How often does your shop hear this question . . . . "How should I install my banner?"

October 21, 2025

How often does your shop hear this question . . . . "How should I install my banner?"

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As a previous wide format print shop owner, I was often asked how to install banners. Prior to developing the Banner Bar, we didn't have a way to answer this question with a high level of confidence.  Most people had access to "green fence posts" so they would drive a couple of posts in the ground and stretch the banner between them.

​It was not uncommon to drive by their place of business a few days later and see their brand new banner on the ground or shredded by the wind.  Many customers would get frustrated because they thought we'd sold them a poor quality banner that didn't last.  In reality, we produced their banners using quality materials and finishing techniques. The true culprit was the lack of a good frame system to hold their banner.  This problem set me on the path to create a solution for displaying freestanding banners that could withstand 30 to 40 mph winds.

The opportunity for your shop is to be the Banner Hero by offering a proven solution to install freestanding outdoor banners.  Here's a quick summary about each Banner Bar configuration to help you be the Banner Hero for your banner clients.

Small Form:Perfect for areas with limited space (supports 4' wide banners)

Great for temporary directional signage

Use in areas with parking lot traffic speeds or walk-by traffic

Two Post Configuration:Telescoping design supports 6' wide or 8' wide banners

Great for street side promotions with traffic speeds up to 55 mph(depending on your banner design)

Easy install and easy removal

​Three Post Configuration:Perfect for events requiring larger banners

Telescoping design supports 12' wide or 16' wide banners

Can be used to install one continuous banner or two banners side by side

​V-Configuration:Provides excellent multi-direction visibility

Can be used to display two different banners at the same time or two banners with the same message

This is our most wind-proof configuration

If you are not a sign company but need a freestanding banner frame, find a Banner Bar dealer near you by using our dealer search tool: Banner Bar Dealers