Vinyl Banners Explained: Material Weight, Ink Technology, Wind Load, and Real-World Durability Vinyl banners look simple. It’s just printed material with hems and grommets, right? Not exactly. Once you produce them in-house day after day, especially in a place like Central Texas where sun and wind are relentless, you start to understand how many variables […]
Player Banner Design Guide: Creating Standout Banners for Football, Baseball, and Basketball Player banners have become one of the most recognizable elements in school athletics. Walk into almost any stadium, ballfield, or gym and you will see them lining fences, walls, and entrances. Some look sharp and intentional. Others feel rushed or inconsistent. The difference […]
Blueprint printing plays a critical role in construction, engineering, and design. Every line, dimension, and annotation carries meaning, and even small printing errors can create costly delays or confusion on a job site. That’s why professional blueprint printing services remain essential—even in an increasingly digital world. At CenTex Printing, blueprint and plan printing is a […]
Door hangers are one of the most direct and cost-effective printed marketing tools available, yet they’re often overlooked in favor of digital advertising. When used strategically, door hanger printing allows businesses to reach customers right at their doorstep—without competing with crowded inboxes, social feeds, or search ads. For businesses that rely on local visibility, door […]
Being recognized as the Best Printing Company in Central Texas, isn’t something we take lightly. When we first got the news, our whole team was genuinely excited. Not because of a title. Not because it looks impressive on a homepage. But because around here, recognition like that usually comes from people who have actually worked […]
Starting a new business often comes with a long checklist, and printing is usually somewhere in the middle — important, but not always well understood. Many new businesses either overbuy printed materials they don’t need yet or underprepare and scramble at the last minute. Understanding what printing a new business actually needs helps you launch […]
Choosing between glossy and matte paper might seem like a small decision, but it has a big impact on how a printed piece looks, feels, and performs. Many people assume paper choice is just a matter of personal preference. In reality, the finish you choose affects color appearance, readability, durability, and even how professional a […]
If you have ever exported a PDF for printing and been asked to choose between PDF/X-1a or PDF/X-4, you are not alone. Most people click one at random and hope for the best. These settings exist for a reason, but they are rarely explained in plain language. Understanding what PDF/X standards do and when they […]
Printing for Elections and Political Campaigns: How to Avoid Delays, Mistakes, and Last-Minute Scrambles Political campaigns move fast. Timelines shift, priorities change overnight, and deadlines are often immovable. In the middle of all that, printed materials still play a critical role in how campaigns communicate, organize, and remain visible to voters. From door-to-door outreach to […]
The Hidden Cost of Managing Multiple Print Vendors In industrial and enterprise environments, printed materials are not optional. They are part of daily operations. Equipment labels, safety signage, compliance documentation, manuals, internal forms, secure financial documents, training materials, and standardized signage all play a role in keeping organizations running smoothly. Yet for many purchasing agents […]
