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Greyboard / Construction Board (Select Size, Weight & No of Sheets)

Greyboard / Construction Board (Select Size, Weight & No of Sheets)
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Model:  GBA550025


**2800 MICRON INVENTORY CLEARANCE SALE**

Thick unlined grey card used either as construction board, stiffener, packaging, rigid envelope insert, binding, eco friendly cards or for crafts, artwork, Brother ScanNCut crafts & model making backing boards, camera clubs. 100% recycled.

Available in a variety of sizes, caliper and quantities.

Sizes available in this listing: A5, A4, A3 or A2, 12x12 inch & 12X24 inch.
On Request:  Grey board is available up to SRA1 (640mmx900mm) - sometimes even larger. Prices available on request and there may be an additional carriage charge incurred due to our carriers size restrictions. We also offer a 'cut to size' service.. please see below for more information.

We also sell 200x200mm and 500x400mm in 1000 Micron. Please click here to view.
 

Sheet Quantities Available: 10 (Selected Lines), 25, 100, or 500 Sheets - certain weights/sizes may only be available in select/differing quantities. We have recently reduced the quantities available to order to reduce office admin - however you can mix and match to create your desired quantity i.e  If you wish to order 75 sheets please order 3 x 25, for 1000 sheets order 2 x 500 etc..

Weights available:
500 Micron (350gsm) - This is approx. 0.5mm thick.
750 Micron (500gsm) - This is approx. 0.75mm thick.
1000 Micron - This is approx. 1mm thick.
1500 Micron (960gsm) - This is approx. 1.5mm thick.
2000 Micron (1200gsm) - This is approx. 2mm thick.
2300 Micron (gsm) - This is approx. 2.3mm thick. (This replaces the 2250 Micron that was approx. 2.25mm thick)
2800 Micron (1735gsm) - This is approx. 2.8mm thick.

We are also able to supply 1200m Greyboard - however this is not a stocked item and therefore would need to be done as a special order. Please email us with your requirements.

 

A green 'Y' indicates current sizes/weights usually available 'off the shelf'.
If you cannot find what you are after please email us for a quote/custom cut order. 

  500m 750m 1000m 1500m 2000m 2300m 2800m  
12"X12" Y Y Y Y Y Y Y  
12"X24" Y Y Y Y Y Y Y  
A5 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y  
A4 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y  
A3 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y  
A2 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y  

 

All board is delivered flat. It is not rolled or bent into a box. We will always try to ensure that you receive a consistent product for your order, however please bear in mind that this is a recycled product - you will still receive the correct weight you have ordered but there may some variation in 'shade' and possibly 'smoothness' etc.. between different orders.

 

Delivery Charge For This Item - please add required items to basket and your postage charge will be calculated. More information can be found by clicking the 'Delivery, Cut To Size Orders & Samples' tab below the product image.

Need a specific size not listed above?

We can  offer greyboard ''cut to size'' - please email sales@funkypen.co.uk with the weight, size, quantity and delivery postcode and we will aim to reply with a quote & lead time within 24-48 hours (Monday to Friday) - Any cut to sizes orders can sometimes take around a week to be cut & processed before despatch, although we try to minimise this where possible. Please note that there will be a minimum charge of £20 plus postage for this service, at our discretion.

 

If you have any questions please contact us on 01530 515151 or email sales@funkypen.co.uk.

Require a sample? Please click here to request one.

 

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Need A Specific Size Not Listed? I.E ''CUSTOM CUT''

We can offer certain boards ''cut to size'' - please email sales@funkypen.co.uk with the weight, size, quantity and delivery postcode and we will aim to reply with a quote & lead time within 24-48 hours (Monday to Friday) - Any cut to sizes orders can sometimes take around a week to be cut & processed before despatch, although we try to minimise this where possible. Please note that there will be a minimum charge of £20 plus postage for this service, at our discretion. We can't give quotes immediately over the phone so please email.

Delivery

If you are not sure about your carriage charge, the easiest way to check is add required items to your basket and enter your postcode.

All board is delivered flat. It is not rolled or bent into a box.

We will always try to ensure that you receive a consistent product for your order, however please bear in mind that you will still receive the correct weight you have ordered but there may some variation in 'shade' and possibly 'smoothness' etc.. between different orders.

Delivery Charge For This Item

The delivery charge depends on the what you are ordering, the weight and value. 
If you are not sure about your carriage charge, the easiest way to check is add required items to your basket and enter your postcode.

In order for us to keep our prices are competitive as possible, we have separate delivery charges for certain items. On orders where the combined weight is below a certain value the delivery charge will £3.50 and the item will most likely be sent with Royal Mail. Orders over this value will have to go with a courier and will be charged at £6.95. If your order is over £75, then delivery will be free.

As a general rule, if you order a few sheets of a lightweight board, it will probably be £3.50. If you order heavier weights, a large quantity or most A3 or A2 then it will most likely be £6.95. Sometimes you might be able to combine a couple of lightweight options and still pay £3.50.

So, if your order includes Specialist Card & Board (inc Greyboard) the following packing & delivery charges will usually apply (unless otherwise stated):

Order value £49.99 & Under - Shipping Charge will be £3.95 or £6.95 (weight dependent, delivery aim 3-5 working days)

Order value £75 and over - Free Standard Delivery.

If you wish to upgrade to a faster delivery (delivery aim within 2 working days) it will be £11.95. Please contact us before ordering.

Customers in Northern Island, The Highlands, Islands & Offshore Postcodes

Unfortunately due to our carriers having postcode restrictions the delivery charge will be a flat £12 regardless of the value of your order for customers in the following postcodes:

BT, IM, GY, JE, TR1-27, TR93, PO30-41, AB30-38, AB44-56, FK17-99, G83, IV1-28, IV30-39, IV52-54, IV63, KW1-14, PA21-33, PA34-40, PH18-26, PH30, PH31-41, PH49-50, HS1-9, IV40-51, IV55-56, KA27-28, KW15-17, PA20, PA41-49, PA60-78, PH42-44, ZE1-3

However if you are ordering from these postcodes and you wish to obtain a personalised delivery quote, please email sales@funkypen.co.uk prior to ordering with the product codes, quantities and your postcode and we will see what we can do. For example if you are ordering something small & lightweight, we may be able to send it with Royal Mail cheaper instead. Please note than A2 Board will always be sent with a carrier.

Terms & Postcode Restrictions apply - please visit our FAQ's page for more information. If you have any questions please contact us on 01530 515151 or email sales@funkypen.co.uk.

Require a sample? Please click here to request one.

ISO 216 is the international standard for ''A'' series paper sizes.

A2 is 420 x 594 mm (16.5 x 23.4 in)
A3 is 297 x 420 mm (11.7 x 16.5 in)
A4 is 210 x 297 mm  (8.3 x 11.7 in)
A5 is 148 x 210 mm (5.8 x 8.3 in)
A6 is 105 x 148 mm  (4.1 x 5.8 in)

 

ISO 216 specifies tolerances for the production of A series paper sizes:

±1.5 mm for dimensions up to 150 mm
±2 mm for lengths in the range 150 to 600 mm
±3 mm for any dimension above 600 mm

 

All About Greyboard

Aiming to answer some of the common questions Funky Pen get asked about Greyboard.

Greyboard or Construction Board?

Quite simply, they are the same thing. Same as grayboard if you are from across the pond or greybored if you misspell it.

What exactly is Greyboard?

It’s a fantastic versatile board, grey in colour, that comes in a variety of thicknesses and therefore useful in a wide range of applications. When people ask me what greyboard is, I reply, ‘you know that grey piece of card on the back of your notepad – that’s greyboard’ and then they usually say ‘oh yes!’

What can it be used for?

Some of the main uses include packaging, in photography & art (for mounting, or for the backing in photo frames), popular with ScanNCut Users who craft all sorts out of it (see our Customer Creations Gallery for examples), Booking Binding/Covers, on pallets as a separator, as a backing for envelopes and notepads.

Is greyboard eco-friendly?

Greyboard is made from 100% recycled materials. 

What are Microns?

A micron is one millionth of a metre. Greyboard is sold with ‘Microns’ being the unit of measure, relating to the thickness of each sheet of board. To convert microns into mm, simply divide by 1000. So 1000m is 1mm.

Our board starts from 500microns which is 0.5mm thick right up to 2800microns which is 2.8mm thick.

How do I know what thickness I need?

This entirely depends on what the greyboard is being used for and your personal preference so there isn’t a catch all answer.

It’s always best to get a sample of the board so you can be sure…especially as one person’s definition of what’s flexible can be different to another. Funkypen.co.uk provide free A6/A5 samples that will usually be with you within 2-3 working days. Click here to request a sample. 

500Micron has quite a lot of flex. Most people who want to use greyboard for backing will use 1500m upwards. 3000m is quite thick and doesn’t have much flex. Brother ScanNCut users typically order 750m or 1000m for most of their projects.

Why does my Greyboard vary in colour between different sheets/weights?

Funky Pen use the same mills to try to ensure as consistent a supply as possible.

However as greyboard is made from recycled materials its appearance can change a little depending on the batch and the recycled materials used.
Most greyboard does look grey but sometimes it can appear as having a slight brown tinge to it when compared to another sheet.

The ‘Microns’ (relating to the thickness / caliper of the board) will always be correct to what you order but the actual ‘weight’ of each sheet might vary slightly.
Sometimes the stiffness of board can appear to differ between batches as it depends on the grain etc.. 

I’ve mixed my board up! How do I know what thickness I have?

If you don’t have a digital caliper (also known as a micrometer) then it can sometimes be a bit difficult to know by just looking at the construction board. It will be fairly obvious the difference between 750m and 1500m as it is double the thickness… but if you think about, the difference between 750m and 1000m is just 0.25mm and this can be hard to tell on a ruler. If you handle board a lot, you can probably tell the difference by touching and flexing it.

If you have mixed two similar micron boards up, we would suggest getting two pieces of board, laying them right next to each on a completely flat surface (table/desk, floor - not carpet!)  and running your finger over the joining edges. If the edge is smooth under your finger then they should be the same thickness as each other but if you feel a slight dip then the one that is lower is the lighter weight. Amazon sell a range of digital calipers.

Grain direction?  

If you are looking for a specific grain direction then it is best to contact us before ordering so we can check.

We can cut to either grain direction however we would need to know what size, quantity, weight and direction is required so we can advise if it falls under the standard website pricing or if a special quote is required. This is because the board is cut the most economical way and obviously if it has to be cut to a specific grain direction, there may be a lot of wastage.

Can I paint it or cover it?

Yes, it can be covered over or painted.

Can I cut it?

You might struggle with a pair of scissors (especially the thicker you get) or an ordinary office guillotine so it’s probably best to use a cutting mat and a craft knife, both available on our website. Don’t forget we also offer cut to size service – ideal if you find yourself needing a certain size!

What sizes do Funky Pen offer as standard?

On our product page, the measurements of each size are listed in the drop-down menu.
A2 is the largest and A5 is the smallest off the shelf. We can cut to A6 / smaller. We also offer a few other popular sizes (such as 12x12’’)  Grey board is usually available up to SRA1 (640mmx900mm) - sometimes even larger and we also offer a 'cut to size' service.

The ISO paper size A standard is based on each size being half of the size of the previous one, when folded parallel to the shorter lengths.  A4 is the ‘standard’ size of a sheet of office copier paper – fold that in half to get A5.