PVC Foam Board is known by several other names, depending on the industry and region:
✅ Forex Board – A widely recognized brand name, especially in Europe.
✅ Foamex – Popular in the UK and signage industry.
✅ Expanded PVC Board – Highlights the lightweight, expanded nature of the material.
✅ PVC Free Foam Board – Used to describe lower-density PVC boards.
✅ PVC Celuka Board – A denser, more rigid version of PVC foam board.
✅ Sintra Board – A well-known brand name often used generically in North America.
PVC foam boards can be classified based on their manufacturing process, structure, and applications. Here are the main types:
1. By Foaming Process
PVC Free Foam Board – Softer texture, rougher surface, uniform density, suitable for advertising and decoration industries.
PVC Celuka Foam Board – Smoother surface, higher hardness, widely used in construction and furniture industries.
Co-Extruded PVC Foam Board – Harder surface, more durable, better UV resistance, and weather resistance, ideal for high-performance signboards, signage, furniture, and architectural decoration for outdoor and long-term use.
2. By Calcium Content
Low Calcium PVC Foam Board – Higher PVC content, lighter and more flexible, ideal for advertising, displays, and applications requiring high surface quality.
High Calcium PVC Foam Board – Higher calcium content, harder and heavier, commonly used in construction and furniture applications.
3. By Color
White PVC Foam Board – Most common, used for advertising, printing, and decoration.
Colored PVC Foam Board – Available in various colors to meet different design needs.
Wood Grain PVC Foam Board – Mimics wood texture, commonly used in furniture and interior design.
4. By Application
Signage & Advertising – Lightweight, easy to print on, used for displays, signage, and POP stands.
Construction & Decoration – Used for wall panels, ceilings, partitions, and decorative materials.
Furniture & Cabinet – A wood substitute for cabinets, tabletops, and furniture.
Industrial Use – Suitable for moisture-resistant and chemical-resistant applications such as laboratory equipment.
Automotive and Marine PVC Sheets – Weather-resistant and lightweight, used for vehicle interiors and ship construction.
