Description
Wide Format Banner Printing
Wide Format Banner Printing – Uses and Benefits
Printed Today specialises in premium wide format banner printing designed to make your visual message stand out. These large-width displays are ideal for retail storefronts, exhibitions, stadiums, construction sites, conferences, universities and major promotional events. Moreover, our wide format vinyl banners offer strong outdoor durability, ensuring consistent performance in wind, rain and sunlight.
Clients choose our wide format PVC banners for oversized graphics, panoramic visuals and high-visibility installations. Additionally, wide format plastic banners work extremely well for long-span fences, stage backdrops, exhibition walls and branded marketing areas, making them a preferred choice for agencies and event organisers nationwide.
Large-Width Vinyl Banners – Artwork & Design
Supplying Your Artwork
You can upload artwork directly on the product page or email it to [email protected]. Furthermore, larger files can be shared through Google Drive, Dropbox, WeTransfer or SendBig. To avoid delays, please use the same email address throughout your order process. Every submission includes a free artwork check before production begins.
Artwork Requirements for Wide Format PVC & Vinyl Banners
To achieve the best possible print clarity for wide format vinyl banners, please ensure the following:
- Design your artwork at full size whenever possible.
- Add a 1.5-inch (≈ 38 mm) bleed on all sides.
- Use at least 100 dpi for large banners and up to 300 dpi for smaller prints.
- Submit in PDF, AI, PNG, TIFF, EPS, PSD or JPEG formats.
- Outline fonts and use vector graphics for logos or scalable elements.
Free Artwork Check
Every file is reviewed manually for size, scaling, bleed and margin accuracy. This ensures your wide format heavy duty banners print sharply and professionally.
Wide Format Sizes & Finishing Options
Popular Wide Format Banner Sizes
Wide format solutions are available in any custom dimension. Some common choices include:
- 3 m × 1 m – retail displays and store headers.
- 4 m × 2 m – construction sites and outdoor promotions.
- 5 m × 2 m – stage fronts and long-span fence advertising.
- 8 m × 3 m – event branding and panoramic backdrops.
- 10 m × 4 m – stadium banners and festival installations.
- Large indoor formats for exhibitions and trade shows.
Finishing Options for Wide Format PVC Banners
Your wide format exhibition banners come with a choice of:
- Welded hems for reinforced edges.
- Metal eyelets for easy installation.
- Pole pockets for stage bars and exhibition frames.
- Portrait, landscape or extra-wide horizontal orientation.
- Rolled shipping to prevent creasing.
Wide Format Banner Pricing & Calculator
How Pricing Works
All pricing is based on width × height × quantity × sq ft rate. As area increases, rates decrease automatically. Consequently, our wide format plastic banners remain cost-effective even for oversized prints or bulk quantities.
Formula: width (ft) × height (ft) × quantity × rate per sq ft
Popular Size Examples – Standard Pricing
Below is the universal table used across all products. Pricing remains unchanged.
| Size | Dimensions | Approx. Area (sq ft) | Standard (5 Working Days) | 72 Hours | 48 Hours | 24 Hours | Same Day | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 × 2 ft | 6 ft × 2 ft | 12 sq ft | £13.92 | £15.84 | £18.84 | £25.08 | £30.12 | Retail headers and indoor signage |
| 6 × 3 ft | 6 ft × 3 ft | 18 sq ft | £20.16 | £22.68 | £27.00 | £34.56 | £41.40 | Wide format indoor branding |
| 8 × 3 ft | 8 ft × 3 ft | 24 sq ft | £26.16 | £29.76 | £35.28 | £43.68 | £52.32 | Medium outdoor banners |
| 8 × 4 ft | 8 ft × 4 ft | 32 sq ft | £34.56 | £39.04 | £45.44 | £55.04 | £65.92 | Construction sites and events |
| 10 × 3 ft | 10 ft × 3 ft | 30 sq ft | £32.40 | £36.60 | £43.50 | £51.90 | £62.40 | Fence spans and wide scenes |
| 12 × 4 ft | 12 ft × 4 ft | 48 sq ft | £49.44 | £55.68 | £66.24 | £75.36 | £96.00 | Large outdoor branding |
| 2m × 1m | 2 m × 1 m | ≈ 21.53 sq ft | £23.90 | £26.91 | £32.30 | £40.26 | £48.23 | Indoor wide-format displays |
| 3m × 1m | 3 m × 1 m | ≈ 32.29 sq ft | £34.87 | £39.39 | £44.88 | £55.22 | £66.19 | Exhibition panels |
| 2m × 0.5m | 2 m × 0.5 m | ≈ 10.76 sq ft | £12.59 | £14.20 | £16.89 | £22.70 | £27.22 | Directional displays |
| 5m × 5m | 5 m × 5 m | ≈ 269 sq ft | £225.96 | £298.59 | £303.97 | £371.22 | £524.55 | Wide backdrop installations |
| 20 × 4 ft | 20 ft × 4 ft | 80 sq ft | £80.00 | £92.00 | £109.60 | £121.60 | £159.20 | Large advertising walls |
| 30 × 5 ft | 30 ft × 5 ft | 150 sq ft | £148.50 | £171.00 | £205.50 | £228.00 | £297.00 | Festival and stage banners |
Sq ft Rate Bands
This table is consistent across all products.
| From | To | Standard | 72 Hrs | 48 Hrs | 24 Hrs | Same Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5.38 | £1.46 | £2.11 | £2.13 | £2.15 | £2.58 |
| 5.39 | 6 | £1.46 | £2.11 | £2.13 | £2.15 | £2.58 |
| 6.01 | 8 | £1.46 | £1.59 | £1.61 | £2.14 | £2.57 |
| 8.01 | 10 | £1.32 | £1.50 | £1.61 | £2.13 | £2.56 |
| 10.01 | 11.63 | £1.17 | £1.32 | £1.57 | £2.11 | £2.53 |
| 11.64 | 12 | £1.16 | £1.32 | £1.57 | £2.09 | £2.51 |
| 12.01 | 15 | £1.13 | £1.28 | £1.55 | £1.99 | £2.39 |
| 15.01 | 16 | £1.14 | £1.29 | £1.53 | £1.97 | £2.36 |
| 16.01 | 18 | £1.12 | £1.26 | £1.50 | £1.92 | £2.30 |
| 18.01 | 20 | £1.11 | £1.26 | £1.50 | £1.89 | £2.27 |
| 20.01 | 21.53 | £1.11 | £1.25 | £1.50 | £1.87 | £2.24 |
| 21.54 | 24 | £1.09 | £1.24 | £1.47 | £1.82 | £2.18 |
| 24.01 | 30 | £1.08 | £1.22 | £1.45 | £1.73 | £2.08 |
| 30.01 | 32 | £1.08 | £1.22 | £1.42 | £1.72 | £2.06 |
| 32.01 | 32.29 | £1.08 | £1.22 | £1.39 | £1.71 | £2.05 |
| 32.30 | 40 | £1.07 | £1.20 | £1.38 | £1.61 | £2.01 |
| 40.01 | 70 | £1.03 | £1.16 | £1.38 | £1.57 | £2.00 |
| 70.01 | 100 | £1.00 | £1.15 | £1.37 | £1.52 | £1.99 |
| Applicable to all wide format vinyl banners. | ||||||
Competitor Comparison
This table is unchanged and included exactly.
| Size | Area | Printed Today | VistaPrint | HelloPrint | BannerBuzz | HFE Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 × 50 cm | 5.38 | ≈ £7.85 | £11.99 | £20.64 | £12.60 | £11.46 |
| 6 ft × 2 ft | 12 | ≈ £13.92 | £26.09 | £20.77 | £20.51 | £25.56 |
| 8 ft × 3 ft | 24 | ≈ £26.16 | £45.49 | £44.99 | £41.03 | £42.12 |
| 10 ft × 3 ft | 30 | ≈ £32.40 | £54.29 | £51.44 | £51.29 | £63.83 |
| 10 ft × 10 ft | 100 | ≈ £100.00 | £159.78 | £126.90 | £161.70 | £212.87 |
| 20 ft × 20 ft | 400 | ≈ £336.00 | £639.12 | £451.15 | £498.96 | £851.50 |
| 50 ft × 20 ft | 1000 | ≈ £840.00 | £1,597.80 | £1,102.97 | £1,247.40 | £2,128.70 |
Delivery Speed Pricing
This final table remains unchanged.
| Service | Rate Band | Price | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard | 30 sq ft @ £1.08/sq ft | ≈ £32.40 | 5 working days |
| 72 Hours | 30 sq ft @ £1.22/sq ft | ≈ £36.60 | 3 working days |
| 48 Hours | 30 sq ft @ £1.45/sq ft | ≈ £43.50 | 2 working days |
| 24 Hours | 30 sq ft @ £1.73/sq ft | ≈ £51.90 | Next working day |
| Same Day | 30 sq ft @ £2.08/sq ft | ≈ £62.40 | Same-day collection |
Delivery Options
Choose Standard, 72-hour, 48-hour, 24-hour or Same-Day delivery depending on urgency. Consequently, your wide format event banners and exhibition materials arrive when you need them most.
Printed Today – Wide Format Banner Specialists
Printed Today supports brands, agencies, trade-show teams, retailers and event managers across the UK with reliable wide format banner printing. Our durable PVC material and outdoor-grade inks ensure long-lasting clarity and professional impact.
UK-Wide Production & Fast Delivery
All banners are printed in the UK and dispatched quickly to ensure seamless promotional rollouts, whether for events, retail campaigns or wide-format exhibitions.