A custom door hanger is a printed cardstock card with a die-cut slot that loops over a door knob, built to be seen the moment someone opens a door. The Best Price Boxes prints them to your size and artwork with no minimum order, and we beat any written quote for the same specs.
Why the slot and the size matter
A door hanger has one job before the message: stay on the knob. That depends on the slot. The standard design is a circle cut into the top of the card with a thin slit running to the edge, so the hole slips over a knob. A clean cut and a sturdy stock keep it from tearing when the wind catches it. The most common sizes are about 3.5 by 8.5 inches and 4.25 by 11 inches. The smaller size is quicker to distribute by hand and fits more pockets. The larger size has more room for a coupon or a menu. Pick based on the amount of copy you have to fit.
Stock, coating and weather
Door hangers live outside, in the sun, rain and wind. Heavy cardstock, about 14 to 16 pt, resists bending and feels solid in the hand. Gloss or UV coating protects the print and gives color depth, but it is harder to write on, so choose matte if recipients will fill in notes. Aqueous coating is a middle path. None of these stocks will survive a downpour for long, so short-term promotions suit them better than anything meant to stay up for weeks.
What goes on a door hanger
People rarely read door hangers for long. They get a glance on the way through the door, so lead with one clear offer or message, add a phone number or QR code, and cut the rest. Double-sided printing lets you put the pitch on the front and the details on the back. Some brands use a tear-off coupon or business card strip at the bottom, which takes a perforation and a slightly taller card. Use a plain strong color behind your text, because busy backgrounds are harder to read at arm’s length.
Distribution deserves as much thought as design. Hangers get picked up and dropped, and some walkers will fold or crumple them, so a flat, stiff card with clean die-cut edges survives better than a thin one. If you plan to hand-deliver several hundred, ask for rounded corners, which resist dog-earing and are kinder to the hands carrying them.
Tracking helps too. A QR code or a unique phone number per route tells you which neighborhoods respond, so the next print run can be smaller and better aimed.
- Sizes: 3.5 x 8.5 in, 4.25 x 11 in, or custom die-cut shapes
- Stock: heavy cardstock with matte, gloss or aqueous coating
- Print: CMYK or Pantone, single or double sided
- Options: perforated tear-off strip, rounded corners, custom outline
- Quantity: no minimum order
When a door hanger is not the right piece
A door hanger advertises. It is not packaging, and it does nothing to protect a product. If you want a product to hang in a store, you need a header card or a box with a hang tab, such as our hang tab boxes or header card packaging. For an offer that wraps a pack, custom belly bands are the better match, and for broader launch material see promotion packaging. More retail pieces are under custom retail packaging.
Send the size you want, a quantity, even one, and your artwork, and we will draw the die line and quote it.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a minimum order for custom door hangers?
No. The Best Price Boxes has no minimum order. You can order a single door hanger to check the print and the slot fit, or thousands for a full campaign. Send the size, stock preference and artwork, and we will quote the exact quantity you want.
What size should a door hanger be?
The two common sizes are about 3.5 by 8.5 inches and 4.25 by 11 inches. The smaller one is quicker to deliver and has less room for copy. The larger one fits a coupon or menu. We can also make a custom die-cut shape if you want something distinctive.
What stock is best for outdoor door hangers?
Heavy cardstock, around 14 to 16 pt, resists bending and stays upright on a knob. A gloss or UV coating protects the print, while matte is easier to write on. No paper stock survives heavy rain for long, so plan on short-term campaigns.
Can I add a tear-off coupon?
Yes. A perforated strip at the bottom lets people tear off a coupon or business card and keep it. The card needs to be a little taller to fit the strip. Tell us the coupon size and we will draw the dieline.
Can door hangers be printed on both sides?
Yes. Double-sided printing lets you put the headline offer on the front and the details, terms and contact information on the back. This is a good way to keep the front simple. Send artwork for both sides and we will set it up.
Are door hangers the same as hang tabs on boxes?
No. A door hanger is a standalone card that hangs on a knob. A hang tab is a punched strip on a box that lets it hang from a retail peg. If you want to hang a boxed product in a store, ask about a hang tab box instead.
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