Dibond Composite Aluminium Business Signs
A4(210 x 297mm) | A3(297 x 420mm) | A2(420 x 594mm) | A1(594 x 841mm) | A0(841 x 1189mm) |
- Lightweight but rigid 3mm thick aluminium face with plastic core
- Weatherpoof and fade resistant latex inks
- Long term indoor or outdoor use - 10 years plus
- Bulk Discounts - calculator includes great quantity discounts
- Choose from popular sizes of choose any size you need
- Maximum sheet size 1200mm x 2400mm
- High resolution direct to panel digital printing
- Delivery: 2-5 Days
- For popular sizes guide click here
- Want a FREE sample? Click here or call 020 8664 5660
- Dibond Guide - View Guide
- Signs Guide - Download PDF
We do this by ensuring our in-house print studio is using top-end print hardware and inks. Among these is our latest addition, the HP R2000 latex printer, which boasts advanced ink technology and a print speed of 100m2 per hour.
This enables us to produce exceptional print results at unbeatable prices. Put your required size in the calculator above to get an instant price!
We print our Dibond using 6 colours, as well as being able to print using white, giving you an unrivalled level of creativity for your sign design.
Regular checks are also carried out by our team of experts to ensure colour consistency.
Being a sustainable signage printer is of utmost important to us. We use HP latex inks, that are water-based inks with great outdoor durability and versatility. They are also perfect for indoor use, as they are odourless, non-flammable and non-combustible. Perfect for offices, schools and healthcare environments. View the PDF guide for more information.
The HP Latex inks we use are UL ECOLOGO, GREENGUARD Children & Schools Certified, and use Eco Mark-Certified ink cartridges that are odourless, meeting stringent environmental standards.
Dibond is ideal for fixing to posts, drilled, screwed, riveted or nailed to walls. Being made of aluminium this sign material won't rust or crack and takes knocks well. These benefits make Dibond ideal for long-term sign solutions indoors or out. Museums, car parks, property development hoardings, Direction signs, Shop signs anywhere you need durable signage. You may also hear composite aluminium signs referred to as Raybond, Dilite and Dibond Digital.
What is Dibond?
A very popular and durable Aluminium Composite sign material 2mm/3mm/4mm/6mm thick . A core of low density polyethylene is sandwiched between 2 layers of 0.15mm thick aluminium to give a strong rigid lightweight sign.
Can I have a quotation?
If you have multiple sizes, quantities and artworks we can often offer even better prices by so by all means contact us for a quote by filling out our contact us form or call 0208 664 5660
What size can Dibond be signs be?
Sheet sizes up to just under 8' x 4' (2400mm x 1200mm) can be printed. Large sheets can be expensive to transport so we may suggest that they are supplied in a couple of pieces. If a 2.4m x 1.2m sheet in one piece is critical we can arrange for a van delivery in the London area or for nationwide deliveries quote you a pallet delivery charge. Popular Dibond sizes are A1, A2, A3 and A0
What thickness is Dibond?
Most popular thickness is 3mm but it is also available in 2, 3 and 6mm
Can Dibond be recycled?
Dibond can be recycled along with other PVC products. It has a temperature resistance range from minus 50°C to plus 80°C.
How to install a Dibond Sign
There are many ways depending on the surface. VHB tape works well on smooth surfaces. Mechanical fixing can be by drilling holes through the sign and using screws with colour coded cap covers or aluminium sign stand-offs. If you want to fix the sign mechanically but leave the printed surface untouched sign channel can be fixed to the rear using VHB (very high bond) tape.
Popular sizes include A1, A2, A3 and A0 but any size is possible.
Product Name | Dibond Signs |
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SKU | AVP-DIBOND |
Delivery / Availability | 2-5 Working Days Delivery |
Type | Dibond |
Graphic Size | Custom SIze |
Sided | Single-Sided |
Usage | School Signs, Construction Signs, Directory Signs, Development Boards |
Durability | Long Term |
Material | Dibond. Black LDPE core sandwiched by 2x 0.15mm aluminium sheets |
Indoor / Outdoor | Indoor & Outdoor |
Weight | 4140 gsm |
Finish | Straight Cut Corners |
Expected Service Life | Over 10 years |
Fire Rating | M1 / Euroclass: EN13501-1: C-s2-d0 |
Mounting Options | VHB (very high bond) tape or screwed |
Can this Product be Recycled? | Can be recyled - check locally |
Whether you're a novice or a professional when it comes to artwork, we're here to give you the guidance needed to make sure your end result is print perfect.
If you have the elements, such as text, logos, and text, we can take these and create a print ready design layout for you at a small additional cost. We have a number of affordable set price packages available to suit any requirements. Many of our products have a design service as an additional extra for instant ordering. For products that don't please contact us to discuss your brief. Visit our in-house design service page to find out more.
Many of our print products have the option to upload your artwork on the product page. If that option is not available, you will receive an email shortly after placing your order with instructions on how to send your artwork files.
In order to avoid any delays in production, please follow our guidelines below to make sure your artwork is ready to go. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to get in touch to talk to one of our team.
Resolution - 100dpi At Full Size
Generally, 100 dpi is a good standard for images with the document size set at full size of the large format printed product. For example, if you want to order a 40"×60" print, the image size should be 4000 pixels (40 x 100) by 6000 pixels (60 x 100) at 100 dpi.
100% scale at 100 dpi50% scale at 200 dpi
25% scale at 400 dpi
10% scale at 1000 dpi
If any dimension of the product is greater than 5000mm, please produce the artwork to scale. For very large artwork such as hoarding walls, 10% scale can be utilised at 1000dpi for images, or use vectors as these will scale perfectly.
Bleed - 5mm All Around At The Final Print Size
If you are creating set size artwork for hardware then please use the product template. If you have ordered a custom size product please ensure you include 5mm of bleed on your design.
You only need to add print bleed to your artwork if the design extends to the edge of the page. If all of your text and images are in the centre of the design and are surrounded by a plain white background, you won’t need to worry about print bleed as the edges will blend seamlessly into your overall design. If any element of the design goes right up to the edge of the page, a 5mm bleed on all sides is necessary.
Colours - Please Supply All Colours As CMYK+
Computer screens use RGB, while printers use CMYK. You may ask why this matters? Most colours created in RGB can be closely matched in CMYK but some cannot. If colours are critical we always suggest ordering a printed proof.
Other things you can do to check your colours:
- Use a calibrated monitor (colours vary from monitor to monitor)- Use a printed CMYK colour swatch to check your colours
- Don't check samples from a desktop printer
- Order a printed proof from us (this may cause an increase in lead time)
Fonts - Please Embed, Flatten, Or Convert To Curves
For large format print, we recommend that the minimum font site is 8pt (point size).
Our preferred file format for print-ready artwork is a PDF, please make sure you embed any fonts for perfect results. With other file formats please ensure fonts used in your design are converted to outlines and include all fonts and images used when you send your files to us.
Do You Need A Proof?
If you are providing print ready artwork, we do not provide a proof as standard, which enables us to get your print to you quicker. If you require a proof please get in touch with us to discuss. We do provide a free technical file check as standard, as outlined below.
We can provide a machine print proof for the extra cost of £25 plus delivery. This involves printing an A3 proof on the machine that will be used to produce your final print. This will give you an accurate representation of colour. If you are using our design service, we do send out a PDF proof, which is an accurate representation of content and positioning. It is not an exact indicator of the final colour due to the limitations of screens.
Quoted delivery dates for print are from approval of artwork, so please bear in mind that requesting a proof may delay the delivery date of your product.
Delivery
After you have placed your order a provisional despatch and delivery date will be sent to you via email.
Our standard delivery time for printed products is 2-5 working days after artwork has been approved for print. If you have a specific deadline, please contact us to ensure we can meet this. Please check that your artwork meets the guidelines above to prevent any delays in approval.
Free Artwork Check
Before we go to print, we will carry out a free technical check on your artwork. If there are any issues, we will contact you to let you know what needs to be changed.
- File format
- File size
- Resolution
- Fonts
- Colours
- Spelling and Grammar Mistakes
- Positioning
Colour Matching
Our printers and media are of the highest standard and are carefully calibrated to produce vibrant, full colour prints. The process involves CMYK printing and this means it is not always possible to match Pantone colours, but they will be converted to the nearest CMYK equivalent.
If exact colour matching is critical, please send us a physical copy of other printed material, such as a letterhead or brochure, and we will check your file prior to printing. If we cannot achieve a reasonable match we will call you to discuss.
Please send any physical examples to: Discount Displays, 31-35 Wortley Road, Croydon, Surrey, CRO 3EB.
Need more help? Check out our full artwork preparation guide below:
Check out our FAQ page for general information about delivery, artwork, returns and more.
If you want to ask a question about this product please contact us via the Live Chat button on the side of the page, call us on 020 8664 5660 or e-mail us at [email protected].