Paper

Standard posters 

The standard poster is folded, soaked in water, and then glued to a panel. The paper used for such posters must be able to absorb water in order to become supple for posting and bond with the adhesive. Hydrophobic paper is not suitable.

Due to wet expansion, the paper must be supplied grain-long trimmed. The adhesive surface should be rough. For full-surface, dark visuals, uncoated paper is preferable. This prevents breaking in the fold. Suitable special paper qualities are offered by several manufactures. 

 

In event of uncertainties regarding the suitability of a particular paper grade, APG|SGA Logistics will conduct billposting tests on request. 

F4/F12/F200/F24 

  • Paper, bright, withe
  • 110-120 g/m2
  • One side coated
  • Grain-long 

Backlit posters 

The backlit poster is suspended inside a special lightbox and illuminated from behind with electric light that shines through the paper. Unlike the standard poster, the paper should absorb as little humidity as possible. For optimal transparence, ask expressly for special backlit poster paper.

Translucent posters ensure that your visualt is equally illuminated during the day (light from front) and at night (backlit). The difference between a backlit and a standard poster is similar to the difference between a photo slide and a printed photo. To achieve a transparent slide effect, the following rules should be observed: 

  • Ask expressly for backlit poster paper
  • Single-part production, translucent printing methode
  • Avoid solid-tone areas, black bars, overprints
  • No subsequent overprints or add-ons and snipes
  • No recycled or colored paper No screen printing on back surface 

F12L, F200L/LR 

  • Backlit posters paper, withe 
  • 135-150 g/m2

Translucent printing

  • Both sides coated 
  • Grain-long