Do you have an upcoming event? If you are thinking of your marketing campaign, do consider using vinyl banners. These are excellent platforms for letting the word out. There are different installation methods for vinyl banners and learning them increases your leverage above the competition. This article is aimed at educating our readers about the proper installation of vinyl banners based on their finishing.
At Everest Prints, we have vinyl banners that are available in popular sizes: 3x10ft, 3x8ft, and 5x20ft. But take note, that we can customize the size depending on your request. These banners can be printed either on both sides or just on one side. When it comes to finishing, there are four types you can choose from.
- Eyelets
- Hemming
- Pole Pockets
- Stitching
How to Install Hemmed Vinyl Banners
Poor installation leads to damage thus shortening the lifespan of your banners. You don’t want your marketing budget to go to waste right? That’s why it is important to know how to properly ensure that these banners are secured.
With hemmed vinyl banners, the edges of the materials are stitched. This adds more reinforcement and strength to the material. In addition, it also increases the chance of your banners being durable for a long period. Below is a guide on how to properly install this banner.
1. Use grommets and ropes
If the advertising banner is to be placed outdoors, it is advisable to use grommets and installation ropes to hang your banners. Do consider that there are outside elements such as heavy rain, snow, and extreme sunlight you may use ropes to keep it in place. The latter provides more flexibility. Below are some factors to take in when installing hemmed vinyl banners with grommets and ropes.
- Mark the spot where the grommets will be placed and then carefully insert them. If you are going to order from us, the grommets are already attached on the hemming edges providing you with more convenience.
- Insert the ropes through the grommets and tie them on a fence or your anchor points.
- Check the banner and make sure the design is clear. Make necessary adjustments.
2. Use bungee cords and hooks
Unlike the ropes which are fixed on the tightness. These bungee cords are more flexible. This is also ideal when you are installing the banners outdoors. You can use bungee cords when placing vinyl banners in windy areas. Here’s how to install a hemmed vinyl banner using bungee cords and hooks:
- Determine your anchor points and place your hooks in them. Let’s say you want the banner on a fence, and place those hooks on strategic points in that fence.
- Once the hooks are in place, place the bungee cords that are inserted through the grommets of the banner.
- Pull the bungee cords and attach those hooks.
- Adjust the tightness of the cord as you deem necessary.
3. Use zip ties for installing
Zip ties are ideal when you are installing banners either indoors or outdoors. The material is also strong and makes sure that your advertisement stays in place. To properly use zip ties when installing, check out the steps below.
- Mark the spot where the grommets will be placed and then carefully insert them. If the grommets are already attached when you purchased the banner, proceed to the second step.
- Insert the zip tie through the grommets and tie them on a fence, a pillar, or other structure of the building to be used as anchor points.
- Check the tension and make sure that the banner’s design is perfectly displayed.
How to Install Pole Pocket on Vinyl Banners
These pole pockets are specially designed to accommodate the poles or stands that usually come with the banner or flags. The pole pocket of a vinyl banner can be found at the bottom edges. To learn how to properly use these pole pockets for vinyl banners, read the steps below.
Inserting poles into the banners
Inserting the pole into the banners with pole pockets is straightforward. Below are the quick steps you need to take.
- Check your order and make sure that the poles come with it. Also, double-check if you have the right size of pole for your banner. Too big or too small a pole will cause you some problems and could affect the way the banner is displayed.
- Once you have checked all items, look for the pole pocket which is usually at the top part of the banner. Gently slide the pole through it.
- Place your banners in the area you have identified. Take note that you can put it either inside or outside a building.
- Make the necessary adjustments to make sure that the banner’s image is fully displayed and there are no wrinkles.
Using hooks for banners with a pole pocket
Most people would prefer to use this indoors. Similar to inserting a pole into a banner, the steps for using hooks are also quick and easy.
- Determine the area where you want to install the hooks. These could be on a wall, ceiling, along the panels, or any drywall area of the building.
- Place the pole into the pole pocket and use the hooks to hang the banner.
- Make the necessary adjustment to make sure that the banner is not wrinkled.
Mistakes to avoid when installing vinyl banners
Avoid these mistakes when you are installing your banners to make sure that good safety practices are applied. In addition, if you follow the proper installation steps the banners are in the right spot and the visual is not blocked. This makes sure that your message is well-communicated to your target audience. Take note of this guide for your next installation.
- Do not attach a banner on unstable anchor points or objects
If you are installing the banners, make sure that your anchor points are not wobbly to avoid any accidents. It should be stable enough to stand against strong winds.
- Use all the grommets
Do not skip the grommets. They are there to make sure that your banners are secured properly. If you missed out on some of the grommets, it can negatively impact the visual presentation of the banner. Thus, it would fail to capture the audience’s attention.
- Do not overtighten or leave it hanging loose
If the banner is too tightly installed, it could easily tear or get damaged. On the other hand, if the banner is loosely hung, the design won’t be presented well.
- Hanging without fixing the wrinkles or creases
Before installing the banners, make sure that you fixed the wrinkles. This impacts the visual presentation of the design.
- Do not place the banner on areas with too much heat or moisture
If you are installing a banner, make sure that it’s not placed in areas where there is direct sunlight or too much moisture. These factors can affect the lifespan of the materials used.
- Do not leave the banner without checking
After the installation, make sure to do a quality check of your output. If the banner looks uneven, make the necessary adjustment. If you want to avoid this rework, make sure to use a measuring tool and mark the areas first before actually installing it.
- Do not overcrowd the banners
Make sure to practice proper distancing in between banners to optimize its purpose. If you overcrowd these banners, some of the designs might get overshadowed.
- Wrong choice of banner installation
If you are installing a banner make sure that there are no obstructions around it. If the banner is placed outside, the visibility should be taken into consideration. No trees or tall buildings should get in the way. If the banners are placed indoors, it should not block people’s way. Imagine going to a room and having to wrestle your way around banners. It could get frustrating for your audience.
- Securing permits
Before installing your banners, especially if it’s outdoor, determine what kind of permits you need to secure first. You don’t want your banners to be removed, right? Moreso, you want to avoid paying hefty fines because of non-compliance.
There are different installation methods that you can take when it comes to vinyl banners. You don’t only have to consider the type of banner to be placed but also the location. Vinyl banners are ideal marketing materials because they are durable and visible. If you want to learn more about vinyl banners, visit our website. We can work on coming up with customized banners (size, design, and even type of finishing) depending on your requirement. Our team can also provide you with further assistance to guide you on how to install them.
