Our Gator Board Presentation Boards are printed in full color on durable 3/16" gator board material for exhibits, displays, retail signage, presentations, office signs, event graphics, informational signs, directional signs, trade show displays, interior signs, exterior display signage, and long-term business displays. Gator board is made from extruded polystyrene foam bonded between two layers of wood-fiber veneer, giving it a rigid, lightweight structure that is stronger and more durable than standard foamcore while still being easy to display.
Gator board is stronger and more durable than foamcore, but it should still be handled carefully to help protect the printed surface and edges. It is a good choice when you need a lightweight board with more rigidity and durability than standard foamcore.
| Size | Select length and height by the nearest 1/2 foot. Exact cut size may be requested in inches. (12" x 12" up to 34" x 34") |
| Stock | Gator Board - White or Gator Board - Black |
| Thickness | 3/16" |
| Ink Coverage | Full Color One Side Only (4/0) or Full Color Two Sides (4/4) |
Estimated Turnaround: 5 - 7 Business Days
Free Pickup: Available by appointment at our main office in Costa Mesa.
Shipping: Shipping is available at checkout for qualifying orders.
***ALL TURNAROUND TIMES ARE APPROXIMATE AND NOT GUARANTEED. PRODUCTION & SHIPPING DOES NOT INCLUDE WEEKENDS & HOLIDAYS. FOR ORDERS WITH SHIPPING, ADD 1-3 DAYS FOR TRANSIT TIME.***
| File Format | AI | PDF | PSD preferred. High-resolution JPEG or PNG may be accepted if print-ready. |
| Color Mode | CMYK |
| Resolution | 300 DPI recommended at final print size |
| Bleed | Add 0.5" bleed per side. Example: submit an 18" x 24" gator board as 19" x 25". |
| Safe Area | Keep important text, logos, borders, and artwork at least 0.5" inside the final trim size. |
| Black Gator Board | A white mask file is required when ordering black gator board. If your artwork does not include white or opaque elements, submit an empty mask file along with your artwork so the order can be processed correctly. |
Add graphic design to your order: We can create or adjust your design for an additional fee. If you need to add design separate from print, please order here: Product Design.
Need the editable file? Artwork File Release is available with purchase after design is complete, or separately at: Artwork File Release.
Select your gator board size, stock, print side, upload your artwork, and complete checkout online.
Want to see samples before you buy?
Order our Large Format Sample Kit to compare materials, finishes, and print quality for gator board, foamcore boards, aluminum boards, PVC signs, yard signs, banners, and large format products.
Don’t see the size or custom options you need?
Email us at info@socalbusinesscards.com or call (714) 948-0588.
We’ll be happy to discuss your project.
Custom gator board presentation boards are durable lightweight display boards used for exhibits, displays, retail signage, presentations, trade show graphics, office signs, event signage, directional signs, informational signs, interior signs, exterior displays, and long-term business signage.
SoCal Business Cards provides professional large format printing for businesses, schools, offices, retailers, event planners, trade show exhibitors, organizations, designers, and local customers across Southern California including Costa Mesa, Irvine, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Anaheim, Los Angeles, and San Diego. Our gator board presentation boards are printed with UV-cured inks on durable 3/16" gator board material.
Gator board is made from extruded polystyrene foam bonded between two layers of wood-fiber veneer. This construction makes it stronger and more durable than standard foamcore while still remaining lightweight for displays, presentations, exhibits, retail signs, and business signage.
Black gator board requires a white mask file, even if the artwork does not include white or opaque colors. For artwork without white or opaque elements, an empty mask file must still be submitted. If white ink, opaque areas, or full-color elements need to appear strongly on the black surface, the mask file should define where white ink should be applied.
White gator board does not require a mask file. Standard print-ready artwork can be submitted in CMYK color mode with high-resolution files whenever possible. Add 0.5" bleed per side and keep important text, logos, borders, and design elements at least 0.5" inside the final trim size.
Gator board is a stronger, more durable alternative to foamcore presentation boards. Foamcore is a good lightweight option for short-term indoor displays, while gator board is a better choice when you want a more rigid and long-lasting display board.
Pair your gator board presentation boards with foamcore presentation boards, white aluminum presentation boards, brushed silver aluminum presentation boards, and large format printing for a consistent branded presentation.