Description
A3 Soft Board Printing: Small-Format Temporary Indoor Signage
A3 Soft Board Printing from Printed Today provides the ideal solution for businesses requiring small-format professional temporary indoor signage for close-proximity viewing. Measuring 297mm x 420mm (11.7″ x 16.5″), our A3 soft boards offer 1.34 square feet of display area, making them perfect for table menus, counter displays, product information, pricing boards, and office notices where intimate communication matters.
The smooth, rigid surface of our A3 Soft Board Printing provides an excellent substrate for high-resolution digital printing, ensuring your small-format graphics, detailed information, and visual content appear crisp, vibrant, and professionally finished. When you need clear communication in intimate spaces, printed A3 soft board delivers exceptional results for temporary indoor applications.
Primary Applications for A3 Soft Board Printing
A3 Soft Board Printing excels in close-proximity environments where detailed information must be clearly presented within small footprints. Hospitality venues rely on A3 soft boards for table menus, wine lists, daily specials, dessert menus, and promotional offers in restaurants, cafes, bars, and hotels. The compact 297mm x 420mm format fits perfectly on tables, counters, and bar tops without overwhelming dining spaces or obstructing service areas.
Retailers use printed A3 soft board for product specifications, ingredient information, pricing details, promotional offers, and small product displays on counters, shelves, and point-of-sale positions. The small format works brilliantly where space is extremely limited but detailed information remains essential. Corporate environments employ A3 Soft Board Printing for desk notices, individual presentations, meeting materials, and departmental updates that require personal-scale communication.
Healthcare facilities benefit from A3 soft boards for patient information, appointment details, treatment explanations, and consultation room materials. Professional services use them for rate cards, service descriptions, terms and conditions, and client-facing documentation. Educational institutions employ A3 Soft Board Printing for individual student materials, desk-based information, small group presentations, and personal study aids where portability and clarity matter.
Key Benefits of A3 Soft Board Printing
Intimate Communication Format: At 297mm x 420mm, A3 soft boards excel at close-range communication. The small format encourages detailed examination, making it perfect for menus, specifications, instructions, and information requiring careful reading rather than distance viewing.
Highly Versatile Placement: Printed A3 soft board offers maximum placement flexibility—table-top display, counter placement, desk mounting, clip boards, folder insertion, or hand-held presentation. The compact dimensions enable signage to function where larger formats simply cannot fit.
Extremely Affordable: Our A3 Soft Board Printing provides professional signage at minimal cost per unit. The small format enables businesses to create extensive collections of specialized signs, comprehensive menu systems, or detailed product libraries whilst maintaining modest budgets—perfect for frequent updates or seasonal rotations.
Easy Personal Handling: The manageable size and weight of A3 soft boards enable effortless handling by individuals without assistance. Staff can easily swap menus, update displays, or rearrange information without tools, training, or physical effort—ideal for dynamic hospitality and retail environments requiring constant flexibility.
Perfect for Collections: The affordable pricing and small footprint of A3 Soft Board Printing make it ideal for creating comprehensive collections—complete menu systems, product catalogues, service portfolios, or information libraries where multiple coordinated pieces work together to provide complete communication solutions.
Free Design Services We Offer
At Printed Today, we understand that creating effective small-format graphics requires careful attention to detail and information hierarchy. That’s why we offer comprehensive design support to ensure your A3 Soft Board Printing looks absolutely perfect.
1. Upload Your Own Artwork
Already have your small-format design ready? Simply upload your files directly during checkout or email them to us after placing your order. For larger files exceeding 64MB, share via Google Drive, Dropbox, WeTransfer, or similar cloud storage services. Our experienced pre-press team manually reviews every file before printing, checking colour accuracy, alignment, and bleed margins to ensure flawless results on your A3 soft boards.
2. Request Free Design Support
Don’t have design software or small-format experience? No problem whatsoever. Our talented in-house design team will create your printed A3 soft board graphic completely free of charge. Simply provide a detailed description including your preferred layout, colour scheme, logos, photographs, and any reference images. We understand the specific requirements of A3 format design, ensuring content is properly scaled for close viewing whilst maintaining text legibility and clear information hierarchy.
3. Professional Design Services
Need complex small-format design work or complete menu systems? Our professional design services can create bespoke artwork optimised for the A3 format, develop complete menu collections with consistent styling, or recreate low-resolution files at high quality suitable for small-format printing. Final artwork is provided in editable digital formats (AI, PSD, PDF), allowing you to reuse, modify, or adapt designs for future A3 Soft Board Printing projects.
Artwork Requirements for Perfect A3 Results
| Specification | Requirement | Why It Matters |
|---|---|---|
| File Size | 297mm x 420mm (A3 dimensions) | Ensures graphic fits A3 format perfectly without stretching |
| Bleed Area | 1.5 inches (38.1mm) on all sides | Prevents white edges after trimming small-format boards |
| Resolution | 300 DPI at actual A3 size | Maintains sharp image quality at very close viewing distances |
| File Formats | PDF, AI, PSD, EPS, PNG, JPEG, TIFF | We accept 10+ formats for maximum flexibility |
| Colour Mode | CMYK preferred (RGB acceptable) | CMYK ensures accurate colour reproduction in small-format print |
Note: This table outlines the essential artwork specifications required for optimal print quality with our A3 Soft Board Printing services. Small-format printing requires exceptional attention to text legibility and detail clarity to ensure graphics remain effective at A3 scale during close examination. Our pre-press team reviews all A3 files before production to ensure your graphics will display beautifully at full size.
Finishing Options for A3 Soft Board Printing
Customise your printed A3 soft board with professional finishing options that enhance appearance, protect against damage, and extend the usable lifespan of your small-format temporary indoor signage.
Printing Options
Single-Sided Printing: Our standard A3 Soft Board Printing option places your design on one face of the board, with the reverse remaining unprinted. This is the most economical choice and perfect for wall-mounted displays, easel presentations, or any small-format temporary indoor application where the board will only be viewed from one angle. Single-sided printing works brilliantly for menus in holders, counter displays, and desk notices where the A3 soft boards are positioned in fixed holders or against surfaces.
Double-Sided Printing: For small-format displays that will be viewed from multiple angles, double-sided A3 Soft Board Printing places graphics on both faces of the board. This option is essential for freestanding A3 displays on tables, counter-top easels, hand-held menus, or rotating holders. Double-sided printed A3 soft board ensures your small-format message reaches audiences approaching from any direction, maximising information delivery in intimate hospitality and retail environments.
Lamination Options
No Lamination: Choose unlaminated A3 soft boards when budget is the primary concern and the small-format signage will be used for very short periods in protected indoor environments. Unlaminated boards still deliver excellent print quality but lack the protective layer that guards against fingerprints, spills, and handling wear—particularly important for table menus and counter displays subject to constant touching.
Matt Lamination: Matt lamination applies a non-reflective protective layer that significantly reduces glare and unwanted reflections on your A3 Soft Board Printing. This makes matt-laminated A3 boards ideal for table menus, hospitality displays with overhead lighting, and anywhere readability of detailed text matters at very close distances. The matt surface provides a sophisticated, professional appearance whilst protecting against fingerprints, spills, minor abrasions, and frequent handling. Matt lamination is particularly popular for restaurant menus, wine lists, and product specification sheets where text clarity is paramount.
Gloss Lamination: Gloss lamination creates vibrant, eye-catching colours with enhanced depth and visual impact on your printed A3 soft board. The reflective surface intensifies colour saturation across the small format, making food photography, product images, and promotional graphics appear more vivid and appetizing—perfect for restaurant menus, dessert lists, and retail product displays. Gloss lamination provides excellent protection against fingerprints, spills, scratches, and constant handling. Choose gloss lamination when your A3 Soft Board Printing needs to showcase visual content that benefits from enhanced colour vibrancy, particularly food and beverage applications.
Pricing for A3 Soft Board Printing
A3 Soft Board Pricing with Delivery Options
| Quantity | Standard Delivery (5 Working Days) |
3-Day Delivery | 48-Hour Express | 24-Hour Next-Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | £5.59 | £6.60 | £6.82 | £7.83 |
| 5 | £9.98 | £11.78 | £12.18 | £13.97 |
| 10 | £19.70 | £23.25 | £24.03 | £27.58 |
| 20 | £39.13 | £46.17 | £47.74 | £54.78 |
| 30 | £55.88 | £65.94 | £68.17 | £78.23 |
| 50 | £92.46 | £109.10 | £112.80 | £129.44 |
| 100 | £174.20 | £205.56 | £212.52 | £313.56 |
Note: This comprehensive pricing table shows costs for A3 Soft Board Printing at various quantities with all delivery options. A3 size = 1.34 sq ft. Calculations: 1 unit = 1.34 sq ft @ £4.17 = £5.59; 5 units = 6.7 sq ft @ £1.49 = £9.98; 10 units = 13.4 sq ft @ £1.47 = £19.70; 20 units = 26.8 sq ft @ £1.46 = £39.13; 30 units = 40.2 sq ft @ £1.39 = £55.88; 50 units = 67 sq ft @ £1.38 = £92.46; 100 units = 134 sq ft @ £1.30 = £174.20. Standard delivery (5 working days) is included in the base price shown in green. Express delivery options: 3-day delivery adds 18%, 48-hour express adds 22%, and 24-hour next-day adds 40% for orders under 81 sq ft. For orders 81+ sq ft (61+ A3 boards), 24-hour delivery adds 80% and same-day adds 90%. Yellow-highlighted rows indicate popular order quantities for hospitality venues, retail displays, and multi-location menu systems.
Bulk Discount Pricing for A3 Soft Board Printing
| Quantity | Total Square Feet | Price Per Unit | Total Price | Savings vs Qty 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1.34 sq ft | £5.59 | £5.59 | — |
| 5 | 6.7 sq ft | £2.00 | £9.98 | £3.59 per unit |
| 10 | 13.4 sq ft | £1.97 | £19.70 | £3.62 per unit |
| 20 | 26.8 sq ft | £1.96 | £39.13 | £3.63 per unit |
| 30 | 40.2 sq ft | £1.86 | £55.88 | £3.73 per unit |
| 50 | 67 sq ft | £1.85 | £92.46 | £3.74 per unit |
| 100 | 134 sq ft | £1.74 | £174.20 | £3.85 per unit |
Note: This bulk discount table demonstrates the per-unit savings available when ordering multiple A3 soft boards. Each A3 board = 1.34 sq ft. Calculation examples: 1 unit = 1.34 sq ft (falls in 0.68-1.34 range @ £4.17/sq ft) = £5.59; 5 units = 6.7 sq ft (falls in 5.39-10.76 range @ £1.49/sq ft) = £9.98 ÷ 5 = £2.00 per unit; 10 units = 13.4 sq ft (falls in 13.01-20 range @ £1.47/sq ft) = £19.70 ÷ 10 = £1.97 per unit; 20 units = 26.8 sq ft (falls in 20.01-27 range @ £1.46/sq ft) = £39.13 ÷ 20 = £1.96 per unit; 30 units = 40.2 sq ft (falls in 40.01-54 range @ £1.39/sq ft) = £55.88 ÷ 30 = £1.86 per unit; 50 units = 67 sq ft (falls in 54.01-67 range @ £1.38/sq ft) = £92.46 ÷ 50 = £1.85 per unit. Significant savings begin at just 5+ units. Yellow-highlighted rows indicate optimal order quantities for hospitality menu systems, retail product information collections, and multi-location campaigns.
Cost Comparison: A3 vs Other Sizes
| Board Size | Dimensions | Square Feet | Price (Qty 1) | Price Per Sq Ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A4 | 210mm x 297mm | 0.67 sq ft | £3.06 | £4.57 |
| A3 | 297mm x 420mm | 1.34 sq ft | £5.59 | £4.17 |
| A2 | 420mm x 594mm | 2.69 sq ft | £8.50 | £3.16 |
| A1 | 594mm x 841mm | 5.38 sq ft | £11.73 | £2.18 |
| A0 | 841mm x 1189mm | 10.76 sq ft | £16.03 | £1.49 |
Note: This comparison table demonstrates the excellent value positioning of A3 Soft Board Printing. At 1.34 square feet, A3 provides double the display area of A4 whilst maintaining highly accessible pricing ideal for comprehensive collections. The highlighted row shows that A3 soft boards offer optimal balance between small format and meaningful content display for temporary indoor signage where close-proximity communication and affordability matter. When you need professional menus, detailed information, or intimate displays, A3 format delivers exceptional versatility and value.
UK-Wide Production and Delivery Options
Printed Today operates state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities across England, enabling us to serve businesses throughout the United Kingdom with reliable, fast turnaround times and exceptional quality control. Every A3 Soft Board Printing order is produced entirely in-house—we never outsource production overseas—ensuring consistent standards and rapid response to your small-format signage deadlines.
Flexible Delivery to Match Your Timeline
Standard Delivery (5 Working Days): Our default option provides excellent value for planned menu launches and non-urgent projects. Orders are manufactured with meticulous attention to detail and delivered within five business days from artwork approval. Perfect for businesses with flexible timelines who want maximum affordability for their A3 soft boards.
3 Working Days Delivery: Need your printed A3 soft board slightly sooner? Our three-business-day service strikes the ideal balance between speed and cost-effectiveness. Excellent for hospitality venues launching new menus or retail displays scheduled “end of the week” that require professional small-format signage without premium express charges.
48-Hour Express Delivery: When time is tight but you don’t need overnight service, our two-business-day express option delivers professional small-format boards at a convenient price point. Popular with restaurants updating seasonal menus mid-week or retailers refreshing product information displays.
24-Hour Next-Day Express Delivery: For absolute urgency, receive your A3 Soft Board Printing the next business day. Perfect for last-minute menu changes, emergency product updates, or unexpected presentation requirements where professional small-format signage cannot be compromised despite tight timelines. Note: For orders of 61+ A3 boards (81+ sq ft), express pricing adjusts to reflect handling requirements.
Same-Day Collection: Available from select UK locations for orders placed early in the day. Verify availability during checkout if you’re located near one of our production facilities and require immediate collection for your small-format temporary indoor signage needs.
Our Quality Commitment
Unlike competitors who outsource manufacturing, Printed Today controls every stage of production internally. Your A3 Soft Board Printing receives individual attention from our experienced print technicians, who personally review colour accuracy, inspect cutting precision, and verify finishing quality before approval for dispatch. We photograph every order before packaging, maintaining comprehensive records and ensuring accountability throughout the process.
All A3 soft boards are securely packaged in protective materials designed specifically for small-format printed boards, preventing corner damage and surface scratches during transit. Every shipment includes full tracking information, giving you complete visibility and peace of mind from production through to delivery.
Contact Printed Today
Our experienced team is ready to help with your A3 Soft Board Printing project, whether you need technical specifications for small-format files, design assistance, bulk pricing quotes for menu systems, or guidance selecting the optimal finishing options for your A3 temporary indoor signage application.
Get in Touch
Telephone: 0208 077 1994
Available 8am–12am weekdays, 11am–7pm weekends. Speak directly with our knowledgeable customer service team who can answer technical questions about small-format printing, provide instant quotes, and guide you through the ordering process for your printed A3 soft board requirements.
Live Chat: Chat with our team of problem solvers about your specific small-format requirements. Available 8am–10pm daily. Perfect for quick questions about A3 specifications, menu design queries, or immediate assistance during the ordering process.
Email: [email protected]
Send detailed enquiries, small-format artwork files, or menu system specifications via email. We respond to all messages promptly during business hours and can handle file transfers or complex A3 project discussions that benefit from written documentation.
Ready to Order?
Select your preferred quantity, finishing options, and delivery speed above, then proceed to checkout. Our streamlined ordering system guides you through each step, from uploading small-format artwork to selecting delivery preferences. For trade account setup enabling preferential pricing and credit terms, or for bulk order enquiries requiring comprehensive menu systems or multi-location A3 soft boards, contact our dedicated trade sales team directly.
Custom A3 Soft Board Printing in the UK
Printed Today’s A3 Soft Board Printing services deliver exceptional value for businesses seeking small-format, professional temporary indoor signage solutions. Our versatile 297mm x 420mm A3 soft boards combine intimate display area with highly accessible pricing, making them perfect for hospitality menus, retail product information, corporate notices, and any application where close-proximity professional communication matters.
With comprehensive finishing options including double-sided printing and protective lamination, flexible bulk discount pricing that rewards larger orders, and express delivery services ranging from same-day collection to standard five-day delivery, we’ve designed our A3 Soft Board Printing service around your real-world business requirements. Our free design support removes creative barriers for small-format graphics, whilst our in-house UK manufacturing ensures quality control and rapid turnaround impossible with overseas suppliers.
Every printed A3 soft board receives individual attention from our skilled print technicians, guaranteeing vibrant colours, sharp resolution, and precise finishing that reflects positively on your brand. Whether you need a single A3 board for a table-top display or hundreds of units for a comprehensive menu system across multiple locations, our tiered pricing structure and production capacity accommodate projects of any scale.
Order your A3 Soft Board Printing today and experience the Printed Today difference—UK manufacturing excellence, genuine customer service, and professional small-format temporary indoor signage solutions delivered exactly when you need them.