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Catalogs

Perfect-bound product books when the line is too big for a brochure.

Price
Starting at $149
Minimum order
25 catalogs
Turnaround
7-9 business days after proof approval
Best for
Suppliers, showrooms
Design help included · Your files stay yours · Tampa Bay pickup or ship direct

A catalog is for the contractor who sells products, not just labor: the kitchen-and-bath remodeler with a fixture line, the outdoor-living builder with pergolas and paver options, the dealer showing equipment tiers. It puts every option, upgrade, and price point in the homeowner's hands so they shop up instead of asking for the base model.

We design contractor catalogs to sell the upgrade: clean product pages, real installed photos, and the good/better/best structure that moves buyers off the cheapest choice. Full color throughout, saddle-stitched or perfect-bound depending on page count, with a heavy cover that survives the sales bag and the coffee table.

Often ordered with: Club Flyers, Door Hangers, and Event Tickets.

Sizes

  • 8.5 x 11 in (most common)
  • 5.5 x 8.5 in
  • 6 x 9 in

Stock & material

  • Interior: 100lb gloss or matte text
  • Interior: 80lb gloss book
  • Cover: 100lb gloss or matte cover
  • Cover: 14pt gloss or uncoated cover

Finishes

  • Saddle-stitch binding
  • Perfect binding (thicker catalogs)
  • Gloss or matte cover coating
  • Self-cover option

Quantities

  • 25
  • 50
  • 100
  • 250
  • 500

Specs

  • Binding: Saddle stitch or perfect bound
  • Pages: 8 to 96 saddle stitch; 48+ perfect bound
  • Interior: 100lb, 80lb, or 70lb text stock
  • Cover: 100lb or 14pt cover stock
  • Print: Full color throughout
  • Design: Included with every order

Common questions

Who needs a catalog?
Contractors who sell selectable products and upgrades: remodelers, outdoor-living builders, equipment dealers. If a homeowner picks finishes, fixtures, or tiers, a catalog lets them shop up instead of defaulting to the base bid.

Saddle stitch or perfect bound?
Saddle stitch (stapled spine) is right up to about 48 pages and costs less. Perfect binding (flat glued spine) suits thicker catalogs and looks more like a retail book. We pick based on your page count.

How many should I print?
Catalogs are a sales-appointment tool, not a mass mailer, so print in the tens and hundreds: enough for your crew's sales bags and showroom, with extras for your best referral partners.

Ordering print in Tampa Bay

Do you ship print orders to Tampa Bay?

Yes. Everything we print ships — to Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Wesley Chapel, Brandon, or wherever your crew is working. Shipping time is on top of the print turnaround, and we confirm the total before you approve the proof.

How fast can I get signs or cards for a job starting this week?

Most orders proof within one business day and print in three to seven business days, plus shipping. Rush is available on yard signs, business cards and door hangers — put your date in the form below and we will tell you what is actually possible.

Will yard signs and banners hold up in Florida sun and humidity?

We spec UV inks and heavier stock on anything that lives outdoors in Florida. Tell us the sign is going in full sun or near salt air and we will recommend the material that lasts instead of the cheapest one.

Do I need artwork before I can order?

No. Design is included. Send a logo, a photo of your truck, or nothing at all, and our design team builds the artwork and sends you a proof before anything prints.

Ready to get it printed?

Send us your logo and we will handle artwork, proofing, and production. If you do not have artwork yet, our design team builds it for you.

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Order This Product

Tell us the quantity, the options you want from the list above, and your deadline. We come back with a firm price and a proof — usually the same week. Need artwork? Design is included.

Step 1

You send the details

Quantity, the options you want, and your deadline. Artwork optional.

Step 2

We price it and proof it

A firm price and a proof, usually within one business day. Design is included.

Step 3

You approve it

Nothing goes on press until you have seen the proof and said yes.

Step 4

We print and ship

Three to seven business days on press, plus shipping to your address.

Got it. We'll confirm your price and send a proof within one business day — usually sooner. Need it faster? Call 865-382-7007.
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