Sign and Display Printing London | Custom Commercial Signs & Exhibition Graphics
Elevate your corporate brand, retail storefront, construction hoarding, or exhibition booth with LightPrint London custom sign and display printing. Operating from our Mile End facility (140 Mile End Road, E1 4LJ), we provide direct-to-substrate UV flatbed printing and digital CNC precision cutting on premium rigid media.
From high-density 3mm and 5mm Foamex panels and heavy-duty 3mm Dibond aluminium composite to 4mm Correx site boards, window graphics, and portable exhibition display stands. Choose between rapid in-house collection or dedicated same-day courier delivery across Central London.
Direct-to-Board UV Printing
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Popular Commercial Sign & Display Formats
Select standard commercial dimensions or enter your exact bespoke measurements for fast-track production:
Rigid Board Signs
From £35
Direct-to-board UV printing on high-density Foamex (3mm/5mm), corrugated Correx, and Dibond aluminium composite with custom CNC cutting.
- Sheet sizes up to 8ft x 4ft (2440x1220mm)
- Waterproof, UV-resistant, scratch-proof
- Pre-drilled mounting holes available
Exhibition & Event Displays
From £55
Portable roll-up banners, shell scheme backdrop panels, pop-up media walls, and fabric tension graphics tailored for ExCeL, Olympia, and London conferences.
- Pre-assembled retractable cassettes
- Class 1 & B1 fire-rated certification
- Padded zip transport bags included
Window Graphics & Manifestations
From £28
Self-adhesive vinyl decals, frosted privacy window films, one-way vision perforated mesh, and retail storefront promotional window displays.
- Bubble-free easy-apply adhesive technology
- Frosted glass manifestation compliance
- Removable without leaving glue residue
Rigid Substrates Engineered for Performance
Select the ideal substrate based on your installation environment, display lifespan, and budget requirements:
Foamex PVC Boards (3mm & 5mm)
Compressed closed-cell PVC foam with a smooth matte white surface. Lightweight, highly rigid, and easily screwed, velcroed, or taped to exhibition shell schemes and gallery walls.
Dibond Aluminium Composite (3mm)
Dual 0.3mm aluminium sheets encapsulating a dense polyethylene core. Complete zero-warp resistance under intense British weather. The premier choice for shop fascias and construction hoardings.
Correx Fluted Plastic (4mm)
Fluted twin-wall polypropylene board. Ultra-lightweight, 100% waterproof, and extremely cost-effective for estate agency ‘To Let’ signage, site safety boards, and outdoor event directional arrows.
Digital CNC Cutting & Sign Finishing Options
Every rigid board is cut and finished on our industrial digital cutting tables for seamless installation:
CNC Contour Routing
Precision cutting along any vector outline, enabling custom shaped logo signs, character cutouts, and 3D letters.
Radius Rounded Corners
Smooth 10mm or 20mm radius curved corners to eliminate sharp edges and prevent corner dog-earing.
Pre-Drilled Holes
Automated machine-drilled 5mm to 8mm fixing holes in corners or along perimeters for rapid screw mounting.
Anti-Graffiti Overlaminate
Ultra-durable chemical-resistant laminate allowing spray paint, markers, and scuffs to be wiped away cleanly.
Commercial Sign & Board Quantity Pricing
Direct-to-factory trade pricing with zero hidden surcharges. Benchmark rates for standard 8ft x 4ft (2440x1220mm) Foamex panels. All prices exclude VAT:
- 8ft x 4ft 5mm Foamex board
- Direct-to-board UV printing
- Free automated file pre-flight check
- Mixed graphics across batch
- Custom square machine trimming
- Rapid Central London dispatch
- High-volume trade discount applied
- Pre-drilled mounting holes option
- Dedicated production queue slot
- White-label packaging available
- Palletized courier dispatch
- Staggered multi-venue delivery
Need Custom Signs or Display Boards Printed Today?
Our Mile End flatbed UV presses print and finish custom signage with rapid turnaround. Same-day delivery across London.
Technical Specifications & Material Tolerances
Full technical specifications for our in-house flatbed UV rigid printing and CNC cutting lines.
| Technical Metric | Foamex PVC Boards | Dibond Aluminium Composite | Correx Fluted Plastic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Substrate Core | Closed-Cell PVC Foam | Polyethylene + Aluminium Skins | Fluted Polypropylene Twin-Wall |
| Standard Thicknesses | 3mm, 5mm, 10mm | 3mm (0.3mm Al skins) | 4mm |
| Printing Technology | Direct UV Flatbed 1440dpi | Direct UV Flatbed + White Ink | Direct UV Flatbed High-Speed |
| Fire Retardancy | Class 1 (BS 476 Part 7) & B1 | Class 1 & Euroclass B1 | Self-Extinguishing Polypropylene |
| Best Application | Exhibitions & Retail POS | Shopfronts & Site Hoardings | Estate Agent & Safety Signs |
Our 6-Step In-House Production Process
From digital artwork pre-flight to CNC routing and quality inspection, entirely under one London roof:
File Ingestion & Pre-Flight
Automated checking of vector cut-paths, bleeds, resolution, and CMYK Fogra39 color profiles.
Substrate Staging
Rigid sheets are loaded onto the vacuum flatbed and ionized to eliminate static dust attraction.
Direct Flatbed UV Print
Micro-piezo industrial print heads deposit vibrant inks cured instantaneously via high-output LED lamps.
Digital CNC Cutting
Camera-guided optical registration trims borders, rounds corners, and drills fixing holes with 0.1mm accuracy.
Quality Control Check
Every panel is individually inspected under 5000K daylight lighting for flawless print fidelity and clean edges.
Protective Pack & Dispatch
Corner protectors applied, boxed in heavy-duty cardboard, and handed over for collection or direct courier dispatch.
Our Works: Commercial Signs in Action
Take a look at recent commercial installations produced for retail brands, building sites, and exhibitions across London.
Artwork Guidelines for Flawless Sign Printing
Follow our pre-press guidelines to ensure rapid file approval and avoid cutting clashes:
1. Accepted File Formats
Print-ready PDF/X-1a or PDF/X-4 is preferred. Vector EPS, Adobe Illustrator (.AI), and uncompressed TIFF or PNG files are also accepted.
2. Bleed & Safe Margins
Add 3mm bleed on all four sides for rigid board trimming. Keep text and essential graphics at least 25mm inside the edge to clear screw holes.
3. Color Space & Resolution
Set artwork in CMYK (FOGRA39 profile). Raster imagery should be 150 dpi at 100% full print scale, or 300 dpi at 50% scale.
London Delivery Network & Mile End Print Desk
Collect your rigid signs directly at our Mile End facility or request dedicated same-day van delivery:
140 Mile End Road, London E1 4LJ
Our production press is strategically situated in Central London, moments from Stepney Green and Mile End underground stations. Customers are welcome to visit our workshop, inspect physical board samples, and collect urgent sign orders on demand.
- Zone 1 Urgent Courier: Direct motorcycle or van dispatch in under 60 mins.
- ExCeL & Canary Wharf: 30-45 mins direct courier drop-off to venue docks.
- Workshop Collection: Free roadside vehicle loading outside our dispatch counter.
Frequently Asked Questions: Signs & Displays
Everything you need to know about rigid sign materials, durability, fire ratings, and turnarounds:
What is the main difference between Foamex and Dibond signs?
Foamex is a compressed solid PVC foam board that is lightweight, cost-effective, and ideal for indoor exhibitions, events, and short-to-medium term retail displays. Dibond (aluminium composite) features dual aluminium skins sandwiching a polyethylene core, offering zero-warp rigidity and extreme weather resistance for permanent outdoor shopfronts and building hoardings.
How quickly can you print rigid sign boards in London?
Our in-house flatbed UV printers can produce standard Foamex and Correx sign boards in as little as 45 to 90 minutes for urgent collection at 140 Mile End Road. Dedicated same-day van couriers deliver direct to your event hall or commercial job site across London.
Are your sign boards fire rated for London exhibition halls like ExCeL?
Yes. Our Foamex panels carry Class 1 Surface Spread of Flame certification (BS 476 Part 7) and Euroclass B1 flame-retardant standards. Dibond is non-combustible and complies with all major exhibition and commercial landlord health and safety regulations.
Can you cut signs into custom shapes or letters?
Yes. Our digital CNC flatbed router follows custom vector outlines with 0.1mm accuracy. We can contour-cut custom logo shapes, circular signs, standee silhouettes, and fret-cut individual letters.
Can you pre-drill mounting holes in my signs?
Yes. We can automatically drill 5mm or 8mm screw mounting holes in corners or along the edges. We also supply satin silver aluminium stand-off wall fixings upon request.
How weather resistant are Correx estate agent signs?
4mm Correx fluted polypropylene is 100% waterproof and UV-fade resistant for 6 to 12 months of outdoor exposure. It does not absorb moisture, rot, or degrade in heavy rain or frost.
What is the largest seamless rigid sign size you can print?
Standard full sheet sizes are 2440mm x 1220mm (8ft x 4ft) and 3050mm x 1500mm (10ft x 5ft). For larger installations such as building hoardings or exhibition walls, we tile panels seamlessly with precision butt-joints.
Can I collect my signage orders directly from your Mile End workshop?
Yes. Our workshop at 140 Mile End Road (E1 4LJ) has a dedicated roadside loading area. You or your driver can pull up, collect your protective-wrapped boards, and depart smoothly without congestion delays.
Ready to Order Your Custom Signs & Displays?
Send us your artwork for an instant pre-flight proof or call our Mile End production press directly for same-day production.
Complementary Large-Format Print Services
Beyond rigid boards, our Mile End facility produces complete corporate and exhibition branding in-house:
Roll-Up Banners
Portable retractable aluminium stands with anti-curl grey-back graphics for indoor exhibitions.
PVC Outdoor Banners
Heavy-duty 510gsm ripstop vinyl banners with welded perimeter hems and rust-proof brass eyelets.
Large Posters
Photo-grade satin and gloss posters from A2 to bespoke oversized dimensions printed in 45 mins.
Window Vinyl Decals
Custom frosted manifestations and self-adhesive full-color vinyl graphics for glass partitions.
