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XPS Foam Letters

Polystyrene Letters

XPS foam letters painted orange.

XPS foam letters are often used for exhibition header panels due to several reasons. Firstly, XPS foam is lightweight, making it easy to handle and install on panels. This feature is particularly beneficial for exhibitions where quick setup and takedown are required. Additionally, XPS foam letters can be easily cut and shaped into various sizes and fonts, allowing for customization and creating eye-catching designs.

Furthermore, XPS foam letters have a smooth and uniform surface, which provides a clean and professional look to exhibition headers. They can be easily painted in different colors, enhancing visual appeal and ensuring that the headers align with the overall branding and theme of the exhibition.

Another advantage of XPS foam is its durability. It is resistant to moisture and does not warp or decay easily, making it suitable for long-term use in exhibition environments. This ensures that the headers maintain their appearance throughout the duration of the exhibition, even in varying weather conditions.

Lastly, XPS foam letters are cost-effective compared to other materials commonly used for exhibition headers, such as wood or metal. This affordability factor makes them a popular choice for exhibition organizers who need to work within budget constraints while still achieving a professional and impactful visual display.

In summary, the lightweight nature, versatility in customization, smooth surface, durability, and cost-effectiveness of XPS foam letters make them an ideal choice for exhibition header panels.

Painted Polystyrene Letters

Painted Polystyrene letters

Painted polystyrene letters come in many sizes. Custom cut to the customers requirements.

Examples below show 800mm high letters painted in a particular grey colour to match the customers pantone colour reference number to match their business logo.

The letters were 200mm thick so that they would stand up. The letter ‘P’ was base weighted inside the bottom to make it stand.

painted polystyrene letters
painted polystyrene letters

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big numbers for events
Large 3D Numbers For Events

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XPSFOAM Letters

3D Lettering logos for Exhibitions, ,

XPS Foam letters are the ideal solution for 3d letters on exhibition stand displays.


XPS foam letters, also known as expanded polystyrene foam letters, are commonly used for exhibition header panels due to several reasons:

  1. Lightweight: XPS foam is lightweight, making it easy to handle and install. This is particularly beneficial for exhibition displays, where large header panels need to be mounted on walls or suspended from ceilings.
  2. Versatility: XPS foam letters can be easily cut and shaped into various sizes and designs, allowing for customized header panels that match the branding and theme of the exhibition. They can be created in different fonts, styles, and thicknesses to achieve the desired visual impact.
  3. Durability: XPS foam is a durable material that can withstand the rigors of transportation, installation, and the exhibition environment. It is resistant to moisture, mildew, and rot, which helps maintain the appearance of the header panels throughout the duration of the exhibition.
  4. Cost-effective: XPS foam is an affordable material compared to other options such as metal or acrylic. This makes it a popular choice for temporary exhibition displays where cost considerations may be a factor.
  5. Easy customization: XPS foam letters can be easily painted or coated to match specific colors or finishes. This allows for further customization and branding opportunities, ensuring the header panels align with the overall design and aesthetics of the exhibition.
  6. Attention-grabbing: The three-dimensional nature of XPS foam letters adds depth and visual interest to the header panels, making them more eye-catching and memorable for exhibition attendees. This helps draw attention to the exhibition area and enhance the overall impact of the display.

Overall, XPS foam letters offer a combination of lightweight construction, versatility, durability, affordability, and customization options that make them suitable for creating attractive and effective header panels for exhibition displays.


Vinyl Matt Painted Polystyrene Letters

Painted Polystyrene letters, Polystyrene lettering for photographing,

Polystyrene letters may be painted in various colours. Vinyl matt emulsion, supplied by Dulux, colour mixed to the customers pantone reference number. 250mm high, 50mm thick, the lettering was cut in a Compacta Black font.

red-painted-polystyrene-letters-compacta-blackfont

CompactaBlack font is a very bold style to use and the customer wanted to make a video presentation and photo shoot with them and then use them again in the future for other projects.

If the letters are stored properly  and taken of they will last for many years and they can be used again and again on future projects.

How To Make Prismatic Letters Out Of Styrofoam

Polystyrene Letters

How to make styrofoam prismatic 3D Letters for decorating your home.

Cut the 3D letters with an Electric Foam Cutter Polystyrene/styrofoam Hot Wand Foam Cutting Tool or buy your letters on ebay. The letters supplied on ebay will have a standard profile and will not have a prismatic face, you will need to carve the face yourself.

To carve the front of the letters into a prismatic face you will only require a scalpel and sand paper.

Get creative with styrofoam letters.

In the near future I shall come back to this page and put more information on it, enough information for you to follow to help you make your own prismatic letters for wall displays.

At least you can see what is possible and be assured all you need is a knife and sand paper to shape the letters.

To paint the letters in a silver finish it might be an idea to seal the material first by brushing on two layers of exterior grade PVA or acrylic based varnish before painting the letters with silver. Most silver coloured paints are solvent based paints and they will melt the styrofoam if it is not sealed first.

To be continued………………………………