How do you get the wrinkles out of a banner?

[Mercer57 243]

So I need to make a banner  for my wife's Halloween party , I pulled it out of the shipping container and the damn thing looks like Grannies butt! how do you make the damn thing smooth enough to get the vinyl on correctly? 

[Dakotagrafx 7,298]

anyone else have daja vu just now - 

people have suggested things up to and including hanging weighted jugs by the grommets off a table.  I buy rolls so that hasn't been a problem but it is well documented on the forum about this happening with banners - sorry to hear it mercer

[mb20music 760]

What did they do fold it up instead of roll it up?

 

Well I guess you could try to iron the wrinkles out - just place a large cotton towel over the banner ithen iron away  LOL

[Primal Decals 621]

here you go found these online

http://www.visigraph.com/banners/removing-wrinkles-from-a-pvc-vinyl-banner/

 

or   Creases and wrinkles can  be removed by gently heating the non-printed surface with a hair dryer. Place the banner—print side down—on a flat surface. Use a steam iron at a low temperature to apply heat to the non-printed side until the wrinkles come out. DO NOT USE A HOT IRON.

 

or   Removing Wrinkles from Vinyl Banners Hang the banner from one end and use a steamer to steam away wrinkles and creases. Do not hold the steamer directly against the vinyl, as this could melt or warp the material. Use a steam iron and pressing cloth or towel if the steamer does not remove all the creases. Lay the banner out on a flat surface and apply the iron, with firm pressure, in a constant circular motion. Keep the banner smooth and protected by rolling it up, graphic side out, and storing it in its original container. Store banners in plastic bags to keep them free of dirt. Do not secure rolled up banners or tablecloths with any kind of rubber band or strap, as this will cause severe wrinkling.

[OWJones 1,981]

I put mine in my heat press set as low as it would go (around 150°F) and pressed them out, but I made sure to use plenty of protective paper.  It worked for me, but I didn't have to press the entire banner...

[Mercer57 243]

Thanks for all the input, I talked her into using corrugated sign board. All her co-workers raved about the signs and may even get a few t-shirt orders out of the deal.  

[nutster44 5]

Whenever I get those stubborn wrinkles on a vinyl banner, leaving it out in the sun for a couple hours helps a lot, especially if it’s not freezing outside. I’ve also tried the steamer and low-heat iron trick with a towel on top, but you gotta be careful not to get the vinyl too hot or it can end up worse. Most of the time, if I roll it back up correctly and let it rest for a day, it’s fine for regular parties and events.
If you end up printing more banners in the future, I’d check out 1 Day Banner for their fast turnaround and quality, especially if you ever need something last minute.