On this page 4 sections
Answers to the questions people ask before they buy a sign or a display: which one suits the spot, whether it will stay put in the wind, what the council allows, and how to set up the artwork.
Choosing the right thing
- On the pavement: pavement signs and A-boards. Swing signs and water-base signs ride out the wind better than a flat A-board; snap-frame boards let you change the poster in seconds.
- On a forecourt or car park: forecourt and poster stands with spring, water or concrete bases, sized for A1, A0 and larger posters.
- Outside a cafe, pub or restaurant: cafe barriers that mark out your seating, printed with your name.
- In the window or on the wall: poster frames and snap frames, and menu cases and lightboxes for menus and prices people read from outside.
- To be seen from the road: flags and flying banners, and printed gazebos for markets and events.
- At the counter: leaflet and brochure holders and chalkboards.
- On the floor and around the building: floor graphics, bollard covers and projecting signs.
Before you put anything on the pavement
Pavements belong to the highway authority, usually your local council. Many councils ask for a licence or permission for A-boards and outdoor seating, and set rules on where a sign may stand and how much space must stay clear for people walking past, wheelchairs and pushchairs. Rules vary from one council to the next, so check with yours before you buy, and keep the sign close to your frontage.
Artwork and ordering
Printed items take a print-ready PDF or a sharp image. Every upload is checked automatically for size and resolution; add File check for £4.99 if you want a person to look at it too. The artwork guidelines cover sizes, bleed and resolution, and the delivery page explains the costs and times.
Still not sure?
Every product page answers its own common questions. If yours is not there, send the details through the quote form or call or WhatsApp 07737 902425.