10mm Polyboard
Thick boards are usually heavy boards. This one is not, and that opens up some useful tricks for shops, windows and short-run displays.
Depth for almost no weight.
Polyboard at 10mm has a soft foam core, so even a large piece can be lifted with a couple of fingers. You get the deep edge and the shadow of a chunky panel without any of the structural worry. That makes it a designer's board: it is for building up displays, not for standing up to hard knocks.
Ideas that use the thickness
- Layered displays. Mount one panel on another, smaller one, so that the front sits proud of the background. A simple stack gives a window scene real depth.
- Risers and blocks. Boards can be fixed together into simple plinth shapes or props for a shop. Ask us what can be made.
- Floating panels. On a wall, a thick light board looks as if it has been fixed from behind, even when the fixing is only a few pads.
- Hanging statements. A deep panel hung in a window feels more solid than a sheet. See planning a shop window display for how to arrange the layers.
The edge is a design decision
Look at the side of the board. You will see its foam core, and the cut is rarely as clean as a hard plastic board. For a panel that sits at eye level, decide what you want to do.
| Option | Result | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Leave it plain | Honest, light, slightly raw | Short displays, viewed mainly from the front |
| Tape or cover it | Neater and more finished | Reception and shop panels; ask us what is possible |
| Hide it in a frame | Clean lines all round | Long-running panels |
| Change to 10mm Foamex | Denser, harder edge | Panels at close range |
Our page on board edges compares each material from the side.
Where the limits are
Thickness can mislead people into thinking this board is tough. It is not. The surface marks if pressed with a thumb, and corners crush if a panel is dropped. Keep it away from busy corridors, moisture and strong sunshine. For a retail window, where light and heat can build up behind glass, check on it from time to time and ask us if a sunny window is the plan.
Listed prices
| Size | Price |
|---|---|
| A2 | £20 |
| A1 | £30 |
| A0 | £40 |
| 30in x 20in | £25 |
| 40in x 30in | £35 |
| 60in x 40in | £60 |
Guide prices from our price list. They exclude VAT and delivery and assume print-ready artwork.
These match the prices of 10mm Foamex, so the choice is purely about weight against toughness.
Retail and event display ideas.
Your questions.
Can I glue layers of Polyboard together?
Yes, but some solvents will eat into the foam. Use a foam-safe adhesive or double-sided tape, and test on an offcut.
Is 10mm Polyboard strong enough to stand on the floor?
As a light display, with a base or a brace, it can work. It is not robust enough to stand in a busy walkway.
Can it be cut into letters?
Ask us. Tell us the shape and size. Very thin strokes in thick foam can be fragile, so bold shapes are easier.