Banner Stands Buyers Guide

What is a banner stand?

Banner stands are freestanding displays that hold a custom-printed banner graphic in place. They are a cost-effective, highly portable way to showcase promotional messages and branding at exhibitions or other marketing environments. Banners stands are all tool-free assembly.

Our banner stands come in a variety of widths, from around 800mm up to 2400mm. Most banners are around 2m tall, offering excellent visibility. 

How are the banner stands made?

At Discount Displays, we sell thousands of banner stands a year as we offer the best value for money, great service and reliable quality. We import a range of exclusive banner stand systems and our printing takes place in-house in a state-of-the-art large-format print department. 

Our banner graphics are constructed with high-quality scratch-resistant PVC material. We use the latest HP digital printers and latex inks to transfer your custom design onto the banner. Latex inks produce outstandingly sharp and vibrant graphics.

If you have your own design for your banner stand our artwork team will contact you after you have placed your order to ensure your design is optimised for printing. They will also be able to handle any other requests you have.

If you don't have a design, our design team can create a custom banner design for you at an additional cost. They will work with you and your specifications to create the best design for your needs.

We can also supply replacement banner graphics for any of the stands.

What are the different types of banner stands and how do they work?

Roller Banner Stands


Roller banners, also referred to as pull-up, pop-up and retractable banners, are the most popular type of banner stand. This banner stand comprises of a large rectangular banner that can be pulled up from the spring mechanism in the base and secured with a post for a perfectly smooth image. The standard size is 800mm or 1000mm, but we also offer extra wide roller banners in 2m widths.

Advantages:

  • Easy to use
  • Cost-effective
  • Banner rolls up into the base to protect the graphics
  • banner

Disadvantages:

  • Has to be sent back to the company to have the graphic replaced
  • The spring mechanism could lose tension
  • Only suitable for indoor use
economy roller banner stand for a conferenceeconomy roller banner stand for a conference

Tensioned Banner Stands


A simple alternative to retractable models, also referred to as X banners. Tensioned banners are lighter and cheaper than retractables. They don't have any moving parts or mechanisms which means changing the banner is simple. Though they are easy to erect, they do take a couple more minutes to put up. They are assembled by attaching a custom fabric graphic to the corners of the frame, keeping the banner taut. 


Advantages:

  • No moving parts
  • Cheaper than roller banners
  • Easy to change/replace the graphics

Disadvantages:

  • Takes slightly longer to put up than a retractable banner
Tensioned banner stand for Pret's Christmas rangeTensioned banner stand for Pret's Christmas range

Outdoor Banner Stands


These banner stands are specifically designed for outdoor use. All our outdoor banner stands are constructed to withstand wind speeds of approximately 12-16 miles per hour. Many of these stands in this range have water-filled bases for extra stability. Our outdoor banners have waterproof PVC graphics to ensure the graphics stay vibrant and clear for longer. 


Advantages:

  • Extra stable to withstand the wind
  • Weatherproof stand/base 
  • Weatherproof graphic banner

Disadvantages:

  • Slightly more expensive than indoor versions
  • Heavier base
Outdoor banner for a local food festivalOutdoor banner for a local food festival

What additional features can banner stands have?

Replaceable Cassette Banners


Banner stands with replaceable cassettes are similar to roller banner stands. With these banner stands, the graphic cartridge is independently housed from the base unit. This makes swapping graphics quick and easy with no need to send the stand away. This type of banner stand is ideal for companies that frequently change or rotate their promotional messages. 


You can refresh your graphics without the need to invest in an entirely new banner system. Just order a new graphic cassette, slot it into the base, and you're set. 

 

The replacable cassette banner being taken out of the base unitThe replacable cassette banner being taken out of the base unit

Double-sided Banner Stands


Double-sided banner stands have a custom-printed graphic on both the front and the back of the banner. You can either display the same message on both sides or something different. This gives you extra space to add more information.


Our range of double-sided banner stands are available in a variety of stand types, including roller, tensioned and outdoor. 

 

A double-sided outdoor banner stand for a golf tournamentA double-sided outdoor banner stand for a golf tournament

What are banner stands used for?

Banner stands are used for displaying advertising, promotions, information, and safety messages in a variety of environments. Below is a list of the places and use cases for banner stands.

  • Exhibitions and trade shows
  • Festivals
  • Presentations
  • Retail stores
  • Food & drink establishments
  • Leisure centres
  • Estate agents
  • Press releases
  • Schools and other educational environments
  • Healthcare (Hospitals, GP surgeries, etc.)
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