Custom Door Hangers
A door hanger cannot be ignored the way a leaflet through a letterbox can. It sits at eye level on the handle, the resident has to physically remove it to get inside, and it never lands in a pile of junk mail. That single interaction is why the format still works for local marketing. We produce a lot of door hangers at ZEE Packaging and the forced handling is exactly the point.
They Have To Be Touched
Door hangers put your message in somebody's hand.
- The resident removes it physically to open the door
- It sits at eye level rather than on a doormat
- No competing mail arrives at the same moment
- It is not sorted alongside bills and circulars
- The message gets read while being carried inside
- Response rates hold up better than most print formats
Most local businesses using door hangers do so because a leaflet drop stopped working for them.
The Hole And The Slot Matter
Small structural details decide whether it stays put.
- The hole must fit a standard door handle comfortably
- Too small and it will not go over a lever handle
- A slot from the hole to the edge makes it easier to fit
- Too wide a slot and it blows off in wind
- Rounded corners resist bending in a distributor's bag
- Card stiffness stops it curling in damp weather
- Standard rectangle the everyday door hangers we run
- Rounded corner version softer and more durable
- With a tear off coupon a perforated voucher section
- Die cut shape following a logo or a product outline
- Two sided print different messages front and back
- With a business card perforation a card the resident keeps
Sizes We Print Regular
Every hanger is built to your campaign, though these run often:
- 3.5" x 8.5" for the standard format
- 4.25" x 11" for a larger message area
- 4" x 9" for a mid size option
- 3.5" x 11" for a taller narrow format
- 5" x 7" for a compact wide layout
- Custom shapes cut to your outline
Stock And Print
- 14pt to 18pt card stock for most campaigns
- 16pt as the everyday standard we would recommend
- Gloss lamination for weather resistance
- Matte lamination where you want a softer look
- Uncoated stock where somebody needs to write on it
- Full color both sides, which is standard here
Weather protection is worth considering. An uncoated hanger left on a handle overnight in damp conditions will curl and lose its message entirely.
Materials Worth Choosing
- Recycled card stock, widely available in these grades
- FSC certified paper, certificate available on request
- Soy based ink through the whole run
- Uncoated stock, which recycles cleanly without film
- Aqueous coating instead of plastic lamination
- Right sizing so no board is wasted per unit
How We Handle Campaign Work
- 100 unit minimum, so a small business can test an area
- Free proof before anything prints
- Free artwork setup by our own designer
- Physical sample on request to test on a real handle
- Urgent turnaround at 5 to 8 business days
- Free shipping worldwide with nothing hidden
Frequently Asked Questions
What size hole do we need?
Large enough for a lever handle, which is bigger than most people assume. We would send a sample to test on your target doors.
Will they survive rain?
Laminated ones will. Uncoated card curls and runs in damp weather, which ruins the message on the handle.
Which caliper should we use?
16pt as a standard. Thinner card bends in a distributor's bag before it ever reaches a door.
Can we add a coupon?
Yes, with a perforated tear off section. Response tracking becomes far easier when people bring the voucher in.
Should we print both sides?
Almost always. The reverse is visible while somebody removes it, so leaving it blank wastes the moment.
How much do door hangers cost?
Rough estimate is $0.05 to $0.16 per unit on 14pt uncoated, $0.09 to $0.24 laminated and $0.14 to $0.35 with a tear off coupon at moderate quantity. Volume moves it. Shipping is included in our price. This is estimate only, so ask our team for a exact quote.
Do you handle distribution?
We print rather than distribute. Plenty of clients use a local leaflet company alongside our production.
