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What are Posters?

Posters are an effective medium for displaying both information and images. They are often used to promote services, products, events, or ideas in public spaces, and they also provide excellent visual appeal as art and decor to your office or your home.

Custom posters from Signs.com feature the highest print quality on archival photo paper (available in high gloss and semi gloss) while maintaining the economic value you expect from printed posters. We provide standard posters and custom sizes so you can create the perfect sign for your specific needs.


Poster Features

Poster Features
Archival Quality Photo Paper

Archival Quality Photo Paper

When you design a custom poster with us, trust that it will be professionally printed on high-quality archival photo paper. We will also ensure your poster achieves vibrant colors and a sharp image that will look stunning for years to come.

Archival Quality Photo Paper
Fully Customizable

Fully Customizable

Create any design you can think of with our online design tool! Add text, upload images or illustrations, customize colors and shapes, and more. Get even more out of your design by using our FREE professional design services.

3 Paper Stock Options

3 Paper Stock Options

The choice is yours with glossy and matte stock. Glossy posters will work well indoors to help bring the colors to life and matte posters are great in bright spaces.

3 Paper Stock Options
Standard & Custom Sizes

Standard & Custom Sizes

While you are able to create your poster in one of the standard poster sizes, you can also create custom posters by printing it at virtually any size. You can customize a poster size up to 96” x 48” or design something as small as 4” x 4”. Think of all the possibilities you can do with various sizes!

1 Day Turnaround

1 Day Turnaround

We know that getting your prints quickly is important—and that’s why your poster will be produced and out the door within one business day. Experience local print speed with world-class capabilities at your fingertips.


Which Poster Paper Works Best for You?

Poster Paper Types

High Gloss

With high gloss posters you get vibrant, rich saturation in every print. The glossy finish leaves a smooth and texture-free surface that truly enhances the details in your design. High gloss posters are good anywhere but show their true colors better in low-light environments such as indoor settings.

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Semi Gloss

Semi gloss posters have a similar weight and thickness to high gloss posters, but they have less sheen and aren’t as reflective. Colors in semi gloss posters are vibrant but slightly more muted than high gloss. Their ideal setting is in bright, well-lit display locations.

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Beautiful Posters at Home, in the Workplace, and Out in the World

Posters are popular because of their visually stunning appearance while being an incredibly cost-effective display medium. Use these to decorate your home, enhance your workspace, or promote your event, service, product, or business with breathtaking photographs and artwork. The possibilities are limitless with custom poster printing!


Easy to Use Design Tool

Design Tool

Create your custom posters with our simple and easy design tool. Upload images, create objects, add text, adjust sizing, change color, and so much more!

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Free Professional Design Services

Free Professional Design Service

Whether you need help uploading your design or are interested in creating something entirely new, our team of professional graphic designers is here to help. Nothing beats free!

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Additional Specs

  • Thickness:

    High gloss and semi gloss posters are .008” thick (Slightly thicker than standard copy paper).

  • Details:

    Two paper types available: High gloss and semi gloss. Each poster paper type is artfully printed in continuous color to provide the best poster print quality available.

  • Uses:

    Home and office decoration, business advertising, promotional materials, informational messages, community announcements, brand exposure.

  • Print Method:

    Digitally printed, continuous full color.

  • Estimated Lifespan:

    3+ years if left alone, frequent handling will reduce lifespan.

  • Common Sizes:

    18” x 24”, 11” x 17”, 16” x 20”, 24” x 36”, 36” x 48”, and 8” x 10”


Poster Display

Display & Care

Displaying or hanging your poster is easy and can be done in just minutes. There are multiple ways to hang posters, but one of the simplest is by using 3M Command Strips. You can purchase these with your poster as an accessory option. For a more refined and professional poster display finish, you can also purchase a front-loading snap frame in select sizes. We offer frames for the following poster sizes: 8”x10”, 11”x17”, and 16”x20”. Learn more about convenient ways to hang posters in our post about how to hang posters.

To care for your poster, clean the surface of the print gently with a dry (non-abrasive) cloth. Avoid any direct contact with water or moisture. Posters can be stored safely by loosely rolling them. Don’t fold or place heavy objects on top of them to avoid creasing.


How to Use Standard Posters Design Templates

Creating your standard poster is easy with our free design templates! Follow these steps to start:

Step 1: Click on a template that you like. This action will redirect you to our user-friendly online design tool. Alternatively, you can use the search bar to type and search for a poster template.

Step 2: Once you’ve chosen a design, you can begin personalizing and editing it. You can modify the fonts, change the colors, and add text or a logo. If you have a pre-made design available, you can also upload the file on our website.

Step 3: Click “View Proof” to preview your design. To save your work as a draft, click “Save.”

Step 4: Once you’ve finalized your design, click “Save & Continue” to checkout.



Why Signs.com?

Production
Next Day Production
Order by 9 pm EST and we’ll have your poster completed and shipped within one business day.
Free Shipping
Free Shipping over $99*
For custom poster orders over $99 your order ships free!
Award Winning Customer Service
Award Winning Customer Service
Winners of numerous customer service awards, our customer experience team keeps you as their number-one priority.

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Q:
Do you offer frames for your posters?
Asked 2 years ago by Signs
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Yes, we offer quality rear loading metal frames for four poster sizes: 8 x 10, 11 x 17, 16 x 20, and 24 x 36. Our frames have a brushed, black finish and have a clean, rounded profile. Our 8 x 10 frame comes with an easel back for tabletop display along with V-clips which make loading easy and wall hanging a breeze. The larger three sizes include V-clips for easy loading and wall hanging.

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Do the posters have to be placed behind glass or plastic for protection?
Asked 2 years ago by Signs
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Placing them behind glass or plastic will, of course, provide added protection, but there’s usually no need to do so as long as you’re using them in their intended interior environment. If your poster will be exposed to UV light for any extended period, glass providing UV protection will shield it from UV rays. Keep in mind that glass or plastic might cause viewing problems for glossy or metallic prints due to added reflections. We offer optional metal frames for those posters measuring 8 x 10, 11 x 17, 16 x 20, and 24 x 36 inches.

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Is my poster shipped flat or rolled?
Asked 2 years ago by Signs
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Typically, we ship most of our posters rolled, in a shipping tube. For smaller posters, however, we will ship these in a stay-flat envelope.

Q:
How durable are your posters? Our school would like to have posters of last year’s top athletes printed and put on display in our gymnasium – will they take some bumping and jostling?
Asked 2 years ago by Signs
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Because we print our posters on archival paper, they’re quite durable as long as they’re installed indoors. That said, however, they are paper posters and so they can be damaged or torn if, for instance, a player crashes into them. Posters with a metallic finish are a bit thicker than those with a glossy or matte finish, so will tend to be more durable.

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Are these posters suitable for outdoor use?
Asked 2 years ago by Signs
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Our posters are intended for indoor environments only. Because they can be damaged by water and moisture, as well as UV light (they’ll fade when exposed to sunlight over time), we don’t recommend using them outdoors.

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How long can I expect a poster to last?
Asked 2 years ago by Signs
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Because we print on archival-quality paper, our posters can last for decades when installed indoors. Keep in mind that frequent handling and abuse, as well as excessive UV light, can substantially shorten a poster’s lifespan.

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How should I clean my poster?
Asked 2 years ago by Signs
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Use a dry, non-abrasive cloth to clean your poster. Do not utilize any kind of cleaning product when cleaning your poster.

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What’s the best way to store my poster?
Asked 2 years ago by Signs
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The best way to store your poster is by storing it flat, ideally in a protective envelope or sleeve. Avoid placing heavy objects on your stored poster, to minimize the chance of creases or other damage. Another option is to loosely roll your poster and store it inside a protective tube; be sure to avoid creasing while rolling.

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What’s the best way to display my poster?
Asked 2 years ago by Signs
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You have a few options when it comes to displaying a poster. You can use 3M Command Strips (available for purchase from us as an accessory option) or hook-and-loop fasteners like Velcro. You can also boost your poster’s aesthetic – as well as provide some increased protection – by placing it in a frame. Check out our guide on the best way to hang posters on our blog.

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Where are the best places to display my poster?
Asked 2 years ago by Signs
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Posters work well in business environments as well as personal spaces. In a business, consider displaying a poster in a company lobby, corridor, conference room, kitchenette, employee lounge area, rest room, or individual office. Of course, they can also be used on the home front – in bedrooms, living rooms, basements, man caves/she sheds, kitchens, hallways, foyers, and just about everywhere else.