Our print buying guides tackle the questions that stop people pressing Order: how big, which material, and what does that colour of sign actually mean? Each one is short, plain English, and links to the products it talks about so you can check the live price as you go.
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- Measuring for a banner? What size banner do I need works it out from the space and how far away people will be.
- Fence, scaffold or wall? Mesh or PVC explains why wind decides it.
- Stand-up display for an event? The roller banner guide covers widths, stands and materials.
- Need a rigid sign? Foamex, Dibond or Correx compares the three boards for indoor, long-life outdoor and temporary jobs.
- Putting up safety signs? Safety sign colours and shapes decodes the colours, shapes and ISO 7010 codes, with sizes by viewing distance.
For the nuts and bolts of files, see the artwork guidelines; a person checks every uploaded file for free. Still unsure? Send us a photo of the space and the message you want, and we will suggest a product and a size.
Banners for windy sites: when mesh beats solid PVC, and when it does not
Banners for windy sites need to let air through, which is where mesh wins. Solid PVC still gives the sharpest print in sheltered spots. Here is how to pick and fix each.
Read the guideBuying guideStandard banner sizes: work back from where people will read it
Standard banner sizes run from 4 ft × 2 ft to 3 m × 2 m. Start from the reading distance and the space you have, and the right size narrows down fast.
Read the guideBuying guideSafety sign meanings: read any sign by its colour, shape and ISO 7010 code
Safety sign meanings come from a fixed code: colour tells you the message, shape tells you the sign type, and an ISO 7010 letter confirms it. Here is how to read and choose them.
Read the guideBuying guideChoosing a sign board: three questions that pick Foamex, Dibond or Correx for you
Choosing a sign board comes down to three things: inside or out, weeks or years, and what it gets fixed to. Here is how Foamex, Dibond and Correx each answer them.
Read the guideBuying guideRoller banner width: measure your space, then pick one of five
Every stand is 2000 mm tall, so roller banner width is the real choice. Measure the floor, the headroom and your message, then pick the stand grade and material.
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