Door Hangers
Why Choose Our Custom Printed Door Hangers?
- Direct Local Marketing Door hangers are ideal for targeted local advertising because they place your message right at the front door.
- Hard to Miss Unlike other forms of advertising, door hangers are immediately visible and more likely to get noticed.
- Great for Many Uses Door hangers are perfect for promotions, coupons, announcements, political campaigns, real estate, restaurants, home services, and more.
- Affordable and Effective They are a cost-effective way to promote your business, especially when you want to reach a specific local area.
Common Uses for Custom Printed Door Hangers
- Local Business Advertising – Promote home services like landscaping, roofing, cleaning, and more.
- Restaurant Promotions – Share menus, coupons, and delivery specials.
- Political & Community Outreach – Connect directly with voters and residents.
- Event Promotion – Advertise local events, fundraisers, and gatherings.
- Service Notices – Leave reminders, delivery attempts, or maintenance updates.
- Seasonal Campaigns – Promote timely services like lawn care, snow removal, or holiday specials.
Door Hangers
Custom printed door hangers are an affordable and effective way to put your message directly in front of local customers. Whether you are promoting a business, event, special offer, or service, door hangers help you reach the neighborhoods you want most.
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Ensure the file matches the product's required dimensions. Make sure that all images are embedded, and that all the text is outlined.
- Use the CMYK colorspace (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, black). These are industry standard printing colors. CMYK colors are different than RGB (Red, Green, Blue), which are used to display colors on your screen.
- Use a minimum resolution of 300 dpi for image files.
- Specify trim area with crop marks. (Don't place crop marks inside the work area.)
- Artwork should have 1/8" (0.125") bleed extending past the trim line. This is to prevent minor cutting variations from leaving unintended results at the trim edge.
- Safe Area is the 1/8" (0.125") area inside the trim line. Do not put critical information or images within the Safe Area. This is to prevent minor cutting variations from leaving unintended results at the trim edge.
- If you want printed borders, they must be placed a minimum of 1/8" (0.125") inside the trim line and include bleed. This is to prevent minor cutting variations from leaving unintended results at the trim edge.
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100 lb. Gloss Cover Stock
100 lb. Gloss Cover Stock is a heavyweight paper with a smooth, shiny coated finish that gives printed colors a bright, polished look. It feels sturdy in the hand and offers a more premium appearance than standard text-weight paper, making it a popular choice for marketing pieces that need to look professional and hold up well.
Key Characteristics
- Heavyweight feel: Thicker and more durable than regular paper, giving printed pieces a quality feel.
- Gloss coated finish: The shiny surface helps colors appear more vibrant and sharp.
- Professional appearance: Great for pieces where presentation matters.
- Good durability: Holds up better to handling than lighter-weight papers.
- Smooth surface: Works well for photos, graphics, logos, and full-color designs.
Best Use Cases
Postcards • Rack cards • Flyers • Brochures • Business cards • Door hangers • Product cards • Promotional handouts • Event cards • Marketing inserts
14PT Uncoated Cover Cardstock
14PT Uncoated Cover Cardstock is a thick, sturdy paper stock with a natural, non-gloss finish. Because it does not have a shiny coating, it has a softer, more classic feel and is easier to write on than gloss-coated stocks. It is a great choice for printed pieces that need a premium, professional look without the shine.
Key Characteristics
- Thick cardstock feel: Durable and substantial in the hand.
- Uncoated finish: No gloss or shine, giving it a clean, natural look.
- Easy to write on: Works well for appointment cards, forms, notes, and other pieces that may need handwriting.
- Softer color appearance: Colors print nicely but may appear more muted than on gloss-coated stock.
- Professional matte look: Great for a simple, elegant presentation.
Best Use Cases
Business cards • Appointment cards • Postcards • Invitations • Note cards • Loyalty cards • Thank-you cards • Door hangers • Product tags • Marketing handouts
16PT Gloss Cover Cardstock
16PT Gloss Cover Cardstock is an extra-thick cardstock with a smooth, shiny coated finish that gives printed pieces a polished, high-quality look. The heavier 16PT thickness provides a more substantial feel than standard cover stock, making it a strong choice for premium marketing materials that need to stand out.
Key Characteristics
- Extra-thick cardstock feel: Heavier and sturdier than many standard paper options.
- Gloss coated finish: The shiny surface helps colors look bright, sharp, and vibrant.
- Premium appearance: Gives printed pieces a professional, polished look.
- Durable handling: Holds up well for pieces that may be handed out, mailed, or displayed.
- Smooth print surface: Great for photos, logos, bold graphics, and full-color designs.
Best Use Cases
Business cards • Postcards • Rack cards • Door hangers • Product cards • Event cards • Marketing handouts • Promotional inserts • Greeting cards • Retail display cards
Full Color (CMYK) Printing
In the professional printing industry, Full-Color Printing—also known as 4-Color Process or CMYK—is the standard method for reproducing high-quality, photographic-style images. Instead of using thousands of different colored inks, this process relies on just four primary ink colors to create a near-infinite spectrum of shades.
The Four Essential Inks
The “CMYK” acronym stands for the four specific ink colors used on the press:
- Cyan (C): A vibrant blue-green.
- Magenta (M): A deep, purplish-red.
- Yellow (Y): A bright, standard yellow.
- Black (K): Known as the "Key" color. It is used to add depth, contrast, and fine detail that the other three colors cannot achieve on their own.
Why Use Full-Color Printing?
- Photographic Realism: It is the only way to accurately reproduce photographs and complex illustrations with subtle shading.
- Production Efficiency: It allows a printer to run many different jobs at once using the same four ink reservoirs, making it highly cost-effective for brochures, postcards, and catalogs.
- Standardization: Because CMYK is a universal language, a design created in a program like Adobe Illustrator or Canva can be printed with consistent results across different professional print shops.
UV Coating:
UV coating is a liquid, clear compound applied to printed paper surfaces and cured almost instantly using ultraviolet light. It is one of the most popular finishing techniques in the printing industry because it provides a significantly higher level of gloss and protection compared to standard aqueous coatings or varnishes.
What Does It Do?
- Creates High-Impact Shine: UV coating can produce an extremely "wet" look, making colors appear more vibrant, rich, and saturated. It is often used on postcards, book covers, and brochures to create a premium feel.
- Provides Superior Protection: Once cured, the coating acts as a tough, plastic-like shield. It is highly resistant to:
- Scuffing and scratching during shipping.
- Fingerprints and smudging from handling.
- Moisture and chemicals.
- Allows for Spot Finishing: Unlike some laminates, UV coating can be applied to the entire page (Flood UV) or just to specific areas (Spot UV). This allows you to highlight specific design elements—like a logo or a photo—by making them shiny while the rest of the page remains matte.
- Increases Durability: It adds a layer of thickness and "snap" to the paper, making thinner cardstocks feel more substantial and professional.
Aqueous Coating:
Aqueous is a water-based coating applied inline while the ink is still wet. It’s thinner than UV and dries with hot air rather than light.
- Best for: Interior pages of magazines, mass-market flyers, and food packaging.
- Why use it: It’s faster and cheaper for high-volume runs. It prevents "set-off" (ink transferring from one sheet to the back of another) without adding the intense glare of UV.
Which one fits your project?
- Use UV Coating if you want a "luxury" feel, high-contrast colors, or want to highlight a specific logo with
- Use Aqueous if you just need a basic seal to keep the ink from smearing on a large mailer or brochure.
FAQ: Custom Printed Door Hangers
What are custom printed door hangers used for?
Custom printed door hangers are great for local advertising, service reminders, neighborhood promotions, real estate marketing, political campaigns, lawn care services, restaurants, churches, and special events. They are designed to be placed directly on doors, making them hard to miss.
What sizes are available for door hangers?
Common door hanger sizes include 3.5″ × 8.5″ and 4.25″ × 11″. Other custom sizes may also be available depending on your project needs.
Are door hangers be printed in full color?
Yes. Door hangers can be printed in full color on one or both sides, allowing you to include photos, logos, bold headlines, coupons, QR codes, and contact information.
What paper stock is best for door hangers?
Door hangers are typically printed on a sturdy cover stock so they feel professional and hold up well during distribution. Popular options include gloss cover, matte cover, and uncoated cardstock.
Can I print on both sides?
Yes. Two-sided printing is a great option if you need extra space for service details, special offers, menus, maps, coupons, or multiple calls to action.
Do you offer design help?
Yes. We can help set up your artwork, clean up an existing design, or create a professional door hanger layout that fits your brand and message.
What should I include on my door hanger?
A strong door hanger should include a clear headline, your logo, a short message, contact information, website, phone number, and a strong call to action. Coupons, QR codes, and limited-time offers can also help improve response.
Are door hangers good for local marketing?
Yes. Door hangers are excellent for local marketing because they let you target specific neighborhoods, streets, subdivisions, or service areas. They work especially well for businesses that serve local homeowners.
Can you print door hangers with coupons or tear-off offers?
Yes. Door hangers can include coupons, special promotions, or detachable tear-off sections depending on the design and finishing options available.
How should I prepare my artwork?
For best results, artwork should be set up at the correct finished size with proper bleed, safe margins, high-resolution images, and CMYK color. A print-ready PDF is usually preferred.
Do door hangers need bleed?
Yes. Most full-color door hanger designs should include 1/8″ bleed on all sides to make sure colors, images, or backgrounds print cleanly to the edge after trimming.