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About Signs

If you would like more information about the sign categories and the sign types within them - read on...

We provide this sign information page as an information service to anyone requiring to know imore about signs and point of sale products.

Chalkboards

A wide variety of types and uses for chalkboards have been found over the years. They are a quick and simple medium for a Write On - Wipe Off  message. Traditionaly they are either a flat board varying in size from small (A4)  to larger (A1) or even greater, or in the form of an A Board which is free standing and double-sided.

They can be embellished by signwriting (known as Chalkart) to provide eye-catching promotions, menus etc.  These are becoming increasingly popular in Pubs and restaurants.

A new form of sign is the Illuminated Chalkboard which provides a modern take on this traditional product, using chalk marker pens and providing Illumination and flashing if required, making your message really stand out!

They include:

Simple Framed Chalkboards:

High Quality Framed Chalkboards:

• A Board Chalkboard signs:

Illuminated Chalkboards:

Poster Frames

A generaly traditional form of sign which can take many forms but essentialy provides a frame with or without a front translucent cover, that contains a replaceable printed poster providing the presentation or message.

They include:

• Counter Top message Mats:

• Floor Message Mats:

• Snap Frames:

• Heavy Duty Hinged Frame signs:

A Boards:

Window Advertising signs:

Advertising Mirror signs:

Window signs

There are many variations of window sign all with the requirement to ba fixed inside the window and face out for everybody to see.

They include:

• Lightweight plastic pockets that stick to the window:

Illuminated EL Poster pockets:

• Illuminated Frames that are slim and light enough to stick to the window:

• Illuminaterd Window Menus:

• Steel Rod and Socket Structures that are attached to the ceiling or floor:

Acrylic Signs

Acrylic signs have become very popular in recent years, acrylic being a very versatile material, easily machined and printed and providing an up to date look. They can be either static information signs or may be easily adapted for illumination, usualy via specific LED's or LED flood-lighting.

They include:

• Static information signs such as "Toilet", "Exit" etc:

• Illuminated information signs as above:

House Name / Number signs, Static or Illuminated:

Illuminated Chalkboards:

Illuminated Signs

There are a huge variety of "light up" signs now available and vying for our attention. There are three main categories: Public Service; Commercial; and more recently Residential.

The vast majority of signs are now Neon or LED driven, although older types such as back- lit bulb types are still available.

They include:

• Neon Road signs:

• Neon Advertising Signs:

• LED Acrylic Information signs:

• LED Notice Boards:

Adjustable Moving Message signs:

Window Advertising signs:

Advertising Mirror signs:

Illuminated Menus:

Illuminated Chalkboards:

Illuminated house signs:

• Back- lit Light Box signs:

Street / Pavement signs

A simpler category of sign which comprises mainly of the traditional A Boards or the more modern Suspended boards. Both types are usualy sturdy in order to remain in place on the "pavement" outside the establishment, the suspended boards oten swing or rotate with a wind. They can be either fitted with a poster or directly written on using chalk or Chalk Marker Pens.

• They include:

Light Plastic A Boards for inexpensive message use in non-arduous conditions:

Medium weight A Boards for general outside use:

• Suspended A Boards with a fixed or detachable weight:

• Suspended A Boards with a hollow plastic base which can be filled with water in order to provide ballast:
 

For further information- or if you have any questions regarding information on signs or their use, drop us an email and we will do our very best to provide an informed an impartial answer.