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Materials

Materials We Print & Build With

The right material for how long it needs to last

From a banner up for one weekend to a sign built to last ten years outside, the material makes all the difference. Here's what we work with most — and we're always happy to help you pick the right one.

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Vinyl & Print Media

What We Print On

We keep a deep inventory of vinyl and print media on hand, and if what you need isn't on this list, there's a good chance we can special-order it. Here's what we reach for most:

Outdoor Vinyl

Our go-to for banners, decals, and everyday signage that needs to hold its color outside.

Reflective Vinyl

For anything that needs to be seen after dark — driveways, parking lots, and roadside signs.

Window Perf & Cling

See-through from the inside, full graphic from the outside — storefront glass and vehicle back windows.

Mesh Banner Material

Lets wind pass through instead of pulling the banner down — the right call for fencing and windy spots.

Canvas

For artwork and photography prints that are meant to hang, not just get glanced at in passing.

Photo-Quality Paper

For posters and point-of-purchase prints where color accuracy matters most.

Rigid & Sign Substrates

What We Build Signs On

Every sign starts with the right base material — how long it needs to last outside, how much it needs to weigh, and what it's mounting to all play a part. We'll help you land on the right one:

Coroplast

Lightweight and inexpensive — the standard for yard signs and anything ordered in bulk.

Aluminum Composite

Rigid and UV-stable, built for property signs and anything staying up for years.

Acrylic & Plexiglass

Clean and modern — our go-to for dimensional lobby letters and accent pieces.

Foamcore & Gatorboard

Lightweight and rigid, perfect for presentation boards and indoor displays.

PVC

A rigid PVC sheet — smooth-surfaced and a step up from foamcore for signs that need to hold their shape over time.

Poster Board

Lightweight and affordable, perfect for short-term displays, presentations, and one-off signage.

Still Deciding?

Not sure what material fits your job?

  • →Headed outside for years? Aluminum composite or outdoor vinyl is usually the answer.
  • →Something temporary or ordered in bulk? Coroplast almost always wins on cost.
  • →Need to see through it, or want it to catch headlights after dark? Window perf and reflective vinyl are built for that.
  • →Not sure at all? Just tell us what it's for — that's usually enough for us to point you the right way.
Every material on this page is something we stock or can get quickly — nothing here is a special order unless you ask for it.

Have a material question?

Tell us what you're picturing and where it's going — we'll tell you the right material and what it costs.

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A family-owned shop, proudly designing, producing, and installing vehicle graphics, banners, decals and signage since 1987.

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Waukesha, WI 53189
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