All rates shown exclude VAT.
Technical informationTrim size: A4
Live matter margin: Live matter/text should not be placed closer than 12mm to any page edge
Screen size:
133/150 lpi
Digital artworkPDF artwork must be distilled as 'PRESS READY' to PDF/X-1a standard and embedded images must be checked for CMYK. Please ensure all artwork has crop/trim marks.
If PDFs are not available, please supply InDesign 'packages' or Quark Xpress 'collect' files with all images and fonts or EPS files with outlined or supplied fonts or TIFF or uncompressed, print resolution JPEG. Resolution must be 300dpi at 100% actual size.
Not acceptableDocument files from any software other than InDesign, Quark, Illustrator or Photoshop. PDFs with RGB images. Files from Corel Draw and Microsoft Publisher are not acceptable. Please export as a 'press-ready' PDF - see above.
Supplying files
Send PDF files to diane@mayvillepublishing.co.uk (max file size 10MB) or davidspragg@thestocklists.com (up to 20mb).
We have a file transfer system available if emailing more than 20mb. Please ask for a link.
USB flash drives are acceptable but CD-ROM and DVDs are no longer OK. Note: digital artwork is required. Film is not acceptable.
ProofsA matchprint, chromalin or iris hard-copy proof is required for colour accuracy. In all other cases a PDF or inkjet proof is required for reference (but with no guarantee of accuracy). Proofs are not normally supplied by The Stocklists unless requested.
Colour positionsColour positions are available on art paper on the cover (4 positions) and in the bound-in 'Carpet & Floorcovering Review' section in the centre of the magazine. Bleed on colour pages is charged at 10% extra.
"Stocklister" or "POP" pages"Stocklister" or "POP" (Point-of-Presence) pages are for manufacturers and main wholesalers using our service every month and are therefore discounted. They are allocated at the publisher's discretion and typically listed in alphabetical order.
Classified adverts
Minimum space order is 2 single column centimetres.
Copy deadlines
Click here for this year's publication dates.Deadlines(prior to publication date)
:Display advertising - 2 weeks prior. "POP" pages - 1 week prior. Classified - 1 week prior.