Frequently Asked Questions | Capital Exhibits

Below you'll find answers to the most common questions we receive about Capital Exhibits, our products, and how we help businesses look their best on the trade show floor. If you don't see your question here, reach out to our team and we'll be happy to help.

What does Capital Exhibits do, and how long have you been in business?

Capital Exhibits is a direct manufacturer of trade show displays, portable exhibition booths, and custom exhibit solutions for businesses across the United States. Founded in 1994, we bring over 30 years of hands-on experience to every project. We design, fabricate, and print everything in-house at our Lorton, VA facility, which means tighter quality control, faster turnaround, and lower costs for our clients.

How are your prices so competitive compared to other exhibit companies?

Because we handle design, fabrication, and printing entirely in-house, there's no third-party markup added to your order. We pass those savings directly to you as wholesale pricing without sacrificing quality. This is the same approach that has earned the trust of organizations ranging from startups to names like Bank of America, Harvard, and the USDA.

What types of trade show displays do you offer?

We offer a full range of solutions, from compact 10x10 portable booths to large-scale island exhibits. Our product lineup includes pop-up displays, modular and configurable systems, banner stands, backlit displays, and fully custom exhibits. Every product is available as a complete graphic package (frame plus graphics), graphics only, or hardware only, so you can order exactly what you need.

Do you offer rental displays?

Yes. we offer only rental poster boards for scientific presentations.

How fast can I get my display?

Standard production ships in 3 to 5 business days. If you're working against a tight deadline, rush options are available to accommodate urgent trade show schedules. We also ship nationwide, including directly to advance warehouses at major convention centers, so your display is ready when you arrive.

Do you offer free shipping?

We offer free shipping to the 48 contiguous United States on most of our products orders. Shipping details and eligibility are confirmed during checkout, so you'll know your total cost before placing your order.

What if I need help with my artwork or graphics?

Every order includes a free graphic review. Our team checks your artwork files for resolution, sizing, and layout to make sure everything prints accurately and looks professional. If you need additional design support, we also offer graphic design services to help you create booth graphics from scratch or refine existing files.

Are your displays manufactured in the United States?

Yes. All of our custom trade show displays are manufactured right here in the United States. In-house, U.S.-based production gives us direct oversight of every step, from printing with custom dye-sublimation technology to final assembly and quality inspection.

What size booth is right for my first trade show?

A 10x10 booth (10 feet wide, 10 feet deep, typically 8 feet high) is the most common standard booth size at North American trade shows and a great starting point for first-time exhibitors. It's cost-effective, easy to set up, and gives you a professional presence on the floor. If your program grows, our modular and scalable solutions let you expand to larger configurations like 10x20 or island exhibits without starting over.

Who are your typical clients?

We work with businesses of all sizes, non-profit organizations, from small companies exhibiting for the first time to Global 500 corporations and U.S. government agencies like the U.S. Coast Guard and the FBI. Marketing coordinators, event managers, and business owners all rely on Capital Exhibits for professional branded booth solutions that make a strong impression on the show floor.