV ink

  • Estimated Lifespan:

    2+ years with proper care and storage

  • Common Sizes

    12”x12”, 24”x12”, 36”x18”, 2’x4’, 4’x2’, 6’x3’


Installation

Gatorboard can be hung on a wall using screws, nails, or an effective adhesive. Use rope, string, or bungee cords to hang gatorboard from a ceiling. If you wish to have holes drilled into your sign, make sure to select the ‘drilled holes’ option before completing your purchase. Create 3D displays by using multiple gatorboard pieces as the building blocks.

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Care

Gatorboard signs are intended for indoor use only. Avoid placing gatorboard in areas where it will be exposed to increased amounts of moisture and refrain from using any liquid or cleaning solution to remove dirt from the sign. When handling, make sure not to excessively bend the board, this will cause a permanent crease in the material or possible tearing of the board. Edges can be easily dented, so take care when transporting and displaying gatorboard.

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Why Signs.com?

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Next Day Production
Order by 9PM EST and we’ll have your gatorboard sign completed and shipped within the next business day.
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Free Shipping over $99*
For custom gatorboard signs orders over $99 your order ships free!
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Award Winning Customer Service
We guarantee you’ll love your custom gatorboard sign. If you don’t, we’ll be sure to make it right.

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Looking for a Mounted Photo Print?

While we typically print directly onto the gatorboard material, we are also able to print photographs that are mounted on an ultraboard base.

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Reviews for Gatorboard Signs
4.5
Out of 5.0
  • 5 Star
    (89)
  • 4 Star
    (16)
  • 3 Star
    (8)
  • 2 Star
    (4)
  • 1 Star
    (3)
Overall Rating
88%
of customers that buy this product give it a 4 or 5-Star rating.
All the staff...
Verified buyer
June 25, 2017 by Elliot ( PA )
“All the staff I spoke to during my ordering process were helpful - from the artwork designers to the customer service representatives I was asking about shipment. HOWEVER...my design was printed wrong! The design I uploaded was not centered in the board (a white strip on one side). With the amount of time I spent with the signs.com "designers", you would have thought someone would have picked up on this?! Unhappy :(”
signs.com tried to help this customer via the Shopper Approved Customer Resolution Center, but the customer did not respond to the assistance provided.
The product itself...
Verified buyer
May 30, 2017 by Michael ( CA )
“The product itself is solid but the black is not a deep black and the white logos are gray washed. I was looking to have a clean contrast for the decal to pop”
Large hanging sign.
Verified buyer
March 24, 2017 by Lokey ( MS )
“Gatorfoam is a great product and we're satisfied with the look overall. We were a bit disappointed in the ink coverage. the ink used for the text does not cover the blue background solidly, giving it sort of a "home made" look - like we painted it ourselves. Part of that may be due to the font I chose. But I'll probably use Gatorfoam again if we need a large sign.”
item was damaged....
Verified buyer
January 9, 2022 by Lynne
“item was damaged. damage reported 6 days ago. no word yet on whether it will be replaced or refunded.”
Color wasnt as...
Verified buyer
May 15, 2020 by carol
“Color wasnt as crisp and vibrant as I expected”

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Q:
Can gatorboard signage be cut to shape?
Asked 2 years ago by Signs
A:

Yes! you can select between multiple shape options for your custom gatorboard sign including: square/rectangle, rounded corners (1" radius), circle/oval, custom, or custom with border.

Your custom gatorboard signs can be cut along the edge of your design, leaving a slight border around the outside edge. To select this under the options tab of our design tool, click on the 'cut' option and select 'Custom With Boarder' (previously known as or sometimes referred to as halo cut). You can also select "Custom" (previously known as or sometimes referred to as contour cut) to cut your signs to the exact shape you need. If you have any additional questions about how your sign is cut, feel free to contact us at support@signs.com or 888-222-4929.

Q:
If I wanted to cut my own sign, how would I go about that?
Asked 2 years ago by Signs
A:
If you do wish to cut your sign to your own specifications, we suggest using a sharp blade or knife. Avoid using large hand saws, as they will not leave a smooth edge. We are not responsible for any damage that may be caused to the sign.
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How is the design printed on the gatorboard? Will it peel away?
Asked 2 years ago by Signs
A:
Your design will be printed directly onto the gatorboard using UV ink, which is scratch and abrasion resistant. UV ink gives a long lasting, vibrant appearance. Because the ink is cured using UV light it will not peel away from your sign.
Q:
Do you offer a laminate or glossy finish to your gatorboard signs?
Asked 2 years ago by Signs
A:
Currently we do not offer a any laminated or glossy coating for our custom gatorboard signs. The UV ink that is printed onto the board material will have a high quality, scratch resistant, matte finish that is exceptional for display purposes.
Q:
What kind of finish does gatorboard have? What about my design?
Asked 2 years ago by Signs
A:
The natural paper faces of the gatorboard, before a design is printed, will have a matte paper finish. When a design is printed the ink will have a matte appearance as well.
Q:
Can I put grommets or drilled holes in my gatorboard?
Asked 2 years ago by Signs
A:
We do offer drilled holes as an option for gatorboard. To include drilled holes, simply click on the ‘drilled holes’ option in our design too. Grommets are not suitable for use with gatorboard signs so we do not offer them as an option.
Q:
Is gatorboard fire resistant?
Asked 2 years ago by Signs
A:
Being a paper and plastic product, gatorboard is not fire resistant. We do not recommend placing the sign near extreme heat or an open flame.
Q:
What is the lifespan of your gatorboard signs?
Asked 2 years ago by Signs
A:
Using strictly indoors and with proper handling and care, a gatorboard sign can last 2+ years.
Q:
How do I request an order with custom or additional drilled holes?
Asked 2 years ago by Signs
A:
You can request custom drilled holes by selecting the "Custom" option in the design tool. During checkout, explain your custom drilled holes in the customer comment box. Custom drilled holes will incur an additional cost.
Q:
Can gatorboard signs be used outside?
Asked 2 years ago by Signs
A:
Gatorboard is designed for indoor display purposes. That being said, gatorboard signs can be temporarily displayed outside in pleasant weather conditions. We highly discourage you from placing gatorboard signage outside in harsh, windy, or wet weather.