Flyer printing for Surrey businesses: paper, sizes and finishes
Good flyer printing is about more than the design. The size, paper and finish all affect how your flyer looks, how it feels and how well it survives a trip through a letterbox.
If you are ordering flyers for the first time, the choices can feel technical. This guide explains each one in plain terms, with examples of which options suit which jobs, a step by step route to ordering and the artwork mistakes that cause the most problems.
Choosing a size
A6 is postcard size, ideal for a single offer or voucher.
A5 is the most popular size for door drops, with room for a headline, image and contact details.
DL is a third of A4, good for price lists and menus.
A4 gives you the most room and can be folded.
A simple way to decide is to write out everything the flyer needs to say, then pick the smallest size that fits it comfortably with space to breathe. If you find yourself shrinking the text to squeeze it in, go up a size or cut the words.
Choosing a paper
Thicker paper feels more substantial and lasts longer, which suits flyers people will keep, such as price lists and menus. Lighter paper is cheaper and works well for large door drops with a short-term offer.
Think about how long the flyer needs to last. A one-weekend sale only needs to be read once. A list of services that you hope will sit on a fridge for months is worth printing on something sturdier.
Choosing a finish
A gloss finish makes photos look bright and vivid. A matt or silk finish is easier to read under lights and feels more understated. Ask us which suits your design.
As a rough guide, flyers that rely on food photos, property images or bright colours often suit gloss. Flyers with a lot of text, or that you want to feel more professional and calm, often suit matt or silk.
Single or double sided
Printing on both sides doubles your space. A common layout is the offer on the front and the details on the back.
The front should do one job: make someone want to turn it over. The back can carry a price list, a map, opening hours, reviews or a short list of services.
Getting the artwork right
Leave space for bleed and margins, so nothing important is trimmed.
Use high resolution images.
Check phone numbers and web addresses carefully before you approve the proof.
If you do not have print-ready artwork, we can design the flyer for you and set it up correctly, with bleed, resolution and colour checked before it goes to press.
Matching the flyer to the job
Here are some hypothetical examples of how different businesses might choose.
A café in Farnham launching a loyalty offer might choose A6 on thicker paper, so the voucher feels worth keeping.
A plumber covering Leatherhead and nearby villages might choose A5 double sided, with the offer on the front and services on the back.
A beauty salon in Camberley with a full price list might choose DL on a sturdier paper with a silk finish.
An estate agent promoting a valuation offer might choose A5 gloss to show off property photos.
Step by step: ordering your flyers
Decide what the flyer needs to say and what you want people to do.
Choose the size, paper and finish, or ask us to suggest them.
Send your artwork, or ask us to design it.
Check the proof carefully, especially phone numbers, prices and dates.
Approve the proof and confirm your delivery address.
If you want the flyers delivered door to door, tell us the areas at the same time.
Print orders come with free delivery and there is no minimum order. Standard delivery takes 72 hours, and next day delivery is available on orders placed before 3pm.
Common mistakes
Text too close to the edge. Without margins, words can be trimmed off.
Low resolution images. A photo that looks fine on screen can print blurry.
Too many fonts. Two is usually plenty.
An out of date offer. Check dates before approving, especially if the flyer may be delivered over several weeks.
Ordering far too many. With no minimum order, you can print what you need and reprint when your details change.
Frequently asked questions
Which size is best for a door drop?
A5 is the most popular for door drops, because it has room for a headline, an image and contact details while still fitting easily through a letterbox.
Can you design my flyer?
Yes. We can design it for you, or print from your own files.
How quickly can I get my flyers?
Standard delivery takes 72 hours, and next day delivery is available on orders placed before 3pm.
Is there a minimum order?
No, there is no minimum order, and delivery of your print is free.
Print and deliver
We can print your flyers and deliver them door to door in the same order. See our flyer and leaflet printing page, browse all our printing services in Surrey, or check our leaflet distribution prices. Email surrey@leaflet-media.co.uk or call 07525 722 427 with your size, quantity and deadline.
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