When it comes to designing and ordering a backdrop for your upcoming event, you have a great deal of options. These products are customizable, so you can make a lot of changes to the design and the structure to make sure they work for you.

One question that we get quite a bit is whether a simple banner is good enough, or if it’s worth investing in a board as well. The board refers to a hard, plastic foam-core backdrop, as opposed to the softer vinyl or fabric banner that most step and repeats are made from.

Boards
For a more “permanent” setup, you can order a hard board that can be attached to a wall. The images are printed on vinyl sheets, which are then hand-laid onto the hard backdrop. This is ideal for press conferences and other events where you need an absolutely perfect wall for your pictures. It’s also great if you have regular red carpet events at the location. These boards start out at 5 feet wide and 8 feet tall, but they can be made over 100 feet wide if needed.

Backdrops are available as banners or as stiff boards.

Banners
A traditional vinyl or fabric banner is the most popular option, since it’s so versatile. These banners are equal to the boards in terms of print quality, but because they aren’t attached to a hard surface there’s the possibility for some wrinkling. However, they come with a system that keeps them tight, so wrinkles are kept to a minimum. These banners are great for “pop-up” events where set up is for a limited time.

Whether you’re looking for a board or a banner, Sign Art Etc has got it covered! We ship backdrops anywhere in the U.S., and our dedicated team is ready and waiting to help you design the perfect solution for your event. Contact us today to get started.