Direct to Media UV Printing
Direct to Media UV printing is exactly that; we can print your image directly to a flat substrate of your choice, up to four inches thick and 3×2 m as one full piece. Direct to media can be highly durable compared to traditional prints mounted to a substrate, with the added bonus of being water-resistant.
We always advise you to book a test print before printing full artwork as images present differently depending on the substrates.
Please contact us if you would like more information.
- Print on any flat material.
- Print up to 3×2 m in one piece.
- Order online or in person.
- Over 40 year’s experience.
Metro’s professionalism, quality & genuine dedication to photographic talent make them our number one choice for exhibition production & printing.
— Lisa Farrell, British Journal of Photography
I’ve worked with Metro for over twenty years – retouching and printing for exhibitions, both in UK and internationally. The team have always been great in producing my work to a high level.at makes them a pleasure to work with.
— Sarah Jones, Artist
It is not only the superior quality of the prints produced – whether they be silver gelatin, c-type, or archival pigment prints – but also Metro’s high level of customer service that makes them a pleasure to work with.
— Iconic images
At Vogue and National Portrait Gallery we can say, without any question, how much we appreciate the quality of the work and service provided by Metro.
— Robin Muir, Vogue 100
We can print on any flat material
Glass & Perspex
Printing directly to clear materials such as glass or Perspex, allows artwork to take on a transparent quality, and can even be used to create special effects.
Tiles
Our Direct to Media printer can also be used for innovative interior design pieces, from floor tiles to wall tiles – mosaics to any size can be created in our lab.
Copper
Working and testing with a variety of materials gives us an opportunity to come up with one-off beautiful pieces like this copper landscape print from Carl Bigmore’s series ‘Between Two Mysteries.’
Vinyl & Textiles
We’ve worked with interior designers to create truly unique, one-off pieces of art and decor. We’ll happily test ideas with you in our lab, so pop us an email or come and see us and we’ll talk through your ideas.
Wood
Printing directly to wood is a popular choice, by selecting the right imagery the wood grain naturally enhances the existing artwork.
Aluminium
Printing directly to Aluminium creates a whole new dimension to the traditional print and mount, images take on a metallic look and provide a modern alternative look.
Slate
As our printer can print to almost any flat surface, we encourage our clients to think outside the box – you can blend materials together to make a sculptural piece of artwork.
Brushed Dibond
This material has proven an ideal medium for architectural photography and portraits with muted tones, just pop into our front of house and see for yourself!
Art Signage
As well as creating artworks, our Direct to Media printer can also create signs for any location – whether it be part of an exhibition or for outside use.
