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In-House Design and PrintOne of the appeals of using printed banners as a marketing and promotional tool is their versatility. Banners can be hung in many different places, for either short-term or long-term promotion. Here are some hints and tips We have put together some hints and tips on how to professionally hang a banner. Here are the ways banners can be displayed:
On a Fence
On a Wall
For permanent use there are aluminium tracks that can be fixed to a wall. The edge of the banner is finished with a trim which slides into the track. This is ideal if you intend to use banners as a regular promotional tool and change the banner quite frequently.
A cheaper, but not as flexible alternative, is to screw the banner to a wall using eyelet plates that are slightly bigger than the eyelet holes on the banner. This is just as durable, but obviously not so good when you need to change banners on a frequent basis. For short-term use or where you need to change banners frequently or take them down at night, bolt hooks are a great way of achieving this. Simply screw them into the wall, then attach your banner using elasticated bungees.
On a Banner Frame
Our banner frames are supplied with adjustable elastic bungees which makes banners easy to attach. Banners are made slightly smaller than the frame itself to allow for added tension. These are a great versatile option as the banners can be placed anywhere, and easily moved from location to location.
To a Lamp Post
Lamp post banners are perfect for advertising in high-traffic areas. They are used by a wide range of businesses for a variety of reasons, some include upcoming festivals, retail stores nearby and restaurant openings.
Firstly, to hang a banner on a lamp post you will need planning permission from the council. Once you have received permission, you will need to invest in a lamppost banner frame system. This will include brackets, arms and stainless steel banding. The arms keep the banner taut and the brackets and steel banding secure everything onto the lamppost. Once the frame is attached to the lamppost, the actual banner can be changed out easily.
Overhead across a street
When hanging a banner overhead, the load needs to be distributed across the whole banner to withstand the weather. Using just the end eyelets might work short-term (in extremely low wind) but a strong gust can rip the banner
The most successful way to hang a banner across a street is to use secure cables. Ideally, you have an upper and lower cable.The most successful way to hang a banner across a street is to use secure cables. Ideally, you have an upper and lower cable.
Using rings or hooks, you attach the banner from each of the eyelets to the cables. A simpler, but less secure, option is to just use a top cable and use the end eyelets on the bottom of the banner. It can be a good idea to cut semi-circular slots across the banner to reduce wind load in areas where wind often traps.
From the Ceiling
Ideal in places such as leisure centres, shopping centres, exhibition halls or museums.
A simple way to hang a small banner from a ceiling is to use poster rails which clamp onto the top and bottom of the banner.
For larger banners, a better option is to get a banner with welded pockets. In the top pocket, you can put a hollow tube through which you feed the rope through to hang the banner. Alternatively, you could use a wooden dowel with drilled ends and add rope on either side. The bottom pocket is used to put a weighted pole which keeps the banner hanging straight.
On Scaffold
These are a cost-effective solution for building, construction or scaffolding companies to advertise their service. These banners are specifically designed for use with scaffold poles and have pole pockets, making it incredibly easy to slide the banner on.