Description
Outdoor Vinyl Banners
Outdoor Banner Printing – Uses and Benefits
Printed Today provides high-quality outdoor vinyl banners designed for long-lasting performance in British weather. Produced on 510 GSM PVC, our outdoor advertising banners deliver vibrant colour, strong tear resistance and reliable outdoor durability. Businesses across the UK use these banners for storefront promotions, events, markets, roadside campaigns and construction site messaging because they hold up well in wind, rain and UV light.
Whether you need high-quality outdoor PVC banners for a product launch or heavy duty outdoor banners for long-term installations, you can select any custom size with simple area-based pricing. Consequently, both small and large outdoor banners stay affordable. Many customers order cheap outdoor banners for short-term campaigns, while others choose large outdoor banners for impactful brand visibility along fences, railings or buildings.
Custom Outdoor Advertising Banners – Artwork and Design
Supplying Your Artwork for High-Quality Outdoor PVC Banners
You can upload artwork during checkout or email your files to [email protected] once your order is placed. If your outdoor custom banners require larger files, send them via Google Drive, Dropbox, WeTransfer or SendBig. Using the same email address for artwork speeds up processing and helps us match your banner to your order immediately.
Outdoor Banner Artwork Guidelines for Heavy Duty Outdoor Vinyl Banners
To ensure crisp outdoor banner printing, follow these preparation steps:
- Match your artwork size to the banner dimensions you intend to print.
- Add around 1.5 inches (≈ 38 mm) of bleed on each side.
- Use 100–300 dpi for outdoor vinyl banners; larger banners may allow lower dpi when viewed from a distance.
- Submit files in PDF where possible, though PNG, JPG, TIFF, PSD, EPS and AI are accepted.
- Embed or outline fonts to avoid any unexpected text changes.
Free Artwork Check for Custom Outdoor Banner Printing
All outdoor banner printing orders include a free artwork check. We verify margins, clarity, bleed and resolution before printing begins. If anything requires adjustment, we notify you right away. Additionally, we provide quick design assistance if you need help preparing layouts for outdoor promotional banners or outdoor business banners.
Sizes and Finishing Options for Outdoor Vinyl Banners
Popular Outdoor Banner Sizes
We offer a range of bestselling sizes for outdoor advertising banners, along with fully custom dimensions. Popular imperial sizes include:
- 6 × 2 ft – front-of-store promotions and railings.
- 6 × 3 ft – excellent street-side visibility.
- 8 × 3 ft – ideal for events, retail, cafés and markets.
- 8 × 4 ft – bold outdoor business banners for busy areas.
- 10 × 3 ft – effective roadside and forecourt displays.
- 12 × 4 ft – long-range visibility for commercial premises.
Metric sizes include:
- 2m × 1m – outdoor events, schools and public notices.
- 3m × 1m – fencing and hoardings.
- 2m × 0.5m – directional or entry signage.
- 5m × 5m – maximum impact for outdoor promotional banners.
Outdoor Finishing Options for Large Outdoor Banners
To make installation safe and reliable, your outdoor PVC banners can include:
- Welded hems for enhanced tear resistance.
- Metal eyelets spaced evenly around edges.
- Pole pockets for hanging on rails or frames.
- Landscape, portrait or square orientation.
- Rolled packaging or premium tube packaging to reduce creasing.
Outdoor Vinyl Banner Pricing
How Our Pricing Works for Cheap Outdoor Vinyl Banners
All outdoor vinyl banners use simple square-foot pricing. This keeps costs transparent and predictable, regardless of banner orientation or complexity. Your banner price is calculated with:
total price = width (ft) × height (ft) × quantity × rate per sq ft
Rates vary by banner size and the delivery speed you select, including Standard, 72-hour, 48-hour, 24-hour and Same Day services.
Popular Size Examples – Prices by Delivery Speed
These example prices show how the rate changes depending on delivery urgency. They apply directly to outdoor promotional banners, outdoor custom banners and outdoor business banners.
| Size | Dimensions | Approx. Area (sq ft) | Standard (5 Working Days) | 72 Hours | 48 Hours | 24 Hours | Same Day | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 × 2 ft | 6 ft × 2 ft | 12 sq ft | £24.60 | £27.84 | £28.80 | £30.00 | £37.56 | Railings, café fronts, local offers |
| 6 × 3 ft | 6 ft × 3 ft | 18 sq ft | £29.70 | £30.60 | £34.20 | £44.28 | £55.44 | Pavement-side promotions and forecourts |
| 8 × 3 ft | 8 ft × 3 ft | 24 sq ft | £39.12 | £40.32 | £45.12 | £58.08 | £72.72 | Shop fronts, event entrances and stages |
| 8 × 4 ft | 8 ft × 4 ft | 32 sq ft | £51.84 | £53.44 | £59.84 | £76.16 | £95.36 | Larger fascias and retail park signage |
| 10 × 3 ft | 10 ft × 3 ft | 30 sq ft | £48.60 | £50.10 | £56.10 | £71.40 | £89.40 | Roadside adverts and extended shop fronts |
| 12 × 4 ft | 12 ft × 4 ft | 48 sq ft | £77.28 | £79.68 | £89.28 | £112.32 | £140.64 | Warehouses, gyms and large storefronts |
| 2m × 1m | 2 m × 1 m | ≈ 21.53 sq ft | £35.09 | £36.17 | £40.48 | £52.10 | £65.24 | Barriers, construction sites, temporary signs |
| 3m × 1m | 3 m × 1 m | ≈ 32.29 sq ft | £52.31 | £53.92 | £60.38 | £76.85 | £96.22 | Fence runs, hoardings and long railings |
| 2m × 0.5m | 2 m × 0.5 m | ≈ 10.76 sq ft | £22.06 | £24.96 | £25.82 | £26.90 | £33.68 | Counters, kiosks and directional messages |
| 5m × 5m | 5 m × 5 m | ≈ 269 sq ft | £317.42 | £330.87 | £371.22 | £543.38 | £680.57 | Large wraps, arenas and headline campaigns |
| 20 × 4 ft | 20 ft × 4 ft | 80 sq ft | £125.60 | £129.60 | £144.80 | £180.80 | £226.40 | Perimeter fencing and roadside runs |
| 30 × 5 ft | 30 ft × 5 ft | 150 sq ft | £211.50 | £219.00 | £246.00 | £327.00 | £409.50 | Stadium banners and long building frontages |
| These examples are calculated from the sq ft pricing structure. Actual totals update in the calculator once you enter your size, quantity and delivery option. | ||||||||
Sq ft Bands and Rates
The following table shows the sq ft rate bands used for outdoor PVC banners and outdoor custom banners up to 100 sq ft.
| From (sq ft) | To (sq ft) | Standard (5 Working Days) | 72 Hours | 48 Hours | 24 Hours | Same Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5.38 | £2.05 | £2.32 | £2.40 | £2.50 | £3.13 |
| 5.39 | 6 | £2.05 | £2.32 | £2.40 | £2.50 | £3.13 |
| 6.01 | 8 | £2.05 | £2.32 | £2.40 | £2.50 | £3.13 |
| 8.01 | 10 | £2.05 | £2.32 | £2.40 | £2.50 | £3.13 |
| 10.01 | 11.63 | £2.05 | £2.32 | £2.40 | £2.50 | £3.13 |
| 11.64 | 12 | £2.05 | £2.32 | £2.40 | £2.50 | £3.13 |
| 12.01 | 15 | £1.65 | £1.70 | £1.90 | £2.46 | £3.08 |
| 15.01 | 16 | £1.65 | £1.70 | £1.90 | £2.46 | £3.08 |
| 16.01 | 18 | £1.65 | £1.70 | £1.90 | £2.46 | £3.08 |
| 18.01 | 20 | £1.69 | £1.68 | £1.88 | £2.42 | £3.03 |
| 20.01 | 21.53 | £1.63 | £1.68 | £1.88 | £2.42 | £3.03 |
| 21.54 | 24 | £1.63 | £1.68 | £1.88 | £2.42 | £3.03 |
| 24.01 | 30 | £1.62 | £1.67 | £1.87 | £2.38 | £2.98 |
| 30.01 | 32 | £1.62 | £1.67 | £1.87 | £2.38 | £2.98 |
| 32.01 | 32.29 | £1.62 | £1.67 | £1.87 | £2.38 | £2.98 |
| 32.3 | 40 | £1.62 | £1.67 | £1.87 | £2.38 | £2.98 |
| 40.01 | 70 | £1.61 | £1.66 | £1.86 | £2.34 | £2.93 |
| 70.01 | 100 | £1.57 | £1.62 | £1.81 | £2.26 | £2.83 |
| These sq ft bands apply directly to all outdoor vinyl banners, from small notices to large outdoor banners. | ||||||
Competitor Price Comparison – Standard Delivery
To help you evaluate value for money, we compared our Standard prices with several UK online printers. Printed Today consistently offers competitive rates for outdoor banner printing while delivering strong outdoor durability and premium PVC material.
| Size | Area (sq ft) | Printed Today (Standard) |
VistaPrint | HelloPrint | BannerBuzz | HFE Signs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 × 50 cm | 5.38 | ≈ £11.03 | £11.99 | £20.64 | £12.60 | £11.46 |
| 6 ft × 2 ft | 12 | ≈ £24.60 | £26.09 | £20.77 | £20.51 | £25.56 |
| 8 ft × 3 ft | 24 | ≈ £39.12 | £45.49 | £44.99 | £41.03 | £42.12 |
| 10 ft × 3 ft | 30 | ≈ £48.60 | £54.29 | £51.44 | £51.29 | £63.83 |
| 10 ft × 10 ft | 100 | ≈ £157.00 | £159.78 | £126.90 | £161.70 | £212.87 |
| 20 ft × 20 ft | 400 | ≈ £464.00 | £639.12 | £451.15 | £498.96 | £851.50 |
| 50 ft × 20 ft | 1000 | ≈ £1130.00 | £1,597.80 | £1,102.97 | £1,247.40 | £2,128.70 |
| Prices reflect Standard turnaround rates at the time of comparison. Printed Today uses the sq ft bands shown above. | ||||||
How Delivery Times Affect Pricing
Fast turnaround options allow you to meet tight deadlines for events, sales, announcements and outdoor promotional campaigns. The example below shows how pricing shifts based on delivery speed for a 10 ft × 3 ft outdoor vinyl banner.
| Service | Rate Band Used | Approx. Price | When You Receive It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard (5 working days) | 30 sq ft @ £1.62 per sq ft | ≈ £48.60 | Delivered around one week after approval |
| 72 Hours | 30 sq ft @ £1.67 per sq ft | ≈ £50.10 | Delivered within three working days |
| 48 Hours | 30 sq ft @ £1.87 per sq ft | ≈ £56.10 | Delivered within two working days |
| 24 Hours | 30 sq ft @ £2.38 per sq ft | ≈ £71.40 | Delivered the next working day |
| Same Day (collection) | 30 sq ft @ £2.98 per sq ft | ≈ £89.40 | Ready for same-day collection |
Delivery Timescales and Services
Delivery times begin once you approve your artwork. After that point, production starts immediately:
- Standard (5 working days): ideal for scheduled campaigns.
- 72 hours: faster production at a great price.
- 48 hours: suitable for urgent promotions.
- 24 hours: printed and dispatched next working day.
- Same Day: collection from London or Manchester.
Timed delivery services—including next-day morning and Saturday options—are available for additional convenience.
Contact and Support
If you need help selecting a size, choosing finishing or preparing artwork, our support team is ready to assist. We work with businesses, charities, schools, construction firms and event organisers across London, Manchester, Birmingham, Glasgow, Leeds and the rest of the UK. From outdoor business banners to large outdoor banners for high-visibility campaigns, we help you make the right choice quickly.
Outdoor Vinyl Banners Printed in the UK
Printed Today specialises in reliable outdoor banner printing with fast turnaround and strong outdoor durability. Whether you need cheap outdoor banners for short-term promotions or heavy-duty outdoor vinyl banners for long-term use, we deliver bright, weatherproof quality every time. With UK-based production and clear pricing, your banners arrive ready to install and perform outdoors.