Custom Printed Correx Floor Protection: The Complete UK Guide

Quick answer: Custom printed correx floor protection is a corrugated plastic sheet or roll printed with your company logo, cut to your preferred size, thickness, shape and colour. It protects floors and carpets during construction, refurbishment and events while doubling as free advertising. Indigo Supplies manufactures UK-made custom print correx in sheets or rolls, backed by a price beater guarantee.

If you've ever stepped onto a building site mid-refurbishment, you'll know the chaos that unprotected flooring invites: scuffed carpets, cracked tiles, and a client breathing down your neck about the mess. Floor protection solves that problem outright, but custom printed versions solve a second one too — brand visibility on every job you touch.

Indigo Supplies has been supplying UK trade and construction businesses with industrial materials since 1998, and correx floor boards sit right at the heart of what we do. This guide walks through exactly what custom printed correx is, why it's worth the investment, and how to get your own order moving — logo, colours, and all.

What Is Correx and Why Does It Make Great Floor Protection?

Correx (sometimes spelled corex) is a lightweight, corrugated plastic sheet — similar in structure to cardboard, but waterproof, durable, and resistant to tearing. It's become the standard choice for temporary floor protection across building sites, housing developments, retail fit-outs, and events because it's tough enough to withstand foot traffic, trolleys, and the odd dropped toolbox, yet light enough to carry and cut on site.

Unlike taped-down plastic sheeting or dust sheets, correx boards create a rigid, flat surface that won't bunch, slip, or tear underfoot. For jobs where appearance matters just as much as protection — think show homes, hotel refurbishments, or office fit-outs — that stability is non-negotiable.

What's the Difference Between Correx Rolls and Sheets?

One of the most common questions we get asked is whether to order a correx roll or flat sheets. Both do the same core job, but they suit different situations:

• Correx sheets are ideal for large open areas like warehouse floors, retail units, or corridors. They're quick to lay, easy to tape together, and straightforward to cut around obstacles like door frames and pipework.
• Correx rolls are better suited to irregular layouts, staircases, or jobs where you need continuous coverage without constant joins. They unroll directly onto the floor, saving time on bigger sites.

Whichever format you choose, both are available as part of our full correx protection range, and both can be custom printed with your branding.

Can Correx Be Made to Any Size, Thickness or Shape?

Yes. This is where custom printed correx really earns its keep. Off-the-shelf floor protector boards work fine for standard jobs, but every site is different, and a one-size-fits-all sheet often means wasted material and messy offcuts.

At Indigo Supplies, we manufacture correx to your exact specification:

• Size: From small protective mats to full-size sheets scaled for your project
• Thickness: Lighter gauges for short-term, low-traffic protection; heavier gauges (like our 2mm boards) for high-traffic construction zones
• Shape: Cut to fit awkward spaces, stairwells, or specific room dimensions

Choose a thicker board if your site sees heavy machinery, repeated foot traffic, or a longer project timeline. Choose a lighter sheet if you need something quick, affordable, and easy to transport for shorter jobs. Either way, you're not stuck squeezing a standard product into a non-standard space.

What Colours Does Custom Printed Correx Come In?

While white and black remain the most popular choices — white for a clean, professional finish, and black for sites where dirt and scuffing are inevitable — correx isn't limited to those two. We can produce boards in a range of colours to match your brand palette or simply to suit the job at hand.

Choosing colour isn't purely cosmetic, either. Lighter boards show marks more easily but photograph better for before-and-after site documentation. Darker boards hide daily wear, which matters on longer projects where appearance needs to hold up over weeks or months.

Why Should You Print Your Logo on Floor Protection?

Here's the part that turns a purely functional product into a marketing tool. Every sheet of printed floor protection you lay down is essentially a billboard that happens to also protect the floor underneath it.

Builders, contractors, property developers, and facilities teams use custom printed correx to:

• Reinforce brand presence on every site visit — clients, inspectors, and passers-by all see your logo
• Present a more professional, considered image compared to generic unbranded boards
• Create consistency across multiple sites and subcontractor teams
• Get more value from a product you were already going to buy

It costs little extra to have your logo printed, but the visibility pays for itself many times over, particularly on long-running projects where your boards stay down for weeks.

Is Correx Flame Retardant or Fire Rated?

For many commercial and public-facing sites, standard correx isn't enough — building regulations or site managers may require fire retardant correx, sometimes referred to as antinox, or specified to the LPS1207 fire rating. This type of flame retardant correx is designed for use in occupied buildings, hotels, hospitals, schools, and other spaces where fire safety compliance is essential.

If you're working in a regulated environment, always confirm whether fire-rated boards are required before placing your order — it's a quick check that avoids compliance headaches further down the line.

How Does Correx Compare to Adhesive Carpet Protection Film?

Correx isn't the only option for protecting flooring. Adhesive carpet protection film — a self-adhesive protection film that sticks directly to carpet — is another popular choice, particularly for carpet protection on shorter jobs or in areas where a rigid board isn't practical.

Choose correx boards if your site sees heavy foot traffic, trades vehicles, or equipment being moved across the floor — the rigidity makes a real difference. Choose carpet film or a carpet protector roll if you need something quick to apply, low profile, and suited to lighter foot traffic over carpeted areas specifically. Many of our customers use both: correx boards for main walkways and high-traffic zones, adhesive film for stairs, landings, and tighter corners.

Who Uses Custom Printed Correx for Site Protection?

Site protection using custom printed correx is standard practice across several industries:

• Construction and refurbishment firms protecting floors during multi-week projects
• Property developers maintaining show home standards during ongoing works
• Facilities management companies safeguarding communal areas during maintenance
• Event organisers laying temporary walkways over existing flooring
• Retailers protecting shop floors during fit-outs or seasonal refits

If your work regularly involves other people's floors, branded floor protection isn't just useful kit — it's a quiet form of ongoing advertising.

Do You Offer a Price Beater Guarantee on Correx?

We do. Indigo Supplies has been trading since 1998, and our price beater guarantee means that if you find the same correx product cheaper elsewhere in the UK, we'll do our utmost to beat it. No complicated terms, no hoops to jump through — just a straightforward commitment to fair pricing on a product that already does a lot of heavy lifting for your business.

Get Your Custom Printed Correx Quote

Custom printed correx takes something you already need — reliable floor protection — and turns it into a small but consistent brand win on every job. Whether you need correx rolls for an awkward staircase, fire-rated sheets for a regulated building, or a bulk order in your brand colours, it's worth getting the specification right before you buy.

Browse our full correx range, or call our team on 01268 768 768 to talk through sizes, thicknesses, and print options for your next project.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does custom printed correx cost?
Pricing depends on sheet size, thickness, print complexity, and order volume. Larger bulk orders typically bring the per-sheet cost down. Contact Indigo Supplies directly for a tailored quote, and remember our price beater guarantee applies if you find a cheaper like-for-like quote elsewhere.

How long does it take to get custom printed correx made?
Turnaround depends on order size and print detail. Simple logo prints on standard sizes are typically quicker to produce than large, multi-colour custom shapes. It's best to order ahead of your project start date to avoid delays.

Can correx be reused on multiple sites?
Yes, correx boards are durable enough to be lifted, stored, and reused across several projects, particularly the thicker gauge options. This makes custom printed boards even more cost-effective over time, since your branding gets reused alongside the material.

What's the difference between correx and antinox?
Antinox is a specific type of fire-retardant correx, often used interchangeably with the term "fire retardant correx" or boards rated to LPS1207. If you need fire-rated protection for a commercial or occupied building, ask specifically for antinox or fire-retardant specification.

Do I need to supply my own logo artwork for printing?
Yes, you'll need to provide your logo in a print-ready format. Our team can advise on file types and specifications when you place your order to make sure the final print comes out sharp and accurate.

Is custom printed correx suitable for outdoor use?
Correx is weatherproof and commonly used outdoors for signage and short-term protection, but for extended outdoor flooring protection, check thickness and UV exposure requirements with our team before ordering.