Large format print covers the bigger end of commercial printing – from posters and pull-up banners to exhibition graphics, outdoor banners and rigid display boards.
I source and manage large format print through trusted UK suppliers, choosing the material and printer according to where the graphic will be used, how long it needs to last and what you need it to do.
Depending on the job, I can source:
The important bit is choosing the right material for where it’s going. A temporary Correx sign has very different requirements from a longer-term Dibond panel, while a banner being used outdoors needs a different specification from a poster sitting inside a reception area.
I can design your pull-up banner, exhibition graphics, poster, backdrop or display graphics, taking things like scale, viewing distance, image resolution and safe areas into account from the start.
If you already have artwork, I can check the files before they go to print, make sure the resolution and sizing are suitable and prepare them to the chosen supplier’s specification.
And if your display forms part of a wider event or campaign, I can also carry the same design through into leaflets & flyers, brochures and other supporting material.
Large format digital printing is used for oversized graphics such as posters, banners, display boards and exhibition materials.
Depending on the project, that can include PVC and mesh banners, pull-up banners, Foamex, Correx and Dibond boards, pop-up displays and other large-scale graphics.
I source the production through specialist UK suppliers and help choose the most suitable material and specification for where the finished piece will be used.
How a banner is fixed depends on its size, location and the way it has been finished.
PVC banners are commonly supplied with reinforced edges and eyelets so they can be secured using suitable ties, cords or fixings.
For exposed or windy locations, the material and fixing method need a little more thought, so let me know where the banner is going and I can advise on the most appropriate specification.
Through my large format suppliers, I can source a range of materials for outdoor graphics, including PVC and mesh banner material, weather-resistant poster stocks, Correx, Foamex and Dibond.
The right choice depends on where the graphic is going, how exposed it will be and whether it’s needed for a short-term promotion or something longer-lasting.
I’ll recommend the most suitable option for the job rather than treating one material as right for everything.
They’re all rigid sheet materials, but they suit different types of job.
Correx is lightweight and commonly used for temporary signs and short-term promotions. Foamex gives a smoother, more substantial finish for display graphics and signage, while Dibond is an aluminium-composite material suited to more durable applications.
I’ll recommend the material according to where the graphic will be used, how long it needs to last and the finish you’re looking for.
Yes. Banners, posters and rigid display boards can all be produced for outdoor use, but the material needs to suit the location.
Weather exposure, wind, fixing method and how long the graphic needs to remain in place all affect the specification, so I’ll take those into account before sourcing the job.
Yes. I can manage the finished job through to delivery, either to you or, where the supplier allows it, directly to another UK address.
For particularly large items, exhibition systems or split deliveries, let me know what’s needed when I quote so I can check the available options with the chosen supplier.
The cost depends on the finished size, quantity, material, finishing and the type of display or fixing system required.
A simple poster is obviously a very different job from a complete exhibition display, so I’ll source the most suitable option and give you a clear quote before anything goes into production.
Ideally, I’ll need to know what you’re producing, the approximate size, quantity, where it will be used and when you need it.
For outdoor graphics, it’s also useful to know how long the piece needs to last and whether the location is particularly exposed.
If you already have artwork, send that across too and I can check whether the size and image quality are suitable.
If you don’t know the material, exact size or specification yet, that’s absolutely fine.
Absolutely. I can create the artwork from scratch or work with supplied files, making sure the design is suitable for the finished size and viewing distance.
I’ll also check things like image resolution, scale, safe areas and any supplier-specific requirements before the artwork goes into production.
Design is quoted separately from the printing.
Need something a little bigger? Get in touch and I’ll help work out the right material and format.
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