The do’s and don’ts of hanging banners

The Do’s and Don’ts of Hanging Banners

Banners are an excellent form of temporary signage for getting attention and creating visual displays.

Since they are a popular product, it is not uncommon for sign businesses to offer these amongst their other types of signs.

If your business includes making banners for your clients’ special events like conventions, grand openings and promotions, it’s a good idea to have a little knowledge about the right and the wrong ways to hang them. Even if you are not hanging the banner yourself, you can add value to your customer by giving them some expert advice.

Here are a few tips that you should keep in mind when displaying a banner or giving advice to your customer: Do: Use Banner Stands

For banners that need to be moved around often, banner stands are a great idea. These are commonly seen at trade shows, and short term events. These banners are lightweight and are easy to transport.

Placing an upright banner or two behind a keynote speaker at a conference can be a great way for companies to get their messages, logos, etc. caught on media cameras. One of the nice things about these stands is that your customer can use changeable panel inserts if they frequently need to change their signage.

Don’t: Use Rope If you are hanging your banner from a height, you may be tempted to use rope. While it is possible to use rope, bungee cords are usually a much better option. By hanging your banner between two bungee cords, it will put less stress on the grommet holes and your banner’s weight will remain evenly distributed.

Especially if you are hanging the banner outdoors, strong winds can wreak havoc with vinyl banners and cause tears in grommet holes. Using flexible bungee cords means that your banner will be less likely to become damaged when the weather turns nasty.

Do: Weave the rope If rope is your only option, you should weave the rope in and out of the grommets at both the top and the bottom. This will help to keep the banner displaying properly and help to prevent it from getting bunched up or crinkled.

Another benefit to weaving the rope is that it helps to keep the banner level instead of awkwardly leaning to one side.

Don’t: Drill without permission Hanging a banner on a post or building will usually require using some kind of hooks or screws. While this is generally a straightforward job, it will leave behind holes. Make sure you have the permission of the building owner before you do any drilling.

The last thing you want is for your client to spend money on a beautiful banner only to have it removed by an angry building owner!

Producing banners for your clients is a simple way to expand your product offerings and generate more business. Knowing how to properly display those banners can be a great help to your clients. Pass along these helpful tips next time you create a banner for one of your customers.

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