To make our planet a better place to live, we humans have always kept experimenting with natural resources to bring out a better substitute. Polyvinyl Chloride AKA, PVC is one of such remarkable substances. PVC foam boards are a wood and aluminum substitute, which is even better in quality and lasts longer than its natural substitutes.
PVC foam boards are used for various types of construction, for both, interior and exterior. It is widely preferred nowadays for building houses and workplaces considering its remarkable characteristics.
Here we would like to answer some of the major questions asked by customers in order to clear any doubts you may have about the PVC Boards.

What is PVC Foam Board?

PVC Foam Board is an eco-friendly substitute for wood. The main raw material used to create PVC foam boards are Polyvinyl chloride, PVC boards are designed to stand the test of time as it is moisture resistant and corrosion-free. The PVC foam boards are quite flexible regarding their usages, you can paint, engrave or even laminate it as you like. Thus, it is one of the most preferred materials in making wall panels, display panels, vehicle ceilings, screen printing, advertising, and so on.

What are the quality inspection methods of PVC Foam Boards?

Panel Surface: the surface should be smooth and flat, with no obvious mechanical texture or color difference, make sure there are no stains, obvious pits, needle holes, thick holes, or cracks on the surface of the panel. Side edge: make sure the side has a smooth incision and fine pores. There should be no needle holes, thick holes, powder loss, or bee holes.

Thickness measurement: when the caliper is placed on the surface, the contact is close and seamless. The thickness of the left and right sides should be even. Weight algorithm: weight (g) = length width thickness (cm) density Density algorithm: density = weight (g)/length width * thickness (cm)

What are the advantages of PVC Foam Boards?

The PVC foam boards offer tons of benefits compared to their natural substitutes like wood or aluminum. The main advantages are its characteristics of high-strength, fire-retardant, sound-insulation, damp-proof, thermal-insulation, waterproof, corrosion resistance, and durability. Unlike plywood, it has all the processability of wood, it can be nailed drilled, dug, chiseled, and riveted. Plus, the sheets can easily be reworked and the surface can be coated, painted, and sprayed.

What are the applications of PVC Foam Boards?

Furniture Industry: kitchen cabinet, bathroom cabinet, various high-end furniture boards, and so on Transportation Industry: ships, passenger cars, train cars, roof, interior decoration panels, and so on Advertising Industry: screen printing, engraving, signage, display board, marking board, and so on Architectural Industry: construction formwork