The Ultimate Trade Show Survival Kit: Booth Maintenance & Repair

In order to set up your booth and keep it gleaming, you’ll need a literal toolkit of construction and maintenance supplies. You’ll also need all essential paperwork and documentation, as well as the handouts and giveaways that you’ll be stocking in the booth. That’s why we’ve included logistical matters in this category.

Tools and Cleaning MaterialsWhen you bought your booth, it probably came with a set of tools you need for setup. Make sure before you leave for the show that you have everything you need in a handy-dandy toolbox. Make a list of the contents and if you use the same booth repeatedly, make sure your list is up-to-date, and that certain tools haven’t mysteriously disappeared.

Essentials to include:

• Tape (duct, masking, scotch, double-sided)
• Keys or combination lock numbers; padlocks or cable locks, if needed
• Any exhibit furnishings you are not renting, such as trash cans, floral arrangements
• Set-up tools, such as screwdrivers, hammers, and wrenches
• Paper towels
• Cleaning supplies
• More