Description
Blank Substrate Panels for Sign Makers, Contractors, and DIY Sign Builds
Not every sign job needs a print shop. Sign installers laying down vinyl-cut graphics, contractors fabricating site-specific signage, schools and community groups producing one-off event signs, vinyl decal shops needing rigid substrate, and DIY home and business sign builders all need the same thing first: a flat, clean, properly-sized blank panel. Sign Blanks from Graphics Decal HQ are exactly that — unprinted, dimensionally-accurate substrate panels in the same commercial-grade materials we print on, sold cut-to-size for whatever application you are building.
At Graphics Decal HQ we stock and supply Sign Blanks in Winnipeg in four standard substrate families — coroplast (corrugated plastic), ACM (aluminum composite), foam core, and styrene — in standard sign sizes from compact 12" x 18" yard signs up to large-format 48" x 96" panels, with custom-cut sizing available on request. Bulk pricing for sign makers, contractors, and vinyl shops, with local pickup at our Winnipeg facility to avoid shipping damage on large rigid panels.
Whether you are a Winnipeg sign maker stocking up on substrate for a busy season, a Manitoba contractor producing site-specific construction signage, a vinyl decal shop adding rigid panel substrate to a wrap order, a school producing event and team signage, or a homeowner building DIY garage sale or open house signs, blank panels are the production foundation for every sign that does not need a printed graphic.
Substrate Options
| Material | Best For |
|---|---|
| Coroplast (4mm corrugated plastic) | Yard signs, real estate, political campaigns, construction signs, event signage |
| ACM / Dibond (3mm) | Permanent outdoor signage, building signs, real estate listing signs, premium displays |
| Foam Core | Indoor presentation boards, trade show displays, event signage, lightweight applications |
| Styrene (40mil / 60mil) | Indoor retail signage, point-of-sale displays, lightweight rigid printing substrate |
Standard Sizes
- 12" x 18" — compact yard sign and small panel size
- 18" x 24" — standard yard sign and small directional size
- 24" x 24" — square format for stop signs, directional, parking signs
- 24" x 36" — standard real estate and project sign size
- 36" x 48" — large yard sign and site sign size
- 48" x 96" — large-format sheet size for sign maker stock
- Custom-cut sizing available on request
Finish Options
- White (most common) — standard substrate colour for vinyl application and direct printing
- Black — available on coroplast and ACM for premium dark-background applications
- Custom colours available on ACM and styrene on request
Mounting & Hardware
- Pre-drilled mounting holes available on request (top + bottom or all four corners)
- Wire H-stakes for yard sign installation — see our Yard Stakes
- Standoff studs for architectural building-mount signs — see our Standoff Studs
- Banner hanging hooks for hanging sign installations — see our Banner Hanging Hooks
Volume Pricing
- Single-panel purchase available for one-off jobs and sample evaluation
- Bulk pricing for sign makers and contractors at 10, 25, 50, 100+ panel tiers
Add-Ons
- 48hr Rush Production on cut-to-size orders — select at checkout before the 2pm daily cutoff
Graphics Decal HQ is Winnipeg's locally operated signage manufacturer — operated from our facility at 2095 Logan Avenue and trusted by Manitoba sign makers, contractors, vinyl shops, and DIY sign builders for in-stock blank substrate at competitive wholesale pricing.
Rigid panel substrate is one of the hardest categories to ship without damage. Coroplast develops creased corners in transit, ACM panels scuff and dent through cardboard packaging, foam core compresses under stacking, and large-format styrene sheets warp under their own weight if handled poorly. Sourcing locally at our Winnipeg facility means you pick up the panel exactly as it left the manufacturer — flat, clean, and ready for vinyl, paint, or direct application.
We stock the same substrate we print on, which means the panel you buy as a blank is the same commercial-grade material we use for our printed Custom Yard Signs, Coroplast Signs, Foam Core Signs, ACM Signs, and Styrene Signs. No bait-and-switch on quality between blank stock and printed product. For sign makers and contractors who use our blanks alongside our printed signs on the same project, that consistency is the difference between a clean install and a mismatched site finish.
We offer local pickup at 2095 Logan Avenue, Winnipeg MB on most stock sizes same-week, with custom-cut sizing in 4 to 6 business days. Canada-wide shipping is available on smaller-format panels (up to 24" x 36"); for larger panels we recommend local pickup or freight arrangement to avoid transit damage.
For printed sign products in these same substrate families, see our Coroplast Signs, ACM Signs, Foam Core Signs, and Styrene Signs. For ready-to-install printed yard signs, browse our Custom Yard Signs. For complete warehouse and industrial signage systems, see our Custom Warehouse Signs. For the full range of signs, visit our Signs category.
- Winnipeg sign makers and sign installers stocking blank substrate for vinyl-cut graphics, custom hand-cut signs, and rigid backing for adhesive vinyl applications
- Manitoba contractors producing site-specific construction signage, project boards, and temporary on-site identification panels
- Vinyl decal shops adding rigid panel substrate to wrap orders and custom decal installations
- Schools, post-secondary institutions, daycares, and community organizations producing event signage, team boards, and one-off classroom and athletic signs
- Real estate agents and brokerages keeping blank panel stock for handwritten or on-the-spot listing and open house signage
- Property managers and condo boards maintaining blank panel inventory for ad-hoc tenant notices, posted rules, and facility communications
- Trade show exhibitors and event organizers producing custom booth signage and hand-finished display panels
- Photographers, videographers, and creative professionals using rigid backing for photo backdrops, set pieces, and prop fabrication
- Home renovators, DIY business owners, and weekend project builders sourcing professional-grade substrate for home sign builds and garage sale signage
- Municipalities, rural-municipality operators, and public-works teams sourcing replacement substrate for low-volume signage that gets hand-printed or stenciled on site
- Cannabis cultivation, food production, and regulated facilities maintaining blank substrate stock for compliance-required interior wayfinding that gets updated frequently
To order, select your substrate, size, finish, and quantity, and add to cart. For custom-cut sizing or special-order substrate finishes, contact us via our Contact page or call (204) 403-4347.
Local pickup is available at 2095 Logan Avenue, Winnipeg MB on most stock sizes the same week; large-format panels (48" x 96") may require 1–2 days notice. Custom-cut sizing is produced in 4 to 6 business days. Rush 48hr service is available on most cut-to-size orders — select at checkout before the 2pm daily cutoff.
For sign makers and contractors running ongoing substrate stock programs, custom wholesale pricing and recurring reorder workflows are available — contact our team to discuss bulk agreements.
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