Roller Banners: A Complete Guide to Sizes, Prices & Design Tips

Whether you are exhibiting at a trade show, launching an offer in your shop or welcoming visitors to an open day, roller banners are one of the simplest ways to make your business look professional. They pull up in seconds, pack into a carry bag and work almost anywhere indoors. In this guide we explain roller banner sizes, the different types, what they cost and how to design one that people actually read. If you already know what you need, you can order printed roller banners from £30 on our roller banner page.

What is a roller banner?

A roller banner, also called a pull-up banner, roll-up banner or retractable banner, is a printed graphic that rolls into an aluminium base. To set it up, you pull the graphic up and attach it to a support pole. To pack it away, it rolls back into the base. Because everything stores in one case, a roller banner is easy to carry, quick to set up and reusable at event after event.

Types of roller banner: which one do you need?

PrintingX offers four roller banner options. The right one depends on how often you will use it and where it will stand.

Prices shown are current offer prices including VAT. Compare all four roller banners side by side to see the latest prices, product photos and full specifications.

Standard or Premium: which is better value?

If you only need a banner for one or two events a year, the Standard roller banner is a practical, budget-friendly choice. If your banner will be set up and packed away every week, the Premium model’s heavier base and tougher graphic make it more stable and longer-lasting, which usually works out better value over time.

What size is a roller banner?

The most popular roller banner size in the UK is 850 mm wide by 2000 mm tall. It is large enough to be seen across a room or exhibition hall, yet still fits easily in a car boot. Desktop roller banners give you the same pull-up design in a compact tabletop size for counters and reception desks.

When you plan your design, remember that people read a roller banner from the top down and the bottom of the graphic sits just above the base. That is why the layout matters as much as the size.

How to design a roller banner that gets noticed

1. Put your logo at the top. The top third of a roller banner is the part people see first, even across a busy room.
2. Keep the message short. Aim for one clear headline and three or four supporting points at most. A roller banner is not a brochure.
3. Use big, bold text. Your headline should be readable from several metres away, so avoid small text for anything important.
4. Keep key content at eye level. Place your main message and call to action roughly between waist and head height, and keep important text out of the bottom section, which can be hidden by tables, people or the base.
5. Choose strong contrast. Dark text on a light background, or white text on a dark background, is far easier to read than low-contrast colours.
6. Use high-quality images. Photos must be high resolution at full print size, or they will look blurry close up.
7. Add a clear call to action. Tell people what to do next: visit your website, scan a QR code, call you or ask about an offer.

Not a designer? Our in-house design team in Newcastle-under-Lyme can create your roller banner artwork from scratch, update an existing design or prepare your files for print. Design work is quoted separately, and you can order your roller banner without artwork and arrange the design afterwards.

Roller banner artwork requirements

• Supply PDF or JPEG artwork
• Set up your file in CMYK at the correct size for your banner
• Outline or embed all fonts
• Use high-resolution images
• Supply artwork for both sides if you order a double-sided banner

Every PrintingX roller banner includes a free artwork check: we review file size, colour setup, fonts and print readiness before production. You can upload up to five artwork files when you order on our roller banner page, send them later or ask our team to help.

Where can you use roller banners?

• Exhibitions and trade shows to make your stand easy to spot
• Shops and retail to promote launches, seasonal offers and services
• Indoor markets to give your stall a clear identity
• Salons and receptions to introduce treatments and packages where customers arrive
• Schools and community events to share open-day information, directions and sponsor messages
• Conferences and presentations as a branded backdrop behind speakers

Can roller banners be used outdoors?

Standard, Premium and Desktop roller banners are designed for indoor use. If you need a banner outside, the Heavy-Duty Double-Sided roller banner has spring support and ground spikes for light outdoor conditions, but it should still be brought indoors in strong wind or bad weather. For long-term outdoor advertising, an outdoor PVC banner or Heras fence cover is usually a better choice.

How to look after your roller banner

• Retract the graphic slowly, guiding it back into the base by hand.
• Make sure the banner is clean and dry before you pack it away.
• Store it in its carry bag, away from heat and direct sunlight.
• Never force the cassette or bend the support pole.

Looked after properly, a good roller banner can be used again and again at your events.

Roller banner printing in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Stoke-on-Trent and across the UK

PrintingX is based at the Roebuck Shopping Centre in Newcastle-under-Lyme. We print roller banners for businesses, schools and event organisers across Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire, and deliver throughout the UK. Local customers are welcome to visit the shop, see display options in person and talk through their artwork. Find out more about roller banners in Newcastle-under-Lyme, or order your roller banner online for delivery anywhere in the UK.

Roller banner FAQs

How much does a roller banner cost?

At PrintingX, roller banners start at £30 including VAT for a desktop roller banner. Full-size Standard roller banners currently start at £44.97, Premium roller banners at £85 and Heavy-Duty Double-Sided roller banners at £240. See the latest roller banner prices.

How long does a roller banner last?

It depends on how often it is used and how carefully it is handled and stored. Standard banners suit occasional use, while Premium banners are built for frequent set-up and transport.

How long does delivery take?

Production and delivery timing depends on the product, quantity, artwork approval and destination. We confirm the timing with your order.

What file format do I need?

PDF or JPEG artwork in CMYK at the correct size, with fonts outlined or embedded. We check every file free of charge before printing.

Can I get a VAT invoice?

Yes. Business order details and VAT documentation are provided through the normal PrintingX order process.