Actual customer project for Intuit, 2022

Changeable banner and graphics solutions

I need a banner that can be changed or updated easily

What options are possible?
Our creative team has assembled a few of the most popular options for banner signs that need a changeable area, so you can get your creative juices flowing.

We can create a custom solution not listed here for your projects, as well.
These include banners of all kinds as well as hybrid creations to fit the specific need of your project by budget, features and flexibility in display options.

 

Is there an “all hook+loop changeable banner” made anymore?


Short answer, no. See story at bottom. 

So now, our imagination + your design challenge = a new solution.

I have an annual / repeating event that I want to showcase on a banner without having to order a new banner every time.
What are the options?


You're at the right place. We make banners with removable panels so that you can update your events, dates and times without having to order a new banner.
"Necessity is the mother of invention". Our team of creatives have outlined some of the options to address the need for changeable information on a banner.

Solution #1:

Sectional banners with replaceable sections

This has been the most popular option for large banner project solutions;

 

Replaceable Add-On Banners

We create a banner. divided into permanent and add-on replaceable sections that feature the printed days/dates/times/event names. Available as a complete package and separately with buy-as-you-go options.

These are generally large street-crossing banners with a separate, changeable panel banner that attaches to the main banner.


 

Solution 2: Banners with
printed, replaceable panels


This is a very popular solution for banners under 10 feet and for indoor/outdoor uses. The banners are printed with information that can be covered over or removed to update the banner, using our Wall-Tac (read more about Wall-Tack below)
. 

 

ALSO: Banners with clear pockets for inserts

This last option is one of the oldest and least used as far as sales go, the need for a clear waterproof “pocket” for changeable inserts adds a lot to the production time ad cost relative to the newest options.

Add a Wall-Tack cover-over as a removable information panel

Wall-Tack is a banner amendment material made of a thin, self-adhesive fabric material with a removable adhesive, made especially for sticking to painted wall and WORKS GREAT ON BANNERS. For indoor and temporary outdoor use. Wall Tack is available here separately or request a price quote with your banner project.

More choices!
Although not technically banners, here are other options for windows using static-cling vinyl in our Window Banners  and in a new translucent clear window graphic banner in addition to our popular screen (perforated vinyl) window graphics.

Typical ways to have a banner sign displayed:

Options for mounting and display:
Grommets: These are reinforced holes punched into a banner. This makes the banner appear inexpensive and can actually allow a banner to be pulled apart by wind when stretched incorrectly outdoors.

Stands and Displays: There are various sizes of banner stands and displays, for mounting banners with a pole sleeve top. A pole sleeve is preferable to grommets, as the banner drapes form the sleeve and is not stressed by wind or incorrectly fastened ropes.

Preferred Method for displays: Dowels/curtain rods pockets top + bottom: This is another way to display pole-sleeve banners that may be appropriate to a more dignified/upscale appearance where the entire weight of the banner is spread out along the top pole.

Cross-street banners: These are rugged outdoor banners usually made to clip onto an existing cross-street cable, and featuring wind slits. Usually these require bulldog or navy clips on all corners as well as wind cuts.

Pole Banners: Designed for mounting onto light post or specialty pole posts. These have pole sleeves on the top and bottom lengths of the banner.
SEE: Why we can't call it "V-E-L-C ..." Enjoy.

To request a price quote, contact LetterBank
with your project specs.

FAQ How long does it take?
Average production time is 5 work days following approval of proof.
Average cost?
About the same as a banner + only 20% for changeable panels.
How is the banner hung up?
We make every banner to order, so if your project requires the banner to be displayed on a fence and a wall, we will create it to do exactly what you need it to do.

In the past we've created custom-made banners with strips of color-matched hook+loop self-adhesive materials on the face of the banner and the backs of the die-cut plastic letters. See the illustrations.
Sadly, the sole contractor decided that this was not cost-effective to continue to manufacture due to rising costs and completely closed shop in 2020. We sold hundreds and hundreds of sets and may still have one or two boxes of letter sets.


Drop us a line or use the comment section below, to get in touch.

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4 comments

Hi, I am looking for a reusable banner for outside. Ideally one that says:
LIVE MUSIC HERE
{Changeable Date}

Size: 76 × 122 cm
Material: Reinforced Vinyl
Pole Pocket: No
Fastener Type: Eyelets
Product Orientation: Horizontal

Do you design it for me or do I need to provide my own artwork?

Many thanks, Laura

Laura

Do you still make changeable banners?

Melissa Blanton

I am looking for a 3’ X 8’ outdoor banner in which we can promote an event with a place on the banner in which the date can be changed.
This would have grommets and attached by strap ties to a pvc frame. I’d like to know what you can provide for us and the approximate costs. Thanks

Clint Abbott

Greetings, I am looking for an outdoor vinyl banner with part of it permanent, and part changeable. I am looking for approximately 9×3 feet and double-sided, if possible. This is a sign to go on the corner of our church parking lot to advertise events to street traffic.

Cory Merante

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