A-Frame Signs MelbourneOwn the footpath.

About our a-frame signs

An A-frame is the classic footpath sign: two panels hinged at the top, standing like a tent outside your door. It speaks to the people who matter most to a local business, the ones already walking past. A clear A-frame can turn a glance into a coffee order, a haircut booking or a visit to an open home.

We supply A-frames in two main styles. Insert frames have a metal or plastic body with a printed panel that slides or clips into each side, so you can swap the message without buying a new frame. Fixed-panel frames have the print applied directly for a slimmer, lighter sign. Both are double sided, so they work for foot traffic from either direction.

The printed panels can be corflute for an economical, easily replaced insert, or aluminium composite for a sturdier panel that stays flat for longer. Many cafes order one frame with a few sets of inserts: one for the daily offer, one for catering, one for hiring staff. Real estate agents keep a stack of open-for-inspection inserts ready for the weekend.

Design for a two-second read. Use a handful of large words, strong contrast and an arrow if your entrance is not obvious. Save the detail for your window or menu. Dark lettering on a pale background, or the reverse, reads best in bright sun and in the shade of an awning. If you need a starting point, the online design tool has A-frame templates for cafes, retail and open homes that you can edit in a few minutes.

One practical note: many Melbourne councils have rules about signs on footpaths, and some require a permit or set limits on size and placement. Check with your local council before you put a sign out. Choose your frame and panel type in the quote form for a quote, upload artwork or design online, and approve your proof before printing. Turnaround is currently 3 to 4 business days.