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Anniversary Backdrop Printing

from £146.43

Anniversary backdrop printing, made to order. Any width and height you like within 0.5m and 6m wide and 0.5m to 3m high, or pick from the common sizes. Express from 1 working days.

Size
Width and height
Width can be 1 ft 8 in (500 mm) to 19 ft 8 in (6000 mm) and height 1 ft 8 in (500 mm) to 9 ft 10 in (3000 mm).

Turnaround
…Working out your price

Price is final, no surprises at checkout. UK delivery £7.95, free over £49.99 this week. Scottish Highlands +£10; islands and NI quoted.

Free online designer

Design your backdrop online

Add your company name, phone and logo to a ready-made layout, move things around and see exactly how it will print. What you see is what we print. No design fee. Only need the file? Buy the print-ready PDF for £9.99.

Artwork

Design fees are fixed, shown as their own line in your basket, and cover the whole quantity of this item. You can also upload later: we email you after you order.

Charity, school, club or place of worship? up to 10% off every orderBusiness? up to 5% off your first order

  • Free UK delivery over £49.99 this week
  • Dispatch from 1 working day
  • Printed in the UK

Overview

Our anniversary backdrop printing is for anyone who needs a backdrop that looks sharp and lasts the job.

Anniversary backdrop printing: material and finishing

Options are 440gsm PVC, the standard tough banner vinyl or 400gsm PVC-free, for venues and buyers who want to avoid PVC.

Who orders these

Right for anniversary parties and photo walls. Bands and theatre groups hang them at the back of the stage so every photo carries the name. Businesses use them at launches and awards nights so every photo has the logo in it.

How big?

For anniversary backdrop printing: any width and height you like within 0.5m and 6m wide and 0.5m to 3m high, or pick from the common sizes. Measure the stage or the wall, then think about what the camera sees. For photos of people standing, 2 metres high is a comfortable minimum.

Backdrops are hemmed with eyelets, so they tie onto a frame, a truss or hooks along a wall.

Timing

Got artwork? Upload it. No artwork? Use the online designer, or our paid artwork service (1 design, 2 rounds of changes). Either way a person looks over the file first, free. Standard production is 3 working days from when your order and artwork are confirmed. Express gets it done from 1 working day. Saver takes 5 and is there if you are not in a rush. Every anniversary backdrop printing order is printed to order and sent straight to you from the UK.

Venues manage fire safety under the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, so ask the organiser what they need to know about display materials before the day.

Delivery to a UK mainland address is £7.95, or free once the order passes £100 after any discount (artwork fees are not counted). The Highlands add £10, and addresses in Northern Ireland, the Scottish islands, the Isle of Man, the Channel Islands, Scilly or the Isle of Wight get a quote. The sizes over 3 m on any side go by specialist courier, which adds £15 once per order. Full details are on the delivery page.

Also worth a look: backdrops and everything in exhibition displays & backdrops. The guide to what size banner you need covers the choice in more depth.

Sizes and prices

Smallest first. Tap a price to load that size into the buy box.

SizeFrom
6 ft 7 in × 6 ft 7 in2000 × 2000 mm
9 ft 10 in × 6 ft 7 in3000 × 2000 mm

Final prices per item with the lowest-priced options. UK delivery £7.95, free over £49.99 this week. Choose a price to load it into the price calculator.

Specs

Materials, sizes and finishing.

Sizes6 ft 7 in × 6 ft 7 in (2000 × 2000 mm), 8 ft × 8 ft (2400 × 2400 mm), 9 ft 10 in × 6 ft 7 in (3000 × 2000 mm), 10 ft × 8 ft (3000 × 2400 mm), 13 ft 1 in × 8 ft 2 in (4000 × 2500 mm), custom
Material440gsm PVC, 400gsm PVC-free
ProductionStandard 3 days, express 1, saver 5
PrintFull colour
Made byMade to order and dispatched from the UK
SKUFP-DSP-010
PriceFinal price shown in the configurator. No surprises at checkout.
DeliveryUK mainland £7.95 per order, free over £49.99 this week. Scottish Highlands +£10; islands and NI quoted.
Artwork checkFree file check on uploaded artwork (resolution, size and bleed). Designs made online: you see exactly what you will get.

Questions

Quick answers about anniversary backdrop printing.

Which anniversary backdrop size fits a function room for a ruby or golden celebration?

On a photo wall, 8 ft × 8 ft (2438 × 2438 mm) is usually right. If it will go behind a stage or across a broader area, choose 10 ft × 8 ft (3048 × 2438 mm). Measure the wall or frame in the function room, and put in your own dimensions if the space is unusual.

Can the anniversary backdrop have our names, a date or photos on it?

Yes. Upload a finished design, or pick artwork help in the options (design from your brief is £35) and send us the names, dates and photos. Photos need to be sharp and high resolution to look good at backdrop size; our file check flags any that could print soft.

Do you check the design I upload?

Every upload is looked at by a person first: resolution, bleed and text size all get checked. If anything needs fixing on your anniversary backdrop order, we tell you before it is made. Paid help is there too: a clean layout from your text and logo (£15), a design from your brief (£35) or a logo redraw (£30), each with one first draft and two rounds of changes.

Can I check the cost before I order?

It starts at £108.80, the cheapest combination, and changes as you pick options. What the page shows is what you pay for the goods at checkout. Mainland UK delivery adds £7.95 to the basket, and nothing once the goods reach £100 after any discount code.

Who handles my anniversary backdrop order?

FatPrint takes the order and a person checks your file before anything is made. Each backdrop is made to order for you, then sent by courier with tracking. Got a question first? Ask in the box on this page and a person answers.

How big do these come?

Choose 6 ft 7 in × 6 ft 7 in (2000 × 2000 mm), 8 ft × 8 ft (2438 × 2438 mm), 9 ft 10 in × 6 ft 7 in (3000 × 2000 mm), 10 ft × 8 ft (3048 × 2438 mm) or 13 ft 1 in × 8 ft 2 in (4000 × 2500 mm). A custom width and height is possible too. Measure your space first so your anniversary backdrop fits. Prices start at £108.80 and change with the size you pick.

Which material is used for the anniversary backdrops?

Full colour print on 400gsm PVC-free banner or 440gsm PVC banner. Prices start at £108.80. For another material, send a request from the Get a quote page.

Asked by buyers

How much will Anniversary Backdrops set me back?

£108.80 is where Anniversary Backdrops start, set up as 2000 × 2000 mm and 400gsm PVC-free banner on the Saver speed. Change the size, material, extras, quantity or speed and the total on the page moves straight away. The price you see is the price you pay at checkout, with delivery the only thing that can be added. Delivery anywhere on the UK mainland is £7.95 an order, and it costs nothing once the goods come to £100 or more after any discount code (design and artwork fees are not counted).

If I buy Anniversary Backdrops today, when will they leave you?

As the page first opens, the speeds for Anniversary Backdrops are Express 1 working day, Standard 3 and Saver 5, counting Monday to Friday and skipping bank holidays. The count begins once we have your order and a file ready to print. A bigger size or a different material can move it by a day either way; each speed shows its own days as you choose. Tracking arrives by email on the day it ships, and the courier usually takes one to three working days from there.

Do the biggest sizes of Anniversary Backdrops cost more to deliver?

Only the biggest. For Anniversary Backdrops that means 3m x 2.4m (10ft x 8ft) and 4m x 2.5m. Very big items (a banner longer than 3 m on any side, or a board bigger than A0) go with a specialist courier, which adds £15 once to the whole order, however many big items are in it. Everything smaller is sent at the ordinary rate. Send it to a UK mainland address for a flat £7.95, or for free when the goods in the basket add up to £100 or more after discounts; artwork and design charges do not count towards that.

Is delivery ever free?

It is £7.95 for the whole order, not per item, and free once the goods reach £100 after any discount code; design or artwork charges are left out of that £100. At £108.80 the opening price is already over £100, so mainland delivery costs nothing. Pick one of the biggest sizes and a one-off £15 oversize charge applies. A mainland Highlands postcode puts a single £10 on the order. Northern Ireland has its delivery priced before you pay, and so do the Channel Islands, the Scottish islands, Scilly, the Isle of Wight and the Isle of Man. The biggest sizes of these backdrops go by specialist courier, which adds £15 once to the order. On this page, Anniversary Backdrops start from £108.80.

I cannot design at all. Can someone make the artwork for me?

Yes. When you choose the Artwork option you can pick from: send your own finished file (no charge), we set your words and logo on a tidy layout, called typesetting (£15), we design it from your brief (£35), we redraw a blurry or low quality logo as sharp vector art (£30) or we create a brand new logo (£50). Each fee is fixed, sits as its own line in your basket and covers every item on that line. Typesetting and design from a brief each come with one first draft and two rounds of changes. Prefer to do it yourself? The online designer is free to use. Material choices for Anniversary Backdrops: 400gsm PVC-free banner or 440gsm PVC banner, hemmed, eyelets.

Which size of Anniversary Backdrops gets noticed from across the street?

Grab a tape measure and stand where your visitors will stand. If they are walking past a few metres away, a modest size does the job; if they are across a car park or a road, go bigger. Choices here go from 6 ft 7 in × 6 ft 7 in (2000 × 2000 mm) at the small end to 13 ft 1 in × 8 ft 2 in (4000 × 2500 mm) at the big end. A size of your own can be keyed in as well. On this page, Anniversary Backdrops start from £108.80.

Will these backdrops survive being left outside?

Rain is not a problem. The 440gsm PVC used here is a solid vinyl that water runs straight off, and it is meant for outdoor jobs such as shop fronts, club railings, walls and fetes. Sun, wind and the way it is tied up decide how many months it looks good. A hem round the edge, metal eyelets rather than plastic, and every hole tied all make a real difference. Where it faces a strong wind on open fencing or scaffolding, mesh copes better because the air goes through. For these backdrops, the material can be 440gsm PVC banner, hemmed, eyelets; or 400gsm PVC-free banner. Material choices for Anniversary Backdrops: 400gsm PVC-free banner or 440gsm PVC banner, hemmed, eyelets.

Do I get a frame with these backdrops, or just the print?

Just the print. Choose the PVC version and it arrives hemmed with eyelets, ready to tie onto poles, a truss, a wall or a frame you already have. Measure what you are hanging it on and pick the matching size, or type in the exact measurements you need. If you want something that stands up on its own, our pop-up stands and fabric displays are worth a look. For these backdrops, the material can be 440gsm PVC banner, hemmed, eyelets; or 400gsm PVC-free banner. Nothing is printed ahead of time: each backdrop is made to order for you. For reference, Anniversary Backdrops are listed in 5 sizes, the smallest being 6 ft 7 in × 6 ft 7 in (2000 × 2000 mm).

Is there a knack to tying up these backdrops?

Corners go first, which keeps it level, then the rest of the eyelets along the top and bottom edges. Pull each fixing just firm enough to take up the slack without stretching the backdrop. Cable ties, bungees and rope all work; bungees have a bit of stretch, useful for solid PVC on a windy railing. Check it again after the first gusty day and replace anything that has snapped. For these backdrops, the material can be 440gsm PVC banner, hemmed, eyelets; or 400gsm PVC-free banner. Nothing is printed ahead of time: each backdrop is made to order for you. On this page, Anniversary Backdrops start from £108.80.

How much does a 9 ft 10 in × 6 ft 7 in (3000 × 2000 mm) backdrop cost?

From £155.45, with the cheapest settings and the Saver service. That clears the £100 mark on its own, so UK mainland delivery costs nothing. Select it on the page and swap materials, finishes and speed to watch how the figure moves. Nothing is printed ahead of time: each backdrop is made to order for you. Before delivery, these backdrops cost from £108.80. Material choices for Anniversary Backdrops: 400gsm PVC-free banner or 440gsm PVC banner, hemmed, eyelets.

How much for the biggest size, 13 ft 1 in × 8 ft 2 in (4000 × 2500 mm)?

From £248.75, with the cheapest settings and the Saver service. That clears the £100 mark on its own, so UK mainland delivery costs nothing. Select it on the page and swap materials, finishes and speed to watch how the figure moves. Before delivery, these backdrops cost from £108.80. Nothing is printed ahead of time: each backdrop is made to order for you. For reference, Anniversary Backdrops are listed in 5 sizes, the smallest being 6 ft 7 in × 6 ft 7 in (2000 × 2000 mm).

Can a private person buy a single backdrop?

Yes. One is enough, and you do not need a business name or an account to check out. The opening price is £108.80, and any bank card will do. At £108.80 the opening price is already over £100, so mainland delivery costs nothing. A person still checks your file before it is printed, just as for a big order. Sizes for these backdrops go from 6 ft 7 in × 6 ft 7 in (2000 × 2000 mm) at the small end to 13 ft 1 in × 8 ft 2 in (4000 × 2500 mm), 5 in all. On this page, Anniversary Backdrops start from £108.80.

I live in the Scottish Highlands. Will Anniversary Backdrops cost more to send?

The whole UK is covered. Outside it, sadly, we cannot deliver. Mainland addresses in the Highlands pay one extra £10 on the order, even when delivery would otherwise be free. For Northern Ireland, and for the Channel Islands, the Scottish islands, Scilly, the Isle of Wight and the Isle of Man, we tell you the delivery cost before you pay, so message us your postcode on the Contact page or our Get a quote page. Choose Saver and these backdrops leave us after 5 working days; Express brings that down to 1. The biggest sizes of these backdrops go by specialist courier, which adds £15 once to the order. On this page, Anniversary Backdrops start from £108.80.

Is there a quicker turnaround for these backdrops?

Work back from the day you need them. Express takes 1 working day to get Anniversary Backdrops out, against 5 on Saver, and costs £144.99 on the opening option rather than £108.80. Add up to three working days for the courier, plus any time you need to finish the file. Cutting it fine? Put your date in the question box before you order.

How many pixels does a photo need to print well on these backdrops?

Roughly 15,748 pixels across and 9,843 down for a 13 ft 1 in × 8 ft 2 in (4000 × 2500 mm) design, which is 100 dpi. That is plenty for something people read from a few metres away; anywhere from 100 to 150 dpi at full size will do. Text and logos are safest as vector art, which never goes fuzzy. Pictures saved from a website or social media are nearly always too small, and our file check will point out any that could print blurred. If you have no file, you can build the design for these backdrops in our free online designer and check every detail before ordering. Material choices for Anniversary Backdrops: 400gsm PVC-free banner or 440gsm PVC banner, hemmed, eyelets.

Which file formats can I upload?

A PDF made at the size you ordered works best, with the fonts embedded or turned into outlines. AI, EPS and SVG are fine too, as are high resolution JPG, PNG or TIFF images. Word, PowerPoint or Canva designs can be used, but save them out as a full quality PDF where you can. Attach up to 3 files of up to 25 MB each on the product page, or order first and send them afterwards; we email you a link. Make the artwork for these backdrops the same size as the one you order, such as 6 ft 7 in × 6 ft 7 in (2000 × 2000 mm). Material choices for Anniversary Backdrops: 400gsm PVC-free banner or 440gsm PVC banner, hemmed, eyelets.

I am not a designer. What if the file I send turns out to be unusable?

You will not be left guessing. Each uploaded file is opened and looked over by a member of the team, and problems such as low-resolution pictures, no bleed or the wrong page size are sent back to you to fix before printing. If fixing it sounds like a chore, choose typesetting for £15: we lay out your text and logo, show you a first draft, then make up to two rounds of changes. If you have no file, you can build the design for these backdrops in our free online designer and check every detail before ordering. On its opening option, Anniversary Backdrops leaves us after 5 working days on Saver.

Will anyone look at my file before it is printed?

Every file gets a human check for size, bleed and resolution, and we contact you about any problem before printing. With the online designer, what you see on screen is what gets printed. Nobody can know your details better than you, so double-check names, numbers and dates: we print what is supplied, and work begins once the order and file are confirmed. Make the artwork for these backdrops the same size as the one you order, such as 6 ft 7 in × 6 ft 7 in (2000 × 2000 mm). On its opening option, Anniversary Backdrops leaves us after 5 working days on Saver.

Our wording is not finished yet. Can I still pay now and send it later?

Yes. Pay now and add the file afterwards: uploading after ordering is allowed, so you do not have to wait for the final version. If a volunteer, friend or designer is preparing it, they can send the finished file to you to upload, or get in touch through our Contact page quoting your order number. Nothing goes to print until the file arrives and has been checked, so if there is a date to hit, get the artwork over as soon as you can. If you have no file, you can build the design for these backdrops in our free online designer and check every detail before ordering. Material choices for Anniversary Backdrops: 400gsm PVC-free banner or 440gsm PVC banner, hemmed, eyelets.

Once I finish designing these backdrops online, is the file mine to keep?

Yes. Order printing with an online design and a full resolution PDF comes with it; after payment you can download it from your confirmation email or from My Account. Just want the file? Finish the design and buy the print-ready PDF on its own for £9.99. As digital content, it cannot be cancelled once the download begins. Make the artwork for these backdrops the same size as the one you order, such as 6 ft 7 in × 6 ft 7 in (2000 × 2000 mm). Before delivery, these backdrops cost from £108.80. Material choices for Anniversary Backdrops: 400gsm PVC-free banner or 440gsm PVC banner, hemmed, eyelets.

Is PVC-free banner material any good, and when should I use it?

PVC-free is a 400gsm material with no PVC in it at all. It prints in the same full colour and is well suited to indoor displays, shops, exhibitions and short-term jobs. If it is going outside for a long time, or somewhere with a lot of wind, the 440gsm PVC or mesh stands up better. Both are priced on the page, so you can check the same size in each material before you decide. For these backdrops, the material can be 440gsm PVC banner, hemmed, eyelets; or 400gsm PVC-free banner. Before delivery, these backdrops cost from £108.80. On its opening option, Anniversary Backdrops leaves us after 5 working days on Saver.

Will camera flash bounce off the backdrop?

Flash and strong lights can glint off any smooth print. Keep pale, shiny areas away from the spot behind people's heads, and aim the lights in from an angle, not head-on. Busy or darker designs hide glare better than big plain light areas. Pull it tight when you hang it: creases and ripples stand out far more in pictures than in real life. For these backdrops, the material can be 440gsm PVC banner, hemmed, eyelets; or 400gsm PVC-free banner. Nothing is printed ahead of time: each backdrop is made to order for you. On its opening option, Anniversary Backdrops leaves us after 5 working days on Saver.

Can these backdrops be made to my own measurements?

Yes. Any width between 500 and 6000 mm and any height between 500 and 3000 mm can be entered, and the total changes as you type. For something larger, or a shaped banner, ask us for a price. Sizes for these backdrops go from 6 ft 7 in × 6 ft 7 in (2000 × 2000 mm) at the small end to 13 ft 1 in × 8 ft 2 in (4000 × 2500 mm), 5 in all. Nothing is printed ahead of time: each backdrop is made to order for you. On its opening option, Anniversary Backdrops leaves us after 5 working days on Saver.

We have a school fair coming up. Would these backdrops be suitable?

They make a good stage or photo background, hung on a frame, poles or a wall. Outdoors, look at the fixings again if it turns windy. Order with enough time for the making and the courier before the event. For these backdrops, the material can be 440gsm PVC banner, hemmed, eyelets; or 400gsm PVC-free banner. Sizes for these backdrops go from 6 ft 7 in × 6 ft 7 in (2000 × 2000 mm) at the small end to 13 ft 1 in × 8 ft 2 in (4000 × 2500 mm), 5 in all. On this page, Anniversary Backdrops start from £108.80.

Would these backdrops look right inside a hall or a shop?

Yes. PVC hangs flat and the print comes out crisp, so it suits school halls, church halls, receptions, stage fronts and indoor events. There is also a 400gsm PVC-free material on this product, a good pick for inside if you would rather avoid PVC. Inside you can skip the ties altogether. Hang it by the eyelets from hooks or a length of cord, or use hanging strips that peel off cleanly. For these backdrops, the material can be 440gsm PVC banner, hemmed, eyelets; or 400gsm PVC-free banner. On its opening option, Anniversary Backdrops leaves us after 5 working days on Saver.

Our spot gets windy. Is a PVC backdrop going to cope?

Think of solid PVC stretched along open fencing as a sail. Every gust presses on the whole sheet, and all that force ends up in the eyelets and the ties. So use every eyelet, pull it firm without stretching it, look at the ties again after the first blustery spell, and bring it in if a storm is on the way. If it has to stay up for weeks somewhere exposed, mesh is the better buy because much of the wind blows through it. For these backdrops, the material can be 440gsm PVC banner, hemmed, eyelets; or 400gsm PVC-free banner. For reference, Anniversary Backdrops are listed in 5 sizes, the smallest being 6 ft 7 in × 6 ft 7 in (2000 × 2000 mm).

How should I keep these backdrops between uses?

Make sure it is bone dry and clean, then roll it up loosely with the print on the outside, round a cardboard tube if one is handy. Try not to fold it, because sharp folds leave creases and the ink can crack along them. Snip off old cable ties before rolling so they do not press marks into the print, and store the roll in a dry cupboard well clear of radiators. For these backdrops, the material can be 440gsm PVC banner, hemmed, eyelets; or 400gsm PVC-free banner. On its opening option, Anniversary Backdrops leaves us after 5 working days on Saver.

Next year we will want the same backdrop again. Is reordering easy?

Yes. Treat it as a fresh order of the same item with the same settings, and attach the file you used last time. For online designs, the print-ready PDF from the original paid order is waiting in My Account and your confirmation email. Change any details that have moved on, such as a new email address or this year's date, before uploading. Sizes for these backdrops go from 6 ft 7 in × 6 ft 7 in (2000 × 2000 mm) at the small end to 13 ft 1 in × 8 ft 2 in (4000 × 2500 mm), 5 in all. Nothing is printed ahead of time: each backdrop is made to order for you. On this page, Anniversary Backdrops start from £108.80.

Can I send these backdrops back if I no longer need them?

Not for a change of mind. These backdrops are made for your order, and goods made to your specification fall outside the 14-day cancellation right (reg. 28(1)(b) of the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013). You can still cancel and get all your money back before production begins. Anything faulty, damaged or wrong is covered by the Consumer Rights Act 2015, and we reprint it or refund you. Before delivery, these backdrops cost from £108.80. Nothing is printed ahead of time: each backdrop is made to order for you. Material choices for Anniversary Backdrops: 400gsm PVC-free banner or 440gsm PVC banner, hemmed, eyelets.

Can I buy Anniversary Backdrops and other products in the same basket?

Yes. Different products, sizes and quantities can all sit in one basket, each as its own line with its own options. Delivery is charged once for the whole order, £7.95 to the UK mainland, and it is free when the goods reach £100 after discount codes. An oversize item adds £15, but only once however many there are. If two items share a design, choose the option to reuse artwork from another basket item and there is no second artwork fee. Before delivery, these backdrops cost from £108.80. Nothing is printed ahead of time: each backdrop is made to order for you. Material choices for Anniversary Backdrops: 400gsm PVC-free banner or 440gsm PVC banner, hemmed, eyelets.

Our club needs a big batch of backdrops, or an odd size. Can you price it?

Our Get a quote page is the place, and it also handles delivery to Northern Ireland and the islands. For anything the page cannot do, tell us the size, number, material, date and postcode on Get a quote, add a file if you have one, and we email a price back. Before delivery, these backdrops cost from £108.80. Sizes for these backdrops go from 6 ft 7 in × 6 ft 7 in (2000 × 2000 mm) at the small end to 13 ft 1 in × 8 ft 2 in (4000 × 2500 mm), 5 in all. On its opening option, Anniversary Backdrops leaves us after 5 working days on Saver.

Can I swap my file once I have paid?

It depends on timing. Until production begins, a new file can replace the old one, or the order can be cancelled with a full refund; once it has begun, nothing can be changed. Message us straight away on the Contact page with your order number. Items printed exactly as supplied or designed do not count as faulty, so check names, numbers and dates first. Before delivery, these backdrops cost from £108.80. Sizes for these backdrops go from 6 ft 7 in × 6 ft 7 in (2000 × 2000 mm) at the small end to 13 ft 1 in × 8 ft 2 in (4000 × 2500 mm), 5 in all.

Who looks after me once I have bought Anniversary Backdrops?

You deal with FatPrint the whole way through. Once you order, somebody checks the artwork, Anniversary Backdrops are printed specially for your order, and a courier delivers them with a tracking link by email. Need to ask something along the way? Use the question box here or the Contact page and a real person answers.

The parcel turned up damaged. How do I sort it out?

Look everything over when it arrives. If something is damaged or missing, contact us within 48 hours through the contact form, with your order number and photos of both the item and the packaging. Please keep hold of it until we reply; we then sort out a reprint or a refund. Your legal rights stay the same, as the returns page sets out. The biggest sizes of these backdrops go by specialist courier, which adds £15 once to the order. Choose Saver and these backdrops leave us after 5 working days; Express brings that down to 1. For reference, Anniversary Backdrops are listed in 5 sizes, the smallest being 6 ft 7 in × 6 ft 7 in (2000 × 2000 mm).

I have never ordered printing before. Do I need to know the technical words?

No. A person on our team checks every file for size, bleed and resolution and tells you in plain words if anything needs changing. The free online designer also warns you about small text and blurry images before you finish. Or pick typesetting for £15 and we lay out your words and logo for you, with a first draft and two rounds of changes. Sizes for these backdrops go from 6 ft 7 in × 6 ft 7 in (2000 × 2000 mm) at the small end to 13 ft 1 in × 8 ft 2 in (4000 × 2500 mm), 5 in all. Material choices for Anniversary Backdrops: 400gsm PVC-free banner or 440gsm PVC banner, hemmed, eyelets.

Will my logo colours come out the same as on screen?

Very close, but not always identical. A screen glows, print reflects light, so a small difference is normal. Sending CMYK artwork keeps it nearest; RGB is changed to CMYK before printing and the brightest greens, blues and oranges can look a touch flatter. For an exact brand colour, give us the Pantone reference and we get as close as the material allows. Make the artwork for these backdrops the same size as the one you order, such as 6 ft 7 in × 6 ft 7 in (2000 × 2000 mm). On its opening option, Anniversary Backdrops leaves us after 5 working days on Saver.

Can I design these backdrops first and show the committee before we pay?

Yes. The online designer is free to use, so you can build the design, look at it on screen and share it round before anyone commits. The preview carries a watermark on screen only; it never appears on the printed item. When everyone is happy, finish the design and order. What you see is what gets printed, so check names, dates and numbers together first. Make the artwork for these backdrops the same size as the one you order, such as 6 ft 7 in × 6 ft 7 in (2000 × 2000 mm). Before delivery, these backdrops cost from £108.80.

Which mistakes does the online designer warn me about?

Spelling is the one thing it cannot judge, so read that yourself. It does catch placeholder words nobody changed, tiny lettering, anything drifting beyond the safe area or near the trim, blurry logos and photos, and objects covering words. Issues that would spoil the print stop you finishing until they are sorted; lighter warnings you may choose to accept. Make the artwork for these backdrops the same size as the one you order, such as 6 ft 7 in × 6 ft 7 in (2000 × 2000 mm). Nothing is printed ahead of time: each backdrop is made to order for you. On its opening option, Anniversary Backdrops leaves us after 5 working days on Saver.

It has got muddy. How can I clean these backdrops?

A bowl of warm water with a drop of gentle washing-up liquid and a soft sponge or cloth is all you need. Rinse with clean water afterwards and let it dry, hanging up or laid flat. Keep away from solvents, scouring pads and pressure washers, as they can strip the ink or scuff the surface. Only roll it up once it is completely dry, otherwise it may mark or start to smell. For these backdrops, the material can be 440gsm PVC banner, hemmed, eyelets; or 400gsm PVC-free banner. On its opening option, Anniversary Backdrops leaves us after 5 working days on Saver.

Once we are done with these backdrops, how do we get rid of them responsibly?

Most household recycling will not take PVC banner or mesh material, so using it again is the greener option. Store it carefully for next time, or reuse it as a cover or a tarp. A few specialist recyclers do accept PVC banners, so it is worth asking your council or your waste collector. If you would rather avoid PVC altogether, pick the PVC-free material. For these backdrops, the material can be 440gsm PVC banner, hemmed, eyelets; or 400gsm PVC-free banner. Nothing is printed ahead of time: each backdrop is made to order for you. On its opening option, Anniversary Backdrops leaves us after 5 working days on Saver.

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