Table Top Displays Scotland: The Complete Buying Guide
Quick answer: Print Studio Scotland's Table Top Displays range covers seven point-of-sale formats, all printed in-house at our Paisley studio: Rigid Strut Cards (from £12.95), Grip Talker Show Cards (from £15.95), Oak Wood Show Cards (from £17.95), the Desktop Roller Banner (from £20.95), Tent Cards (from £32.50 for 5), Table Talkers (from £32.50 for 5) and the Mini Wooden Easel Display (from £37.95). Turnaround ranges from 1-3 working days for the foamex-based products and roller banner, up to 3-4 working days for our laminated card Tent Cards and Table Talkers.
What Makes a Good Table Top Display?
A table top display needs to do three things at once: fit into a small footprint without crowding a counter or dining table, stand up on its own without extra fixing or hardware, and be sturdy enough to survive being handled, knocked or wiped down during service. Most products in our range use a rigid or reusable stand holding a printed panel (Strut Cards, Grip Talker Show Cards, Oak Wood Show Cards, the Mini Wooden Easel Display and the Desktop Roller Banner), while Tent Cards and Table Talkers are a folded, self-supporting card. Which approach suits you comes down to how often your message changes and how many locations you need to cover at once.
Why Printed In-House Matters
Every product in our Table Top Displays range — foamex boards, wooden bases, roller banner graphics and laminated card — is printed and finished at our own studio in Paisley, rather than sent out to a third-party printer. That matters for three reasons: quality control, because our own team checks every unit before it's dispatched or collected; speed, because there's no handover to an outside supplier adding days to your turnaround; and flexibility, because if you need to adjust artwork or a deadline moves, we can react immediately rather than chasing an external print run.
The Full Print Studio Scotland Table Top Range
| Table Top Display | From | Material | Sizes | Standard Turnaround |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigid Strut Cards | £12.95 | 2mm foamex, rigid strut | A5, A4, A3 | 1-3 working days |
| Grip Talker Show Cards | £15.95 | 3mm foamex + aluminium base | A6, A5, A4, A3 | 1-3 working days |
| Oak Wood Show Cards | £17.95 | 3mm foamex + pine dark oak base | A6, A5, A4 | 2-3 working days |
| Desktop Roller Banner | £20.95 | 330gsm grey-back roller system | A4, A3 | 1-3 days (1 day express) |
| Tent Cards | £32.50 (5) | 350gsm card, matt laminate | A6, A5 | 3-4 working days |
| Table Talkers | £32.50 (5) | 350gsm card, matt laminate | A6, DL | 3-4 working days |
| Mini Wooden Easel Display | £37.95 | 3mm foamex + pine dark oak easel | A5, A4 | 2-3 working days |
Browse the full Table Top Displays collection for current pricing and options.
How to Choose the Right Table Top Display
For a full head-to-head, see our Table Top Displays Compared: Which One Should You Buy? guide. Otherwise, here's a quick guide by use case:
Durable, accessibly-priced signage
Rigid Strut Cards are the natural starting point — our most accessible price point, with no reusable base to buy and ready to display straight out of the box. They're printed on the same durable 2mm foamex board used across the range, considerably sturdier than the thin card many other printers use for strut cards.
Messaging that changes regularly, with a reusable stand
Grip Talker Show Cards give you a one-off aluminium base and a swappable panel; Oak Wood Show Cards do the same job with a warmer wooden finish for hospitality and boutique settings.
A standout feature display
The Mini Wooden Easel Display is the most premium option in the range — a genuine tabletop easel for a single product, menu or message that needs to draw the eye.
A polished, branded countertop banner
The Desktop Roller Banner brings a small-format version of a full exhibition roller banner to a counter or reception desk, with a retractable roller system rather than a fixed board.
The same message across many tables
Tent Cards and Table Talkers are sold in packs from 5 units for exactly this — Tent Cards for a simple two-sided A-frame, Table Talkers for three-sided visibility around a dining table.
Table Top Display Sizes at a Glance
Sizes across the range run from A6 up to A3 depending on the product, with Tent Cards and Table Talkers also available in DL. See our dedicated Table Top Display Sizes Explained guide for the full breakdown and help choosing the right size for your space.
Turnaround Times & Delivery Across Scotland
Rigid Strut Cards, Grip Talker Show Cards and the Desktop Roller Banner have a standard turnaround of 1-3 working days (with a 1-day express option on the Desktop Roller Banner). Oak Wood Show Cards and the Mini Wooden Easel Display take 2-3 working days to account for the natural wood components. Tent Cards and Table Talkers, produced as flat-pack card batches, take 3-4 working days. Once ready, we send orders via next-day courier UK-wide (allow 48 hours for remote areas of Scotland), or you're welcome to click & collect from our Paisley studio.
Artwork & Design Help
Every product needs artwork supplied as a print-ready PDF at the correct size, with 3mm bleed on all edges, in CMYK colour at 300dpi. Artwork templates are available to download on each product page. If you don't have artwork ready, our in-house graphic design team can build it for you at £30-£35 per hour, with drafts supplied for approval before anything goes to print. Full file specs and common mistakes are covered in our Table Top Display Artwork & Design Guide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between the seven table top displays?
They split into two groups: stand-and-panel products (Strut Cards, Grip Talker Show Cards, Oak Wood Show Cards, the Mini Wooden Easel Display and the Desktop Roller Banner) and folded card products (Tent Cards and Table Talkers). See our full comparison for a detailed breakdown of each.
Do you print everything in this range in-house?
Yes — every product in our Table Top Displays range is printed and finished at our own studio in Paisley.
How much does a table top display cost?
Prices start from £12.95 for a single A5 Strut Card, up to £37.95 for the Mini Wooden Easel Display. Tent Cards and Table Talkers are sold in packs from £32.50 for 5 units.
Are Strut Cards a lower-quality product because they're the most affordable in the range?
No. Strut Cards are printed on the same durable 2mm foamex board used across our foamex-based range — considerably thicker than the thin 400gsm card many other printers use for strut cards. They're our most accessible price point because the strut is fixed directly to the board rather than using a separate reusable base, not because the board is any less robust.
Can I order Tent Cards or Table Talkers as single units?
No — both are sold from a minimum of 5 units, reflecting how they're produced and finished as a batch.
Which display suits a restaurant or bar?
Oak Wood Show Cards, Tent Cards and Table Talkers are all popular in hospitality settings — Oak Wood for a premium, reusable display, and Tent Cards or Table Talkers when you need the same message on every table.
Do you offer a design service?
Yes. Our in-house graphic design team can create your artwork from scratch, charged at £30-£35 per hour with drafts supplied for approval before we send anything to print.
How long does table top display printing take?
Turnaround ranges from 1-3 working days for most foamex-based products up to 3-4 working days for Tent Cards and Table Talkers.
About Print Studio Scotland
Print Studio Scotland is a family-run print business based in Paisley, Renfrewshire, serving customers across Glasgow, Edinburgh and the whole of Scotland. Every product in our Table Top Displays range — foamex boards, wooden bases, roller banners and laminated card — is printed and finished in-house on our own equipment. Read more about our studio or see what customers say in our reviews.
Get Your Table Top Display Quote
Browse the full Table Top Displays collection, or contact our Paisley studio for advice on sizing, artwork or a bespoke quote.