Grommets are brass rings that are typically 1/2-inch in diameter, inserted along the edges of the banner.  Unless specified, grommets are placed in corners and every couple feet on banners. Grommets allow for easy hanging with nails, rope or bungee cords.

Die-cut vinyl is typically used for simple graphics and lettering that has one or two colors. Printed vinyl would be used in applications such as full color graphics. If you have a complex logo that is more than just one or two colors, it will probably need to be printed. For example: Apple’s logo could be die-cut if it was to appear in just white. But if it appeared in a rainbow of colors or as a gradient, it would be printed. 

Wind slits are sometimes used for very large banners. They look like flaps in the shape of half circles. Cutting slits into banners is typically not advisable, because the slits can weaken the banner and tear the banner apart.  Besides making a banner look unattractive by detracting from the graphics, it will only reduce the wind-load by approximately 5 percent. Using bungee cords to hold up the banner instead will relieve some of the stress on the banner. If wind is a major concern, using a stronger, 18 oz. banner material is recommended, or a mesh banner that is perforated and allows wind to flow through it.

With plastic lettering, you can achieve the look of metal, but for the price of plastic.

Rubber Neck Signs offers laminating, or what is commonly referred to as an “overlaminate.” It is a clear film applied over a printed vinyl graphic to protect the graphic from being scratched. Laminate is available in glossy or matte finish.  

We recommend laminating printed graphics to protect against scratches, road debris, graffiti and UV exposure. For certain applications, you would not need to laminate, such as with temporary signage, or if graphics will be used indoors. The general rule is that graphics that move should be laminated (i.e. vehicle graphics.) Graphics that are printed on permanent vinyl that are expected to last for several years and are exposed to weather and road debris should be laminated. It is not necessary to laminate non-printed vinyl. However, if graphics are printed on a UV printer, they do not get laminated because of the special UV ink.  

Yes, we have the capability of printing on clear, as well as printing white ink and over 500 metallic colors. The clear vinyl that we most commonly print on has a 5-year outdoor durability – meaning the length of time the manufacturer expects the product to last under proper care. It comes in matte and gloss, with permanent adhesive. It works great for interior or exterior signage, decals, nameplates and di-cut letters. Printing on clear is a great solution if you are printing a gradient and want the background color to come through.

For best results, save your artwork as a .pdf or .eps. Please save smaller printing jobs at 300 dpi (number of dots or pixels per inch). For larger jobs such as banners, use 150 dpi. Images over 18 square feet and up to 30 square feet, 100 dpi is recommended. For images over 30 square feet, save at 72 dpi; over 60 square feet, 50 dpi.

No. Images taken from websites rarely can be reproduced for large format printing such as on banners or vehicle graphics, because they are typically very small images, usually about an inch in size, that will look distorted when blown up. For best results, we would need the original vector artwork or high resolution image, because it can be enlarged without losing the image quality.