Pavement Signs and A-Board Signs

Pavement signs are a great way to advertise your business outdoors. They’re ideal for use in high-footfall environments, such as high-streets or in exhibition centres. These large sized advertisements will easily draw in the attention of customers and, being two sided, have a great opportunity to attract a customer’s eye from multiple directions.

We have a range of different options on offer, such as our chalkboard pavement signs. These can be changed daily and are perfect for cafes and restaurants due to their wooden, rustic finish. Additionally, our Steelback Pavement Signs are durable, reliable pavements signs that suit any environment. The snap frames make it easy to change the inserts frequently. We even have our  “Eco 35” waterproof pavement signs version for consistent use outdoors.
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What is a Pavement Sign?

Pavement signs – sometimes referred to as forecourt signs – are a great way to attract potential customers to your physical business. Both sturdy and stable, these large, eye-catching advertisements can be easily placed in busy areas, such as high streets and exhibition centres to let people know where you are, who you are and what you have to offer.

At VKF Renzel, we have a range of different pavement signs and A-board signs to choose from, whether you’re looking for a traditional chalkboard option that you can personalise by drawing your own messages and designs on or would prefer a version where you can place your own printed inserts inside. Indeed, both text and graphic designs can be printed onto posters that can be easily slotted into your A-board, in accordance with your requirements and preferences.

The filters below should help you to find the style and features that are right for you. For instance, cafés and restaurants may prefer a wooden-frame option that adds rustic charm. Meanwhile, modern stores might prefer a metal-framed pavement sign. Whatever your preferred style, we have plenty of waterproof and weatherproof pavement and forecourt signs to choose from, even for those looking for a product suitable for consistent outdoor use.
 

The Benefits of Outdoor Pavement Signs

Although digital platforms like websites and social media are now one of the most effective ways to market your business, physical advertisements still play a key role in getting you noticed and telling potential customers about what you do. The key is to display your message clearly and concisely, in an eye-catching format.

Physical pavement signs are a great way to check all of these boxes. In addition to signposting your business to ensure that potential customers can find you, they capture the attention of passers-by who may not otherwise have noticed you. This is your chance to sell your products and services in the space of a few seconds, in the hope that the information provided – be it a menu, pricing or promotional details, or a motivational quote – will encourage them to come in and find out more.


Different Types of Outdoor Pavement Signs

Pavement signs are a great way to get your brick-and-mortar premises noticed. However, with so many different styles and options available on the market, it can be difficult to determine the best kind of pavement board for your business. We’ve broken down the main types and outlined their benefits to help you make your decision.

  • A-Board Signs

Also known as sandwich boards or A-frame pavement signs, A-board signs are double-sided pavement signs, where each side slopes together to form a peak in the middle. They are often held together by a hinge for additional stability. A-board signs come in a variety of materials, including chalkboard and waterproof plastics in a steel frame – perfect for holding pre-designed posters.

  • Classic Chalkboard Signs

Whether you choose a classic pavement style or opt for freestanding partition walls, chalkboards are a great option for businesses that like to frequently change their message. For instance, you might like to write about special offers, update your menu or share an inspiring quote of the day. The fact that chalkboard pavement signs can be easily wiped down and changed makes them incredibly versatile.

  • Markerboard Pavement Signs

Much like chalkboard pavement signs,markerboard signs come in a variety of different formats, including sandwich-style A-boards. You can write on them using wipeable whiteboard markers, allowing you to change your messages and images as frequently as you like.

  • Poster Stands

As the name suggests, poster stands can be used to display pre-printed posters for your business. The simplest poster stands consist of a sturdy base supporting a plastic poster holder, into which you can slot your chosen design. Nevertheless, it is also possible to opt for sandwich board-style and A-board poster holders, as well. At VKF Renzel, we can print posters of all shapes and sizes, so you never have to worry about creating or updating your promotional materials.

  • Swing Signs

Also known as swinging pavement signs, swing signs consist of a metal frame attached to a hollow base. You would usually attach a weatherproof print to the top of the frame, whilst leaving the bottom unsecured, therefore allowing your sign to swing slightly in the wind. This can help to capture people’s attention. Stability doesn’t have to be a concern, either, as most bases can be filled with water or sand to stop them from blowing over.

  • Flexi Pavement Signs

Flexi pavement signs consist of a printed weatherproof panel attached to a solid base. The panel tends to be made of durable materials like aluminium, meaning they are fully recyclable as well as being lightweight. Like many swing signs, the base may or may not have wheels attached to it for ease of movement.

  • Rotating Pavement Signs

Pavement signs with a rotating display help to grab potential customers’ attention. Models like our “Spin” rotating windsign are attached to an incredibly solid stone base, ensuring that they are safe and long-lasting. The base also has wheels to compensate for the additional weight, ensuring that your pavement board can still be easily moved.

  • Triangular Pavement Signs

Triangular pavement signs consist of two separate panels joined together in an L shape. They can be placed close to the corners of a building to save on space, whilst also ensuring that your message can be seen from all angles. Our “Solid ECO” model is rainwater resistant and comes with an anodised frame for additional protection. Simply slot your printed materials into the system by removing and replacing the rear wall of the panels.

  • Partitions

Vertical pavement signs can be placed alongside one another to create a visually appealing partition wall between your seating or entrance area and the street outside. Chalkboard versions prove particularly popular with cafés and restaurants since you can write your menu and specials on them to advertise, whilst also achieving the privacy required for a pleasant dining experience.

  • Digital Pavement Signs

There’s no reason why your pavement signs have to be traditional. It’s also a great idea to invest in digital pavement signs, specifically designed for outdoor use. Not only do they do a great job at capturing people’s interest – allowing you to include more complex graphics, videos and music – but they also allow you to regularly update your message without worrying about reprinting.
 


Factors to Consider When Choosing Your Pavement Signs

Wondering what kind of pavement sign is right for your business? There are several key factors to consider when making your decision, as detailed below.
 

Quality-to-Price Ratio

Whilst cheap signs allow you to advertise immediately without much initial investment, they are unlikely to last very long, as the weather and other external factors like crowds will cause them to deteriorate quickly. As such, it’s always best to invest in an affordable yet well-built pavement sign, specifically designed to withstand high traffic and the UK’s inclement weather. At VKF Renzel, we supply only the highest-quality pavement and forecourt signs, all available at competitive prices to suit a range of different budgets.


Location

Before buying pavement signs for your business, you’ll need to consider location. How much space do you have on the street outside? How likely is your sign to get in the way of passers-by?

If there is limited space, it may be a good idea to get a single-sided poster-style pavement sign, which you can place flush against your building to attract attention without blocking the street or potentially causing others to trip. Another option if you need more space would be to get a triangular pavement sign, which can be placed neatly against the corner of your building for double-sided advertising visible from all angles. In contrast, if space isn’t an issue because you’re located on a large open high street or forecourt area, we would recommend investing in the largest, double-sided pavement sign possible. This will maximise your chances of getting noticed, drawing positive attention to your products and services.

Another factor to consider when thinking about location is the weather. Is your building particularly exposed to the wind and rain? If so, getting a solid, weighted pavement sign that’s completely protected from the elements is a must. Luckily, most forecourt signs provided by VKF Renzel are fully waterproof and weatherproof, so you won’t have to worry about wear-and-tear or your sign potentially blowing off and hurting people.


Size

If you’re thinking about getting a pavement sign, it’s because you want to make sure your business gets noticed. Make sure your chosen sign is large enough to stand out in the surrounding environment. If you’re on a quaint street in a small village, a small-to-medium sandwich board is probably enough to grab people’s attention. Nevertheless, on a busy shopping street in a large town or commercial centre, you’ll need to do more to stand out from the crowd.

Larger pavement signs can, however, become an obstruction and it’s important to ensure you’re not limiting accessibility in any way. It’s also important to consider the type of information you want to display. It’s best to keep your message short and sweet, so even if you have the largest possible posters available, avoid overfilling them with information. Big isn’t always best – but you do need to make sure your chosen font size and graphics are clear enough to be seen from a distance.
 

Durability

VKF Renzel takes great pride in ensuring that all of our pavement signs are built to withstand rain, wind and daily usage. Whilst the base of many of our poster stand pavement signs can be filled with sand or water to weigh them down, our heavy-duty pavement signs are guaranteed to stay put, even when faced with the UK weather. Our wooden-framed pavement boards are sealed to prevent them from rotting, whilst our metal-framed products are specifically designed not to rust. If you opt to insert printed posters into your pavement stands rather than writing your own message, rest assured that with their weatherproof pockets, your print materials won’t get damaged. What’s more, if you’re fully committed to a more permanent message, we can print on rust-proof aluminium so you’ll never have to worry about water damage – or changing your posters because the colours have faded over time in the sun.


Intended Purpose

What do you plan on using your pavement board for? If it’s to let people know about your soup of the day or any special offers currently available, a chalkboard or other easily changeable format is best advised. Nevertheless, if you are happy to stick with the same message for months or whole seasons, print materials might work well. The advantage of this is that you can also include more complex graphics and additional information. Nevertheless, printed posters do lose some of the rustic charm that comes with hand lettering and hand drawn images and you’ll want to make sure that whatever your message, it matches the aesthetics of your business.



Pavement Signs – Frequently Asked Questions

Want to learn more about pavement signs? The experts at VKF Renzel would be more than happy to answer any of your questions. To get in touch, call us on 01527 878311. Alternatively, you might like to browse through some of our frequently asked questions.
When it comes to outdoor pavement signs, there’s a wide variety of options available. These include different fold up versions, signs for displaying pre-printed posters and weatherproof models too. 

A boards are a commonly used model throughout the country. They’re an effective tool for displaying up to two large printed posters. These fold up pavement signs are generally manufactured from silver anodised aluminium and are perfect for showcasing a selection of your pre-printed posters. The Classic Outdoor A Board is a great cost-effective solution; it is also fairly lightweight so ensures that moving the pavement stand around is easy.

Wind signs are another popular option. If the weather is a concern to you, then these are a great option. Each outdoor wind sign comes with a fillable sand or water base that ensures the stand is securely held down at all times, no matter what the weather. They’re generally double-sided and manufactured from plastic and steel, however chalkboard variations are also available. Similarly to A boards, these sturdy wind signs are typically inserted with a physical poster.

Additionally, chalkboard pavement signs are growing in popularity. These fold up sides are also double-sided and come in various wooden finishes. Rather than inserting a pre-printed poster, these require an individual to write and/or draw content onto the chalkboard itself, with the use of chalk or chalk markers.
In some ways, pavement signs can be viewed as being more effective than the likes of window display or banners. More often than not, these outdoor signs are placed in front of a store or eatery in the direction to both sides of foot traffic and in effect act as a customer stopper. The pedestrian likely has to take note of the pavement sign in order to avoid walking directly into it and as an effect, they then are more inclined to take in the information presented to them on your chosen pavement stand. Make people aware of special offers in store or new product releases, that they might not have been aware of by simply passing by the front of the premises. They is also an extremely cost-effective advertising method, as the changing of posters and/or written information on the chalkboard are the only updates that need to be made.
With their rustic and natural design, wooden chalkboard A boards are a classic choice amongst many in the food sector. The nature of these chalkboard pavement signs allows you to constantly change up your weekly or even daily offers, letting pedestrians know about the specials you currently have in an instant, and allow you to experiment with different designs and layouts at no additional cost to you. The Chalkboard A Board comes complete with a flat wooden frame in a range of UV-resistant colours, which makes it suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Classic A boards and wind signs are also an effective solution and require less maintenance if you don’t require a continuous change of content on the sign.
Whilst these forecourt signs are frequently passed by outside stores and restaurants, there are also a plethora of other locations in which they are very effective. Bringing a forecourt sign to an upcoming exhibition could certainly help in highlighting special show offers and new product launches, in effect attracting a larger number of people to the stand. Additionally, wooden A boards also go down a treat at special events; think weddings and significant parties.
You’ll find that most of our forecourt and pavement signs are double-sided. This means you can attract extra custom from both sides of the premises.
Yes. Most of the pavement signs we supply at VKF Renzel are fully waterproof. Whilst our wooden-framed signs have been sealed and treated to protect them from water damage, our poster-style A-boards, sandwich boards and forecourt boards tend to come with a protective plastic pocket designed to protect your print materials from the external elements.

Aluminium panels are also impervious to rain and sun damage and work well for those with a permanent message to share. There’s no need to worry about other types of weather wreaking havoc either, as our selection of sturdy frames and fillable bases ensures that your chosen pavement sign will stay put, whatever the weather.
If you’d prefer, or if you need to bring in your non-waterproof board due to bad weather, these forecourt signs are certainly all suitable for indoor use too. In fact, many businesses will frequently use pavement signs indoors, particularly wooden A boards – think about cafes, coffee shops and bakeries; more often than not, these will also be spotted indoors too!
Yes, we do offer replacement pockets, including the Waterproof Replacement Poster Pocket “Guard” for many of the outdoor pavement signs. Depending upon the model you choose, we will most likely have a specific replacement sheet to be used in conjunction. If you’re unsure, please contact our sales team directly and we will be more than happy to help.
We stock a selection of individual components for your outdoor advertising boards, including poster pockets. If preferred you can create your own stand with the use of the Fillable Base “Vento” and Aluminium Composite Panel for Base “Vento”. If you have a particular part of your pavement stand that needs replacing, please get in contact with us.
You may also be after a selection of accessories for your large pavement sign. Currently we stock products ranging from Transport Trolleys, Header Board Fixing Sets, Protective Covers and Chalk Markers.
Some pavement boards we have available offer the option to add your own branding to the header board. For example, the Outdoor Poster Stand with Rectangular Header and the Waterproof Pavement Sign WindSign “Seal” with Header both provide this option. For other branding enquiries, please contact us directly with your specific requirements.
Pavement signs come in a variety of sizes and orientations. Most businesses will opt for the standard A1 poster size, which tends to work well with A-board styles. Nevertheless, you may wish to opt for A2 size if you want to prevent your pavement sign from becoming obtrusive in smaller areas or if you plan on regularly transporting your sign in the car (for use at exhibitions, for example).
Larger A0 signs are also available. However, because they are so big, they tend to work best in out-of-town areas, car parks and forecourts. They can be useful to grab the attention of vehicle drivers as they drive past, as well as for signposting your business to pedestrians who might be a bit further away.
 
It depends. Each council area in the UK has different rules, which are constantly changing, so it’s best to check with your local authority before making your purchase. It is generally acceptable to place a pavement sign in front of your own property, provided that it doesn’t constitute a physical obstruction. Nevertheless, lighting and other factors, such as the likelihood of your sign blowing into the road, can influence the council’s decision. You are also more likely to require permission if you are planning on placing your pavement sign next to a main road.
 
The kind of pavement sign that you get for your business will depend on what you do, what you want to advertise and where you are located.

It’s important to choose a pavement sign style that’s consistent with your brand image. For instance, traditional chalkboard styles with a wooden frame fit well with artisanal companies like bakeries, cafés and craft shops. Likewise, technology companies might prefer a digital pavement sign.

If you want to advertise special offers that change on a regular basis – or simply communicate with your customers in a friendly way to share a bit of your brand personality to entice them – pick a format that you can update frequently, like chalkboards and markerboards. If you want something more permanent, go for poster-holder pavement signs into which you can insert printed materials. Finally, if you’re happy to use the same message in the longer term, opt for something more durable like a printed aluminium panel.

The last thing to take into consideration is size and how well your chosen pavement sign fits the area in which it will be displayed. See our frequently asked question about sizing above for further information.
 
The cost of your pavement sign will depend on your chosen size and style. Nevertheless, with VKF Renzel, you are guaranteed to get good value for your money, regardless of your chosen product. We aim to supply top-quality pavement sign products at competitive prices and are able to meet all kinds of business and budget requirements. Call us on 01527 878311 or email us at sales@vkf-renzel.co.uk for personalised advice, recommendations and pricing information.
 
Most of the poster-style pavement boards we supply come with a weatherproof pocket that you can simply unclip and insert your printed materials into. It’s an incredibly easy process, allowing you to change your message and promotional materials as often as you like.
 
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