Changeable Signicade A-frame
Our standard sandwich board sign: a heavy-duty plastic frame in black or white with two printed 24" x 36" faces. The faces sit recessed in the frame and can be replaced when your message changes. $389.25, order online.
A-frame & sandwich board signs · Seattle area
Custom A-Frame Signs in Seattle
Double-sided A-frame sidewalk signs for restaurants, shops, salons, open houses and events across Greater Seattle, designed and printed in our Snohomish shop. Order a changeable sandwich board sign online, or ask us to quote a set.
- From $389.25 ordered online
- Double-sided 24" x 36" printed faces
- Pickup in Snohomish usually in 2–4 days
- Designed & printed in-house
How much does a custom A-frame sign cost?
A custom A-frame sign from Ardor Printing costs $389.25 for our changeable Signicade A-frame, which comes in a black or white frame with two printed 24" x 36" faces, one on each side. When your offer or season changes, you can order replacement faces later (price on request) and keep using the same frame. If you don't have artwork, our in-house designers can lay out the sign for you.
Size46" H x 25" W x 3" D
Weight19 lbs empty
MaterialHeavy-duty plastic frame in black or white
FacesDouble-sided, each face printed 24" W x 36" H and recessed into the frame
StabilityBase fills with sand or water to add weight
TurnaroundPickup in Snohomish usually ready in 2–4 days, or free shipping
What sandwich board signs do for a business
An A-frame sign, also called a sandwich board or sidewalk sign, is a two-sided sign that stands outside your door and tells people walking or driving by what you offer today. Because it's portable, you can set it out in the morning, bring it in at night and move it to wherever the foot traffic is.
Storefronts, restaurants, salons, real estate agents, event organizers and contractors all use them to point people to the door or tell them what's new.
The signs that work best keep the message short: one headline, one offer and your logo. Most people see a sidewalk sign for only a few seconds, so a few large words are easier to take in than a crowded layout.
Custom A-frame signs we print
Each sign uses the same sturdy, double-sided frame with printed faces. Order one online, request a quote for a set, or see A-frame options in our shop.
Real estate & open house signs
Branded A-frames for open houses, model homes and new communities, with your logo and an arrow so visitors can find the door. Ask us to quote a matching set.
Restaurant & cafe specials
Menu favorites, daily specials, happy hour and grand openings. Keep your everyday message on one side and order a new face for the other side when the special changes.
Directional & event signs
Point people to the entrance, the parking lot, a warehouse sale or event check-in. A directional A-frame works best with one big arrow and a few words. Request a quote for a matching set.
Recent A-frame signs from our shop
Real A-frame and sidewalk signs we've printed for restaurants, stores, builders and service businesses around Puget Sound. See more in our gallery.
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Sale event
A-frame signs · Strideline warehouse sale, Seattle -
Restaurant
A-frame sign · Suprema's Deli, Bellevue -
Restaurant
A-frame sign · Tacos Monte Alban, Snohomish -
Showroom
A-frame sign · Milgard showroom -
Salon & spa
A-frame sign · Ella Esthetics -
Home builder
A-frame signs · Trailside Homes -
Dental office
A-frame sign · Lake Sammamish Family Dentistry -
Retail sale
A-frame signs · JR Furniture store closing sale
Who uses sidewalk signs
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Restaurants & coffee shops
Daily specials, new menu items, breakfast hours and "order here" directions.
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Breweries & taprooms
What's on tap, trivia nights, live music and food truck days.
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Salons, spas & barbershops
Walk-ins welcome, services and seasonal offers.
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Retail stores & sales
Grand openings, weekend sales, store closing events and warehouse sales.
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Real estate & open houses
Open house directions, model homes and new home communities.
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Churches & events
Service times, welcome signs, parking and event check-in.
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Contractors & job sites
Your name and phone number in front of the project.
How to design an A-frame sign people can read from the street
A few rules of thumb for a sidewalk sign that gets read:
- Make it readable from across the street. Use large, bold letters and save thin or script fonts for small details, if you use them at all.
- Stick to one headline, one offer and your logo. If you add a phone number or website, keep it short.
- Use high contrast, like dark text on a light background or white text on a dark one. Avoid light colors on light backgrounds.
- Use both sides. People coming from each direction see a different face, so each side can carry its own message, like a lunch special on one side and a coffee offer on the other.
- Plan for changes. Changeable faces let you swap in seasonal promotions, holiday hours or a new menu without buying a new frame.
- Check local placement rules. Rules for signs on public sidewalks vary by city, so check with your city before setting a sign out on a public sidewalk.
No design yet? Send us your logo and message and our designers will lay it out. Request a quote.
How ordering an A-frame sign works
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Order online or request a quote
For one sign, order the Signicade A-frame online. For several signs, custom design work or replacement faces, request a quote.
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Send artwork, or let us design it
Send print-ready artwork for the front and back, or send your logo, message and photos and our designers will lay out the sign.
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Approve your proof
We send a proof so you can check the spelling, colors and layout before anything is printed.
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Printed in Snohomish
We print both faces in our own shop in Snohomish.
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Pick up or ship
Pickup at our shop is usually ready in 2–4 days, or we'll ship your sign for free.
A-frame sign printing for Greater Seattle
Ardor Printing has been designing and printing signs, banners and vehicle graphics in-house since 2012. Our shop in Snohomish is about 30 miles from downtown Seattle, and every A-frame order can be picked up there or shipped free. We work with businesses across Snohomish County and King County, including:
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A-frame sign FAQs
How much does a custom A-frame sign cost?
Our changeable Signicade A-frame sign is $389.25, including a black or white frame and two printed 24" x 36" faces. For several signs, custom design work or replacement faces, request a quote.
What size are your A-frame signs?
The frame is 46" tall, 25" wide and 3" deep, and it weighs 19 lbs empty. Each side holds a printed face that is 24" wide by 36" tall.
Will an A-frame sign blow over in the wind?
The base of the frame fills with sand or water, which adds weight and helps the sign stay upright on breezy days. In strong wind or storms, it's still a good idea to bring the sign inside.
Can I change the graphics on my A-frame sign later?
Yes. The faces are recessed into the frame and can be replaced, so you can order new faces for a new promotion, season or price list and keep the same frame. Ask us for a price on replacement faces.
Can you design my A-frame sign?
Yes. Our in-house designers can lay out your sign from your logo, message and photos, and you approve a proof before we print. If you already have print-ready artwork, send it with your order.
How fast can I get an A-frame sign?
Pickup at our shop in Snohomish is usually ready in 2–4 days. If pickup doesn't work for you, shipping is free.
What's the difference between an A-frame sign, a sandwich board and a sidewalk sign?
They're different names for the same kind of sign: a portable, two-sided sign shaped like the letter A that stands on the sidewalk outside a business. People also say sandwich board signs, sidewalk boards or A-boards.
Do you make other storefront signs?
Yes. We also print window graphics, banners, feather flags, coroplast yard signs and other custom signs.
Get an A-frame sign quote
Ordering several signs, need a custom design or want replacement faces for a frame you already have? Tell us what you need and we'll send a free quote. For a single sign, you can order an A-frame sign online.
- Changeable Signicade A-frame, $389.25
- Double-sided 24" x 36" printed faces
- Design help from our in-house team
- Pickup in Snohomish, usually in 2–4 days, or free shipping
- Serving Snohomish County and Greater Seattle
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