Need a strong print on a solid surface? Use solid and durable PVC Sintra or lightweight yet rigid Infinity Board or Gator Board. Direct to board prints are an ideal option for presentations on the go or lightweight signage.
Photo & Art Direct To Board Printing
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Custom Board Prints Advantage – Simple. Clean. Lightweight.
Need a strong print on a solid surface? Use solid and durable Sintra or lightweight yet rigid Infinity Board. Direct to board prints are an ideal option for lightweight photo displays, presentations or on-the-go unique signage.
Sintra is a plastic composite that is rigid and durable. Prints direct to Sintra are available in white with a choice of 3mm (~1/8″) or 6mm (~1/4″) thickness.
Infinity Board is a polystyrene foam board between two layers of styrene-faced veneer. It is rigid yet lightweight, making it ideal for presentations or indoor signage requiring rigidity and easy portability. Print to white face, with 1/2″ or 3/16″ thickness.
Plastic Composite and Foam Board Options
White Infinity Board
Infinity Board is a polystyrene foam board between two layers of styrene-faced veneer. It is rigid yet lightweight, making it ideal for presentations or indoor signage requiring rigidity and easy portability. Print to white face, with 1/2″ or 3/16″ thickness.
White PVC Sintra
Sintra, also known as “PVC board,” is a plastic composite that is rigid and durable. Prints direct to Sintra are available in white with a choice of 3mm (~1/8″) or 6mm (~1/4″) thickness. White PVC is the most popular choice for durable signage.
Black Gator Board
Black Gator Board is a polystyrene foam board between two layers of styrene-faced veneer. It is rigid yet lightweight, making it ideal for presentations or indoor signage requiring rigidity and easy portability. Print to white face, with 1/2″ or 3/16″ thickness.
Black Sintra Mountings
Black Sintra is not available for direct prints, but it is available as a mounting option.
“I am very pleased with the quality of the Infinity Board prints produced by Artisan. Ordering was simple, and order turnaround and delivery was very quick.”
Hanging & Finishing Options
Float Mount
One of the simplest ways to mount a foam or PVC board to the wall, float mounts also give your signage a 3-D look.
Aluminum Museum Back
An elegant and long-term solution to hanging your sintra board photos or art prints, aluminum museum black is an excellent hanging option.
NEW Black Museum Back
Get the museum black back without the additional hardware with our new hanging option.
NEW White Aluminum Museum Back
Keep the 3-D look and beauty of a museum back with white aluminum museum back hanging option.
Not sure what your Direct to Board print will look like? Try a sample print today!
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FAQs
What are some uses for Direct to Substrate prints?ArtisanHD2022-08-03T05:53:38-07:00
Direct to substrate prints, also known as direct to board prints, can be used in a variety of creative ways. You can print your favorite photos, artwork, or design using this method directly on to Sintra or Infinity Board. Then hang the custom artwork in your home or office. It’s also a wonderfully unconventional way to display graphics, such as point of sale signage in a retail space.
A few direct to substrate ideas for application and uses are:
A few direct to substrate ideas for application and uses are:- Doors
- Tabletops
- Signs
- Floor Tiles
- Room Dividers
- Chair Seats
- Posters
- Presentations
Wondering what a substrate is? Check out the answer in another FAQ.
Can direct to photo board prints be used in both indoor and outdoor environments?ArtisanHD2020-03-05T13:28:00-07:00
Direct to Photo Board prints, also known as hard surface prints, are great for both indoor and outdoor environment. The printing process used to create them makes them durable in almost any environment. 
The key is the UV curing ink applied to the rigid surface, either Sintra or Infinity Board, using our high definition large format inkjet printer. Using powerful UV light, the printer then cures the ink. This curing process offers incredible durability, which is why hard surface prints are suitable for outdoor displays without any protective coating. Direct to photo board prints also hold up well to indoor displays that receive a lot of direct sunlight. The perfect choice for any environment!
What is Direct to Board or Direct Digital Printing?ArtisanHD2020-03-05T13:32:14-07:00
Direct digital printing to a board is a specialized high-tech printing process where an image is printed directly on a solid rigid medium like wood, plastic, or metal (tin, steel, and aluminum), instead of on vinyl, photo paper or canvas.
What is direct to substrate printing?ArtisanHD2022-05-24T15:36:43-07:00
Direct to substrate printing refers to printing an image directly on the surface rather than the image printed on HD photo paper, then mounted to the substrate. In the case of direct to Plexiglass or acrylic prints, the substrate is Plexiglass. Substrate, in this instance, refers to the surface being printed on.
Why Use Direct to Substrate Printing?
Substrate surfaces are so versatile and durable that they are used by professional artists, galleries, museums, framing shops and specialized printers to enhance the artistry and uniqueness of a photo or fine art piece. Professional mounting finished the artwork and makes it display as if its in a gallery.
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Rex Colby –
That’s two in a row! Another awesome job in printing, color accuracy and cutting.
I’m absolutely delighted with the end product you shipped.
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Mike Goldner of ArtisanHD –
Thanks Rex! Always a pleasure to work with you. Truly appreciate the 5 Stars.
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Keith Grubb –
These arrived today in perfect condition. We love the gallery mount for easy swapping!
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Esperanza –
We went through several vendors looking to print large size posters on 3mm PVC. Artisan was the only one that reproduce the colors and quality of the image provided just as it was on the original file. Deliveries are done on time. Mike responds promptly and friendly to all requests. We are happy to have found a printer we can trust.
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Julie Estrada –
Hi Esperanza! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave your review. We are thrilled to hear that you were pleased with the finished products as well as your experience working with our team. We appreciate your business and look forward to working with you again!
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Alex –
Received the package in great shape, was really glad to see all the protective measures it was packed in. I’m very satisfied with the quality of the print and the final product on this black Gatorboard. Will be recommending your services for anyone looking for great service and professional execution of a great print.
Thank you!
Alex
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Mike Shults –
I wanted a very large print of a painting. The camera had low dpi but they made it perfect . I will definitely be using them again !!!!
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Mike Goldner of ArtisanHD –
Thanks Mike! So glad it worked out. With a little TLC from our retouching team, we were able print with confidence.
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Laura C. –
I was introduced to Artisan through the company I work for, California Pools, Inc. We have some of our pools printed by them hanging in the office and are gorgeous. When it came time for our annual company banquet, we wanted to display large prints of our cherished vintage images of the beginnings of the company.
We celebrated 65 years in business and that was the theme of the banquet. We had several historical images that we wanted to blow up and showcase. Mike worked with me every step of the way. Mike, Glenna and the team are so professional, friendly and knowledgeable. Do not be intimidated if this is something you have never done before. They walk you through it and help you understand the process.
The Sintra prints are incredible! The quality cannot be beat. And 5 stars does not do their level of customer service justice. These prints hang in our office and are such a hit that our other offices are starting to order their very own! The prints themselves are sleek, modern and stylish. They compliment any home or office in style.
I recommend AristanHD to anyone–beginning photographers, home owners, business professionals, and more. For any work that you cherish, please let this company take care of you, you will not regret it!
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Christy L. –
My three new prints from Artisan Colour just arrived!
I am so very happy and I keep going back into the front room to look at them. There is so much depth to them! The colors, contrast, and clarity are exactly true to my originals and somehow seeing them printed up like this makes them look even BETTER than the originals!
I picked three distinctly different types of photos to see how they would turn out. These are all printed on 1/2 inch black Gatorboard with museum wall mounts. They are lightweight but sturdy.
My next orders will be on metals and acrylic!
One more thing: I’ve had a few things printed professionally but NONE of them packaged the prints as carefully as Artisan Colour. They put a lot of time and expense into the packing materials they used to ship my three new babies! (All of the packaging is worth keeping and reusing when I need to ship something.) The feeling I got was that something very special was inside this box!
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David R. –
I am very pleased with the quality of the Gatorboard prints produced by Artisan Colour, ordering was simple and order turnaround/delivery was very quick. Based on my experience so far, I would definitely recommend Artisan Colour for your printing requirements.
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