Expand GrandFabric Buyer's Guide: Sizes, Heights and 10x10 Booth Kits
The Expand GrandFabric (also written Expand Grand Fabric) is an aluminum frame backwall with a stretch fabric graphic that pulls over the frame like a pillowcase. It is Expand's most popular backwall, and it comes in more sizes than most fabric displays: straight walls from about 3 ft to 20 ft wide, curved walls, a door, and two heights. This guide puts every size in one chart, compares three ready-made 10 x 10 GrandFabric booths and explains what to check before you buy.
In this guide: What is the Expand GrandFabric?|Why choose a GrandFabric display?|Expand GrandFabric sizes|Three 10 x 10 GrandFabric booths compared|Two more options worth knowing|How the GrandFabric sets up|Accessories|Shipping|What to check before you buy|Which one to choose|Common questions
10 ft Backwall 10-A
In-Line Booth 10-D
Booth with Closet 10-B
Round Closet 10-C
10 x 20 Booth 20-iWhat is the Expand GrandFabric?
Each GrandFabric wall is a rectangular aluminum frame that clicks together without tools, a pair of feet that hold it upright and a dye-sublimated stretch fabric graphic. The graphic slides over the frame like a pillowcase, so the fabric is pulled tight and covers both the front and the back. Walls can stand alone or connect to each other with hinged connectors, which is how one system can build anything from a single backwall to a 10 x 20 booth with a storage closet.
Why choose a GrandFabric display?
- No tools. The frame parts click together and the graphic pulls on by hand.
- Wrinkle-resistant graphic. The stretch fabric is printed by dye sublimation and pulled tight on the frame.
- Modular. Straight walls, curved walls and a door connect into larger booths, and you can rearrange them for different booth sizes.
- Two heights. Most sizes come in a standard 94.5" height and a tall 125" height.
- Easy to update. When your message changes, you order a new fabric graphic and keep the frame.
Expand GrandFabric sizes
Expand names its walls by approximate width. The chart below gives the actual graphic width, the heights each width comes in and the weight of a complete 94.5" tall wall. Straight walls are about 22.4" deep with the standard feet.
Straight walls
| Wall | Width | Heights | Weight (94.5" tall) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Door | 31 7/8" | 94.5" or 125" | about 29 lb |
| 3 ft | 38 5/8" | 94.5" or 125" | about 20 lb |
| 5 ft | 57 3/4" | 94.5" or 125" | about 29 lb |
| 6 ft | 76 3/8" | 94.5" or 125" | about 33 lb |
| 8 ft | 91 5/16" | 94.5" or 125" | about 35 lb |
| 10 ft | 115 3/4" | 94.5" or 125" | about 45 lb |
| 12 ft | 148 13/16" | 94.5" | about 47 lb |
| 20 ft | 231 1/2" | 94.5" or 125" | about 76 lb |
Curved walls
Curved walls come in several widths and curve depths. A deeper curve wraps around a counter or creates a corner, and a shallow curve gives a flat wall a slight bend.
| Graphic width | Curve | Heights | Weight (94.5" tall) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44 1/2" | Tight | 94.5" or 125" | about 21 lb |
| 65 3/4" | Deep, about 22" deep | 94.5" or 125" | about 25 lb |
| 68 7/8" | Medium, about 10 3/4" deep | 94.5" or 125" | about 33 lb |
| 69 9/32" | Shallow, about 5 1/8" deep | 94.5" or 125" | about 33 lb |
| 101 1/8" | Medium, about 21" deep | 94.5" | about 37 lb |
94.5" or 125" tall?
The 94.5" height is just under 8 ft, which is the usual height limit for the back wall of an in-line booth. Choose it for most 10 x 10 and 10 x 20 booths. The 125" (about 10.5 ft) height is for peninsula and island booths, lobbies, stages and other spaces where the show rules allow a taller display. Always check your exhibitor manual before ordering a tall wall.
Three 10 x 10 GrandFabric booths compared
These kits combine GrandFabric walls, accessories and Expand PodiumCases into complete booths. Each kit uses the standard 94.5" height.
| 10 ft Backwall 10-A | In-Line Booth 10-D | Booth with Closet 10-B | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Layout | One 10 ft backwall | Backwall with side walls and low returns | Backwall with a walk-in storage closet |
| Walls | (1) 10 ft | (1) 10 ft, (2) 5 ft, (2) 5 ft low walls | (3) 5 ft, (2) 2.6 ft, (1) door |
| Accessories | Monitor holder | None | 2 hanging shelves, 1 light |
| Counter | PodiumCase counter | PodiumCase counter | PodiumCase counter |
| Shipping weight | 90 lb | 250 lb | 340 lb |
| Turnaround | 5 business days after proof approval | 5 business days after proof approval | 5 business days after proof approval |
Expand Grand Fabric 10 ft Backwall 10-A
Best for: a clean 10 ft backwall with a screen built in.
The 10-A is the simplest way into the GrandFabric system: a single 10 ft wall with a monitor holder mounted to the frame and long feet to support the screen. The monitor cable runs through an opening in the fabric, so the screen looks built into the graphic. It ships with an Expand PodiumCase that becomes a counter at the show, which leaves the rest of the booth open for a table or banner stand.
- Display size: 115.75"w x 94.5"h
- Weight: 90 lb
- Included: 10 ft frame, single-sided fabric graphic, monitor holder, 3 long feet and a PodiumCase counter
Expand Grand Fabric 10 ft In-Line Booth 10-D
Best for: branding on three sides of your booth.
The 10-D wraps the booth in graphics. A 10 ft backwall is flanked by two 5 ft side walls, and two low 5 ft walls at the front corners frame the entrance without blocking the view into the booth. The side and low walls use double-sided fabric, so your graphic is visible from the aisle and from inside the booth.
- Walls: (1) 115.75"w x 94.5"h, (2) 57.875"w x 94.5"h and (2) 57.875"w x 36.6"h
- Weight: 250 lb
- Included: 3 PodiumCases for shipping and 1 PodiumCase counter
Expand Grand Fabric 10 ft with Closet 10-B
Best for: hiding coats, bags and extra stock behind your graphic.
The 10-B uses GrandFabric walls and a door to build a walk-in closet in one corner of the booth, with a graphic wall and two hanging shelves beside it. A light highlights the shelves. The closet gives you a private place to store literature, giveaways, coats and shipping cases during the show.
- Walls: (3) 57.875"w x 94.5"h, (2) 31.89"w x 94.5"h and (1) 31.89"w x 94.5"h door
- Weight: 340 lb
- Included: 2 hanging shelves, 1 light, 4 PodiumCases for shipping and 1 PodiumCase counter
Two more options worth knowing
- Expand Grand Fabric 10 ft with Round Closet 10-C: a closet booth with a curved door wall instead of a straight one, plus three long shelves and two lights on a 10 ft backwall.
- 10 x 20 Expand Grand Fabric displays: five larger kits for 20 ft booths, including closets, monitor holders and lightboxes.
How the GrandFabric sets up
Click the frame parts together, attach the feet, then pull the fabric graphic over the frame and close it at the bottom. Connected walls join with hinged connectors. Watch Expand's setup video:
Accessories
- Monitor holder: attaches to a T-bar in the frame through an opening in the fabric. It needs the extra-long feet.
- Shelves: attach to the left or right side of a wall and hold up to 6.5 lb each. They need the extra-large feet.
- LED spotlight: clips to the top of the frame to light the graphic.
- Brochure holder: keeps literature at hand on the wall.
- Half feet: let a wall stand close against a venue wall.
Shipping: bag or PodiumCase
The feet, frame parts and fabric each pack into their own nylon bag. For travel you can choose a nylon bag on wheels or an Expand PodiumCase, a hard case on wheels that opens into a counter with a table top and shelves. Every 10 x 10 kit in this guide includes at least one PodiumCase counter.
What to check before you buy
Straight or curved
A straight wall takes the least floor space and leaves room for a counter or kiosk. A curved wall adds depth, and the deep curves can form corners and closets.
Single or double-sided graphic
Single-sided fabric comes with a black back, which is all you need against a back wall or pipe and drape. Choose double-sided for side walls, closets, island booths and anywhere the back of the wall will be seen.
Height
Stay with 94.5" for in-line booths. Choose 125" only when your show and booth type allow a taller display.
Kit or custom layout
The kits above are complete booths. If you need a single wall, a different combination or a curved layout, call us and we will quote it.
Lead time
GrandFabric kits ship 5 business days after you approve your graphic proof, plus shipping time. Order with your show date in mind.
Which one should you choose?
GrandFabric 10-B or 10-C
Choose it if:
- You need storage space in your booth (the 10-C has a curved closet and more shelves)
You have a 10 x 20 booth: the 10 x 20 Expand Grand Fabric displays.
Common questions
Is it GrandFabric or Grand Fabric?
Both refer to the same product. Expand writes it as one word, GrandFabric, and many dealers write it as two.
Does the GrandFabric need tools to set up?
No. The frame parts click together by hand and the fabric pulls over the frame like a pillowcase.
Can I connect several GrandFabric walls?
Yes. Straight walls, curved walls and the door join with connectors, which is how the closet and in-line booth kits are built.
Can I replace the graphic later?
Yes. Keep the frame and order a new fabric graphic when your message changes. Call us with your wall size for a quote.
Will a 10 ft GrandFabric fit a 10 x 10 booth?
Yes. The 10 ft wall is 115 3/4" wide, which fits inside a standard 10 ft (120") booth space.
Need help?
Not sure which GrandFabric booth fits your space? See all of our 10 x 10 Expand Grand Fabric displays.
