Understanding Light Colours & Natural Woodgrain Printing

Our cornhole boards are proudly made from quality Australian plywood, not imported particle board and not vinyl stickers. We print directly onto the timber, then seal the artwork into the board for a durable, premium finish that looks and feels authentic.

Because of this, there’s something important we want our customers to understand — especially when choosing lighter colours.

Printing inks (including professional UV inks) are naturally translucent. This is a standard and intentional characteristic of high-quality printing, allowing colours to blend correctly and maintain depth.

When lighter colours are printed directly onto timber:

• The natural Australian woodgrain subtly shows through
   
• The result is a warm, organic look, not a flat or plastic finish
   
• Each board has its own unique character — just like real timber should
   

On white or synthetic surfaces, colours appear more solid because the white background reflects light back through the ink. Our boards don’t rely on artificial white bases or stickers — they rely on real timber, and that’s exactly what gives them their premium appearance.

Because timber is a natural material, no two sheets are ever identical. That said:

• When producing multiple boards in a set, we carefully select plywood sheets that are as closely matched as possible
   
• We take every step to ensure consistent colour density and grain visibility across both boards
   
• While slight natural variation can still occur, this attention to detail ensures a cohesive, professional result