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Printed Signs & Boards A3 Foamex Boards
A3 Foamex Boards are used for indoor signs, displays, point of sale and short-term outdoor signs. Choose 5mm Foamex and 3mm Foamex and the price updates live, opening on the cheapest option.
UK mainland delivery £7.95, free on orders over £99. Remote areas are quoted.
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Overview
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A3 Foamex Boards are used for indoor signs, displays, point of sale and short-term outdoor signs. Choose 5mm Foamex and 3mm Foamex and the price updates live, opening on the cheapest option. Standard production is 3 working days, express 2 and saver 5 after your order and artwork are confirmed. UK mainland delivery £7.95, free over £99; no VAT added.
A3 Foamex Boards are made for indoor signs, displays, point of sale and short-term outdoor signs. They are ordered by shops, offices, exhibitors and estate agents.
A3 Foamex Boards: sizes and materials
Options: material (5mm Foamex, 3mm Foamex); size (A3); sides printed (Single Sided, Double Sided); lamination (Gloss (One Side), None, Matt (One Side)); drilling (All corners, No, Top corners); profile cut (No, Yes). Quantities from 1 to 1000 are priced live, and faster or slower turnaround is available where shown.
Tip: Choose thicker Foamex for larger boards so they stay flat.
Artwork: upload a print-ready file, or choose artwork help in the options and our team will set it up. We check every file will print well before printing.
Standard production is 3 working days, express 2 and saver 5 after your order and artwork are confirmed.
Artwork, file check and delivery
Every order for A3 Foamex boards gets a free file check by a person before anything is made. Once your order and artwork are confirmed, our UK production partner makes your item to order and it is delivered straight to you. UK mainland delivery is £7.95 per order, free on orders of £99 and over; see delivery for timings and areas. We are not VAT registered, so no VAT is added to the price shown.
More like this: Foamex and Dibond signs, or the full printed signs range. Not sure which to choose? Read our guide to Foamex vs Dibond vs Correx.
A3 Foamex Boards: ordering and delivery
Ordering A3 foamex boards online is simple: choose the options above, see the price straight away, then upload your own artwork or pick an artwork option. Every uploaded file for your A3 foamex boards order gets a free check before anything is made. UK mainland delivery is £7.95 per order, free on orders of £99 and over; see delivery for timings and areas.
More like this: Foamex & Dibond Boards, or all printed signs & boards. Not sure which to choose? Read our guide to Foamex, Dibond or Correx.
Signs, banners and flags shown outdoors count as outdoor advertisements under the Town and Country Planning (Control of Advertisements) (England) Regulations 2007; many can go up without an application, but check with your local council if you are unsure.
Specifications
Materials, sizes and finishing for this product.
| Sizes | A3 |
|---|---|
| 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 3 days, express 2, saver 5 |
| Full colour | |
| Made by | Made to order for InstantBanners, Manchester, by our UK production partner |
| SKU | IB-BRD-010 |
| Price | Final price shown in the configurator. No VAT is added. |
| Delivery | UK mainland £7.95 per order, free on orders of £99 and over. Scottish Highlands +£10; islands and NI quoted. |
| Artwork check | Free file check on uploaded artwork (resolution, size and bleed). Designs made online are approved by you before you order. |
Made to order for InstantBanners, Manchester
InstantBanners is a sign and print shop in Manchester. We check your file will print well. This product is then made to order by our UK production partner and delivered straight to you.
- 01Your artworkDesign it online and approve what you see, or upload your own file.
- 02File checkA person checks uploaded files for size, bleed and resolution.
- 03Made to orderMade to order by our UK production partner and delivered straight to you.
Frequently asked questions
About a3 foamex boards.
Is VAT added at checkout?
No VAT is added. UK mainland delivery is £7.95 per order, free on orders of £99 and over.
How quickly can I get A3 Foamex Boards?
Standard production is 3 working days, express 2 and saver 5 after your order and artwork are confirmed. Delivery follows dispatch. UK mainland delivery is £7.95 per order, free on orders of £99 and over.
What options can I choose?
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.
What material is it printed on?
5mm Foamex and 3mm Foamex, printed full colour.
Who makes A3 Foamex Boards?
InstantBanners. We check every file will print well, then our UK production partner makes your item to order and it is delivered to you.
Can I see the price before ordering?
Yes. The price updates live as you change the options, and opens on the cheapest combination.
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Questions
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What size are A3 Foamex Boards?
A3 Foamex Boards are A3 (297 × 420 mm), from £29.52. For other sizes see Foam Board Signs, A1 Dibond Signs or A2 Dibond Signs. The price updates live as you choose the other options. Not sure which fits? Measure the space and ask a question on this page, or call 0161 315 1151.
Can A3 Foamex Boards go outside?
Foamex is best indoors or in sheltered outdoor spots; in full sun and weather it can bow over time. A laminate adds scuff resistance to the printed face. Every print fades slowly in strong sun, so face long-term signs away from full sun where you can. A3 Foamex Boards are printed on 3mm Foamex and 5mm Foamex.
I do not have artwork. Can you design it for me?
The Artwork choice on this page offers: "I will upload print-ready artwork" (free), "Add my text and logo to a clean layout (typesetting)" (£15), "Design it for me from my brief" (£35), "Redraw or vectorise my logo from a low-res file" (£50) and "Design a new logo for me" (£100). Design fees are fixed, show as their own line in the basket and cover the whole quantity of that item. Typesetting includes 1 proof and 2 rounds of changes; design from your brief includes 1 design and 2 rounds of changes. You can also design it yourself in the online designer at no charge.
Can I design these signs online?
Yes. Open the designer from this page, pick a starting layout, add your logo, text and photos, and move things around on the canvas. Checks run as you work: sample text left in, text that is too small, items outside the safe area and low resolution images are flagged before you can approve. You approve exactly what you see, then add it to the basket. Designing and previewing is free; the on-screen preview carries a small watermark that is never printed. For A3 Foamex Boards, set your file up at the size you order, for example A3 (297 × 420 mm).
How much do A3 Foamex Boards cost?
A3 Foamex Boards start from £29.52 with material 3mm Foamex, size A3 · 297 × 420 mm and Sides Printed Single Sided on the Saver turnaround. The price in the calculator changes live as you pick the size, material, finishing, quantity and turnaround, so you see the final price before you add to basket. No VAT is added because we are not VAT registered. Delivery is added at checkout: UK mainland delivery is £7.95 per order and free when your goods total is £99 or more after any discount code (artwork and design fees do not count towards it).
Do you charge for delivery?
UK mainland delivery is £7.95 per order and free when your goods total is £99 or more after any discount code (artwork and design fees do not count towards it), so one sign at £29.52 on its own pays £7.95, and the charge disappears once your basket reaches £99. Mainland Scottish Highlands postcodes add £10 once per order. Northern Ireland, the Scottish islands, the Isle of Man, the Channel Islands, the Isles of Scilly and the Isle of Wight are quoted before you order.
How long do A3 Foamex Boards take to make?
On the option the calculator opens on, Saver is ready to dispatch in 5 working days, Standard in 3 and Express in 2. These are working days to dispatch, counted from when your order and artwork are confirmed, and other sizes or materials can take a day more or less: the calculator shows the exact days next to each turnaround. Courier delivery usually takes 1 to 3 working days after dispatch, and we email the tracking details when the parcel leaves us. A3 Foamex Boards start at £29.52 before delivery.
What material options are there for A3 Foamex Boards?
You can choose 3mm Foamex or 5mm Foamex. This is the material the item is printed on. Each choice changes the price live in the calculator, so you can compare before you add to basket. If you are unsure which option suits your job, ask a question on this page or call 0161 315 1151.
Which profile cut should I choose for these signs?
You can choose no or yes. Profile cut means the board is cut to the outline of your design instead of a plain rectangle. Supply the cut line with your artwork, or ask us to set it up. Each choice changes the price live in the calculator, so you can compare before you add to basket. A3 Foamex Boards are printed on 3mm Foamex and 5mm Foamex.
Which sides printed should I choose for these signs?
You can choose single Sided or double Sided. Single sided is printed on one face. Double sided prints both faces, for items seen from both directions, such as a flag or a board facing two ways. Each choice changes the price live in the calculator, so you can compare before you add to basket. A3 Foamex Boards are printed on 3mm Foamex and 5mm Foamex.
Which Foamex thickness should I choose?
The options are 3mm Foamex and 5mm Foamex. 3mm is light and fine for small indoor signs and posters on walls. 5mm is stiffer and better for bigger boards, signs on posts and anything handled. Each option is priced live, so you can compare before you add to basket.
What lamination options are there for A3 Foamex Boards?
You can choose gloss (One Side), none or matt (One Side). Lamination is a thin clear film over the print. Gloss makes colours look richer, matt cuts glare and suits photos and writing, and soft touch gives a velvety feel. It also helps the surface resist scuffs. Each choice changes the price live in the calculator, so you can compare before you add to basket. A3 Foamex Boards are printed on 3mm Foamex and 5mm Foamex.
Can A3 Foamex Boards be printed on both sides?
Yes. Choose single Sided or double Sided in the options. Double sided suits boards seen from both directions, such as a sign on a fence by a road, or a board on a stake. Supply two pages in your file (front and back), and say if the back should be the same design. A3 Foamex Boards are printed on 3mm Foamex and 5mm Foamex.
What does the drilling option mean on A3 Foamex Boards?
You can choose all corners, no or top corners. Drilling puts fixing holes in the corners so you can screw or cable tie the board straight up, instead of drilling it yourself. Each choice changes the price live in the calculator, so you can compare before you add to basket. A3 Foamex Boards are printed on 3mm Foamex and 5mm Foamex.
What happens if my file is not good enough to print?
Our file check catches the usual problems: the wrong size, no bleed, low resolution images and text too close to the edge. We tell you what needs fixing before anything is printed, and you can send a new file. If you would rather we sort it, the typesetting option (£15, 1 proof and 2 rounds of changes) sets your text and logo on a clean layout. For A3 Foamex Boards, set your file up at the size you order, for example A3 (297 × 420 mm).
What file should I upload?
A PDF at the finished size is best, with fonts embedded or converted to outlines. We also take AI, EPS and SVG, and high resolution JPG, PNG or TIFF files. Word, PowerPoint and Canva files are fine as a starting point, but export a full-quality PDF if you can. You can upload up to 3 files of 25 MB each on the product page, or upload later: we email you after you order. A3 Foamex Boards can also be designed in our online designer, where you approve exactly what you see.
What resolution does my artwork need for these signs?
For items read close up, aim for 300 dpi at the finished size. At 300 dpi an A3 (297 × 420 mm) design needs about 3,508 × 4,961 pixels. Logos and text are best as vector artwork, which stays sharp at any size. Photos taken from websites or social media are usually far too small; our file check flags images that may print soft.
Do you check my file before printing?
Yes. A person from our team checks every uploaded file for size, bleed and resolution, and tells you if something needs fixing before anything is made. If you design online instead, you approve exactly what you see on screen, and that is what we print. We print what you supply, so check spelling, phone numbers and dates yourself too. Production starts once your order and artwork are confirmed. For A3 Foamex Boards, set your file up at the size you order, for example A3 (297 × 420 mm).
Can I order now and send my artwork later?
Yes. You can upload your file on the product page, or place the order and upload later: we email you after you order. Your designer can send the file to us by email or WhatsApp with your order number, so it does not have to come through you. The turnaround clock starts once your order and artwork are confirmed, so send the file early if you have a deadline. A3 Foamex Boards can also be designed in our online designer, where you approve exactly what you see.
Do I get the print file of my design?
Yes. When you order printing with a design made in our online designer, the high resolution PDF is attached to your order, and once the order is paid you can download it from My Account and your confirmation email. If you only want the file and no printing, approve the design and buy the print-ready PDF for £9.99. It is digital content, so the right to cancel ends once the download starts. For A3 Foamex Boards, set your file up at the size you order, for example A3 (297 × 420 mm).
Can I order more than one of these signs?
The quantity is part of the options: from 1 up to 1000 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 and more). The price shown is the total for the quantity you pick, so divide by the quantity to compare the price each before you order. For a bigger run than the options list, ask for a quote with the size, quantity and deadline. A3 Foamex Boards are made to order by our UK production partner.
Will the price change at checkout?
Only delivery is added. The goods price you see in the calculator is final, with no VAT added. UK mainland delivery is £7.95 per order and free when your goods total is £99 or more after any discount code (artwork and design fees do not count towards it). Any artwork or design fee you choose shows as its own line in the basket, so you can see exactly what you are paying for. A3 Foamex Boards are made to order by our UK production partner.
Can I pay for express production on A3 Foamex Boards?
Yes. Express makes these signs ready to dispatch in 2 working days on the opening option, priced at £39.36 against £29.52 on Saver (5 days). To plan back from a date, add 1 to 3 working days for the courier after dispatch and allow for artwork: production starts once your order and artwork are confirmed. If the date is very tight, call 0161 315 1151 before you order.
Do you deliver A3 Foamex Boards to the Scottish Highlands?
Yes, with a difference in price. Mainland Scottish Highlands postcodes, for example around Inverness, Fort William, Oban and Thurso, pay the mainland rate plus £10 once per order, even when the order qualifies for free delivery. Northern Ireland, the Scottish islands, the Isle of Man, the Channel Islands, the Isles of Scilly and the Isle of Wight are quoted before you order: use Get a quote or call 0161 315 1151. We do not deliver outside the UK. On the opening option, A3 Foamex Boards are ready to dispatch in 5 working days on Saver or 2 on Express.
What is the difference between A3 Foamex Boards and A1 Dibond Signs?
A3 Foamex Boards use 3mm Foamex and 5mm Foamex, while A1 Dibond Signs uses 3mm Di-Bond. A3 Foamex Boards come in A3 (297 × 420 mm); A1 Dibond Signs comes in A1 (594 × 841 mm). Prices start at £29.52 and £79.75 respectively. Standard turnaround is 3 working days against 6. Pick the one whose size and material fit where it will go; both pages show live prices for every option.
A3 Foamex Boards or A2 Dibond Signs: which should I choose?
A3 Foamex Boards use 3mm Foamex and 5mm Foamex, while A2 Dibond Signs uses 3mm Di-Bond. A3 Foamex Boards come in A3 (297 × 420 mm); A2 Dibond Signs comes in A2 (420 × 594 mm). Prices start at £29.52 and £52.61 respectively. Standard turnaround is 3 working days against 6. Pick the one whose size and material fit where it will go; both pages show live prices for every option.
A3 Foamex Boards or Foam Board Signs: which should I choose?
A3 Foamex Boards come in A3 (297 × 420 mm); Foam Board Signs has 7 from A4 (210 × 297 mm). Prices start at £29.52 and £169.78 respectively. Standard turnaround is 3 working days against 4. Pick the one whose size and material fit where it will go; both pages show live prices for every option.
What other signs go with the A3 Foamex Boards?
Signs that are often needed alongside it include Foam Board Signs, A1 Dibond Signs, A2 Dibond Signs and A3 Dibond Signs. Each has its own page with sizes, materials and live prices, and ordering them in the same material keeps a set looking consistent. Add them to one basket: delivery is charged once, and it is free once the goods total reaches £99. A3 Foamex Boards are printed on 3mm Foamex and 5mm Foamex.
Can I use these signs on a shop front?
Yes. A printed board screwed to the wall or fascia makes a tidy shop sign. For example, A3 (297 × 420 mm) from £29.52. Check with your landlord, and with the council if the sign is large or lit, because shop signs can need advertisement consent.
Would these signs work at an event or fair?
Yes, tied to railings, fencing or a gazebo, or fixed to an easel or stand. Outdoors, check the ties or base again if the wind gets up. Order early enough to allow for turnaround and delivery before the date. A3 Foamex Boards are printed on 3mm Foamex and 5mm Foamex.
Are these signs suitable for a building site?
Yes, for signs on hoardings and cabins. Fix it firmly: cable ties through every eyelet or hole, and check it after windy weather. Our construction site signage guide lists what a typical site entrance needs. A3 Foamex Boards are printed on 3mm Foamex and 5mm Foamex.
Can I get a VAT invoice?
No. We are not VAT registered, so we do not charge VAT and cannot issue a VAT invoice. You get an order confirmation email with the items, options and total paid, which works as your receipt. Because no VAT is added, the price you see in the calculator is the price you pay for the goods, with delivery shown at checkout. A3 Foamex Boards are made to order by our UK production partner.
Do I need an account to order?
No. You can check out as a guest and pay by debit or credit card, processed securely by Stripe. Creating an account at checkout lets you see past orders in My Account and download the print files of designs you made online. Either way you get an order confirmation email and a tracking email when your order is dispatched. A3 Foamex Boards are made to order by our UK production partner.
Can I get a quote for a large order or an unusual size of A3 Foamex Boards?
Yes. Use the Get a quote page and tell us the size, quantity, material, deadline and delivery postcode, and attach any artwork you have. We reply by email or WhatsApp with a price. A quote is also the way to go for delivery to Northern Ireland and the islands. A3 Foamex Boards are A3 (297 × 420 mm).
Can someone help me choose the right options for these signs?
Yes. Call us on 0161 315 1151 or message us on WhatsApp and tell us where the sign will go, how long it needs to last and your deadline. You can also ask a question on this page; our team answers and the question may be published to help other buyers. For a price on something the calculator does not cover, use Get a quote. A3 Foamex Boards start at £29.52 before delivery.
Can I change my artwork after ordering?
Contact us straight away on 0161 315 1151 or WhatsApp with your order number. If production has not started we can take a corrected file, or cancel the order and refund you in full. Once production starts the order cannot be changed. Printing that matches the design you approved or the file you supplied is not a fault, so check spelling, phone numbers and dates carefully before you order. A3 Foamex Boards are made to order by our UK production partner.
Can I return these signs if I change my mind?
No. These signs are printed to your order, and the 14-day right to cancel does not apply to goods made to your specification (Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, regulation 28(1)(b)). You can cancel for a full refund before production starts. If an item is faulty, damaged or not what you ordered, your Consumer Rights Act 2015 rights apply and we reprint or refund. A3 Foamex Boards are A3 (297 × 420 mm).
Can I reorder the same sign later?
Yes. Order the same product and options again and upload the same file. If you designed it online, the print PDF from your first paid order is in My Account and your confirmation email, ready to upload again. If anything like a phone number or price has changed, update the artwork before you reorder. A3 Foamex Boards are made to order by our UK production partner.
What if my order arrives damaged?
Check it when it arrives. If anything is damaged or missing, tell us within 48 hours with photos of the item and the packaging, through the contact form or on WhatsApp, with your order number. Do not send anything back until we reply; we then arrange a reprint or a refund. This does not affect your legal rights, which the returns page explains. A3 Foamex Boards start at £29.52 before delivery.
How do I clean these signs?
Wipe with a soft cloth and warm, soapy water, then rinse and dry. Do not use solvents, scouring pads or strong cleaners, which can dull or lift the print. Store spare boards flat so they do not bow. A3 Foamex Boards are printed on 3mm Foamex and 5mm Foamex.
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