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One-Piece Wallpaper: Why Your Clients Are Getti...
Seamless wall graphics have changed the game for interior spaces. Here is what trade suppliers need to know to specify and fit them correctly. A decade ago, large-format wall graphics meant panels. Multiple strips, careful alignment, visible joins if anything went slightly wrong. The result could look impressive, but the installation process was stressful, and the margin for error was slim. One-piece wallpaper changes that entirely. A single printed panel, printed edge-to-edge, is applied to the wall in one piece. No joins to manage, no alignment issues between sections, no visible seams to distract from the graphic. For high-visibility interior spaces, it is one of the most effective display formats available. But getting consistently good results means understanding the product properly and briefing your clients on how to prepare and apply it. What Makes One-Piece Different The most obvious advantage is the absence of seams. In a joined-panel installation, even perfectly aligned edges can become visible over time as the panels settle or the room temperature changes. One-piece wallpaper eliminates that variable. The second advantage is visual continuity. Photography, gradients, and large typographic layouts that span the entire wall look dramatically different when printed as a single piece rather than assembled from sections. The image holds together as the designer intended. One panel, one installation, one graphic that does exactly what it was designed to do. There is also a practical installation benefit. For most end users, fitting a single large panel is more straightforward than managing multiple strips, particularly in retail and hospitality settings where time on site is limited, and disruption needs to be minimised. Substrate and Finish Choices The choice of material affects both the quality of the finished result and how straightforward the installation will be. Most trade customers will want guidance on which option suits their specific environment. Woven fabric wallpaper: dimensionally stable, handles large formats well, and gives a premium matte finish that suits hospitality and corporate interiors Self-adhesive vinyl: repositionable options are popular with retail clients who refresh graphics regularly, and application is faster than paste-the-wall alternatives Paste-the-wall paper: the traditional choice for permanent installations, with excellent colour rendition and a clean result when applied carefully Anti-scratch laminates: worth recommending for any installation at ground level or in high-traffic areas The finish choice also matters. Matte finishes reduce glare under artificial lighting, which is important in retail and office environments. Gloss and satin finishes can enhance colour vibrancy but may create hotspots under directional lighting. Preparing the Surface The most common cause of a poor one-piece installation is not the print or the material. It is the wall. Surface preparation is the single most important variable your clients control, and it is worth communicating this clearly at the point of sale. Wall Preparation Checklist for Your Client Surface must be smooth, clean, and free from dust, grease, or residue Any cracks or imperfections should be filled and sanded before installation Freshly plastered or painted walls should be fully cured (typically 4 to 6 weeks for new plaster) A diluted PVA solution can be applied to porous surfaces to improve adhesion Ensure the wall is completely dry before starting the installation Handling and Application One-piece wallpaper is large by definition. Before briefing your client on installation, it is worth reminding them that most panels at this scale need at least two people to hang correctly. Solo installations risk the panel creasing, stretching, or misaligning during application. For paste-the-wall materials, working from a level starting point is critical. A plumb line or laser level at the start of the installation prevents any drift across the width of the panel. For self-adhesive options like Phototex, start from one edge and gradually peel back the liner as you smooth the panel across the wall, which gives the most consistent result. A two-person installation takes thirty minutes. A one-person installation takes all day and often needs redoing. Air bubbles are the other common issue. Smoothing from the centre outward with a wallpaper brush or squeegee during application pushes air to the edges. For self-adhesive vinyl, a hard rubber roller after application ensures a full bond to the surface. The Trade Opportunity One-piece wallpaper is a high-value product with strong demand from retail, hospitality, corporate, and residential interior clients. For trade print suppliers, it also represents a product category where advice and expertise genuinely add value. Clients who receive clear guidance on preparation, material choice, and installation are far more likely to get a great result and come back for repeat orders. Those who receive only a rolled-up print and no guidance are the ones who call with complaints. The difference between a satisfied client and a frustrated one is often a one-piece installation brief. It is worth producing one. Large-format single-panel wall graphics on a range of substrates. Available to trade customers at competitive pricing. Order your One Piece Wallpaper here
One-Piece Wallpaper: Why Your Clients Are Getti...
Seamless wall graphics have changed the game for interior spaces. Here is what trade suppliers need to know to specify and fit them correctly. A decade ago, large-format wall graphics meant panels. Multiple strips, careful alignment, visible joins if anything went slightly wrong. The result could look impressive, but the installation process was stressful, and the margin for error was slim. One-piece wallpaper changes that entirely. A single printed panel, printed edge-to-edge, is applied to the wall in one piece. No joins to manage, no alignment issues between sections, no visible seams to distract from the graphic. For high-visibility interior spaces, it is one of the most effective display formats available. But getting consistently good results means understanding the product properly and briefing your clients on how to prepare and apply it. What Makes One-Piece Different The most obvious advantage is the absence of seams. In a joined-panel installation, even perfectly aligned edges can become visible over time as the panels settle or the room temperature changes. One-piece wallpaper eliminates that variable. The second advantage is visual continuity. Photography, gradients, and large typographic layouts that span the entire wall look dramatically different when printed as a single piece rather than assembled from sections. The image holds together as the designer intended. One panel, one installation, one graphic that does exactly what it was designed to do. There is also a practical installation benefit. For most end users, fitting a single large panel is more straightforward than managing multiple strips, particularly in retail and hospitality settings where time on site is limited, and disruption needs to be minimised. Substrate and Finish Choices The choice of material affects both the quality of the finished result and how straightforward the installation will be. Most trade customers will want guidance on which option suits their specific environment. Woven fabric wallpaper: dimensionally stable, handles large formats well, and gives a premium matte finish that suits hospitality and corporate interiors Self-adhesive vinyl: repositionable options are popular with retail clients who refresh graphics regularly, and application is faster than paste-the-wall alternatives Paste-the-wall paper: the traditional choice for permanent installations, with excellent colour rendition and a clean result when applied carefully Anti-scratch laminates: worth recommending for any installation at ground level or in high-traffic areas The finish choice also matters. Matte finishes reduce glare under artificial lighting, which is important in retail and office environments. Gloss and satin finishes can enhance colour vibrancy but may create hotspots under directional lighting. Preparing the Surface The most common cause of a poor one-piece installation is not the print or the material. It is the wall. Surface preparation is the single most important variable your clients control, and it is worth communicating this clearly at the point of sale. Wall Preparation Checklist for Your Client Surface must be smooth, clean, and free from dust, grease, or residue Any cracks or imperfections should be filled and sanded before installation Freshly plastered or painted walls should be fully cured (typically 4 to 6 weeks for new plaster) A diluted PVA solution can be applied to porous surfaces to improve adhesion Ensure the wall is completely dry before starting the installation Handling and Application One-piece wallpaper is large by definition. Before briefing your client on installation, it is worth reminding them that most panels at this scale need at least two people to hang correctly. Solo installations risk the panel creasing, stretching, or misaligning during application. For paste-the-wall materials, working from a level starting point is critical. A plumb line or laser level at the start of the installation prevents any drift across the width of the panel. For self-adhesive options like Phototex, start from one edge and gradually peel back the liner as you smooth the panel across the wall, which gives the most consistent result. A two-person installation takes thirty minutes. A one-person installation takes all day and often needs redoing. Air bubbles are the other common issue. Smoothing from the centre outward with a wallpaper brush or squeegee during application pushes air to the edges. For self-adhesive vinyl, a hard rubber roller after application ensures a full bond to the surface. The Trade Opportunity One-piece wallpaper is a high-value product with strong demand from retail, hospitality, corporate, and residential interior clients. For trade print suppliers, it also represents a product category where advice and expertise genuinely add value. Clients who receive clear guidance on preparation, material choice, and installation are far more likely to get a great result and come back for repeat orders. Those who receive only a rolled-up print and no guidance are the ones who call with complaints. The difference between a satisfied client and a frustrated one is often a one-piece installation brief. It is worth producing one. Large-format single-panel wall graphics on a range of substrates. Available to trade customers at competitive pricing. Order your One Piece Wallpaper here
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Discover our Point of Sale products
We have 3 new Point of sale products available here at Super-Wide Digital. They allow you to create a fresh look in seconds, making them a popular choice in the retail sector as well as for exhibitions and events. Double-sided magnetic floor display stand Our double-sided magnetic floor display stand is ideal for indoor displays, trade shows, and events. The stand is sturdy, quick to assemble and easy to transport. Printed on non-adhesive material called Ferrous, which is designed to attract and hold magnets, turning any surface into a magnetic display area. This then provides a convenient way to update in-store displays and graphics applied to this stand. Visual size: 398mm W x 1117mm H Stand size: 450mm W x 1150mm H Base size: 400mm x 500mm Product Page: https://super-wide.com/products/magnetic-point-of-sale-units Large Free Standing display totems These indoor Free Standing display totems are constructed from heavy-duty metal, providing a modern finish. The freestanding design makes them ideal for exhibitions and shop interiors. These poster display stands can accommodate a double-sided display board and are compatible with 3mm Foamex signs. This allows you to easily switch out your graphics. This floor display stand features a top opening, making it easy to slide your Foamex signs in and out. *Each stand can be supplied with double-sided digitally printed foamex boards or two single-sided digitally printed foamex boards* Print Size: 498mm W x 1795mm H Visual size: 450mm W x 1800mm H Stand size: 500mm W x 1800mm H Base size: 690mm x 400mm. Product Page: https://super-wide.com/products/free-standing-large-point-of-sale-units Triple Aspect floor display stand Our Triple Aspect floor display stand is ideal for indoor displays, trade shows, and events. Available in black aluminium, it features three slots that allow double-sided boards to slide in easily, keeping them securely in place. The stand is sturdy and quick to assemble using bolts with an Allen key supplied. Supplied with four feet to keep it stable and lift it off the ground. It's easy to transport, supplied in two boxes. The look and multiple viewing aspects of The Triple Aspect point of sale system make it an essential part of your marketing strategy. Printed on 5mm foamex, it provides a convenient way to update in-store displays. This allows you to create a fresh look in seconds, making it a popular choice in the retail sector as well as for exhibitions and events. It has one main display board with two boards fixed alongside it on the stand.... Triple the view, Triple the impact! *Includes three double-sided graphics printed onto 5mm foamex* x2 Smaller panels: Board Size: 400mm W x 1400mm H x1 Large panel: Board Size: 700mm W x 1800mm H Base footprint: 580mm x 1100mm Full height of stand: 1850mm Product page: https://super-wide.com/products/triple-aspect-point-of-sale-system Please get in touch with us for more information about these stands. orders@super-wide.com
Discover our Point of Sale products
We have 3 new Point of sale products available here at Super-Wide Digital. They allow you to create a fresh look in seconds, making them a popular choice in the retail sector as well as for exhibitions and events. Double-sided magnetic floor display stand Our double-sided magnetic floor display stand is ideal for indoor displays, trade shows, and events. The stand is sturdy, quick to assemble and easy to transport. Printed on non-adhesive material called Ferrous, which is designed to attract and hold magnets, turning any surface into a magnetic display area. This then provides a convenient way to update in-store displays and graphics applied to this stand. Visual size: 398mm W x 1117mm H Stand size: 450mm W x 1150mm H Base size: 400mm x 500mm Product Page: https://super-wide.com/products/magnetic-point-of-sale-units Large Free Standing display totems These indoor Free Standing display totems are constructed from heavy-duty metal, providing a modern finish. The freestanding design makes them ideal for exhibitions and shop interiors. These poster display stands can accommodate a double-sided display board and are compatible with 3mm Foamex signs. This allows you to easily switch out your graphics. This floor display stand features a top opening, making it easy to slide your Foamex signs in and out. *Each stand can be supplied with double-sided digitally printed foamex boards or two single-sided digitally printed foamex boards* Print Size: 498mm W x 1795mm H Visual size: 450mm W x 1800mm H Stand size: 500mm W x 1800mm H Base size: 690mm x 400mm. Product Page: https://super-wide.com/products/free-standing-large-point-of-sale-units Triple Aspect floor display stand Our Triple Aspect floor display stand is ideal for indoor displays, trade shows, and events. Available in black aluminium, it features three slots that allow double-sided boards to slide in easily, keeping them securely in place. The stand is sturdy and quick to assemble using bolts with an Allen key supplied. Supplied with four feet to keep it stable and lift it off the ground. It's easy to transport, supplied in two boxes. The look and multiple viewing aspects of The Triple Aspect point of sale system make it an essential part of your marketing strategy. Printed on 5mm foamex, it provides a convenient way to update in-store displays. This allows you to create a fresh look in seconds, making it a popular choice in the retail sector as well as for exhibitions and events. It has one main display board with two boards fixed alongside it on the stand.... Triple the view, Triple the impact! *Includes three double-sided graphics printed onto 5mm foamex* x2 Smaller panels: Board Size: 400mm W x 1400mm H x1 Large panel: Board Size: 700mm W x 1800mm H Base footprint: 580mm x 1100mm Full height of stand: 1850mm Product page: https://super-wide.com/products/triple-aspect-point-of-sale-system Please get in touch with us for more information about these stands. orders@super-wide.com
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Supplier of the Year Winners
We are incredibly proud to have won Supplier of the Year for the second consecutive year at the Signs Express Ltd 2025 Awards.This award is a huge honour, not just as a recognition, but as a vote of confidence from a respected network. We’re grateful for the trust placed in us to quietly deliver, support ambitious projects, and be a reliable extension of each business when it matters most.We aim to strengthen our collaboration with Signs Express, ensuring that every franchise benefits from our expertise and resources. As we continue to grow together, we are excited to explore new opportunities, expand our services, and contribute to the long-term success of the Signs Express network.Thank you to Signs Express and to every franchise that supported us throughout 2025. Your continued trust is something we never take for granted. Thank you to our fantastic team here at Super-Wide for their continuous hard work and dedication, and particularly Mike Sharples, who lives and breathes working with the teams at Signs Express.We’re proud to be your trade partner — and excited for what’s to come!
Supplier of the Year Winners
We are incredibly proud to have won Supplier of the Year for the second consecutive year at the Signs Express Ltd 2025 Awards.This award is a huge honour, not just as a recognition, but as a vote of confidence from a respected network. We’re grateful for the trust placed in us to quietly deliver, support ambitious projects, and be a reliable extension of each business when it matters most.We aim to strengthen our collaboration with Signs Express, ensuring that every franchise benefits from our expertise and resources. As we continue to grow together, we are excited to explore new opportunities, expand our services, and contribute to the long-term success of the Signs Express network.Thank you to Signs Express and to every franchise that supported us throughout 2025. Your continued trust is something we never take for granted. Thank you to our fantastic team here at Super-Wide for their continuous hard work and dedication, and particularly Mike Sharples, who lives and breathes working with the teams at Signs Express.We’re proud to be your trade partner — and excited for what’s to come!
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New Material - SINTREX®
Superwide is proud to be the first UK stockist and trade partner for SINTREX® by 3A Composites - the new PVC-free alternative to Foamex. SINTREX® is a lightweight, expanded rigid PET sheet suitable for versatile printing applications. Based on a new and innovative 3A Composites manufacturing technology (patent pending) for large-format sheet materials, SINTREX® is a printing substrate which combines numerous benefits. It is the result of intensive research and development into innovative, pioneering materials. SINTREX® sheets are made of PET (polyethylene terephthalate), one of the most versatile and promising plastics, already the material of choice in many applications from food packaging to structural foams. PET is noted for its excellent recyclability and well-established recycling options. The unique, natural white surfaces of SINTREX® make it the ideal product for use in the printing industry. Processing is quick and easy, and the printability for all conventional printing technologies is first-rate. The sheets, which feature particularly good weather resistance, are also suitable for outdoor use. As SINTREX® sheets also have outstanding fire properties, they are suitable for a wide range of different applications, especially where special fire regulations are required. Public areas, in particular, often require more stringent preventive fire measures. For example, areas of application for signage and displays include airports, trade shows, shopping centres, public buildings and in shopfitting. SINTREX® is available in two different thicknesses: 5mm and 10mm, and in widths of up to 2440mm. Ideal Applications: Advertising & signage | POS & retail displays | Trade-show cladding | Shopfitting | Partitions | Decorative wall panels | A-boards | Exterior & interior graphics | Stage and event scenery | Emergency signage As sustainability pressures reshape the display and signage industry, Sintrex offers print professionals a like-for-like replacement that performs identically to Foamex, but meets new environmental standards. For print professionals who want to stay competitive as clients demand greener materials, SINTREX® is the PVC-free display board that prints, cuts, and installs just like Foamex, just with a smaller environmental footprint and bigger opportunity. Performance Prints, cuts, folds, and routes like Foamex. Suitable for UV digital printing, cutting, contour milling, folding, lamination, and thermoforming. Durability Designed for short- to long-term exterior use (1–5 years). UV- and weather-resistant, temperature-resistant to -20 °C. Sustainability 100 % recyclable PET, no PVC content. PET has established recycling streams Compliance Meets sustainability standards and tender requirements. PVC materials will be increasingly restricted in 2025+ retail and council projects. Waste Management Accepted by recyclers — unlike Foamex. Profitability Win more specs, avoid disposal costs. Competitive pricing, lower end-of-life cost.
New Material - SINTREX®
Superwide is proud to be the first UK stockist and trade partner for SINTREX® by 3A Composites - the new PVC-free alternative to Foamex. SINTREX® is a lightweight, expanded rigid PET sheet suitable for versatile printing applications. Based on a new and innovative 3A Composites manufacturing technology (patent pending) for large-format sheet materials, SINTREX® is a printing substrate which combines numerous benefits. It is the result of intensive research and development into innovative, pioneering materials. SINTREX® sheets are made of PET (polyethylene terephthalate), one of the most versatile and promising plastics, already the material of choice in many applications from food packaging to structural foams. PET is noted for its excellent recyclability and well-established recycling options. The unique, natural white surfaces of SINTREX® make it the ideal product for use in the printing industry. Processing is quick and easy, and the printability for all conventional printing technologies is first-rate. The sheets, which feature particularly good weather resistance, are also suitable for outdoor use. As SINTREX® sheets also have outstanding fire properties, they are suitable for a wide range of different applications, especially where special fire regulations are required. Public areas, in particular, often require more stringent preventive fire measures. For example, areas of application for signage and displays include airports, trade shows, shopping centres, public buildings and in shopfitting. SINTREX® is available in two different thicknesses: 5mm and 10mm, and in widths of up to 2440mm. Ideal Applications: Advertising & signage | POS & retail displays | Trade-show cladding | Shopfitting | Partitions | Decorative wall panels | A-boards | Exterior & interior graphics | Stage and event scenery | Emergency signage As sustainability pressures reshape the display and signage industry, Sintrex offers print professionals a like-for-like replacement that performs identically to Foamex, but meets new environmental standards. For print professionals who want to stay competitive as clients demand greener materials, SINTREX® is the PVC-free display board that prints, cuts, and installs just like Foamex, just with a smaller environmental footprint and bigger opportunity. Performance Prints, cuts, folds, and routes like Foamex. Suitable for UV digital printing, cutting, contour milling, folding, lamination, and thermoforming. Durability Designed for short- to long-term exterior use (1–5 years). UV- and weather-resistant, temperature-resistant to -20 °C. Sustainability 100 % recyclable PET, no PVC content. PET has established recycling streams Compliance Meets sustainability standards and tender requirements. PVC materials will be increasingly restricted in 2025+ retail and council projects. Waste Management Accepted by recyclers — unlike Foamex. Profitability Win more specs, avoid disposal costs. Competitive pricing, lower end-of-life cost.
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Happy Halloween from Everyone at Super-Wide Dig...
Happy Halloween from Everyone at Super-Wide Digital
Happy Halloween from Everyone at Super-Wide Dig...
Happy Halloween from Everyone at Super-Wide Digital
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Wellbeing Walk
Yesterday morning, some of our staff and their furry friends got together to have an early Sunday morning meet-up and take part in a wellbeing walk. The idea behind wellbeing walks is to keep our bodies and minds healthy, giving us a breather from the stresses of work life and a space to gather our thoughts. It also provides an opportunity to chat with fellow staff members whom we may not normally get to speak to. As you can see in the photos, Super-Wide Digital is right next door to these stunning views! We’re already thinking about doing more of these walks in the future because they were such a hit. We think other companies should consider doing the same thing—it’s a great way to improve mental health and bring everyone together outside of the office.
Wellbeing Walk
Yesterday morning, some of our staff and their furry friends got together to have an early Sunday morning meet-up and take part in a wellbeing walk. The idea behind wellbeing walks is to keep our bodies and minds healthy, giving us a breather from the stresses of work life and a space to gather our thoughts. It also provides an opportunity to chat with fellow staff members whom we may not normally get to speak to. As you can see in the photos, Super-Wide Digital is right next door to these stunning views! We’re already thinking about doing more of these walks in the future because they were such a hit. We think other companies should consider doing the same thing—it’s a great way to improve mental health and bring everyone together outside of the office.
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