18oz Blockout Banner

Heavy-Duty Blockout Banners for Tampa Displays

Promote your business, event, district, or public campaign with a custom 18 oz blockout banner designed for demanding indoor and outdoor displays. OneStop provides professional blockout banner printing for Tampa businesses, property managers, event organizers, schools, municipalities, and local organizations.

The heavyweight material is especially well suited for street banners, light pole banners, overhead displays, building graphics, event entrances, retail promotions, and installations where both sides may remain visible.

Opaque Construction for Cleaner Double-Sided Graphics

Our 18 oz blockout banner includes printable PVC vinyl faces on the front and back, an opaque blockout layer in the center, and reinforced scrim fibers for additional strength. This layered construction helps prevent light and graphics from showing through from one side to the other.

The blockout center makes this material a stronger choice than standard vinyl when different artwork will be printed on each side. Full-color UV printing produces clear text, strong color coverage, and durable graphics for indoor or outdoor advertising.

Choose single-sided printing for wall-mounted, building, stage, or fence displays. Select double-sided printing for street poles, overhead installations, freestanding displays, and locations where customers approach from multiple directions.

Built for Street, Pole, and Outdoor Installations

The reinforced 18 oz vinyl construction is waterproof and UV safe, providing added strength for properly installed outdoor applications. Its heavier weight helps it remain more stable than lighter banner materials, although every outdoor banner must still be securely installed with finishing appropriate for its size and exposure.

Common applications include downtown street banners, parking lot pole displays, shopping center promotions, campus signage, seasonal campaigns, sports venues, festivals, trade shows, and high-visibility business advertising.

Finishing Options for Demanding Applications

Free standard grommets are available for straightforward hanging. Additional finishing options include hemmed edges, pole pockets, Velcro, nylon webbing, silver D-rings, sewn-in rope, windslits, and reinforced corners.

For light pole and street banner installations, pole pockets, reinforced webbing, and D-rings can provide a more suitable mounting configuration. Final finishing should always be selected according to the banner size, mounting hardware, location, and local installation requirements.

Single-sided banners exceeding the maximum single-piece production size may be created by welding multiple printed sections together. Welded oversized production is not available for double-sided banners.

Free custom design service is available with qualifying orders. Upload your print-ready artwork or request design assistance for a professional layout. Precision printing and finishing are included in our regular production process, so same-day rush service is not required to receive professional-quality results.

Banner Shipping and Handling

• Banners measuring 88 inches or less on their shortest side are shipped rolled.
• Banners measuring 89 inches or more on their shortest side are shipped folded.
• Folded banners may arrive with temporary creases that typically relax after installation or when laid flat.
• Oversized welded banners may require additional handling, freight, or Tampa pickup arrangements.
• Shipping availability may depend on the finished size, weight, and selected finishing options.

18 oz Blockout Banner Specifications

Features

• Heavy-duty construction for demanding displays
• Suitable for indoor and outdoor applications
• Waterproof and UV-safe vinyl material
• Opaque center layer helps prevent light and image show-through
• Single-sided and double-sided printing available
• Free standard grommets
• Specialty finishing available for street and pole installations
• Welded oversized construction available for single-sided banners

Material

• 18 oz matte blockout vinyl
• Printable PVC vinyl surfaces on the front and back
• Opaque blockout layer between the printable faces
• Reinforced scrim fibers for added strength
• Matte finish helps reduce distracting glare

Print Options

• Single-sided full-color UV printing
• Double-sided full-color UV printing
• Different artwork can be printed on the front and back
• Blockout construction helps keep each printed side visually separate

Maximum Single-Piece Sizes

• Single-sided without pole pockets: Up to 10 feet × 145 feet
• Single-sided with pole pockets: Up to 9.5 feet × 145 feet
• Double-sided: Up to 9.5 feet × 145 feet
• Single-sided banners exceeding these limits may be welded from multiple sections
• Oversized welded construction is not available for double-sided banners

Finishing Materials

• #2 Stimpson brass grommets
• White double-stitched thread for hemmed edges
• 1-inch white Velcro with the loop side attached to the banner
• 1-inch white nylon webbing
• Silver D-rings
• Clear plastic Banner-Ups corner reinforcement tabs
• 3/16-inch or 5/16-inch sewn-in nylon rope

Optional Finishing

• Hems and grommets
• Custom grommet placement
• Pole pockets
• Velcro
• Webbing and D-rings
• Sewn-in rope
• Windslits
• Reinforced corners
• Welded oversized construction

Artwork and File Setup Guidelines

• Accepted file formats: PDF or JPEG
• PDF requirements: Submit a single-page PDF for each printed side
• Color space: CMYK
• Resolution: 150 DPI at full finished size
• Maximum upload size: 300 MB
• Artwork size: Build the artwork at the exact ordered dimensions whenever possible
• Scaled artwork: Maintain the exact finished proportions and clearly identify the scale
• Bleed: Do not include bleed unless required by the provided product template
• Crop marks: Do not include crop marks
• Fonts: Convert all live fonts to outlines
• Colors: Convert Pantone and spot colors to CMYK
• Templates: Use the supplied product template when available

Double-Sided Artwork Setup

• Upload the front and back designs as two separate files
• Clearly label each file as front or back
• Keep both files at identical dimensions and orientation
• Confirm the reading direction and orientation before submitting pole or overhead banner artwork
• Do not combine both sides into one multi-page PDF unless the product template specifically requires it

Pole Pocket and Finishing Safety Areas

• Keep important text, logos, and contact details away from pole pockets, hems, and grommets
• Review the product template before designing street or light pole banners
• Allow additional safe space when webbing, D-rings, rope, or reinforced corners are selected
• Use large, readable text for banners viewed from roads, parking lots, or elevated positions
• Upload high-resolution logos and images to prevent visible pixelation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a blockout banner and a standard vinyl banner?

A blockout banner includes an opaque center layer that helps prevent light and printed graphics from showing through the opposite side. This makes it better suited for double-sided printing, street banners, and light pole displays.

Can different designs be printed on each side?

Yes. The front and back can feature different artwork. Upload each design as a separate file with matching dimensions and clearly label the front and back sides.

Can oversized 18 oz blockout banners be welded together?

Oversized single-sided banners can be produced by welding multiple printed sections together. Welded oversized production is not available for double-sided blockout banners.

Do you offer 18 oz blockout banner printing in Tampa?

Yes. OneStop provides custom blockout banner printing for Tampa businesses, events, schools, property managers, municipalities, and organizations. Tampa pickup and shipping options depend on the finished size and selected finishing.