Mylar printing on 4-mil polyester film
Waterproof, tear-resistant film for county recorder submittals, survey plats and archival record sets. Upload your PDF, choose mylar and the sheet size, and see your price online.
- $16.50 per ARCH D sheet at 1–24 sheets
- $12.00 per ARCH D sheet at 250 or more
- 4-mil polyester film, ARCH C, D or E
- Weekday orders by 12 PM Eastern ship the same day
When mylar is the right material
Bond paper is right for most plan sets. Mylar is for the copy that has to survive water, handling or years in a file.
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County recorder submittals
Many county recorders ask for final subdivision maps and survey plats on polyester film because the sheet is archived and re-scanned for decades. Requirements vary by county, so confirm the film, size and signature rules with the recorder before you order.
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Survey plats and sealed originals
A plat or sealed drawing that will be signed, stamped and kept as the original. Mylar takes ink well and does not soften or tear at the fold lines the way bond does.
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Archival record and as-built sets
Record drawings that stay on file after the project closes. One mylar copy for the record, bond copies for everyone else.
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Field sets that get wet
Civil, site and land-clearing work where the set lives outdoors. Water runs off the film instead of soaking in, and the print stays legible.
Mylar prices
Mylar has its own volume pricing. The rate is set by the total sheet count across every file and set on the order, then applied to each sheet at its own size. You see it before you pay.
| Sheets on the order | Per sheet |
|---|---|
| 1–24 | $16.50 |
| 25–99 | $14.70 |
| 100–249 | $13.20 |
| 250 or more | $12.00 |
Sheets are counted as pages × sets. Files from different consultants uploaded on the same order count together.
Sizes, per sheet at 1–24 sheets
| Size | Dimensions | Black & white | Color |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH C | 18 × 24 in | $8.25 | $11.25 |
| ARCH D | 24 × 36 in | $16.50 | $22.50 |
| ARCH E | 36 × 48 in | $33.00 | $45.00 |
Mylar prints at ARCH C, D and E. Shipping is chosen at checkout; UPS Ground is free on orders of $29 or more. Upload your file for the exact price.
Bond or mylar?
Order bond for the copies people work from and mylar for the one that has to last. Both are printed from the same PDF and reviewed by a technician before printing.
| 20 lb bond | 4-mil mylar | |
|---|---|---|
| Material | Paper | Polyester film |
| Water | Absorbs water; print can run | Waterproof |
| Handling | Tears at folds with heavy use | Tear-resistant |
| ARCH D, 1–24 sheets | $3.00 black & white | $16.50 black & white |
| Sizes | All ARCH and ANSI sizes | ARCH C, D and E |
| Typical use | Permit sets, bid sets, job-site copies | Recorder submittals, plats, record sets |
Each product has its own volume pricing, so bond and mylar are priced as separate orders. Bond blueprint printing.
How a mylar order goes
Three steps. No account required, and you see the total before you pay.
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Upload and choose mylar
Export from AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit or Bluebeam as PDF. In the quote tool choose mylar as the product, pick ARCH C, D or E, black & white or color, and the number of sets.
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Review price and delivery
See the print subtotal, choose a UPS service and enter the address: your office, the job site or the recorder's office.
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Pay and receive tracking
A technician reviews the file before printing. Weekday orders placed by 12 PM Eastern ship the same day, rolled in a shipping tube, and UPS tracking is emailed to you.
Mylar printing FAQs
What is mylar printing?
Printing a drawing on 4-mil polyester film instead of bond paper. The film is waterproof and tear-resistant, which is why it is used for county recorder submittals, survey plats, sealed originals and archival record sets. We print mylar at ARCH C 18 × 24, ARCH D 24 × 36 and ARCH E 36 × 48, in black and white or color.
Do county recorders require mylar for survey plats?
Many do, but the rules vary by county: some specify the film thickness, some the sheet size, some the signature and seal placement. Confirm the requirements with your county recorder before ordering. We print to the size and material you choose and cannot guarantee acceptance by any office.
How much does mylar printing cost?
ARCH D 24 × 36 is $16.50 per sheet at 1–24 sheets, $14.70 at 25–99, $13.20 at 100–249 and $12.00 at 250 or more. ARCH C is $8.25 and ARCH E is $33.00 at 1–24 sheets. Color mylar is $22.50 per ARCH D sheet at 1–24. Mylar has its own volume pricing, separate from bond.
Can I order bond and mylar together?
Each product is priced with its own volume rates, so place a bond order and a mylar order separately. A common approach is one or two mylar copies for the record or the recorder and bond copies for distribution.
Does mylar ship the same day?
Yes. Weekday orders placed by 12 PM Eastern ship the same day via UPS; later orders ship the next business day. Arrival depends on the UPS service you choose at checkout. Prints are rolled and packed in a shipping tube. Shipping and delivery.
What file format do you need?
PDF only. Export from AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Revit or Bluebeam at the sheet size you drew on, without “fit to page”. A print technician reviews the file before printing and contacts you if anything looks off. File preparation guide.
More in the full FAQ, or contact us.
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