One-Sided Coloured Micro-Corrugated Board

The Creative Standard for Textured Facades, Industrial Roofing, and Scale Modelling

This premium one sided micro corrugated board (E flute) is a highly versatile material designed for professionals who require a combination of structural flexibility and distinctive surface texture. Widely used in architectural modelling, miniature crafting, and tabletop dioramas, it features an exposed wavy ridge layer bonded to a single flat backing liner sheet. This intentional design leaves the rhythmic, lined texture completely accessible for scaling, painting, or texturing, making it the ideal choice for representing industrial siding, corrugated metal cladding, and detailed design features in professional models.

Key Performance Features

• Exposed Flute Architecture: Unlike standard double faced boards, the open ridge design creates a prominent texture that effectively represents building materials at various scales.
• Flexible and Adaptable: The single liner design gives the board excellent flexibility along the grain, allowing it to be easily curved, shaped, or wrapped around circular armatures without buckling.
• Optimised Scaling Pitch: Features a 3.0mm flute spacing that is particularly effective for scale models ranging from 1:50 to 1:100, providing authentic proportional depth.
• Professional Finish: Available in white with a clean finish, providing a completed look directly out of the box without the absolute necessity for additional painting or coating.

Working Techniques and Expert Tips

• Precision Cutting Method: To cut this specialised board without crushing or flattening the open wavy ridges, always use an exceptionally sharp blade, such as a Swann Morton craft knife or scalpel. Guide your blade gently along a metal ruler and use multiple light passes rather than pressing down hard in a single stroke.
• Grain Direction Alignment: The internal fluting runs parallel to the first measurement (500mm). Keep this in mind when planning your cuts, as bending the board along the flute lines allows for smooth curves, while folding across them will create sharp structural corners.
• Adhesive Application: Best paired with medium viscosity glues such as standard PVA or universal adhesives. For the cleanest results, apply the glue to the flat backing sheet or use a precision nozzle to run fine beads along the base of the ridges to avoid adhesive overflow.

Technical Specifications

• Flute Type: E Flute (One sided micro corrugated)
• Colour: White
• Thickness: 1.5mm total profile
• Flute Spacing (Pitch): 3.0mm from ridge to ridge
• Dimensions: 500 x 700mm
• Weight (Topliner): 125 g/m
• Grain Direction: Flutes run parallel to the 500mm dimension

Applications

• Architectural Model Making: An essential material for simulating industrial corrugated roofing, modern metal cladding, shipping containers, and textured facade elements. It can also serve as a structural foundation for creative terrain modelling.
• Film and TV Scenic Design: Perfect for creating lightweight, highly textured prop surfaces, industrial set details, or futuristic miniature environments that are instantly ready for the camera.
• Prototyping and Industrial Design: Ideal for rapid volumetric mock ups and ergonomic studies where a tactile surface texture is required to visually differentiate separate components.
• Graphic Design and Display: Frequently used for high impact window displays, premium point of sale mock ups, and decorative textured packaging prototypes.