Flatbed printing
print onto almost anything
Forget paper. Our large-format flatbed UV technology prints vibrant, durable imagery directly onto rigid media like wood, glass, metal, acrylic, and tiles.
WHY ARTLAB?
Since 1983, ArtLab has kept South Africa at the leading edge of print technology. We don’t just follow trends; we provide the tools for you to set them.
Total Creative Freedom
Don’t settle for off-the-shelf rolls. Bring us your ideas, photography, or patterns, and we’ll collaborate to realise your specific vision.
UV Cured Inks
Vibrant, colour-accurate results with exceptional durability. The prints are highly scratch-resistant, withstand detergent washing, and offer excellent lightfastness.
Guaranteed Quality
We print everything in-house on world-class machines. We never outsource, ensuring your project remains under our strict quality control from start to finish.
CAPACITY
We print on substrates up to 10cm thick.
VERSATILITY
Direct printing on Wood, Metal, Aluminum, Dibond, Glass, Perspex, Melamine, MDF, Leather, and more.
DURABILITY
Our UV-cured inks are vibrant, color-accurate, and industrial-grade. The resulting prints are lightfast, scratch-resistant, and can be cleaned with standard detergents.
With a massive 3m x 2.5m print bed, we handle projects others simply can’t.
frequently asked questions
Everything You Need to Know
Do I need to supply my own material?
Not necessarily. While the range of printable materials is too vast for us to keep everything in stock, we can source most standard substrates, such as Plexiglas, Glass, and DiBond, specifically for your order.
Do you have a budget-friendly option?
Yes.
Our Economy Canvas offers exceptional quality at a highly competitive price.
- The Tech: Printed with robust solvent inks on a high-quality poly-cotton blend.
- The Guarantee: Despite the lower price, it still carries a lifetime warranty against fading (under normal indoor lighting).
How smooth does my supplied material have to be?
We can print on quite rough surfaces but some might need to be sealed to stop ink absorption.
The Result: The best fine art reproduction in South Africa, bar none.
Do you print white?
Absolutely! We can overprint white on reverse images and also lay down a layer of white as required on your various substrates.