Painted edge business cards are pure luxury — an ultra-thick card with a bold band of colour painted along the cut edge that catches the eye the second it’s handed over. Substantial in the hand, unmistakably premium. Choose your edge colour, thickness and finish; we send a free proof for approval and you pay only after you’re happy.
Set your file up to these standard business-card sizes:
The edge colour is painted onto the cut edge after trimming — design your card faces as normal, keep text in the safety zone, extend backgrounds to the bleed, and export a CMYK PDF at 300 DPI.
Painted-edge cards take ultra-thick stock and paint the edges in a colour of your choice. The result is a slim band of colour that catches the eye the moment you hand it over. It’s a small, confident detail that tells people you don’t cut corners — you colour them.
Pick the option that fits how you’ll use it — and our team will help if you’re unsure.
| Element | Choice | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Edge colour | Match or contrast brand | Bold visual identity |
| Stock thickness | 32–48 pt heavyweight | A substantial, premium feel |
| Finish | Matte or soft-touch | Pairing with the painted edge |
“The painted edge in our brand red is the first thing people notice. Brilliant.”
“Heavy, smooth and that edge colour — feels like a luxury product.”
“Got the colour matched to our logo perfectly. Couldn’t be happier.”
Print-ready templates for every size are on the way. For now, set your file up at the finished size with 3mm bleed, keep important text 1/8″ inside the trim, and export a CMYK PDF at 300 DPI. Our team gives every file a free check before printing.