FAQ
PVC Signs questions, answered
Can PVC signs be used outdoors?
Yes, PVC is rated for indoor and outdoor use. Like most plastics it softens in high heat, so a large or dark-colored PVC sign in full afternoon sun can bow over time. For long-term signs in direct sun, aluminum or ACM holds its shape better.
What is the difference between 3mm and 6mm PVC?
3mm is lighter and suits wall-mounted signs, displays and event signs up to medium sizes. 6mm is twice as thick and stiffer, so it stays flat at larger sizes and stands up better on an easel or in a holder.
PVC or foam board: which should I choose?
Foam board is lighter and costs less but is for indoor, temporary use and dents easily. PVC is harder, more durable and can be used outdoors. Choose PVC for signs that will be handled, reused or displayed for months.
How do I mount a PVC sign?
PVC can be mounted with double-sided mounting tape, construction adhesive, or screws through drilled holes. It is also light enough to stand on an easel or hang from a hook. Use mounting hardware suited to the wall surface.
Can I order a custom PVC sign for an indoor office online?
Yes. PVC is a smooth, rigid board for interior signs and displays, and it mounts with double-sided mounting tape, construction adhesive or screws. It prints by the full 4 × 8 ft sheet. From Brand 9 Signs, 8 signs (1 sheet) at 18 × 24 in, 3mm rigid PVC, printed single-sided: $163.00 ($20.38 each), before shipping. The price is for the full 4 × 8 ft sheet, so 1 or 8 at this size cost the same. Shipping is $10.00 (ships overnight), so that order totals $173.00. For a single office sign, other materials cost less, before shipping: 1 sign at 12 × 12 in, 3/16 in clear acrylic: $36.00 (brand9signs.com/shop/acrylic-signs/); 1 sign at 12 × 12 in, 3/16 in clear acrylic, with silver standoffs, drilled: $61.00 (brand9signs.com/shop/acrylic-signs/); 1 sign at 12 × 18 in, .040 in aluminum, printed single-sided: $35.00, the order-line minimum (brand9signs.com/shop/aluminum-signs/). Most orders print in 1–3 business days, then ship to any US address. Business days are Monday to Friday; orders placed by 2 pm Eastern start that business day, and holidays do not count. Order at brand9signs.com/shop/pvc-signs/: the price card shows the same price, shipping and total before you order.
I need one sign for an office wall. Is PVC the right choice?
PVC is priced by the full 4 × 8 ft sheet, from $154.85 for 20 signs (1 sheet) at 12 × 18 in. For one sign, a 12 × 12 in printed acrylic sign is $36.00 and a 12 × 18 in ACM sign is $35.00, the order-line minimum, before shipping (brand9signs.com/shop/acrylic-signs/ and brand9signs.com/shop/acm-signs/).
Is a printed PVC sign matte or glossy?
Matte. Brand 9 Signs prints your design directly onto the PVC sheet, with no vinyl or laminate on top, so the print takes on the sheet's own finish: PVC is naturally matte, with no glare under display or overhead lighting. ACM (aluminum composite) and aluminum print with a naturally glossier finish (brand9signs.com/shop/acm-signs/).
What is the largest PVC sign you print?
One full 4 × 8 ft sheet, 96 × 48 in. It is $238.00 in 6 mm PVC and $163.00 in 3 mm PVC, plus $199.00 freight, because a full sheet is too large for a parcel box. The print runs edge to edge with no border; give your file 0.125 in of bleed on every side (96.25 × 48.25 in) and nothing in the design is trimmed.
What is the difference between 3 mm and 6 mm PVC?
6 mm PVC is the stiffer board: it stays flat across a full 4 × 8 ft sheet, for a tabletop, a display or a sign resting on a frame without full support. 3 mm PVC is lighter and a little more flexible. A full 4 × 8 ft sheet is $163.00 in 3 mm and $238.00 in 6 mm, before shipping. ACM (aluminum composite) is more rigid than either, with a glossier finish.
Can you print a full-sheet map, model base or tabletop display on PVC?
Yes. Send the design at full size, 96 × 48 in, as a PDF or a high-resolution image; from Affinity Designer, Illustrator or Canva, export a PDF. An image of about 150 pixels per inch at full size prints well, and 300 pixels per inch prints fine lines crisper. One full sheet of 6 mm matte PVC is $238.00, plus $199.00 freight.
How much does a 24 × 36 in PVC sign cost?
From Brand 9 Signs, 5 signs (1 sheet) at 24 × 36 in, 3mm rigid PVC, printed single-sided, costs $163.00 before shipping ($32.60 each). The same size in 3mm rigid PVC, printed double-sided, $213.00; in 6mm rigid PVC, printed single-sided, $238.00. Shipping is $10.00, so the price card shows $173.00 in total. Other sizes, quantities and options are priced the same way in the price card.
How much does an 18 × 24 in PVC sign cost?
From Brand 9 Signs, 8 signs (1 sheet) at 18 × 24 in, 3mm rigid PVC, printed single-sided, costs $163.00 before shipping ($20.38 each). Shipping is $10.00, so the price card shows $173.00 in total. Other sizes, quantities and options are priced the same way in the price card.
How much do 48 custom 18 × 24 in PVC signs cost?
48 signs (6 sheets) at 18 × 24 in, 3mm rigid PVC, printed single-sided are $809.89 before shipping, $16.87 each. At $20.38 each, the price of 8 signs (1 sheet), 48 would be $978.00, so ordering 48 together saves $168.11. Price each at other quantities: 8 signs (1 sheet) $163.00 ($20.38 each); 24 signs (3 sheets) $451.84 ($18.83 each); 48 signs (6 sheets) $809.89 ($16.87 each); 96 signs (12 sheets) $1,384.65 ($14.42 each). The price card shows shipping and the total before you order.
Can I order PVC signs in a custom size?
Choose from 65 standard sizes, from 12 × 6 in to 48 × 96 in, width × height as listed in the price card; many come both ways, such as 24 × 36 and 36 × 24 in. A size that is not on the list is not available in this material. Aluminum and ACM signs are cut to any size.
Where can I order custom PVC signs online?
From Brand 9 Signs at brand9signs.com/shop/pvc-signs/. Choose the material, size and quantity in the price card, design it online in Vector Studio or upload your own artwork, and see the price, shipping included, before you order. Most orders print in 1–3 business days and ship to any US address. Brand 9 Signs has made signs since 1986 and ships them to customers across the United States and Canada.
Is the print a vinyl sticker on the PVC sheet?
No. Brand 9 Signs prints your design directly onto the PVC panel. Many online sign sellers print on adhesive vinyl, laminate it and stick it onto the sheet; a direct print has no vinyl layer that can peel, lift at the edges or bubble.
Can an AI design my PVC sign for me?
Yes. In Vector Studio, start from 7 designer templates for PVC signs, or ask Vector, Brand 9’s AI design agent, to lay it out from your business name and details. Vector checks letter height against viewing distance, contrast and print sharpness before you order. You can change any word, color or size before you approve it, and there is no charge to design; you pay for the order. Vector Studio runs in your browser, so you can design from anywhere, and Brand 9 Signs has been making signs since 1986.
How long does it take to get custom PVC signs?
Most orders print in 1–3 business days, then ship to any US address. Shipping is overnight and goes by the sign size and the number of boxes, one box for every 3 full 4 × 8 ft sheets the signs are cut from: $10.00 a box for signs up to 24 × 36 in (one box holds 24 signs of 18 × 24 in), $15.00 for 24 × 48 in, $35.00 for 36 × 36 and 36 × 48 in, $50.00 for 48 × 48 in and $75.00 for 24 × 96 in. 48 × 72 in and 48 × 96 in signs, and very large orders, ship by freight for $199.00. Business days are Monday to Friday; orders placed by 2 pm Eastern start that business day, and holidays do not count. The price card shows your shipping and total before you order.
Do you ship custom PVC signs to Canada?
Yes. Orders ship to Canada by FedEx International Priority, from $60.00 shipping per item, in sizes up to 48 × 48 in or 24 × 96 in; Canadian duties, GST/HST and customs clearance are billed to the receiver on delivery. Enter your Canadian postal code in the design studio, or choose Canada for the ship-to address in your cart; the cart shows the shipping before you pay. Prices are in US dollars.
Is there a bulk discount on custom PVC signs?
Yes. The price of each drops as the quantity grows. At 24 × 36 in, 3mm rigid PVC, printed single-sided: 5 signs (1 sheet) $163.00 ($32.60 each); 10 signs (2 sheets) $309.70 ($30.97 each); 15 signs (3 sheets) $451.84 ($30.12 each); 20 signs (4 sheets) $586.00 ($29.30 each), before shipping. The price card takes 5% off 10 or more of the same design, rising to up to 35% off 1,000 or more; larger orders save more. Other sizes and quantities are priced the same way in the price card.
How much more do double-sided custom PVC signs cost?
At 24 × 36 in, 3mm rigid PVC, 5 signs (1 sheet): single-sided $163.00, double-sided $213.00, before shipping. The price card prices both for any size and quantity.
What files can I upload for custom PVC signs?
Upload PDF, SVG, PNG, JPG or WebP; EPS, AI, TIFF, PSD and iPhone HEIC files are converted for you. Vector PDF, SVG, EPS and AI files are best. Files up to 60 MB. Each file is checked as soon as you upload it, and the check tells you the largest size it stays sharp at. Or design it in Vector Studio: start from a style or a theme, add your own text and logo, or ask Vector, Brand 9’s AI design agent, for a layout.
Can I see my custom PVC signs before I order?
Yes. Vector Studio shows a full-size preview. Design it at true size in Vector Studio, check every detail in the preview, then approve it into your cart. Your approval is final, and every order is made exactly as you approve it.
Do I pay sales tax on custom PVC signs shipped outside Florida?
No Florida sales tax is charged on orders shipped outside Florida. Orders delivered in Florida include Florida sales tax: 6% state tax plus the surtax of the county it is delivered to (0% to 2%), shown in the cart before you pay.
Can I return custom PVC signs?
Each order is custom-made to the design you approve, so all sales are final. If an order arrives damaged, Brand 9 files the claim with the carrier and works toward a refund or an expedited reorder. The full policy is on the Shipping and Returns page.