Magnets can be used anywhere there is a metal surface. As an economical way to advertise your business, products, or services? Design 4 can also customize magnets that look like your business cards or in a custom shape.
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Material Options
Magnetic
Magnetic material is not permanently affixed and very easy to remove from most metallic surfaces. However, magnets will not stick to non ferrous metals and alloys including aluminum and stainless steel.
Magnet .030
.030 magnetic material is slightly stronger than .020 and used for larger magnets such as vehicle magnets and some bumper sticker magnets.
Magnet .020
.020 magnetic is used generally on smaller magnets such as refrigerator magnets.
Finishing Options
Lamination
Laminate is an overlay on a flat surface with a layer of plastic or other protective material. Laminate can be gloss, matte, or dry erase.
Rounded Corners
Rounding the corners can give that product just the right look and finish. We have several size options of rounding that can be provided.
UV Coating
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Is the coating used on printed materials to create that "glossy" finish. Can be done on the entire surface or just in specific spots.
Design Specifications
Imprint Areas
The following explains the imprint areas of our signs. In general, we require a 1/2” margin all the way around the edge on smaller signs, and 1.5” all the way around on larger signs. This is a necessary inkless area required by all printers. To achieve full bleed, this area is cut off after the print (additional charges will apply).
1/2” Border
24” x 9” sign = 23” x 8” imprint area
20” x 14” sign = 19” x 13” imprint area
24” x 16” sign = 23” x 16” imprint area
18” x 12” sign = 17” x 11” imprint area
24” x 12” sign = 23” x 11” imprint area
24” x 18” sign = 23” x 17” imprint area
24” x 24” sign = 23” x 23” imprint area
36” x 24” sign = 35” x 23” imprint area
1.5” or Larger Border
48” x 24” sign = 45” x 21” imprint area
48” x 36” sign = 45” x 33” imprint area
60” x 36” sign = 57” x 33” imprint area
48” x 48” sign = 45” x 45” imprint area
96” x 48” sign = 93” x 45” imprint area
Standard Colors
We stock 20 standard screen printing colors. All pricing for screen-printed products includes the use of one or more of these colors. Please note that the colors on this page will vary from the actual printed colors. While color accuracy cannot be guaranteed, satisfactory matches can typically be obtained.
Custom PMS Colors
We stock 20 standard screen printing colors. All pricing for screen printed products includes use of one or more of these colors. Please note that the colors on this page will vary from the actual printed colors. While color accuracy cannot be guaranteed, satisfactory matches can typically be obtained.
Pantone matches (PMS) are available for an additional fee on screen printed products. Please provide a PMS number from the Coated (C) Pantone Book. We do not match based on CMYK or other color types. Please note that color accuracy cannot be guaranteed; however satisfactory matches can typically be obtained. Custom PMS Colors $25.00 per color per order.
Halftones
We stock 20 standard screen printing colors. All pricing for screen printed products includes use of one or more of these colors. Please note that the colors on this page will vary from the actual printed colors. While color accuracy cannot be guaranteed, satisfactory matches can typically be obtained.
An area in which an image or color gradually fades into the background or another color. Halftones are available for an additional fee of $30.00. Halftones may sometimes have unexpected results. If high quality prints are a serious priority, we suggest adding an additional print color instead. Example: gray can be printed by 50% black, pms color, or full color print.
Shipping
All freight charges include a packaging/handling fee. Prices in the catalog do not include freight unless otherwise specified. Contact us for a shipping quote: signs@design4inc.net • phone: 402-339-6856 • fax: 402-339-9215
Union Bug
Our printers & production employees belong to Teamsters Local 543M-1347m.
Screen Changes
Signs that are double sided but have different images for each side will require a screen change. A Common example is a sign with an arrow. Screen changes are charged at $30.00 per screen color.
