Corex boards for short events
Car park arrows, queue markers, a sponsor board by the gate. Signs like these work hard for a weekend, then get stacked in a van, and Corex is made for that life.
A board that expects rain.
Corex is a twin-wall plastic sheet: two thin polypropylene skins joined by rows of ribs, like corrugated card made from plastic. You will also see it spelled Correx. Water does not soak in, it weighs very little, and a stack of signs can go into a car boot without a fuss.
It is not a display board in the gallery sense. Up close, under raking light, the ribs can show through the surface. For a sign read from a few metres away by someone looking for the toilets, that does not matter at all.
Is this your job?
You can say yes to most of this list when Corex is the right answer:
- The sign is needed for days or weeks, not months
- It may be rained on
- Volunteers or stewards will put it up
- It carries words and arrows, with no fine photography
- Nobody will be upset if it comes home bent
Three or more ticks and you can stop reading comparisons. If you are less sure, try Foamex or Corex.
Fixing it on the day
Pack cable ties. Corex is at its best tied to railings, fences and barriers through holes near the corners. If a sign is going on a post or stake, think about which way the ribs run, because the channels can take a wire or a stake leg and they also decide which way the board bends. A tall, narrow sign with ribs running across it will fold more easily in wind than one with the ribs running upright, so mention the direction if it matters.
Do not rely on tape on wet surfaces. Corners lift first, and the sign ends up face down on the grass.
Getting the print right
Since the point is weather, the print on the front has to survive it as well. A paper poster on a waterproof board is still a paper poster. Ask for a vinyl face on anything that will sit outdoors, and keep your layout bold, with plenty of contrast. Our directional event signs guide has advice on wording and arrows.
Budgeting for the boards
| Size | Price |
|---|---|
| A2 | £6 |
| A1 | £10 |
| A0 | £20 |
| 30in x 20in | £8 |
| 40in x 30in | £15 |
| 60in x 40in | £30 |
Guide prices from our price list. They exclude VAT and delivery and assume print-ready artwork.
After the event
Wipe the boards down, let them dry and store them flat. If you leave dates off the design, generic signs such as Parking, Entrance and Information can come out again next year. Polypropylene can be recycled in some areas, so ask your waste contractor or council before anything goes in a skip.
Event signs and printed panels.
Your questions.
Can a Corex sign be printed on both sides?
Tell us if a sign will be seen from both directions, such as on a path or a gate. We will confirm how to build it when we quote.
Will wind blow a Corex sign away?
It can. The board is light, so it depends entirely on the fixing. Tie every corner where you can, and avoid leaving large signs free-standing on open ground.
Can I keep the signs for next year?
Often, yes. Leaving dates off the artwork and storing the boards flat and dry gives you the best chance of a second outing.