Wheatpaste Posters

Frequently Asked Questions

Helping You With Our Wheatpaste Posters Printing Service

What are the benefits of wheat paste poster printing?

We believe that wheat paste poster printing is an excellent option for those looking for a cost-effective, versatile, and easy-to-learn method of printing. Not only does it allow for printing in various sizes and formats, but it’s also kind to the environment thanks to the reusable nature of the wheatpaste mixture. Plus, it’s a process that you can easily pick up without needing a professional’s help as you can make wheat flour in to wheatpaste glue at home.

What do I need to start wheat paste poster printing?

To kickstart your wheat paste poster printing, you’ll need just a few basic supplies: wheat flour, water, a poster printed on ultra thin paper (porous paper like butcher paper, uncoated bond paper, or our own ultra thin paper), and a brush or roller for application. You’ll also need a surface ready for your poster to adhere to. For those looking to save time, we offer ready-made wheatpaste, simplifying your preparation process. If you don’t want to work with wheat paste glue, methylcellulose is a non-toxic, plant-based alternative that also works well as wheatpaste adhesive.

How should artwork be prepared for wheat paste poster printing?

For the best results, we recommend preparing your artwork in a vector-based format. This ensures that your artwork remains sharp and clear, maintaining its quality no matter the size of your print. Make sure you have permissions and aren’t violating trademarks / copyrights with your artwork.

Can you help if I don’t have a design ready?

Absolutely! We’re proud to offer design services through our team of experienced and creative designers. Our team is ready to work with you to refine and perfect your design vision. We’ll even show you a preliminary design before printing to ensure it meets your expectations, making adjustments as needed.

Is there a minimum order quantity for wheatpaste posters?

Nope, there’s no minimum order quantity when it comes to our wheatpaste poster printing. We’re ready to print whatever quantity you need, big or small.

What’s the turnaround time for an order?

Our standard turnaround time for wheatpaste poster printing is 3-5 hours for same day jobs. If you have a tight deadline, we’re here to help and can tell you over the phone an estimated turnaround time.

How do I find out about delivery and shipping costs?

We ship nationwide with UPS Couriers, direct to your door. At the cart you can enter your ZIP and shipping estimates will be calculated for you automatically. With our same day printing poster printing service, we can ship your posters the same day we print!

How do wheatpaste posters compare to cardstock or mounted posters?

Yes, our wheatpaste posters, cardstock posters, and mounted posters each offer something unique. Our standard wheatpaste posters are photo-printed onto archival paper in finishes like gloss finish paper, semi gloss finish paper, matte, or metallic, and come in sizes up to 96” x 48”. Our cardstock posters are printed onto durable 24-pt cardstock, suitable for standalone display or on an easel, and are available in up to 94” x 46”. Meanwhile, our mounted posters are printed on sturdy 5mm foamboard or 3mm PVC plastic, offering durability and the option for single or double-sided printing in sizes up to 94” x 46”. For street poster campaign activations and guerilla marketing campaign work, that requires advertising visibility in high-traffic areas, we always recommend our ultra-thin wheatpaste posters as they are the fastest to put up and will stay up for a long time! It’s our most popular outdoor advertising channel for a reason.

What are the most popular poster sizes?

We offer a range of common poster sizes, including 8″ x 10″, 11″ x 17″, 16″ x 20″, 18″ x 24″, 24″ x 36″, and 36″ x 48″ and our massive 48 x 72″ which is for takeovers and barricades. Of course, we’re also happy to accommodate requests for sizes outside this range. For more details on our most popular sizes, check out our blog post on standard poster sizes.

Is wheat pasting posters legal?

Wheat pasting itself isn’t illegal, but posting without permission on unauthorized locations, or obstructing city and government property can land you in hot water. Want to avoid the hassle but still run a wheat paste poster campaign? Our turn-key wheatpasting service has got you covered. With our street teams and guaranteed placement agreements with city and local landowners, we ensure your posters stay up, visible, and compliant with local regulations.

How durable are wheat paste posters?

Our wheat paste posters are built to last. Using our trademarked, ultra-thin, high-quality card stock, these posters can endure for years when paired with strong glue. A quick spray of clear acrylic spray would make them last even longer (not included in our street poster campaign service). Campaign duration can vary, with posters typically lasting 2 weeks, though in bustling NYC spots, a 3-day visibility is more common. Our sales team is ready to guide you on the best locations for your campaign for optimal longevity.

Can wheatpaste be easily removed?

Removing wheatpaste is no easy feat. The starch paste deeply integrates with the paper fibers, making it increasingly difficult to remove over time. Generally, the only way to manage old posters is to overlay them with new ones or to scrape them off, which inevitably destroys the paper. Given its chemical stability and benign moisture damage nature over time, it’s best to just leave it be.

Do you have a minimum order requirement?

We don’t have a minimum order quantity for our posters. While online orders start at 25 posters, we encourage you to reach out to our sales team if you need fewer or require a specific custom size. We’re equipped to print any customizing sizes, including our standout ultralarge 48×72 posters, and can get them ready in just a few hours.

What are the costs and pricing?

We bring you the most affordable pricing for printing posters in New York as well as cost-effective wheatpasting campaigns for those who want a turn-key managed service. We have tiny minimum quantities, but have the digital printing and offset printing presses and infrastructure in-house here in Brooklyn, NY to print our large format posters at any scale up to 100,000. We can even refill your posters at wholesale poster printing prices for the duration of the campaign. Talk to our sales team today.