Before You Begin: Paint the Track to Match Your Wall (Optional)

Before the system goes up, the manufacturer suggests painting the track the same color as your wall using Krylon spray paint. The track visually disappears, and all anyone sees is a clean row of banners. Paint and let dry before mounting.

Step-by-Step Installation

Step 1 — Mark a horizontal line on the wall.

This line is what keeps the whole banner row straight — take the time to level it across the full run.

Step 2 — Attach the track with self-tapping

screws. Fasten the flat portion of the Dura-Trac to the wall along your line, using three self-tapping screws per eight-foot section.

Step 3 — Slide the banners in.

With the frame attached, slide each banner's Dura-Trac unit into the wall track. The banners will all hang in a straight, horizontal line.

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Step 4 — Adjust spacing by sliding.

Because banners ride in the track, spacing adjustments are quick and easy — slide banners along the track until the row is balanced. Adding a new championship banner later is the same move: slide it in and space the row.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Skipping the level line

    The system hangs banners exactly as straight as the track you mount — a crooked line means a crooked trophy wall.

  • Under-fastening long runs.

    The spec is three self-tapping screws per eight-foot section — keep that density across the full run.

  • Painting after mounting.

    If you want the track color-matched, paint it with Krylon before it goes on the wall.

  • Fixed-mounting the banners themselves.

    The point of Dura-Trac is adjustability — banners slide for spacing, so don't pin or fasten them to the wall.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you hang championship banners in a gym?

Mount a Dura-Trac™ wall track along a level horizontal line using three self-tapping screws per eight-foot section, then slide each banner's track unit into the frame. Banners hang in a straight line and slide for spacing.

Can I adjust banner spacing after they're up?

Yes — that's the system's core feature. Banners slide along the track, so you can rebalance the row or make room for a new title in seconds, without touching a drill.

What happens when we win another championship?

Slide the new banner into the track and adjust the spacing. No new hardware, no re-rigging — the track you installed already has room for the next title.

Will the track be visible on the wall?

The track is low-profile, and the manufacturer suggests painting it the same color as your wall with Krylon spray paint before mounting — done that way, the hardware effectively disappears.

Does this work for recognition and sponsor banners too?

Yes. The Dura-Trac system hangs championship banners, recognition banners, and other banners the same way — any banner fitted with the Dura-Trac unit slides into the same wall track.

Can BigSigns handle the installation?

Most schools self-install — it's a straightforward facilities job — but if you'd rather hand it off, mention installation when you request your quote or call 800.790.7611.