How much does a custom vinyl banner cost?
| Standard material | 13 oz scrim vinyl |
|---|---|
| Upgrade | 18 oz heavy duty |
| 13 oz rate | $15 setup + $2.30 per sq ft |
| 18 oz rate | $26 setup + $3.05 per sq ft |
| Minimum order | $25 |
| Included | Hemmed edges on all four sides |
How the price is built
- Multiply width by height in feet to get square footage.
- Multiply by the material rate: $2.30/sq ft on 13 oz, $3.05/sq ft on 18 oz heavy duty.
- Add the flat setup fee for that material ($15 on 13 oz, $26 on 18 oz).
- Add finishing: grommets, pole pockets, or wind slits.
- Apply the quantity discount, which improves through 100 units.
Real examples at quantity one on 13 oz: 3 x 5 ft is $49.50, 3 x 6 ft is $56.40, 4 x 8 ft is $88.60, 4 x 10 ft is $107. Because the setup fee is fixed, the effective per-square-foot rate keeps dropping as the banner gets bigger.
Quantity discounts
Banner cost is mostly material, so discounts stay honest instead of doubling as a gimmick: about 5% off at 2, 11% at 5, 15% at 10, 19% at 25 and 23% at 100.
13 oz vs 18 oz
13 oz scrim vinyl is the industry standard and is right for the overwhelming majority of jobs: events, storefronts, real estate, sports fields, trade shows. 18 oz heavy duty is heavier, more opaque and stands up better to sustained wind and multi-season outdoor mounting, and it is the material required for double-sided printing. Choose 18 oz for permanent installs, very large banners and windy sites.
Finishing options explained
- Hemmed edges: a folded, welded border that stops fraying. Always included, never an upcharge.
- Grommets: metal eyelets for rope or zip ties, typically every 24 inches plus corners.
- Pole pockets: open sleeves top and bottom for a pole or dowel, used on street banners and backdrops.
- Wind slits: half-moon cuts that let air through on large outdoor banners in exposed locations.
Turnaround
Banners print and finish in 2 to 4 business days, then ship rolled in a tube. Rush is available.