If you run a fingerboard brand or shop, the graphic is the product. A deck’s bottom graphic is what customers see first, photograph, and post — and it has to survive grinding, drops, and pocket wear. Custom fingerboard heat transfers deliver shop-grade, real wear graphics at a cost that works for small brands.
What Is Real Wear Heat Transfer — and How Is It Different from Stickers?
A real wear heat transfer is a printed graphic that is heat-pressed directly onto the deck, bonding ink and material to the wood so the graphic becomes part of the board. It is not a sticker or a decal — there is no adhesive layer sitting on top of the surface, no edge to peel, and no lifting during tricks.
After pressing, the carrier film (the PET release film the graphic is printed on) is peeled away, leaving only the graphic fused to the deck. Real wear graphics hold up to genuine riding in a way stickers simply can’t.
For full-size decks, the same technology is covered in our Custom Skateboard Heat Transfers guide.
Gang Sheet Specs & Pricing
Fingerboard heat transfers are printed on gang sheets — one sheet carrying multiple graphics printed together, so you get maximum graphics per run at minimum cost.
- Price: $7.50 per gang sheet
- Graphics per gang sheet: 32 graphics
- Minimum order quantity: 10 gang sheets
That works out to roughly $0.23 per graphic — a unit cost that lets small brands offer custom-branded decks without the margins evaporating.
Start your run anytime with our custom fingerboard gang sheet builder.
How Ordering Works in 4 Steps
1. Design your graphics. Create your deck-bottom artwork — a full run can mix 32 different designs, or repeat one design across the gang sheet.
2. Gang sheet layout. Our prepress team arranges your graphics for the cleanest cut and press, then confirms the proof with you. Upload files via our fingerboard artwork upload page.
3. Print & QC. Your transfers are printed at production resolution and inspected before they leave the factory — consistent color, clean edges, correct registration.
4. Worldwide shipping. Orders ship worldwide from our Fuzhou factory with tracking. Apply them using our how-to guide for applying fingerboard heat transfer.
Artwork Requirements
Getting the file right is the single biggest factor in graphic quality. Here’s what we need:
- File formats: PNG or PDF
- Resolution: 300 dpi at actual size
- Graphic size: 38 x 110 mm per single graphic
- Color mode: full color (CMYK recommended for print accuracy)
Vector-based PDFs are ideal because they scale cleanly, but a 300 dpi PNG at the exact 38 x 110 mm size works perfectly.
New to heat transfer terminology? Our heat transfer glossary explains the key terms.
Special Finishes Available
Beyond standard gloss and matte, BRUH offers special-effect finishes that make a deck stand out in a crowded market:
- Glow-in-the-dark — graphics that charge in light and glow in the dark
- Gold and silver — metallic finishes for premium, foil-like effects
- Holographic / laser — rainbow-shifting reflective effects
- Embossed — raised texture you can feel
- Matte — a flat, non-reflective finish for understated designs
See the full breakdown in our special-effect heat transfers guide, and ask for samples in your quote request.
FAQ
How many graphics fit on one fingerboard gang sheet?
Each gang sheet holds 32 graphics at the standard 38 x 110 mm size. You can mix up to 32 different designs — ideal for drops with multiple colorways or artist series.
What is the minimum order for custom fingerboard heat transfers?
The minimum order is 10 gang sheets (320 graphics total) at $7.50 per gang sheet.
Can I get metallic or glow effects on fingerboard transfers?
Yes. All six special finishes — glow-in-the-dark, gold, silver, holographic/laser, embossed, and matte — are available on fingerboard runs. Confirm timing when you request a quote.
How do I apply the transfers to my decks?
The graphic is heat-pressed onto the deck at around 200°C (400°F), then the carrier film is peeled away, leaving the graphic bonded to the wood. Follow our step-by-step how to apply fingerboard heat transfer guide for press settings and tips.
Ready to print your graphics? Custom fingerboard heat transfers are the difference between a deck that looks homemade and a deck that looks like a brand. With 32 graphics per gang sheet at $7.50, a 10-gang-sheet minimum, full-color 300 dpi printing, and six special finishes, BRUH Manufacturing gives your brand factory-direct quality without factory-size minimums. Request a quote today — or contact us with your artwork.