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Alupanel
CA$10.00
Alupanel is a lightweight yet rigid aluminum composite panel made of two aluminum sheets bonded to a solid black polyethylene core. This layered construction provides excellent strength, stability, and long-term durability without the weight of solid metal.
Available in white for vibrant printing or brushed aluminum for a sleek metallic finish, Alupanel is ideal for indoor and outdoor signage, including retail, construction, real estate, and corporate applications.
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About our alupanel signs
Alupanel is an aluminum composite panel: two thin sheets of aluminum permanently bonded to a solid polyethylene core. The result is a sign material that is remarkably rigid yet far lighter than solid metal, will not warp in heat or humidity, and shrugs off rain, snow, and UV exposure for years. It is the material we recommend whenever a sign needs to look professional outdoors for the long haul.
We print directly onto the panel in full color and offer two finishes: a clean white face for maximum color pop, or brushed aluminum for an upscale metallic look that lets the silver grain show through your design. Panels can be cut to custom sizes and drilled for mounting. First Press prints everything in Montreal and ships across Canada, with free ground shipping on orders over $200.
Popular uses
Alupanel is the standard for storefront fascia signs and exterior business identification, construction site and developer signage that must survive a full project timeline, corporate lobby plaques and directional signage, real estate development panels, parking and safety signage, and menu boards in outdoor service windows. The brushed finish is especially popular for office door plaques, award displays, and architectural photo prints.
Tips for choosing your options
Pick your finish by design style. White panels reproduce photography and saturated brand colors most accurately. Brushed aluminum works best with designs that use white sparingly, since unprinted areas reveal the metallic surface; logos with bold dark colors look striking on it.
Think about mounting before you order. Drilled holes with stand-off hardware give a floating, premium look for plaques; screws into a wood or masonry backing suit construction sites; heavy-duty tape or structural adhesive works for smooth interior walls.
Prepare artwork in CMYK with 0.125 in bleed. Use 300 dpi for plaques and small panels viewed up close, while 100 to 150 dpi at full size is typically fine for large exterior panels read from a distance.
Frequently asked questions
How long does alupanel last outside?
The panel itself is rated for years of outdoor exposure without rusting, swelling, or delaminating, and our UV-stable printing is built to match. For a storefront sign, you can typically expect a useful life of five years or more before colors noticeably soften.
Should I choose alupanel or Sintra (PVC board)?
Choose alupanel for permanent outdoor signage, anything exposed to sun and weather, or wherever a flat, premium metal face matters. Sintra is lighter and more economical, making it better for indoor displays, short-term promotions, and signs that get moved around frequently.
Can alupanel be used indoors?
Absolutely. It is a favourite for corporate plaques, wayfinding, and gallery-style photo mounting precisely because it stays perfectly flat and has clean, finished edges that look intentional without a frame.
Can you cut shapes or round the corners?
Yes. We can contour-cut panels to custom shapes, round corners for a softer look, and drill mounting holes exactly where your installer needs them. Send us a vector cut line with your artwork or ask us to set one up.
How should I set up and upload my artwork?
Always supply a print-ready PDF with at least 1/8 inch (0.125 in) of bleed on every side and crop marks included, built in CMYK. Keep important text and logos at least 1/8 inch inside the trim line so nothing is cut off. If you are not sure how to export it that way, our file preparation guide walks through the exact settings for Canva, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, and Word. Prefer to design it yourself? Use the personalization option in the upload section to build your artwork right on the page before you order.
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| Dimensions | 24x12x0.25 |
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