FAQS

Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

What questions do I need to ask when hiring a sign company?

Here is a short video giving questions to ask when you’re in the process of getting your sign or banner made.

How do I get a legal permit for my sign?

Here is a short video explaining the process of getting a legal permit for your wall sign, monument sign, pole sign, etc.

Layout & Design Questions

What size should my banner be, and what colors should I use?

How do you determine what size your banner should be? In this short video we discuss sizes and colors to make sure your offer stands out from the clutter. You want to make sure your banner sign tells your customer exactly what your message is.

Technical Questions: Preparation of Graphic Art & Type Fonts

What is color gamut?
What is the difference between CMYK and Pantone colors?
What is the difference between Vector & Bitmap Graphics, and which is best?
How do I convert type to outlines, and why is it recommended?

Here is a short video on coverting type to outlines, and why it’s recommended.

The logo from my website looks great! Why can't the same artwork be used for my Banners?

But the logo from my website looks great! Why can’t the same artwork file be used for my Banner? This video will show you why.

How do I prepare the artwork for my custom Feather Banner Stand?
How do I prepare the artwork for my custom Table Runner?

Technical Questions: Fabrics, Vinyl, Sign & Banner Materials

What are the best substrates (base materials) for Retractable Banners and other Banners?

How-To Questions, and More: Signs, Decals, Banners & Stands

How do I apply vinyl letters and graphics?
What is the best way to apply decals and stickers?
What is the best way to apply stickers to cups, mugs, & drinking glasses?
How should I handle and take care of my banners, to make them last?
How do I set up my SilverStep Retractable Banner Stand?
How do I install the top bar of my SilverStep Retractable Banner Stand?
How do I change the banner in my SilverStep Retractable Banner Stand?
How do I repair my SilverStep Retractable Banner Stand? (Banner is stuck inside stand.)
How do I set up my Jumbo Thick Tube Banner Stand?
How do I prepare the artwork for my custom Feather Banner Stand?
How do I put together a Feather Banner or Teardrop Banner Pole?
How do I set up my Feather Banner Stand?
How do I set up my Teardrop Banner Stand?
How do I set up my Mondo Flagpole Outdoor Banner Stand?
How do I prepare the artwork for my custom Table Runner?
Do Feather & Teardrop Banners Work? How Can I Make Them Work Best for Me?

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