Will I see a proof before it is printed?

Yes. You get a free artwork mock-up, and production does not start until you have approved it.

Custom printing · Marquees, walls & flags

Custom printed marquees, walls & flags – your logo, any panel, any colour

Q: Do I have to print every panel?

No. Print one panel or all of them. Unprinted panels come in one of eight stock colours. Printing all panels usually gives the best value and design.

BigTop Shades prints your logo, text or images in full colour on any part of a pop-up marquee – roof panels, valances, full walls and half walls – plus flags, banners and tablecloths. There’s no limit on colours, you choose how much of the marquee to print, and we send a free artwork mock-up and itemised quote, usually within 24 hours.

Get a free mock-up & quote Call 02 9428 3377

★ 4.9 from 38 Google reviews · Made in 10–14 days · Engineer-certified frames

The Coffee Guy – logo on the front roof panel, web address on the front valance.

Unlimited colours

Full-colour logos, photos and gradients

Print any panel

Roof, valance, full or half walls

Free mock-up

Usually within 24 hours

10–14 days

Production after you approve the proof

Recent custom printed marquees

Schools, sports clubs and businesses – each one printed from the customer’s own artwork. See the full gallery →

Navy 3m x 6m custom printed marquee for Infant Jesus School with school crest on the roof — **Infant Jesus School**
Crest and name on roof + valance

Black custom printed marquee for Iron Fire with full-colour flame artwork and ironfire.com.au on the valance — **Iron Fire**
Full-colour photographic flames

Navy custom printed marquee for Swan Christian College with crest and motto on the valance — **Swan Christian College**
Logo on roof, motto on valance

Kincumber Roos F.C.
Two-tone club colours, all panels

Where can you print on a marquee?

Every marquee top has four roof panels and four valance panels (the strip that hangs around the edge). You can print on all of them, just one, or any combination – and add printed full walls or half walls, on one side or both.

Roof panelValance panelFull wallHalf wall

Urbane Property – roof, valance, a full wall and a half wall, all printed.

Looking down on the marquee: the front roof panel and front valance are the most visible spots – that’s where most customers put their logo and web address. Use this diagram to tell us which panels you want printed.

Everything we can print

Roof panels (1 to 4)
Valance panels (1 to 4)
Full walls – one or both sides
Half walls – one or both sides
Flags and banners
Fitted tablecloths

Choose how much to print

Print as little or as much as your budget allows. The four most popular options are below (dark = printed, front at the bottom).

1 valance

Name or web address on the front. The entry-level option.

4 valances

Readable from every direction at markets and sports days.

1 roof + 1 valance

Logo up top, name below – like the Wallsend Touch marquee.

Recommended

All 4 roof + 4 valances

Best value per panel and the strongest design – any background colour you like.

Example: 1 roof + 1 valance

Wallsend Touch’s wolf-head logo is printed on the front roof panel. The words “Wallsend Touch Est. 1982” are printed on the front valance. The other panels are a stock maroon – so the club gets a branded look at a lower cost.

Canopy colour range

Printed panels can be any colour you want – we match your brand colours.

Any panel you don’t print comes in one of our eight stock colours. Tip: pick the stock colour closest to your printed background so the whole marquee looks consistent.

Yellow
Pantone 123 C
Orange
Pantone 165 C
Maroon
Pantone 207 C
Green
Pantone 349 C
Grey
Pantone Cool Gray 4 C
Royal blue
Pantone 293 C
Slate
Pantone 282 U
Navy
Pantone 534 C

Artwork guide

What image files do you need for custom printing?

A marquee valance is 3 metres wide or more, so small images that look fine on a screen can print blurry. The best file is a vector logo; the next best is the largest, original image you have.

✓ Best: vector files

Scale to any size with no loss of quality.

.AI – Adobe Illustrator
.EPS or .SVG
.PDF exported from a design program, fonts outlined
Ask your graphic designer for “the vector logo”

~ Good: high-res images

Fine for photos and detailed artwork if the file is large.

.PNG – ideally with a transparent background
.JPG or .TIFF – the original, not a copy
At least 2,000 px wide (bigger is better)
Photos straight from the camera, not from social media

✕ Won’t print well

Too small or too compressed for a 3 m+ print.

Logos saved from a website or Facebook
Screenshots or email signature images
Photos of printed signs or shirts
Logos pasted into Word or PowerPoint

Checklist: what to send with your quote

Your logo file (vector if you have it)
Which panels to print – roof, valance, walls (use the diagram above)
Exact wording: web address, phone number or slogan, spelled as it should print
Brand colour codes (Pantone, CMYK or HEX) if you have them
Marquee size and the date you need it by

Not sure your file is good enough?

Send us whatever you have. We check every file before printing and will tell you if it needs improving. You’ll always see a free artwork proof, and we don’t start production until you’re happy with it.

Email files to info@bigtopshades.com.au or attach them to the quote form.

How custom printing works

1

Send your logo

Tell us the marquee size and which panels to print.

2

Get a free mock-up

Artwork proof and itemised quote, usually within 24 hours.

3

Approve the proof

Ask for changes until it looks right. Nothing is printed before you sign off.

4

Made in 10–14 days

Printed, assembled and delivered ready to use.

What customers say

★★★★★ 4.9 from 38 Google reviews

“The communication was fantastic, they keep you informed every step, more than happy to help with several mock-ups until you are happy, then they have a quick production time and fast delivery. Then you get a great quality product.”

Scott A. – Wheels Skills

“I ordered two custom marquees for our soccer club recently. We are very happy with the artwork and quality of the product. Michael was fantastic to deal with… and delivered the goods quicker than expected.”

Turkan B. – Figtree Football Club

Custom printing FAQs

Can’t see your question? Call 02 9428 3377.

What parts of a marquee can be custom printed?

All four roof panels, all four valances, full walls and half walls (one side or both). We also print flags, banners and tablecloths to match.

Is there a limit on the number of colours?

No. Printing is full colour, so logos, photos and gradients cost the same to print as a one-colour logo.

Do I have to print every panel?

No – print one panel or all of them. Unprinted panels come in one of eight stock colours. Printing all panels usually gives the best value and design.

What file format should my logo be in?

A vector file (.AI, .EPS, .SVG or .PDF) is best. A large, original .PNG or .JPG also works. Logos saved from websites or social media are usually too small.

Will I see a proof before it’s printed?

Yes. You get a free artwork mock-up, and production doesn’t start until you’ve approved it.

How long does a custom printed marquee take?

Marquees are made in 10–14 days once you approve the artwork. Quotes and mock-ups usually come back within 24 hours.

How much does custom printing cost?

It depends on the marquee size and how many panels you print. Send your logo and we’ll reply with an itemised quote, usually within 24 hours.

Send your logo – get a free mock-up

See exactly how your marquee will look before you commit. Itemised quote and artwork proof, usually within 24 hours.