From product promotions and shelf signage to hanging displays and event boards, it’s one of the most flexible and budget-friendly rigid substrates in wide-format printing.
Lightweight yet surprisingly sturdy, this material is a staple for printers serving retail, events, exhibitions, education, and in-store branding.
Here’s how printable display boards help you deliver short-term signage with maximum effect — and minimal waste.
A display board is a rigid, printable board substrate made from paper-based or pulp-derived materials, often layered or treated for extra stiffness and print fidelity. Think of it as cardboard’s cleaner, more professional cousin.
These boards are typically:
White-faced for high print contrast
Matte or satin finished
FSC®-certified or fully recyclable
Designed for indoor use (or short-term sheltered environments)
Display boards are most compatible with UV flatbed printers due to their rigid format. However, many can also be printed using:
Latex printers with rigid trays
Screen printing (for high-volume runs)
Toner-based flat sheet presses (on thinner grades)
Print tips:
Use rigid substrate profiles for clean, saturated output
Avoid high ink density on uncoated surfaces (risk of curl or warping)
Handle with care — paper-based edges can dent or crush easily
Retail signage (price displays, end caps, shelf toppers)
Exhibition and trade show graphics
POP/POS display panels
Hanging signs and aisle banners
Educational posters and info boards
Temporary event signage (conference wayfinding, campaign boards)
Lightweight enough to hang from ceilings or suction-cup to windows — yet rigid enough to free-stand when needed.
Fully recyclable — often made from post-consumer fiber
Easy to cut, score, and crease — perfect for structural or folded displays
Compatible with digital cutting tables and plotters
High white point = excellent color pop
Ultra-lightweight — easy to ship, mount, and move
Low-cost — ideal for high-volume or short-duration campaigns
Use Substrate Bank to compare boards by weight, caliper, finish, and recyclability.
Use double-sided tape, Velcro®, or clip frames for mounting
For hanging, punch holes and reinforce edges with eyelets or clear tape
Cut with CNC or blade — round corners to avoid denting
Store flat to prevent bowing or edge curl
Avoid wet or high-humidity environments unless using water-resistant coating
Printable display board proves that big visual impact doesn’t require big weight — or waste. It’s easy to use, kind to the environment, and perfect for messaging that’s bold, temporary, and brand-aligned.
Because in modern digital print, sometimes the best materials are the ones that work hard — and disappear cleanly when the job is done.