What is Sintra Printing
Sintra printing is an essential display option using a high-quality PVC Sintra board.
This type of PVC or polyvinyl chloride is a long-lasting plastic material meant to withstand the test of time. Sintra board is made in the USA and fabricated to be used outdoors while retaining its high-quality appearance. Its satin finish ensures that it resists denting and scratching so you can be sure Sintra signage gets your message across beautifully and clearly. Plus, the Sintra board is tough enough to handle extreme weather and temperatures.
The lightweight construct and high durability of Sintra board make this material highly versatile and easy to manage. Entirely customizable, our Sintra printing options include photo-rich images or any other design of your choice. Plus it is able to be cut into any shape you desire and even formed into unique 3-D designs.
(Sometimes you might see it also spelled sentra or cintra.)
Top Benefits of Sintra Printing
Signs are everywhere we go, in malls, and along sidewalks, we find a plethora of signage sharing information with us. Choosing the right material for your sign will help you get the most of it. When it comes to Sintra printing, this printing option uses material that is beneficial because it offers long-lasting, highly versatile, and durable signage at an affordable price.
Sintra board is long-lasting thanks to supreme construction empowering it to resist scratching and dents. It is able to maintain high color quality and appearance even in high temperatures and through inclement weather. Plus, this particular PVC material is the whitest in terms of color quality.
One unique benefit of this type of PVC is that it is thermoplastic, so using heat we can bend it into any shape you desire.
Whether you are looking to design a sign for indoors or outdoors, you can trust Sintra board printing to make an impressive and lasting display option. Often yard signs, kiosk signs, and general outdoor signage is made using this type of material.
Some of the most popular Sintra printing uses are:
- Real estate signs
- Yard signs
- 3-D displays
- POP printing (point of purchase)
- Exhibit and Kiosk signs
- Human-held outdoor signs
- Framing and mounting
- Promotional Displays
- Archival photo printing
- General PVC signboard usage
Winning Features of Sintra Printing
- We use SINTRA®, the industry leading PVC board
- Bright white, whitest PVC on the market, also available in Black
- Can withstand high temperatures, up to 140 F
- Incredible durability – scratch, dent, chemical resistant
- High strength-to-weight ratio: Lightweight, yet rigid, strong, and long-lasting
- Thermoplasticity allows molding into 3-D custom shapes
- Entirely customizable in design, shape, and size
- Longest lasting rigid foam board product
- Direct digital printing or screen printing
- Available in 2 thicknesses options
Sizing for Sintra Printing
Sintra boards are available to be printed in a wide range of sizes and can be cut according to your specifications. Plus they come in a range of thickness options.
Sintra Board vs Other Sign Materials
Confused by similar sounding products, and don’t know which to use? Have no fear! We’ve put together this handy table which shows common sign materials compared, with links to our other product pages you can check them out!
Name | Cost | Weight | Durability | Exterior | Finish | Outdoor Use? |
Gator Board | $$ | Very Light | *** | Wood Veneer | Glossy | No |
Foam Board | $ | Ultra Light | ** | Paper | Matte | No |
Ultra Board | $$ | Very Light | *** | Plastic | Glossy | No |
Sintra Board | $$ | Light | ***** | PVC | Low Gloss | Yes |
Coroplast | $ | Ultra Light | **** | Plastic Sheeting | Low Gloss | Yes |
Dibond | $$$ | Light | ***** | Aluminum Sheeting | Metallic | Yes |
Lifespan of Sintra Prints
Sintra printed boards are made of high-quality PVC and have an exceptional lifespan.
Generally, if you use the boards outside the wear and tear will impact their longevity. Plus, extreme conditions such as high temperatures and other inclement weather will affect how long they last. You can expect them to last a few years and retain their quality.
When used primarily indoors under controlled conditions, the boards can easily last more than 10 years.
If you are looking for an indoor, high-quality permanent display option you might be interested in our acrylic photo prints. If you are worried about the durability and longevity of Sintra board signs for an outdoor display checkout our dibond signs or for long-lasting and unique window signage check our etched glass window film, it might be a better fit for you.
Caring for Your Sintra Prints
Properly cleaning and caring for your Sintra board will improve the longevity of your prints.
You can simply wipe it clean with a mild cleaner or soap mixed with warm water. Isopropyl alcohol can be used to remove any grease or oil build-up. Generally, cleaning supplies used for standard hospital cleaning are approved for use on Sintra board.
Do not use ammonia or acetone!
Local Delivery and Installation Services
Our team is happy to deliver Sintra board signage anywhere in San Diego
For certain corporate and enterprise projects we are happy to discuss additional options with you. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.
Nationwide Shipping
Once we’ve completed your Sintra board project, we’ll ship it to you anywhere within the United States. Depending on your order size we may offer free or expedited shipping. Please contact us using the form to get the exact details, and we’ll ensure your experience is amazing!
Nancy –
Mark and Todd were very helpful, friendly and prompt with all of the questions we had for building our board. The board looks great and we are happy with the product.
Betty Key, PaveWest –
PaveWest contracted with Coastal Creative to provide a sign and about 60 prints for the walls in our new office. Working with the crew there we were able design a sign for our lobby much nicer than we had originally designed ourselves. We are very happy with the prints. They were able to take pictures I didn’t think we would be able to enlarge, blow them up and maintain the quality. A couple are 6’ by 4’. Everyone I worked with at Coastal Creative was responsive to us, and their prices were the best I could find. Thanks, guys! We appreciate all your help
Airi Minami –
We are a prop auction house that manage several projects with multiple partners, which means LOTS of printed materials that come flying my way last minute. Stacey has been absolutely amazing with all of the projects we’ve had, very reliable, and has become my go-to for any promotional or printed material we may need. Thank you for taking a huge weight off our shoulders, and delivering every project beyond my expectations!” – Airi M. Prop Store