What's the best way to produce a large seamless graphic (3m wide) for exhibition display?
Producing a seamless 3m-wide exhibition graphic is challenging but possible. Members shared these practical approaches:
- **The Printhouse Notting Hill** — A recommended local printer (135 Notting Hill Gate, London W11 3LB; 020 7229 1171; info@phnh.com; printhousenhg@gmail.com). Members have used them for banners and signage, though they may struggle with the full 3m width. - **3 x 2.2m paper prints** — One member found a supplier offering this size, which gets close to 3m but requires careful hanging to avoid tearing. - **Printing on fabric and stretching to wooden frame** — The most reliable approach for a truly seamless look: print the graphic on material and stretch it across a wooden frame, screwing the edges together. This avoids visible joins. - **Rolling for transport** — Most large prints are rolled in tubes for delivery to site, which simplifies logistics but requires careful unrolling and hanging.
**Caveats:** Achieving a full 3m width without a visible break is "pretty difficult" according to members' experience. Plain paper posters can be hung with velcro, but large single pieces are prone to tearing during installation and transport. The fabric-and-frame approach requires more setup but delivers the most professional seamless result.
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