Frequently Asked Questions

We provide a comprehensive range of services to meet your printing and signage needs:

• Copy Services: High-speed duplicators efficiently produce copies from hard copies or digital files.

• Printing Services: From one-color to full-color printing, suitable for both short and long runs.

• Finishing Services: Including cutting, perforating, scoring, numbering, folding, collating, saddle stitching, and binding.

• Design Services: Utilizing the latest design technology to create brochures, business cards, and more, either from your files or from scratch.

• Sign Services: We design, fabricate, and install all types of indoor and outdoor signage, including vinyl banners, yard signs, vehicle wraps, window graphics, channel letters, and more custom signage tailored for Houston businesses.

Simply use our online estimate request form by clicking here. Otherwise, the best way to ensure that we get all the information necessary to do an accurate quote is to give us a call and speak with one of our customer service representatives.

Online: Filling out our estimate request form.

Phone: Calling our customer service representatives to discuss your project details.

Providing comprehensive information about your project will help us deliver an accurate quote.

Turnaround times vary based on project complexity:
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Simple Jobs: Can be completed within minutes.

Complex Projects: May take several days.

We strive to meet your deadlines and offer expedited services when possible.

Absolutely! We specialize in:

Business Forms: Customized to your specifications.

Large Color Prints: High-quality prints for posters, banners, and more.

Our team is equipped to manage diverse projects, ensuring quality and timely delivery.

Labels: Various types and materials to suit your needs.

The Portable Document Format (PDF) is preferred for its compatibility and consistency across systems. We also accept files from Adobe InDesign, Illustrator, and Microsoft Word, which can be converted to PDF for optimal results.

While we aim for color accuracy, variations can occur due to monitor calibration differences. To minimize discrepancies:

Calibrate Your Monitor: Adjust settings according to the manufacturer's guidelines.

Use Color Calibration Tools: For precise color matching.

Consult with us for recommendations on achieving the best results.

A proof is a preliminary version of your document used for review before final printing. It ensures:

Accuracy: Verifying layout and content.

Color Consistency: Ensuring colors match expectations.

We provide digital or printed proofs for your approval.

"Print ready" refers to artwork that is fully prepared for printing, requiring no additional adjustments. This includes correct formatting, resolution, and color settings.

Design costs vary based on project complexity and revisions. Providing a range allows flexibility to accommodate changes and ensures transparency in pricing.

Paper is categorized by grade and basis weight:

Bond: Used for letterheads and forms; common weights are 16#, 20#, and 24#.

Text: High-quality paper with texture; weights range from 60# to 100#.

Cover: Thicker stock for business cards and postcards; weights include 60#, 80#, 100#, 130#, 16pt, 18pt, 32pt.

Selecting the right paper enhances the look and feel of your printed materials.

Coated Paper: Has a glossy or matte finish, ideal for sharp images and vibrant colors.

Uncoated Paper: Has a natural texture, suitable for writing and a classic appearance.

Your choice depends on the desired aesthetic and functionality of the final product.

Halftone printing simulates continuous tone imagery through the use of dots of varying sizes and spacing. This technique is commonly used for reproducing photographs.

Pantone colors are standardized color codes used to ensure color consistency across different printing jobs and materials. They are essential for brand identity and accurate color reproduction.

No. White is not generally considered a printing color as typically the paper itself will be white. If a colored paper (something other than white) is chosen, then white becomes a printing color if any text or graphics require it.

Standard sizes include:

• 5.5" x 8.5"

• 8.5" x 11"

• 11" x 17"

Custom sizes are also available to suit your specific needs.

Popular brochure sizes are:

• 8.5" x 11"

• 8.5" x 14"

• 11" x 17"

These can be folded in various styles, such as tri-fold, bi-fold, or z-fold.

Common envelope sizes include:

• #10: 4.125" x 9.5"

• #9: 3.875" x 8.875"

• #6 3/4: 3.625" x 6.5"

Each size serves different mailing purposes.

The U.S. Postal Service requires:

Rectangular Shape: For automated processing.

Minimum Size: 3.5" x 5".

Maximum Size: 6.125" x 11.5".

Thickness: At least 0.007".

Meeting these standards ensures efficient mailing and delivery.

Common postcard sizes include:

4" x 6"

5" x 7"

5.5" x 8.5"

These sizes are ideal for direct mail campaigns and promotional materials.

The most common card stocks used for postcards are:

100# stock coated on both sides: The most popular postcard stock.

100# stock coated on one side: Well suited to mailing.

12 pt stock coated on both sides: a premium paper with a high luster finish.

The typical address window measures 4.5" x 1.125", positioned to display the recipient's address correctly through the envelope.

The three most popular sizes for personalized notepads are 4" x 6", 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" and 8 1/2" x 11".

There are four popular sizes for sticky notes: 3" x 3", 3" x 4", 3" x 5" and 4" x 6".

Materials for labels and their application include:

Paper, Uncoated: Use where you need the label to be easily written on by hand or printed on by machine.

Paper, High Gloss: Use when you need good printability. Keep in mind that it cannot be written on easily by hand.

Vinyl: Use vinyl for outdoor environments, or if applying a label to a vinyl surface.

Acetate: Use when the label needs to be transparent.

Mylar/Polyester: Best for applications where the label needs to be applied to an object with sharp, angular corners.

Some of the common methods of binding books and other multi-page documents include:

Perfect binding: Gluing the outside edges of the pages together to create a flat edge.

Saddle-stitch binding: Using staples along the folds of the pages to bind them together.

Spiral binding: Wires in a spiral form threaded through punched holes along the binding edge of the papers. Allows the document to lay open flatly.

Plastic comb binding: Similar to spiral binding but using a tubular plastic piece with teeth that fit through rectangular holes punched into the binding edge.

Three-ring binding: Holes are punched into the pages and fitted into a binder.

Case binding: Sewing the pages together and then attaching them to a hard cover.

We specialize in a wide range of signs including channel letters, monument signs, vinyl banners, yard signs, window graphics, lobby signs, and more. Each sign is custom-designed to match your brand and location

Yes, we offer professional sign installation throughout Houston and nearby cities. Our experienced team ensures your signs are securely installed and compliant with all city codes

Absolutely. We handle the entire sign permitting process in Houston, including paperwork, code compliance, and city approval. Our team ensures your signage meets all local regulations.

Turnaround times vary depending on complexity. On average:

Design phase: 2–4 days

Fabrication: 7–14 business days

Installation: Scheduled immediately after fabrication, pending permits

We use high-quality materials such as aluminum, acrylic, PVC, vinyl, corrugated plastic, and LED lighting to ensure durability and visibility, even in Houston’s hot and humid climate.

Yes, we use Pantone color matching and high-resolution printing to accurately reproduce your brand's colors and logo on all signage types.

Yes! We offer energy-efficient LED signs, lightboxes, backlit channel letters, and other illuminated signage to help your business stand out—day or night.

All our exterior signs are made with UV-resistant and weatherproof materials to withstand Houston’s heat, humidity, and rain, ensuring long-lasting performance.

Yes, we design and produce temporary signage such as banners, A-frames, coroplast yard signs, and retractable displays—perfect for events, real estate, and sales promotions.

Sign pricing varies by size, materials, and complexity. We provide free estimates and work within your budget to create high-impact signage that meets your business goals.