Church Backdrop Buying Guide
Sizes, prices, setup time and order dates for a church stage, lobby or photo wall backdrop.
What is a church backdrop?
A church backdrop is a printed fabric wall that stands on its own frame. Churches use one behind the pulpit or the band, in the lobby as a welcome wall, and as a photo wall for baptisms and holidays. Ours are tension fabric backdrops: a stretch polyester print that zips over a snap-together aluminum tube frame like a pillowcase.
What size backdrop does a church need?
Every backdrop is 7.5 ft tall and comes 8, 10 or 20 ft wide. An 8 ft backdrop suits a lobby or a family photo wall. A 10 ft backdrop is the usual choice for a stage or a larger lobby. A 20 ft backdrop fills the wall behind a band on a wide stage.
| Size | Best for | With frame and bag | Print only | Double-sided with frame |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 ft wide, 7.5 ft tall | Lobbies, welcome centers and family photos | $419 | $229 | $489 |
| 10 ft wide, 7.5 ft tall | Most stages and lobbies; the size churches order most | $489 | $259 | $559 |
| 20 ft wide, 7.5 ft tall | Wide stages and a full wall behind the band | $869 | $449 | $989 |
Prices in US dollars for one backdrop.
How much does a church backdrop cost?
With the frame and carry bag, a single-sided backdrop costs $419 at 8 ft, $489 at 10 ft, $869 at 20 ft. A replacement print for a frame you already own costs $229 at 8 ft, $259 at 10 ft, $449 at 20 ft. Adding your church name, wording changes and the proof are free.
How long does it take to set up?
About ten minutes for one person. Snap the numbered tubes together, pull the fabric over the frame and zip it closed. It needs no tools and no ladder, and it packs into one carry bag.
Can we change the print for each season?
Yes. The frame is reused. Most churches keep one frame and order a replacement print for Advent, Christmas, Easter or a new sermon series.
Is a fabric backdrop better than a vinyl banner?
For indoor use, usually yes. Fabric does not glare under stage lights or a camera flash, it stands by itself without a wall or grommets, and it can be machine washed. Vinyl is the better choice outdoors, which we do not sell.
How far ahead should a church order?
Order at least 14 days before the service. A proof is emailed within one business day, printing takes two to three business days after approval, and ground shipping takes one to three days in most of the United States.
Can the backdrop carry our church name and logo?
Yes. Each of the 172 designs has a place for your church name, which we set for free. You can also send your own artwork or build a design in the 3D designer.
More answers
- Prices
- What size church backdrop do you need?
- How to set up a church backdrop
- How to change the print on a backdrop frame
- Fabric backdrop or vinyl banner?
- Backdrop or photo wall?
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