Which rigid panel to choose for which purpose?

While digital is becoming a major part of communication strategies, the dissemination of information through posters should not be neglected. Rigid signs offer multiple ways to communicate. In this article, Copymage's advisors detail some of the clever uses of these media, so you know which rigid sign to choose to be visible both indoors and outdoors.

What is rigid printing?

You only have to look up in the street to see the power of billboard communication. Rigid billboards, in particular, have a prominent place in public spaces as well as in offices and retail outlets. Before specifying which rigid sign to choose according to your needs, your communication target and the location you are aiming for, let's take a moment to clarify what it is.

Rigid media printing consists of printing illustrations, logos, photos or text on solid media with the help of digital presses in order to produce, for example, road signs, advertising signs or decorative panels.  

With this process, your print will be highlighted, magnified and will have a much longer lifespan. You can then communicate with confidence, on large or small formats, indoors or outdoors.

Now let's see which rigid panel to choose depending on the use and location of the display.

Which rigid panel to choose for which outdoor use?

Rigid signs have many features that make them suitable for outdoor use. Amongst many possibilities, here are two ways to effectively disseminate information to passers-by in the street using rigid signs.

The professional plaque.

It is a must for all those who work in the private sector: doctors, nurses, lawyers, notaries, etc. It can also be a simple way for small structures (associations, very small businesses) to indicate the presence of their premises located in the courtyard of a building, and therefore not visible from the street. Finally, this support is suitable for the creation of commemorative plaques intended to be installed in the public space over a long period of time. For the production of these different types of plaques, the Copymage team offers a wide range of materials that are perfectly suited to outdoor hanging. Their advice will help you decide which rigid panel to choose for your business plaque.

• Plexiglas, or transparent polymer, is resistant to impact, humidity and temperature changes.
• Forex PVC is extremely light and very strong at the same time.
• Dibond aluminium shares the strength of PVC, but is heavier, which ensures a high degree of stability of the support.
• Finally, brass is undeniably a more upmarket material that gives a stronger image of respectability.

Whatever material is chosen, the content is of course fully customisable (opening hours, information on how to enter the building, etc.).

The site sign.

• Indispensable to building companies and craftsmen who work in the construction sector, the installation of a site sign indicating the legal mentions on the site of the building site is obligatory. However, beyond the information required by the law, the installation of a site sign can be an opportunity to communicate on your company by putting forward your logo for example. The quality of the signs produced by Copymage advisors will allow you to take advantage of mandatory signage to highlight your graphic identity and of course your contact details.
• Other professionals can also use this type of support, even if your business is located in the area where the work is taking place: don' t hesitate to use this resistant and inexpensive support to show that your customers can still access your business despite the work.

Which rigid panel to choose for which indoor use?

Just because rigid panels are particularly suitable for outdoor use does not mean that they should not be considered as a decorative or signage medium for indoor use. Copymage offers two rigid panels for indoor use that deserve to be developed.

L'printing on Plexiglas is often considered for outdoor use, yet this transparent material easily gives a modern impression while being stronger than glass.

• Plexiglass printing also offers a vibrant and intense colour rendition, perfect for enhancing your most beautiful photographs. If you don't know which rigid panel to choose for the decoration of your sales area, consider printing on Plexiglas, which will allowyou to create a warm, modern and professional atmosphere.
• The Copymage team will adapt to your wishes in terms of size. However, it does offer two standard sizes (40 x 60 and 60 x 80) available at short notice.
• The transparency of the Plexiglas allows you to hang your photos in a very stylish way: the metal hanging kit, which is simply attached to the back of the support with a suitable adhesive, gives the elegant illusion that your photos are floating in the air.

Finally, here are some arguments to know which rigid sign to choose for your company's signage. For this purpose, Copymage advisors suggestprinting a panel on PVC Forex. In particular, because PVC panels meet the fire safety requirements of certain buildings that receive the public, such as shops (M1 fire standards). These supports are therefore ideal for any safety signage, for example, indicating emergency exits.

• UV-resistant and rot-proof, this material can also be used outdoors: display the entrance to the car park of your business in large letters and indicate the opening hours under your company logo. If you choose a PVC sign with a thickness of at least five millimetres, your sign will remain unblemished despite the weather.
• Moreover, this support, in its lightest version (three millimetres thick), has qualities that are very well suited to indoor use. All the more so as it offers an aesthetic rendering of very good quality. It can be used to create small signs to be placed on your counter to indicate return conditions, for example. It can also be installed in the front of your shop or on a wall of your business with the help of a hanging bracket.

Here are a few points to help you decide which rigid panel to choose in order to make the most of the advantages of this durable and high-quality display method. To find out more about these elements and refine your project, Copymage's advisors are at your disposal:

•       By telephone on 01 42 61 00 33
•       By e-mail to contact@copymage.com
•       Or at the counter to exchange at 8 rue Saint Roch, 75001 Paris