Aluminium Board Printing

Overview

Our aluminium board consists of a 3mm aluminium composite panel that’s equivalent to AluPanel or Dibond. It offers an incredibly smooth printing surface for a sleek and stylish finish and resists rust and corrosion so your aluminium signs will look great for a long time to come. We print the panels at a high resolution 1440 dpi using weatherproof and UV-resistant inks. Matt, gloss, or dry wipe laminate options are also available to give your sign extra protection. Boards are supplied at a maximum sheet size of 8x4ft (2438x1219mm), any board printing orders larger than this will be split into sections. Please leave us a note if you have any preference on how we split your board.

3mm thick aluminium panel
For indoor & outdoor use
Size & bulk discounts
Design & install services available
2 year guarantee
Plain label packaging

Artwork Guidelines

Hints & Tips when creating your board file:

We recommend that your text size is no smaller than 5mm to ensure legibility.
If you’re having drill holes in the corners, ensure that any logos or information is clear of this area.
Ensure your artwork dimensions match the size of the board you are ordering. This will prevent any unsightly stretching and distortion of your artwork.
Ensure your artwork is set up to at least 150DPI.
Consider the file qualities of any logos, icons, and photographs. If they are pixelated on your screen, they will be even more so when printed at a large scale. If your board is to be viewed from a distance, pixelation becomes less of an issue.
Recommended file types for best results: PDF, PDF/X

Contact us if you have any questions prior to placing your order and uploading your artwork and we’ll be happy to offer advice. We’ll also check your artwork for any issues if you ask us to do so.

FAQs

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Tips For Printing Dibond & AluPanel Aluminium Signs

AluPanel and Dibond aluminium signs are a great choice when you want a professional, long-lasting sign with a sleek, modern look. Primarily used outdoors because of their high durability, aluminium panels make attractive indoor signs as well – for example,as a chic way to display your menu or create bathroom signage. Our aluminium signs can be printed in full-colour and will retain their shiny finish. This type of sign is usually pre-drilled and then hung with screws, but also looks great when framed.

High Quality, Low Prices

Our aluminium panels are printed to premium specifications and are available at very reasonable prices. We will price-match any UK competitor selling the same specification goods at a lower price. We also offer free UK mainland delivery on orders over £75, and guarantee our products for 2 years.

Need Help To Design your Aluminium Sign?

Struggling to design your aluminium sign? No problem! Just select the ‘Design & Print’ option and choose the standard or advanced package, if you’re not sure which suits your needs best please contact us. Any assets you have, such as logos or imagery can then be uploaded and a design brief left in the notes section. Next proceed through to checkout to pay for your Aluminium sign. After we process your order a member of our design team will contact you with a design for your approval.

Any questions or queries please contact us on 0800 612 9266 or email us at info@bigartandbanners.com. Our team of board printing experts are standing by to help!

Be sure to also checkout our great range of alternative board printing solutions including Foamex printing, rigid panel display stands and printed Correx boards.

Aluminium Board Printing FAQs

What type of aluminium do you print on?

We print onto 3mm AluPanel / Dibond.

How big can my board be?

Your board can be as big as you wish, there are no restrictions. However, boards are supplied at a maximum sheet size of 8x4ft (2438x1219mm), any board printing orders larger than this will be split into sections.

What is AluPanel?

AluPanel is the brand name for a type of composite aluminium panel. It is made from two sheets of aluminium which are sandwiched over a polyethylene core. The benefit of this is that the signs are lighter and more economical to produce. Our AluPanel signs are 3mm thick with two aluminium sheets of 0.30mm each.

Why use aluminium signs?

Aluminium board printing is one of the best choices when you want a professional-looking sign with a sleek, modern look. Even though aluminium signs are primarily used for outdoor signs, they can also be used for impressive indoor signs as well – such as a chic way to showcase the menu in your café or even a sophisticated sign for your bathroom doors. If you want a cheaper option for a temporary sign, then Foamex or Correx Board signs might be better options

How do I display an aluminium sign?

Aluminium signs are typically displayed by pre-drilling them and then hanging or screwing them. However, you can also frame the aluminium sign for an impressive display. We recommend that you consider your display method before creating the design for your aluminium sign so screw holes don’t interfere with your graphics.

What resolution do you print aluminium signs at?

We print at high resolution 1440dpi in full colour.

What is antimicrobial laminate?

Safeguard those around you with this new laminate film which delivers over 99.99% protection against Covid-19 / Coronavirus, bacteria, parasites and fungi. It incorporates the highly effective antimicrobial agent, zinc pyrithione. It’s ideal for application in environments requiring high levels of hygiene such as retail, public transport, healthcare, education, hospitality and events.

Effective against Covid-19 / Coronavirus.
Kills bacteria, fungi and parasites.
Over 99.99% proven effectiveness.
Guaranteed protection for 3 years.
Fully resistant to heavy-duty and abrasive cleaning.

How do I order an aluminium sign?

To place an order online, simply select your options and upload your artwork, or choose our design service on this page and proceed through checkout.

What format should my artwork be in?

Please read our guidelines for supplying artwork.

Can I upload more than one image per order?

If you’re ordering more than one aluminium sign of the same size, and have various pieces of artwork to supply, our uploader will allow you to add as many images as you need to complete you order.

Can you colour match?

Our printers produce CMYK images and artwork supplied in this format will be printed with the colour values stated. We do offer a personalised colour matching service please contact our sales office for more information and pricing.

Can you edit my artwork?

Yes, we can make amendments to your artwork. For this you will need to select one of our design services, which will allow for approx 1 hour or 2 hours design time depending on the package you choose.

Can I collect from store?

If it is convenient for you to collect or arrange collection from our factory in Manchester, you can select this option during the checkout process.