5mm Grey Foam PVC 253

Lightweight, waterproof, and easy to fabricate, this grey 5mm foam PVC sheet is a durable alternative to solid plastic and traditional building materials. Its foamed polyethylene core contains microscopic air pockets that reduce weight without sacrificing structural rigidity.

Foam PVC resists moisture, corrosion, UV exposure, and insect damage — performing reliably in both interior and exterior environments. The smooth, consistent surface is ideal for direct digital printing, making it a staple material in the advertising and signage industry. It also accepts paint, vinyl wrap, and laminate finishes for branded and decorative applications.

Commonly used for signage panels, hoarding, interior cladding, ceiling tiles, exhibition backdrops, POS displays, and construction site graphics. Foam PVC cuts cleanly with standard tools, CNC routers, and laser cutters. It can be screwed, glued, stapled, and bent with a line bender. The grey 5mm sheet suits applications ranging from temporary event signage to permanent interior installations.

Product reference: 5mm Grey Foam PVC 253 (shade 253).

Physical Properties

• Lightweight: Foamed core with microscopic air pockets — considerably lighter than solid PVC.
• Rigidity: Good strength-to-weight ratio for freestanding and mounted panel applications.
• Surface: Smooth, consistent grey finish on both sides. Accepts digital print, paint, and vinyl.

Durability

• Waterproof: Does not absorb moisture — suitable for wet environments and outdoor use.
• UV resistance: Performs in direct sunlight without significant degradation.
• Chemical and corrosion resistance: Resistant to common chemicals, cleaning agents, and biological attack.

Workability

• Cuts cleanly with standard tools, CNC routers, and laser cutters. Can be screwed, stapled, glued, and bent with a line bender.

Specification

• Material: Expanded PVC (foam PVC / Foamex)
• Thickness: 5mm
• Colour: Grey

Signage & Print

• The smooth, consistent grey surface is ideal for direct digital printing — a staple substrate for construction site hoarding, building wrap graphics, and developer marketing boards.
• Accepts vinyl wrap, laminate, and painted finishes for branded and decorative applications.

Construction & Interior

• Interior wall cladding, ceiling tiles, and partition panels. Foam PVC resists moisture, corrosion, and insect damage — suitable for both dry and humid environments.
• Bathroom and kitchen panelling where a waterproof, easy-clean surface is required.

Display & Exhibition

• Exhibition stand backdrops, POS displays, and freestanding display boards. The 5mm thickness provides rigidity at low weight for easy transport and installation.

Fabrication

• Cuts cleanly with standard tools, CNC routers, and laser cutters. Can be screwed, stapled, glued, and bent with a line bender.