ACP - aluminium composite panel - is two thin aluminium sheets bonded around a core, producing a flat, rigid, weatherproof board. It has become the standard for bold facade signage and totem signs in Riyadh because it stays dead flat in heat that would warp thinner materials. This guide covers ACP sign uses, printing and fixing.
Why ACP Suits Riyadh Signs
- Dead-flat surface at large sizes - no sag or wave in the panels.
- Aluminium skins resist moisture, corrosion and UV.
- Lightweight enough for facades, strong enough for totems.
- Composite edge detailing gives a clean architectural finish.
ACP Sign Products
- Printed face panels - large-format UV print directly on the panel.
- Logo cut-outs - panels CNC-cut into dimensional letterforms.
- No-cladding totem panels - ACP wraps around internal steel for freestanding signs.
- Building cladding letterback - the brand gets a coloured wall panel behind letters.
Printing and Finishing the Faces
Graphics are UV-printed onto the panel face and protected with clear overlay film for exterior life. Alternatively the panel is painted or wrapped in vinyl. UV print holds detail, while vinyl wrap is faster to replace when a campaign changes.
Fixing ACP Signs
Panels are mounted on concealed sub-frames with screws or adhesive tape systems rated for facades, keeping expansion gaps at edges so the panel breathes with the heat. Never fasten ACP rigidly edge-to-edge without expansion joints.
The flat look only survives if the sub-frame is flat: a wavy wall frame shows through every ripple on the panel face.
Rough Budget Bands
| ACP sign | Typical price |
|---|---|
| ACP brand panel 2x1 m | SAR 1,200-2,500 |
| Facade sign with cut logo, 4x1.5 m | SAR 2,500-5,500 |
| Covered letterback full wall | SAR 5,000-12,000 |
| ACP totem 3x1 m | SAR 4,000-9,000 |
Pillars of a Good ACP Project
Measure the surface, choose UV-print or vinyl, confirm the sub-frame is flat and engineered, and allow expansion gaps. Get the fabrication drawing signed before cutting so the panel sizes, cut-outs and fixing points are exactly right.
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WhatsApp usACP is an aluminium-composite sandwich that is much flatter, lighter and more weather-resistant than wood or plain printed board, making it ideal for large facade signs and totems in hot climates.
Graphics are UV-printed onto the aluminium face and over-laminated, or applied as vinyl. UV print holds fine detail and strong colours; vinyl is quicker to refresh.
With UV-protected faces and correct fixing, ACP signs typically last 8 to 12 years in Riyadh before the print needs refreshing by reprinting or re-covering the panels.
