FASTSIGNS Material Selector
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Required questions
Sign type
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Flat panel / rigid sign
Banner
Window graphics
Wall graphics
Floor graphics
Vehicle graphics
Decal / label
Biggest driver of correct recommendations.
Location
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Indoor
Outdoor
Outdoor prioritizes UV/water durability and longer-life substrates.
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Size (optional)
Double-sided required
Used only for panels & seams guidance. Leave blank to skip.
Optional questions
Optional refinements (collapse/expand)
Duration
No preference
Temporary / promotional
Permanent / long-term
Helps reduce “ties” by aligning expected lifespan.
Surface (for films/graphics)
No preference
Smooth (glass, smooth paint, metal)
Textured (orange peel, brick, block)
Low-energy plastic (PP/PE, some powder coats)
If unsure, leave blank. It won’t block results.
Wind exposure
Unknown
Low
Medium
High
High wind will penalize flexible materials and unframed large panels.
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ID
Name
Category
Format
Thickness
Sign types (comma separated)
Use DB keys (singular): wall_graphic, window_graphic, floor_graphic.
Indoor use
—
true
false
Outdoor use
—
true
false
Temporary
—
true
false
Permanent
—
true
false
Max width (in)
Max height (in)
Rec max unframed area (sqft)
UV (0-10)
Water (0-10)
Rigidity (0-10)
Conform (0-10)
Adhesive type
Removal (0-10)
Material cost ($/sqft)
Print cost ($/sqft)
Notes