Hanging a banner on a brick wall sounds simple until you try it and the thing falls down in the first gust. Here are four methods that actually work, ranked by strength and how permanent they need to be.
Method 1 Wall Plugs & Screw Hooks (Strongest, Permanent)
Best for: shop fronts, signs that'll stay up for months or years.
What you need:
- 4 x plastic wall plugs (brown, 6mm)
- 4 x screw in cup hooks or closed eye screws
- 6mm masonry drill bit
- Drill + hammer + screwdriver
- Bungee cords or heavy string
Steps:
- Mark each corner of the banner on the wall (account for any sag)
- Drill 50mm deep pilot holes at each mark
- Tap in wall plugs flush
- Screw in cup hooks by hand until tight
- Thread bungee cord through banner eyelet then around hook
- Repeat for all four corners tension evenly, NOT drum tight
Brass eyelets on banners are standard on every BPSD banner.
Method 2 Self Adhesive Hooks (Temporary, No Drilling)
Best for: rented premises, indoor events, banners up to 4ft x 2ft.
3M Command strips or outdoor adhesive hooks (rated 1 2kg each). 4 hooks for a standard banner.
Limitations: won't hold in wet or cold (below 5°C). Re check daily.
Method 3 Brick Clamps (Mortar Free)
Best for: listed buildings where you can't drill into brick or mortar.
Brick clamps (available from specialist signage suppliers) grip the vertical mortar joints without damage. More expensive (£15 £30 each), zero permanent marks.
Method 4 Rope Through Existing Features
Best for: quick setups where you have railings, drainpipes, window bars nearby.
Tie banner corners to any nearby permanent feature with bungee cord. No drilling needed.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Don't drill into mortar only drill into the brick itself for holding power
- Don't use drywall type plugs they crumble in brick
- Don't pull drum tight wind will rip the eyelets out. Leave 5 10% slack
- Don't use single point fixing at only top corners on large banners wind will flip the bottom up
- Don't use staples or tape they fail within weeks outdoors
Wind Rating Guide
In a Putney area Zone 1 wind environment, a 5ft x 3ft PVC banner experiences approximately 12 18 kg of force in a 30 mph wind. Make sure each fixing point is rated for at least 5 kg.
Need Stronger Fixing?
For construction sites or exposed locations: how to attach a banner to scaffolding. Or consider mesh see when you need a mesh banner.
Our 510 GSM PVC banners come with reinforced brass eyelets as standard thread anything through them without fear of tearing. Questions? 020 3669 9854.