Flag bases for hard surfaces and soft ground
A flag is only as steady as the base underneath it. The right one keeps your pole upright, and the wrong one leaves it leaning or falling over. We carry two bases for our flags, each made for a different kind of surface, so you can pick the one that suits the spot where you will set up. Flags and poles are sold separately.
Cross base: for hard surfaces, indoors or outdoors
A cross base sits on top of the ground instead of going into it. That makes it the right choice for pavement, concrete, tile, wood floors and other hard surfaces where you cannot push a spike in. Use it inside a showroom, in a lobby, at a trade show booth or on a paved patio. Because it rests on the surface, you can move it around easily when you change your layout.
Plastic screw base: for soft ground
A plastic screw base twists into the ground, which gives your flag a firm hold in grass, soil and sand. It is a good option for lawns, gardens, school fields, parks, camping grounds and open-air events. When the event is over, unscrew it and take it with you.
Which one should you choose?
- Setting up on pavement, concrete or a floor? Choose the cross base.
- Setting up on a lawn, a field, soil or sand? Choose the plastic screw base.
- Using the flag in both places? You can order one of each and switch between them as you need.
Good to know
Place any base on level ground when you can. A flag in a strong wind puts more force on the base, so take extra care on open sites and bring the flag down if the weather turns rough. If you are not sure what suits your location, add a note when you order and our team will point you in the right direction.
Questions
Will a base work with any flag?
The cross base is made to work with our flag poles, and the plastic screw base is made for outdoor flag poles on soft ground. If you are unsure which one pairs with your kit, mention the flag size when you order and we will confirm it for you.
Can I use more than one base?
Of course. Many customers keep a cross base for indoor events and a screw base for outdoor ones, so the same flag can go wherever it is needed.
How to order
- Choose the base type.
- Select your quantity.
- Add any notes for our team and submit your order.
Looking for the flag itself?
We print complete kits that already include a base, and we also sell flags on their own. See our feather flag kits and tear drop flag kits, or order a new graphic from our replacement flags page.
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