Plastic Paper or Laminated Plans?

We offer two robust solutions to ensure your printed plans stand the test of time: laminated plans and plastic paper plans. Here’s everything you need to know about these options to make the best choice for your project.

Laminated Plans

Laminated plans are your go-to option if you need something thick, heavy, and virtually indestructible! Here’s why laminated plans might be the right choice for you:

• Durability: Laminated plans are waterproof and tearproof, making them ideal for rough handling and repeated use.

• Usability: You can write on laminated plans using marker pens, adding notes and updates with ease.

Plastic Paper Plans (NEW)

Our new plastic paper plans are a fantastic alternative if you need something thinner and more eco-friendly than laminated plans:

• Durability: Just like laminated plans, plastic paper plans are waterproof and tearproof.

• Thin Flexibility: These plans are light and thin, making them easy to roll up and transport while maintaining durability.

• Marker-Friendly: These plans can be written on with marker pens, but drywipe markers won’t wipe off.

• Eco-Friendly: More recyclable than laminated plans – plastic paper plans use PET / PP plastic, offering a greener solution.

How It Works

Getting your drawings printed is simple and straightforward:

Order Process:

1. Calculate Your Needs: Determine the total number of prints you need at each size.

2. Upload Your Files: After checkout, upload your PDFs and provide any special instructions you have.

3. Courier Delivery: We offer a flat rate of £8 +VAT (£9.60) for couriered delivery.

Printing Details:

• We never print automatically. Each drawing is reviewed for clarity and accuracy before printing.

• We can default to printing drawings at their PDF page size, but we’re happy to enlarge or reduce sizes upon request.

File Size Check:

• Not sure about your drawing size? It’s often listed in the bottom corner near the drawing title in Adobe Reader. Go to File > Properties > Description, and you’ll find the paper size displayed.

Need a Quote?:

• You can email us your files first. We’ll count them, and reply with a quote and payment link.

• For large files, use our WeTransfer page for easier sending.

File Specifications

For the best quality results, we recommend sending us PDFs. We can also work with most other file types including TIFF, DWF, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Publisher, and we’ll handle size adjustments for free. For native DWG files, these do cost more, so please email them for a custom quote.

Material Details

• Plastic Paper Plans: Created on matt white synthetic paper, this material is tearproof and waterproof yet thin like ordinary paper. It can be written on, but drywipe markers won’t come off.

• Laminated Plans: Your drawings are printed on 80gsm paper and encapsulated with a gloss finish. This makes the plans tearproof, waterproof, and thicker/stronger than plastic paper, with the ability to write on them using permanent markers or drywipe markers.

Line Drawings vs Graphics: Most CAD drawings consist of lines, text, and light shading. If your PDFs contain photos, renderings, or solid backgrounds (e.g., satellite imagery), select ‘graphics/photos/solid backgrounds’.

Colour vs Black & White: Both are priced the same on plastic paper, as we use colour machines as standard.

Turnaround Time

• Plastic Paper Prints: 1-2 working days

• Laminated Prints: 2-3 working days

Order online now or contact us to get started! 📐🔧