Coroplast vs ACM
The full guide: Coroplast vs aluminum signs: which one should you order?
Side by side
| Compared | Coroplast | ACM |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | The classic lawn sign: light, waterproof and made for H-stakes. | Rigid aluminum panels for permanent exterior signage that stays flat for years. |
| Material | 4mm fluted corrugated plastic | 3mm or 6mm aluminum composite |
| Where it goes | Outdoor | Outdoor |
| Best for | Lawn signs on H-stakes; Real estate, election and jobsite signs | Permanent exterior signs that must stay flat; Fascia panels and plaza sign bands; Hoarding panels from full 48 × 96 in sheets |
| Not ideal for | Large boards that must stay flat; Permanent exterior signs | Short campaigns and lawn signs; Indoor or covered signs that only need to resist moisture |
| Cost | Lower of the two | Higher of the two |
Which one to choose

Choose Coroplast if you need
- Lawn signs on H-stakes
- Real estate, election and jobsite signs

Choose ACM if you need
- Permanent exterior signs that must stay flat
- Fascia panels and plaza sign bands
- Hoarding panels from full 48 × 96 in sheets
Coroplast or ACM?
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Choose Coroplast for lawn signs on H-stakes and real estate, election and jobsite signs. Choose ACM for permanent exterior signs that must stay flat and fascia panels and plaza sign bands. Coroplast is the lower-cost of the two.
For lawn signs on H-stakes and real estate, election and jobsite signs.
For permanent exterior signs that must stay flat, fascia panels and plaza sign bands and hoarding panels from full 48 × 96 in sheets.
Coroplast usually costs less. Size, quantity and finishing still decide the price, so send them for a firm quote the same business day.
Send the size, where the sign goes and how long it needs to last. We tell you which board fits and quote it the same business day, with no obligation.
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