PVC vs ACM
Side by side
| Compared | PVC | ACM |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Moisture-resistant rigid plastic for facility, covered-exterior and retail signs. | Rigid aluminum panels for permanent exterior signage that stays flat for years. |
| Material | 3mm, 6mm or 12mm | 3mm or 6mm aluminum composite |
| Where it goes | Indoor and covered outdoor | Outdoor |
| Best for | Washroom and facility signs; Covered exteriors; Retail fixtures that are screwed in place | Permanent exterior signs that must stay flat; Fascia panels and plaza sign bands; Hoarding panels from full 48 × 96 in sheets |
| Not ideal for | Open exterior signs meant to stay up for years; Short indoor displays and presentation boards | 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 PVC if you need
- Washroom and facility signs
- Covered exteriors
- Retail fixtures that are screwed in place
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
PVC or ACM?
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Choose PVC for washroom and facility signs and covered exteriors. Choose ACM for permanent exterior signs that must stay flat and fascia panels and plaza sign bands. PVC is the lower-cost of the two.
For washroom and facility signs, covered exteriors and retail fixtures that are screwed in place.
For permanent exterior signs that must stay flat, fascia panels and plaza sign bands and hoarding panels from full 48 × 96 in sheets.
PVC 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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