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Corflute vs ACM: which sign material?
The honest comparison — cost, lifespan, weather and looks — and when each one wins.
These are the two most-ordered sign materials in our studio — and customers asking for one sometimes need the other. Here's the straight-talking comparison.
The head-to-head
| Corflute | ACM panel | |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Fluted plastic board — light, flexible, printed direct | Two aluminium skins over a solid core — rigid, premium |
| Looks | Functional; fine from metres away | The premium shopfront standard — dead-flat, crisp edges |
| Budget | The cheapest sign per square metre | More, but the cost-per-year often wins |
| Lifespan | Months to a few years; UV fades it eventually | Many years outdoors with minimal fade |
| Weather | Handles rain; wind can bow a big sheet | Handles everything Sydney throws at it |
| Best for | Site signs, sales boards, events, temp branding | Shopfront fascia, directional signs, premium wall signage |
The honest rule of thumb
- Is it permanent, and does it carry your name in public? ACM. The fascia is the face of the business; it deserves the material that stays dead-flat and crisp for years.
- Is it temporary, replaceable or site-based? Corflute. Real estate boards, "opening soon", construction hoardings, market stalls — corflute is made for this.
- Not sure? Tell us the job — we quote both materials side by side, and the right one is usually obvious once you see the two numbers.
See both in the wild in our signage gallery — and if it's the shopfront you're thinking about, our Signage Pack bundles design and print.
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