Kappa board
Kappa is a lightweight matt board for indoor advertising, display and decorative applications. Its sandwich construction with cardboard outer layers and a PUR foam core gives it high rigidity at low weight, making it practical for presentation boards, signs, posters, exhibition stand fitting and spatial letters. It is printed in UV flat technology and can be cut to size or cut to shape for specific B2B projects.
| Printing technology | UV flat |
|---|---|
| Board format | 1,40 x 3,00 m |
| Intended use | spatial letters, exhibition stand fitting, foil and photo application, mounting boards, presentation boards, signs, posters, presenters |
| Thickness | 10 mm |
| Finish of material | cut to shape, cut to size |
| Important information | The price applies to printing in UV technology, The product is priced individually |
Average price: €11,41 /m2
Kappa is a white board with a matt finish, designed for printed indoor advertising, display systems and decorative elements. The material has a sandwich structure: cardboard outer layers and a polyurethane (PUR) foam filling. This combination makes the board light, rigid and easy to process, which is important when the finished element needs to be mounted, transported or adapted to a specific installation.
What makes Kappa useful in advertising production?
The key advantage of Kappa board is the balance between low weight and stiffness. It is suitable for projects where a printed board must look clean, remain flat and be easy to handle. The smooth, even surface supports UV flat printing, helping achieve saturated colours and a neat matt visual effect without adding unnecessary finishing layers.
The board is also easy to process mechanically. It can be cut to size, cut to shape, drilled or milled, so it works well for both simple rectangular panels and more customised forms. This is useful for trade fair graphics, interior branding, window displays and presentation materials prepared for short-term or long-term indoor use.
Typical applications
Kappa is used where a rigid but lightweight printed carrier is needed. Common applications include:
- mounting boards, presentation boards and posters,
- indoor signs, presenters and display panels,
- exhibition stand fitting and retail displays,
- foil and photo application,
- spatial letters and decorative interior elements,
- architectural models and visual presentation materials.
How to specify the board for production
The standard board format is 1.40 x 3.00 m, and the listed specification includes 10 mm thickness. When planning an order, consider the final mounting method, viewing distance and whether the element will be visible from one or more sides. For boards mounted flat to a wall, single-sided printing is usually sufficient. For suspended or freestanding elements, double-sided printing may improve visibility and practical use.
Kappa is selected mainly for indoor projects where low weight, stiffness and a clean printed surface are more important than outdoor resistance. In B2B production it is often used for campaign materials, exhibition graphics, point-of-sale communication and presentation elements that need to be easy to install and replace. On the market, it may also be referred to as a foam board, foamcore board or lightweight display board, but in this product specification the main product name remains Kappa.
Choosing Kappa for the right application
Before ordering, define how the board will be used. A panel mounted directly to a wall has different requirements than a hanging sign, a stand element or a shaped decorative form. Kappa is especially practical when the finished product should be rigid enough for visual presentation but light enough for easy handling during transport, fitting and event setup.
- Choose cut-to-size finishing for standard panels, signs and presentation boards.
- Choose cut-to-shape finishing for spatial letters, decorative forms and custom display elements.
- Use single-sided printing for boards fixed to a backing surface.
- Consider double-sided printing when the board may be viewed from different directions.
Printing and finishing notes
The price applies to printing in UV technology, and the product is priced individually. This is useful for projects where the board size, cutting method, print coverage or installation requirements influence the production setup. UV flat printing is a practical choice for rigid materials because the print is applied directly to the board surface, without the need for additional mounting of a printed foil in many standard applications.
Kappa has an elegant matt finish as standard. Because the board is a relatively soft material, lamination is not generally recommended: pressure and handling may leave visible marks, such as fingerprints or indentations. If a gloss effect is required, a polymer laminate can be applied on request, but this should be planned consciously as part of the finishing specification.
File preparation and production planning
When preparing print files, follow the technical specifications for UV flat printing and board finishing. Pay particular attention to final dimensions, bleed, cutting lines and the correct preparation of black areas if deep black is required. For shaped elements, the cutting contour should be clearly prepared and matched to the artwork.
Typical ordering mistakes include choosing the board without considering the mounting method, preparing artwork only for front viewing when the element will be suspended, or adding lamination by default even when a matt surface is the better choice. If the board will be part of a larger stand, retail display or interior branding system, it is worth confirming the file setup, format and finishing before production.
