Help your customers attract foot traffic with our guide to A-Frame sidewalk signs.
A-Frames have an advantage over other signage options, because they stand directly in a passerby's line of sight. Retails stores and restaurants with A-frame signs outside are more likely to convert foot traffic to sales.
For outdoor dining units or retail stores, A-frames will provide clear visibility and direct potential customers inside for a bite or a purchase.
Use this guide to choose the right A-frame for your customer's outdoor space.
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Metal A-Frames
Metal A-frame signs are strong and sturdy and can withstand the elements for many years with proper care.
These double sided signs work with rigid printable substrates to announce specials and other changing information. Sign panels are easily changeable, and the frame is foldable with a handle for easy storage.
We have a wind spinner option available, meant to spin in the wind which prevents the sign from falling over, and attracts more attention.
The frames come in various sizes with top or side loading available.
Plastic A-Frames
Plastic folding a-frames are lightweight and extremely durable, and come in a variety of sizes and colors. Graphics can be changed out as often as needed. Plasticade is one of the most popular brands for plastic a-frames, with their famous Signicade product line.
Signicade
The classic Signicade comes in 36" x 24" and 4 colors: blue, orange, yellow, and white.
A recessed sign area protects the sign face, and can hold graphics sized 24"W x 36"H. Sign face can receive vinyl sheeting (with surface preparation), metal, Coroplast™, or acrylic sign blanks.
It has a handle for easy portability, and can be sand ballasted for more stability. Stacking lugs keep stacked units from sliding and damaging sign faces, making for easy storage.
Use well nuts on the sign stands to make changing signs easier by providing permanent mounting holes. Can also be used with Plasticade Message Board kit.
Deluxe Signicade
The Delux Signicade comes in black, and white. It is bigger, heavier and wider than the standard Signicade. The Quick-Change technology allows rigid signs to slide in and out within seconds for rotating graphics.
Stay Tabs™ ensure signs stay securely in place, and hinges lock in open position to keep sign from overextending.
It is maintenance-free and can be used with Plasticade Message Board kit.
Wind Signs
Wind signs stand strong and stable in the face of extreme gusts and ensure that signs remain upright and visible. No running out to fix signs no matter the weather.
WindPro Snap Frame
Windpro Snap Frames come in 3 sizes with a heavy base that can be filled with water or sand for added stability. The frame has a spring which allows it to remain upright in heavy winds.
A snap frame makes changing graphics a breeze; just snap open, change graphics and close.
The frame has wheels allowing easy movement from store to sidewalk. A great option for restaurants with frequently changing graphics in high wind areas.
Plasticade Wind Signs
Plasticade Wind Signs have a coil spring that resists strong winds and returns the sign to an upright position. The wide base is easy to fill with sand for increased stability. A spring channel lowers the center of gravity making this sign strong and durable.
These sign frames have wheels for easy mobility, and come in two options:
Snap Frames are easy to use, just snap open, insert graphic, snap close. A PVC clear protective cover is included for each side of the frame, for outdoor weather protection.
Quick Change frames have a patented slot design so you can easily slide signs in and out. Stay Tabs keep sign securely in place. For indoor and outdoor use.
Use with the Message Board Kit for Wind Signs.
Sign Panels
Signs for the plastic a-frame inserts can be made with a few substrate materials.
Coro-flex is a corrugated plastic sheet suitable for indoor and outdoor sign displays. It provides lightweight durability in many colors and sizes and is cost-effective. It is also washable and reusable for signs intended for long term use.
Aluminum is a strong durable signage material that doesn't rust. It can be cut for sign panels and comes in a variety of sheet thicknesses. We have many colors available to fit any brand.
Acrylic is a light weight substrate resistant to a wide range of chemical products. It has high optical clarity, high gloss and stability to outdoor exposure. It makes beautiful outdoor signs and can be used with some a-frames.
Foamboard is a lightweight structural panel with a rigid polystyrene foam core and a smooth, moisture resistant outer surface of solid polystyrene. Foamboard has an excellent surface for painting, silk screening, photo mounting and vinyl lay up. It is an ideal choice for outdoor signage.
Plasticade Message Board kits are great to show every day different messages. Coroplast™ Message Board contains 2 (22"x28" / 24"x 36") coroplast boards with tracks affixed, complete 3" / 4" number and letter set, and storage box with letter dividers. Sign frames sold separately.
Use with The Metropolitan, Signicade Deluxe, Signicade, Simpo Sign II and Wind Sign II Quick-Change.
Choose the Best Frames for Visibility
A-Frame signs are a huge part of retail marketing and should be considered for use in any retail or food establishment, especially in heavily trafficked areas.
There are so many frames to choose from for a particular signage need or budget, there is no reason stores shouldn't have these marketing gems.
Use our comprehensive A-frame guide to help your customers choose the right frame for their store, and watch their sales increase.
Call your sales rep now with any questions or to place an order. 718-399-3333 or email us at [email protected].
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