If you’re hanging a banner made of vinyl or heavier material, pin along the edges of the banner every 6 inches (15 cm) so it doesn’t fall down. Push pins will leave small holes in your banner and wall once you remove them. Use a level to check if your banner is hanging crooked.
Suction cups are a good alternative if you don’t want to damage your walls, but they don’t stick to every surface. Test a suction cup on your wall first to see if it stays. If you’re working with a heavier banner, put at least 1 suction cup in the top center of the banner. Suction cup hangers can be purchased at any big box store.
This method is the most secure way to hang a heavy banner, but it will leave marks on your wall. Check to see if the corners are even using a level or straightedge.
If you need a banner in an open area, use L-shaped banner stands. The posts can be further apart as long as you have enough rope to reach around them on both sides.
You don’t need to tie the bottom corners of your banner if you are not worried about the wind. Alternatively, hook the end of a bungee cord through each grommet. Put carabiners or snap hooks in each grommet if you want a cleaner look to your banner. Then loop the rope through the carabiner or hook.
Have a partner tie the opposite corner of the banner at the same time so it’s taut and wrinkle-free. If you’re using bungee cords, hook the opposite end of each cord to the post. If the post is too thick to hook around, wrap the cord around the post and hook it to itself.
Many grommet installation kits will come with a hole punch attachment. Grommet installation kits can be purchased at your local crafts or hardware store.
Grommets prevent rips or tears in your banner when you feed a rope through the hole.
The grommet pliers bend the edge of the cylinder to hold it tightly against the ring on the back.
