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The roller banner width is the only size decision you really make, because every stand we sell is the same height: 6 ft 7 in (2000 mm). Widths run from 2 ft 7 in (800 mm) up to 4 ft 11 in (1500 mm). Stuck? Go for 850 mm. That is what most people in the UK mean by a standard pull up, and it fits nearly any reception, stall or stand. The rest of this page helps you check that before you pay, then sorts out the stand, the material and the artwork.
Five widths, one height #
Roller banner, pull up banner and roll up banner are three names for one product: a printed graphic that lives rolled up inside a base and pulls up onto a pole. Here is the full range, with feet and inches for anyone who thinks in old money.
| Size (w × h) | Width in feet (all 6 ft 7 in tall) | Where it earns its place |
|---|---|---|
| 800 × 2000 mm | Just over 2 ft 7 in | Narrow gaps: beside a counter, between shelving, a small reception |
| 850 × 2000 mm | About 2 ft 9 in | The everyday choice, light enough to carry to every event |
| 1000 × 2000 mm | About 3 ft 3 in | Space for a photo plus a short list of what you do |
| 1200 × 2000 mm | About 3 ft 11 in | Stages and larger stands that want a backdrop feel |
| 1500 × 2000 mm | About 4 ft 11 in | Photo walls and the back of an exhibition space |
The fixed height is deliberate. At 2 m, your logo and headline end up roughly at head height for most adults, which is exactly where eyes land when someone walks into a room.
Four checks that settle the roller banner width #
Grab a tape measure. Five minutes on site saves the classic mistake of a banner that blocks a door or clips a beam.
- Floor space. The feet stick out from the base, so allow the graphic width plus about 10 cm on each side. A 1000 mm banner therefore wants roughly 1.2 m of floor. Leave a clear path for people to walk past as well.
- Headroom. Once the pole is in, you need a little over 2 m of clear height. Low ceilings under stairs, mezzanines and sloping loft rooms are where this bites.
- How much you want to say. A logo, a headline and three short points sit happily on 850 mm. Add a photo and a list of services and 1000 mm or wider stops it feeling cramped.
- How many you are using. A handy rule is one banner for every 1 to 1.5 m of back wall you want to cover.
Worked example: a craft seller has a 3 m wide pitch at an indoor market. Two or three 850 mm banners side by side make a tidy wall behind the table, and each one goes in the car on its own. A cafe with a 1 m gap beside the till would pick 800 mm, since 800 plus 10 cm either side is exactly the space available.
One wide banner or several narrow ones? #
A single 1500 mm banner gives you one unbroken picture, which suits a photo wall or a big product shot. Two 850 mm banners cover a little more ground (1.7 m between them) and are easier to lug around than one wide stand. They also split up: one at the front door, one on the stand, when a smaller event does not need both together. If you do events of different sizes, several narrow ones usually win.
Choosing the stand #
The stand is the base cassette the graphic rolls into, plus the pole. It comes in three grades, and the right one depends on how often it will go up and down, not on the width.
- Budget: a light stand for occasional use, such as a one-off event or a banner that will sit in one reception and never move.
- Standard Plus: sturdier, for regular use at events and in reception areas.
- Premium: the one to buy if it will be set up and packed away week after week.
Whether a carry bag comes with it varies by stand, so ask us if you need one before you order.
Standard vinyl or blockout? #
The standard graphic is 440gsm banner vinyl, which prints bright, sharp colour. The step up is 610gsm blockout PVC. It has a grey layer inside that stops light coming through from behind, so the print stays solid when the banner stands in front of a window or under a spotlight. If your spot has a big bright window behind it, go for blockout roller banners; otherwise standard vinyl does the job.
Artwork that suits your roller banner width #
- Top half does the talking. Logo and main message go high. The bottom 150 to 200 mm can vanish behind the base or a table, so keep words out of it.
- Headline size. Capital letters around 80 to 100 mm tall read comfortably across a room or an exhibition aisle. Anything smaller is for people standing right in front of it.
- Side margins. On the narrower sizes, keep text 30 to 40 mm in from each edge so it looks tidy.
- Resolution. Build the file at full size, for example 850 × 2000 mm, with images at around 150 dpi at that size.
- Contrast. Brand colours are fine, but pale grey text on white disappears across a busy hall.
You can upload a print-ready file, build it in the free online designer, or hand it to our paid artwork service (1 design and 2 rounds of changes). A real person looks over every uploaded file for free. The artwork guidelines cover bleed, fonts and file types.
Putting it up and packing it away #
Stand the base on flat floor and swing the feet out. Join the pole sections and slot the pole into the base. Pull the graphic up slowly by its top rail and hook the rail over the top of the pole. Packing away is the same in reverse, with one rule: guide the rail down by hand. Let go and the spring snaps the graphic back into the base, which is how corners get creased.
Store it rolled inside its base, somewhere dry. A graphic kept damp or squashed under boxes can curl or crease.
When a roller banner is the wrong buy #
Roller banners are indoor kit. Outside, even a light breeze can push one over, so pick something built for weather instead.
| What you actually need | Better option |
|---|---|
| Something that stands up outdoors | Feather flags, or a PVC banner tied to railings |
| A whole wall behind an exhibition stand | Pop up displays or fabric display walls |
| A photo wall for a party or launch | Backdrops |
At a venue, keep banners out of fire exits, walkways and doorways, and away from any signs people need to see. Organisers often have their own rules on top, and the HSE has general guidance on running events safely.
Quick answers #
What is the standard roller banner width in the UK?
850 mm, at 2000 mm tall. The 800 mm version is the close alternative when space is tight.
How big is a pull up banner in feet?
The 850 mm size is about 2 ft 9 in wide by 6 ft 7 in tall. The widest, 1500 mm, is about 4 ft 11 in across.
Can I swap just the graphic later?
The print is fitted into the cassette, so a new graphic has to be re-rolled into the stand. Tell us which stand you have before ordering a replacement print.
Does a wider roller banner width need a bigger ceiling?
No. Height is 2000 mm on every size, so the headroom check is the same whichever width you pick.
Delivery #
Everything is made to order and dispatched from the UK. UK mainland delivery is £7.95, and free on orders of £100 or more after discounts; mainland Highlands addresses add £10. Full details are on the delivery page, and if the right roller banner width still is not obvious, send us a photo of the space through the contact form.