Screen printing (commonly know as Silk printing) is an old form of printing. The process in it’s simplest form is known to originate from China during the Song Dynasty. The printing process works by running a squeegee over a screen which allows the ink to be transferred through the screen and onto your material of choice. Although digital printers have progressed substantially over the last few decades, screen printing still offers a cost effective way of producing signage.

Screen printing is heavily used in the Estate agent industry, as most estate agent boards have simple and clear layouts and consist of a few colours. Although the same style board can be achieved with a digital printer, once the initial screen setup has been completed, the cost per unit can be reduced substantially. However, if a small number of boards