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Trade Show Displays and Step and Repeat Banners
Trade shows demand the right impression. Your booth has seconds to capture attention. Whether you’re an exhibitor looking to stand out or a sponsor seeking visibility, we understand what trade shows need. Indianapolis hosts major conventions year-round, and your booth should reflect the quality of your brand.
Bhar Printing creates complete trade show displays for companies of all sizes. We print step and repeat banners, custom backdrops, retractable banner stands, table throws, and everything else your booth needs. We work with you to coordinate your entire display so every element works together. Our experienced team handles the details so you can focus on meeting people.
Step and Repeat Banners
A step and repeat banner is a backdrop printed with your logos and branding repeated in a diagonal pattern across the surface. Think of the red carpet at movie premieres or the sponsor walls behind speakers at major events. That’s a step and repeat at work.
Step and repeat banners serve as backdrops for photos at your booth. Attendees pose in front of your branding. Social media gets tagged. Your company name spreads far beyond your booth. They make professional photos easy for any attendee with a phone. The more people who take photos, the more times your brand appears online.
These banners are built tough. They withstand repeated setup and teardown, lighting changes, and busy trade show floors. Full color printing on high quality materials ensures your logos stay vibrant all event long. The matte finish avoids glare under bright lights so photos look clean and professional.
Step and Repeat Sizes and Spacing
Common step and repeat banner sizes include 8×8 feet and 8×10 feet. We can print any size you need. Larger banners work better for major events where attendees need room to pose comfortably. Smaller banners fit tighter booth spaces.
Spacing your logos correctly matters. Logos should repeat in a clear, diagonal pattern so your branding is immediately recognizable but not overwhelming. Our design team handles spacing to maximize your brand impact while keeping the backdrop functional for photos.
Backdrops and Booth Graphics
Beyond step and repeat banners, custom backdrops showcase your products, services, or company story. Some companies feature large product images. Others display key messaging or brand photography. A well-designed backdrop transforms your booth from a table to a complete branded environment.
Booth graphics include side panels, wall graphics, and floor decals. These fill your booth space with your brand. When an attendee walks past, your booth stands out. Your messaging greets them before they reach your team.
Retractable Banner Stands
Retractable banner stands give you flexibility. Unlike large backdrops, these custom retractable banners roll up for easy transport. You get a full color print on one side. They pack down to a compact carrying case. Set them up in seconds when you arrive.
Retractable banner stands work for small booths or as secondary displays within a larger booth. Pull up banners create height and draw the eye upward. They look polished without taking up much floor space. Many companies use multiple pull up banners to guide traffic through their booth area. Learn more about our banner printing services.
Table Throws and Table Covers
Your booth table deserves more than bare wood. Custom table covers transform a standard table into branded furniture. Table throws wrap around your table and drape to the floor. Your logo, color scheme, or key messaging appears on all sides.
Table throws work in polyester fabric that resists wrinkles and spills. Custom table covers come in any size you need. They pair perfectly with your step and repeat backdrop and other booth graphics to create one cohesive look.
Pop Up Tents and Event Canopies
Outdoor trade shows need protection from sun and wind. Pop up tents provide shelter while displaying your brand. Event canopies can be printed with your graphics or branded to match your booth. Some show displays include both an indoor booth setup and an outdoor canopy for sidewalk events or parking lot activations.
Create a Complete Booth Package
A truly professional trade show booth coordinates every element. Your step and repeat backdrop anchors the space. Retractable banners and side graphics fill the walls. Custom table covers brand your furniture. Handouts like brochures and flyers sit on your table. Promotional product giveaways draw foot traffic.
When all these pieces work together, your booth becomes unmissable. Attendees remember you. They grab your materials. They take photos in front of your backdrop. They leave your booth with your brand top of mind.
We help you plan a complete booth setup. You tell us your goals, your space, and your budget. We recommend the right combination of display elements. Some companies add floor decals or signage. Others include LED lighting or interactive elements. We coordinate all the printing so your entire booth tells one story.
Design Help for Trade Show Graphics
Not sure what your booth should look like? Our professional designer team can help. We work with you to translate your brand into booth graphics. If you have existing logos, we’ll make them shine on large surfaces. If you need new designs, we can create them from scratch.
Many companies find that what works on a business card looks different at 8 feet tall. We design with scale in mind. Your booth needs to read clearly from across the trade show floor. Our team knows how colors, fonts, and images perform on large format surfaces.
File Requirements for Large Format Graphics
Large format printing requires attention to file details. Vector logos work best for step and repeat banners and custom backdrops. They scale infinitely without losing sharpness. Raster images should be high resolution, around 100 to 150 dpi at your final print size.
If you have logos only in low resolution, our design team can rebuild them as vectors. Provide any source files you have, along with brand guidelines. We’ll make sure every element meets the standards for large format printing. The difference between 72 dpi and 150 dpi shows immediately on a banner ten feet wide.
Files should arrive as print-ready PDFs whenever possible. Include all fonts or convert them to outlines. Use CMYK color mode, not RGB. Provide crop marks and bleed. If you’re unsure about any of these requirements, we’ll guide you through the process. Our goal is perfection when your banner prints.
Ready for Your Next Show?
Request a quote with your booth size, event date, and the pieces you need, or call 317.899.1020. Local pickup is available at 1527 Milburn Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202, Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. Browse our portfolio to see displays we have printed.
Questions We Hear Often
What is a step and repeat banner?
A step and repeat banner is a backdrop printed with your logos repeated in a diagonal pattern. It’s used for photos at trade shows, red carpets, sponsor walls, and events. When attendees pose in front of your step and repeat backdrop, your branding appears in their photos and on social media.
What size step and repeat banner do I need?
Common sizes are 8×8 feet and 8×10 feet. The right size depends on your booth space and how many people you expect to photograph. Larger banners give attendees more room to pose and photograph groups. Smaller banners fit tight spaces. We can print any size you need for your trade show.
What should a complete trade show booth setup include?
A complete booth package combines multiple elements: a step and repeat backdrop for photos, retractable banners or side graphics for visibility, a custom table cover to brand your table, and printed handouts like brochures and flyers. Many companies add promotional product giveaways to drive foot traffic. Each piece reinforces your brand and creates a polished, professional appearance.
How should logos be spaced on a step and repeat backdrop?
Logos should repeat in a clear diagonal pattern so your branding reads instantly from across the trade show floor. Spacing matters because too-tight spacing looks cluttered and too-loose spacing loses impact. Our design team handles spacing to maximize brand visibility while keeping your backdrop functional as a photo backdrop.
Ready to talk about your print job?
Call 317.899.1020, Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm.