How big is it?
Drawn to scale next to Benny, who is 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m). Changes with the size you pick.
What you get
A2 Foamex Boards suit indoor signs, displays, point of sale and short-term outdoor signs. For A2 foamex board printing: it comes in one size, A2. You can have 5mm Foamex or 3mm Foamex. Allow 6 working days for Standard production.
- Printed in full colour and made to order in the UK
- A person checks uploaded files for size, bleed and resolution
- Design it free online, or upload your own PDF
- Free UK delivery over £49.99 this week, otherwise £7.95
A2 Foamex Board Printing
Buy more, pay less each: 1 for £36.142 for £49.33 (£24.67 each)3 for £62.51 (£20.84 each)5 for £88.75 (£17.75 each)
The first one carries the setup cost, so extra copies work out cheaper.
A2 foamex board printing, made to order. It comes in one size, A2. Express from 5 working days.
Charity, school, club or place of worship? up to 10% off every orderBusiness? up to 5% off your first order
- Free UK delivery over £49.99 this week
- Dispatch from 5 working days
- Printed in the UK
Overview
A2 foamex board printing without the faff: you choose the size and finish, the price shows as you go, and we print it to order.
A2 foamex board printing: what it is made of
It comes on 5mm Foamex (thicker, stays flat at bigger sizes) or 3mm Foamex (light rigid foam board). You can also add printing on one side or both, gloss (one side), none or matt (one side), drilled holes for screwing it up and cutting to shape.
Good jobs for it
Right for indoor signs, displays, point of sale and short-term outdoor signs. Landlords and building managers use them for rules, notices and directions. Exhibitors use them as stand graphics that do not need a frame.
Getting the size right
Sizing A2 foamex board printing: it comes in one size, A2. A-sizes cover most jobs: A3 for doors, A2 and A1 for walls, bigger sizes for outside.
Foamex fixes with screws, sticky pads or Velcro and is best indoors. Dibond is the outdoor one: it stays flat and weatherproof for years.
From file to doorstep
Upload your own file, lay it out in the online designer, or hand it to our paid artwork service, which includes 1 design and 2 rounds of changes. A person gives every file a free check first. Standard production is 6 working days from when your order and artwork are confirmed. Express gets it done from 5 working days. Saver takes 8 and is there if you are not in a rush. Every A2 foamex board printing order is printed to order and sent straight to you from the UK.
Put up outdoors, a banner, board or flag counts as an advertisement under the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) (England) Regulations 2007. Most small ones need no application, but the council can tell you if yours does.
Postage is £7.95 to the UK mainland and free over £100, worked out after discounts and not counting artwork fees. The Highlands add £10, and addresses in Northern Ireland, the Scottish islands, the Isle of Man, the Channel Islands, Scilly or the Isle of Wight get a quote. Full details are on the delivery page.
Also worth a look: foamex & dibond boards and everything in printed signs & boards. Stuck on the choice? Our guide to Foamex vs Dibond vs Correx helps.
Specs
Materials, sizes and finishing.
| Sizes | A2 |
|---|---|
| Material | 5mm Foamex, 3mm Foamex |
| Sides Printed | Single Sided, Double Sided |
| Lamination | Gloss (One Side), None, Matt (One Side) |
| Drilling | All corners, No, Top corners |
| Profile Cut | No, Yes |
| Quantity | 1 to 1000 |
| Production | Standard 6 days, express 5, saver 8 |
| Full colour | |
| Made by | Made to order and dispatched from the UK |
| SKU | FP-BRD-007 |
| Price | Final price shown in the configurator. No surprises at checkout. |
| Delivery | UK mainland £7.95 per order, free over £49.99 this week. Scottish Highlands +£10; islands and NI quoted. |
| Artwork check | Free file check on uploaded artwork (resolution, size and bleed). Designs made online: you see exactly what you will get. |
Questions
Quick answers about a2 foamex board printing.
How fast can I have my A2 Foamex board order?
Express gets it out in 5 working days, Standard ships after 6 working days and Saver, the lowest price, after 8 working days. Courier delivery follows in 1 to 3 working days. Spend £100 on goods (design fees are not counted) and UK mainland delivery is free; otherwise it is £7.95 once.
Is the price shown for my A2 Foamex board order the full price?
Yes, for the goods. The figure on the page is the one you pay at checkout. Delivery, if any, is shown before you pay.
Which material is used for the A2 Foamex boards?
Full colour print on 3mm Foamex or 5mm Foamex. Prices start at £38.14. Need a different material? Ask through the question box on this page.
Which options does this sign have?
The A2 (420 × 594 mm) size, material (3mm Foamex or 5mm Foamex), sides printed (single sided or double sided), lamination (gloss one side, none or matt one side), drilling (all corners, no or top corners) and profile cut (no or yes). Every combination is priced on this page, from £38.14.
How do I find out what my sign will cost?
Choose the options on this page and the total updates straight away. It opens on the cheapest combination, £38.14. The price you see is the price you pay at checkout.
Who looks after the order once I have paid?
FatPrint does. Your artwork is checked by a person first, your A2 Foamex board is made to order, and a courier brings it to you with email tracking. Got a question first? Ask in the box on this page and a person answers.
Asked by buyers
How much will A2 Foamex Boards set me back?
£38.14 is where A2 Foamex Boards start, set up as 3mm Foamex, A2 · 420 × 594 mm and single Sided on the Saver speed. Change the size, material, extras, quantity or speed and the total on the page moves straight away. The price you see is the price you pay at checkout, with delivery the only thing that can be added. Delivery anywhere on the UK mainland is £7.95 an order, and it costs nothing once the goods come to £100 or more after any discount code (design and artwork fees are not counted).
Is delivery ever free?
It is £7.95 for the whole order, not per item, and free once the goods reach £100 after any discount code; design or artwork charges are left out of that £100. On its own the opening price of £38.14 would add £7.95 for mainland delivery; reach £100 of goods and that goes to zero. A mainland Highlands postcode puts a single £10 on the order. Northern Ireland has its delivery priced before you pay, and so do the Channel Islands, the Scottish islands, Scilly, the Isle of Wight and the Isle of Man.
If I buy A2 Foamex Boards today, when will they leave you?
As the page first opens, the speeds for A2 Foamex Boards are Express 5 working days, Standard 6 and Saver 8, counting Monday to Friday and skipping bank holidays. The count begins once we have your order and a file ready to print. A bigger size or a different material can move it by a day either way; each speed shows its own days as you choose. Tracking arrives by email on the day it ships, and the courier usually takes one to three working days from there.
I cannot design at all. Can someone make the artwork for me?
Yes. When you choose the Artwork option you can pick from: send your own finished file (no charge), we set your words and logo on a tidy layout, called typesetting (£15), we design it from your brief (£35), we redraw a blurry or low quality logo as sharp vector art (£30) or we create a brand new logo (£50). Each fee is fixed, sits as its own line in your basket and covers every item on that line. Typesetting and design from a brief each come with one first draft and two rounds of changes. Prefer to do it yourself? The online designer is free to use. For reference, these signs measure A2 (420 × 594 mm).
Could I lay out these signs myself on your website?
Yes. Start the designer from this page, choose a layout to begin with, then drop in your text, logo and photos and drag them where you want. It checks as you go and warns you about leftover sample text, lettering that is too small, anything outside the safe area and images too low in resolution, all before you finish. Designing and previewing costs nothing. The watermark you see on screen is never printed; once you finish, it goes into the basket. Make the artwork for these signs the same size as the one you order, such as A2 (420 × 594 mm).
How do I choose between the board options for A2 Foamex Boards?
Start with where A2 Foamex Boards will live. The choices are 3mm or 5mm Foamex. Indoors, in a shop window or under cover: Foamex, a light and smooth foamed PVC, with the thicker sheets holding their shape better on big boards.
What are the measurements of A2 Foamex Boards?
It measures A2 (420 × 594 mm) and costs from £38.14. If that is not quite right for your space, the A3 Foamex Boards or the Foam Board Signs may fit better. Spend £100 on goods and mainland delivery is free; below that it is £7.95. Other settings on the page, such as quantity, adjust the total as you go.
Can I leave these signs outside?
That depends on the board you pick for A2 Foamex Boards. Foamex: indoors or in a sheltered spot, because weather and full sun can make it bow. A laminate on the face adds scuff resistance. Whatever the board, strong sun fades print slowly, so a long-term sign lasts better out of full sun.
How do people usually fix up these signs?
Tick holes drilled in all corners or top corners when ordering A2 Foamex Boards and they arrive ready, so all you add is screws or cable ties. On a wall, use a washer under each screw head and stop before it bites too hard. For smooth indoor walls you would rather not drill, foam tape or adhesive pads do the job.
Could the total go up after I reach the checkout?
The only thing that can join the goods price is delivery; the price you see is the price you pay at checkout. Delivery anywhere on the UK mainland is £7.95 an order, and it costs nothing once the goods come to £100 or more after any discount code (design and artwork fees are not counted). If you pick a paid design option, it sits in the basket as a separate line with its own fee, so every penny is listed before you pay. For reference, these signs measure A2 (420 × 594 mm).
Can a private person buy a single sign?
Yes. One is enough, and you do not need a business name or an account to check out. The opening price is £38.14, and any bank card will do. On its own the opening price of £38.14 would add £7.95 for mainland delivery; reach £100 of goods and that goes to zero. A person still checks your file before it is printed, just as for a big order.
Is there a minimum quantity for these signs?
The smallest order is 1 and the largest listed is 1000; the list starts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 and carries on from there. The price on the page covers every item in that quantity. To compare two quantities fairly, split each total by its number. A bigger run than the list allows can be priced separately on our Get a quote page. Before delivery, these signs cost from £38.14.
Is there a quicker turnaround for these signs?
Work back from the day you need them. Express takes 5 working days to get A2 Foamex Boards out, against 8 on Saver, and costs £50.87 on the opening option rather than £38.14. Add up to three working days for the courier, plus any time you need to finish the file. Cutting it fine? Put your date in the question box before you order.
I live in the Scottish Highlands. Will A2 Foamex Boards cost more to send?
The whole UK is covered. Outside it, sadly, we cannot deliver. Mainland addresses in the Highlands pay one extra £10 on the order, even when delivery would otherwise be free. For Northern Ireland, and for the Channel Islands, the Scottish islands, Scilly, the Isle of Wight and the Isle of Man, we tell you the delivery cost before you pay, so message us your postcode on the Contact page or our Get a quote page. Choose Saver and these signs leave us after 8 working days; Express brings that down to 5. Before delivery, these signs cost from £38.14.
How many pixels does a photo need to print well on these signs?
Roughly 4,961 pixels across and 7,016 down for an A2 (420 × 594 mm) design, which is 300 dpi. Things read at arm's length need that 300 dpi at full size to stay crisp. Text and logos are safest as vector art, which never goes fuzzy. Pictures saved from a website or social media are nearly always too small, and our file check will point out any that could print blurred.
Which file formats can I upload?
A PDF made at the size you ordered works best, with the fonts embedded or turned into outlines. AI, EPS and SVG are fine too, as are high resolution JPG, PNG or TIFF images. Word, PowerPoint or Canva designs can be used, but save them out as a full quality PDF where you can. Attach up to 3 files of up to 25 MB each on the product page, or order first and send them afterwards; we email you a link. If you have no file, you can build the design for these signs in our free online designer and check every detail before ordering.
Our wording is not finished yet. Can I still pay now and send it later?
Yes. Pay now and add the file afterwards: uploading after ordering is allowed, so you do not have to wait for the final version. If a volunteer, friend or designer is preparing it, they can send the finished file to you to upload, or get in touch through our Contact page quoting your order number. Nothing goes to print until the file arrives and has been checked, so if there is a date to hit, get the artwork over as soon as you can. Make the artwork for these signs the same size as the one you order, such as A2 (420 × 594 mm).
I am not a designer. What if the file I send turns out to be unusable?
You will not be left guessing. Each uploaded file is opened and looked over by a member of the team, and problems such as low-resolution pictures, no bleed or the wrong page size are sent back to you to fix before printing. If fixing it sounds like a chore, choose typesetting for £15: we lay out your text and logo, show you a first draft, then make up to two rounds of changes. If you have no file, you can build the design for these signs in our free online designer and check every detail before ordering. For reference, these signs measure A2 (420 × 594 mm).
Will anyone look at my file before it is printed?
Every file gets a human check for size, bleed and resolution, and we contact you about any problem before printing. With the online designer, what you see on screen is what gets printed. Nobody can know your details better than you, so double-check names, numbers and dates: we print what is supplied, and work begins once the order and file are confirmed. Make the artwork for these signs the same size as the one you order, such as A2 (420 × 594 mm).
Once I finish designing these signs online, is the file mine to keep?
Yes. Order printing with an online design and a full resolution PDF comes with it; after payment you can download it from your confirmation email or from My Account. Just want the file? Finish the design and buy the print-ready PDF on its own for £9.99. As digital content, it cannot be cancelled once the download begins. Make the artwork for these signs the same size as the one you order, such as A2 (420 × 594 mm).
Does the lamination option I choose make a difference to A2 Foamex Boards?
A laminate is a very thin clear layer sealed over the print. Gloss gives richer, punchier colour; matt takes the shine away so photos and text are easier to read under lights; soft touch feels smooth, almost like velvet. Whichever you pick, the surface copes better with scuffs. For A2 Foamex Boards the list runs matt (One Side), none or gloss (One Side). Try each one on the page: the figure changes as you click, so the cost of every choice is clear.
Which sides printed would you suggest for A2 Foamex Boards?
One side means the design appears on the front only. Two sides puts print on both faces, handy when people approach from either direction, for example a flag on a pole or a sign that faces two ways. For A2 Foamex Boards the list runs double Sided or single Sided. Try each one on the page: the figure changes as you click, so the cost of every choice is clear.
Can these signs have print on the front and the back?
Yes: set Sides Printed to double sided when ordering A2 Foamex Boards. That is worth it wherever people pass on both sides, for example a board on a school gate facing the road and the playground, or a sign on a stake at a car boot sale. Put the front and back as two pages in one file, and let us know if both sides should match.
How do I pick the right profile cut for A2 Foamex Boards?
The profile cut option has 2 settings: yes or no. A profile cut follows the edge of your artwork, so the board ends up shaped like your design rather than a plain oblong. Put a cut line in your file, or tell us and we will add one. Switch between them on the page and the total updates straight away, so you can see what each one adds. For these signs, the material can be 5mm Foamex or 3mm Foamex.
Is thicker Foamex worth paying for on these signs?
A2 Foamex Boards are available in 3mm or 5mm Foamex. 3mm keeps weight down and suits smaller signs and posters on an indoor wall. 5mm has more stiffness for larger boards, boards fixed to a post and anything people pick up and carry.
Can you explain the material setting for A2 Foamex Boards?
The material option has 2 settings: 5mm Foamex or 3mm Foamex. It is what your design gets printed onto. Switch between them on the page and the total updates straight away, so you can see what each one adds. Still torn between two? Type the question into the box on this page and a person will reply.
Could our allotment society put these signs up by the gate?
Gardens are outdoor, muddy and sunny, so with A2 Foamex Boards the board matters more than the design. Foamex belongs under cover, such as in a shed or on a noticeboard indoors. Face a long-term sign away from full sun if you can, as all print fades slowly.
Could we put these signs up on a building site or around works?
Yes, fixed to hoardings or cabins. Secure every eyelet or hole with a cable tie and look it over after a gusty spell. For these signs, the material can be 5mm Foamex or 3mm Foamex. Different products can share one basket, and delivery is free once the goods reach £100.
We have a school fair coming up. Would these signs be suitable?
They work well fixed to railings, fencing, a gazebo or an easel. Outdoors, look at the fixings again if it turns windy. Order with enough time for the making and the courier before the event. For these signs, the material can be 5mm Foamex or 3mm Foamex.
We are putting up a full set of signs at our premises. Which ones sit well next to this one?
Two good companions for it are A1 Dibond Signs and A2 Dibond Signs. Each has a page of its own with every size, material and a live price, and picking one material for all of them makes the wall look like a matching set. Put the lot in a single basket and you pay one delivery charge, which drops to nothing when the goods reach £100. For these signs, the material can be 5mm Foamex or 3mm Foamex.
I run a small shop. Would these signs work on the front of it?
Yes. Screwed to the wall or the fascia, a printed board gives a shop a neat, permanent-looking sign. As a guide, A2 (420 × 594 mm) costs £38.14. Ask your landlord first, and the local council too if the sign is big or illuminated, as some shop signs need advertisement consent.
Drilling on A2 Foamex Boards: how do the choices differ?
The drilling option has 3 settings: top corners, no or all corners. With drilling, the corners arrive with holes already made, so the board can go straight up with screws or cable ties and you never need to get the drill out. Switch between them on the page and the total updates straight away, so you can see what each one adds. For these signs, the material can be 5mm Foamex or 3mm Foamex.
Should I get A2 Foamex Boards, or would Foam Board Signs suit me better?
Comparing A2 Foamex Boards with Foam Board Signs, this is what changes. Sizes: only A2 (420 × 594 mm) on this page, and 7 on the other, the smallest A4 (210 × 297 mm). Opening price: £38.14 on this page and £161.29 on the other. On the Standard service it is 6 working days on this page and 4 on the other. Go by the spot it is going in and how long it needs to last, then open both pages and compare the live totals.
Where do A2 Foamex Boards and A1 Dibond Signs differ?
Set A2 Foamex Boards beside A1 Dibond Signs and a few things differ. Material: 5mm Foamex or 3mm Foamex on this page, against 3mm Di-Bond on the other. Sizes: only A2 (420 × 594 mm) on this page, and only A1 (594 × 841 mm) on the other. Opening price: £38.14 on this page and £75.76 on the other. Go by the spot it is going in and how long it needs to last, then open both pages and compare the live totals.
How would I decide between A3 Foamex Boards and A2 Foamex Boards?
Comparing A2 Foamex Boards with A3 Foamex Boards, this is what changes. Sizes: only A2 (420 × 594 mm) on this page, and only A3 (297 × 420 mm) on the other. Opening price: £38.14 on this page and £28.04 on the other. On the Standard service it is 6 working days on this page and 3 on the other. Go by the spot it is going in and how long it needs to last, then open both pages and compare the live totals.
Can I send these signs back if I no longer need them?
Not for a change of mind. These signs are made for your order, and goods made to your specification fall outside the 14-day cancellation right (reg. 28(1)(b) of the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013). You can still cancel and get all your money back before production begins. Anything faulty, damaged or wrong is covered by the Consumer Rights Act 2015, and we reprint it or refund you. For reference, these signs measure A2 (420 × 594 mm).
Can I buy A2 Foamex Boards and other products in the same basket?
Yes. Different products, sizes and quantities can all sit in one basket, each as its own line with its own options. Delivery is charged once for the whole order, £7.95 to the UK mainland, and it is free when the goods reach £100 after discount codes. If two items share a design, choose the option to reuse artwork from another basket item and there is no second artwork fee. Nothing is printed ahead of time: each sign is made to order for you.
Do I have to register before I can buy?
No. Guest checkout is fine, and card payments go through Stripe, so a debit card or a credit card both work. If you choose to open an account while checking out, My Account keeps your past orders and the print files of anything you designed online. Guest or not, you get an email confirming the order and another with tracking once it is sent. For reference, these signs measure A2 (420 × 594 mm).
Our treasurer needs a receipt for the accounts. What do we get?
Every order gets a confirmation email listing what was bought, the options chosen and the amount paid, and a club, school or small firm can file that as its record of payment. What you pay for these signs is the price shown on the page plus any delivery charge, nothing more. If your accounts need a particular kind of invoice, ask through the Contact page before you order and we will tell you what we can provide. Nothing is printed ahead of time: each sign is made to order for you.
Can I cut these signs down to size, or drill fixing holes, at home?
Foamex and Correx cut cleanly with a sharp craft knife run along a metal rule: score it a few times, then cut or snap along the line. Holes for screws or ties can be made with a normal drill bit at low speed; keep each hole 10 mm or more in from the edge. Trimming eats into the bleed area, so leave room in the design if you plan to trim anything off. For these signs, the material can be 5mm Foamex or 3mm Foamex.
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