Signposts
Visitors who can find your entrance, your car park or the right department straight away.
Signage that lasts for years, even in wind and rain.
A single set of signs that makes sense of your entire site, from the gate to the reception desk.
In brief
- Indoors or outdoors
- It depends on the material
- PVC-free
- In one of the performances
- The most environmentally friendly choice
- Biprint, 3 out of 5the other materials on this page score lower
- Placement
- Our own team, on site
- Implementation
- Made to measure, according to your design and your measurements
- Design
- Designed by Creafor, or we can bring your own design to life
- Production
- In-house production in Lokeren
- Delivery
- Belgium and Europe, every weekday
- Price
- Based on a proposal, your plan or your measurements
The eco-score is our own assessment of the material’s environmental footprint, on a scale of 1 to 5. It says nothing about quality, and the material must be recycled under the right conditions. Several materials may be listed on this page. We list the material with the lowest environmental footprint, not an average.
Frequently asked questions about signposts
Can signposts be left outside all year round?
With the right material, yes. Dibond is designed for signage that is displayed outdoors for long periods, whilst we apply a UV-resistant varnish to polystyrene. The choice of board depends on how long the sign needs to remain in place and how much it is exposed to the elements.
What’s the difference between this and a dartboard?
The timeframe. A signboard points the way to an event for a weekend and can then be removed. A signpost remains in place; it forms part of the building and is therefore made of Dibond and mounted on a post. The difference therefore lies in the lifespan and the material, not in the shape.
Can a single sign point in two directions?
Yes, have your signposts printed on both sides. That way, you can use the same sign on both sides of a driveway or a junction, and you’ll only need to order half as many.
Will the signs remain legible in the dark?
Reflective film is the standard solution for permanent use alongside a road or a driveway. There is also phosphorescent film – which glows in the dark – and fluorescent film, which makes a sign more conspicuous during the day.
Do you also supply the posts and the mounting system?
Yes. Fixing materials and mounting systems are included in the quote, and our project managers will work with you to determine which post is suitable for the ground conditions. We will drill holes to the diameter required by your system.
Do you put up the signposts yourselves?
That’s possible. Creafor has its own installation team with its own aerial work platform, so we can install signs that are high up or difficult to reach ourselves. You can choose whether to have us handle the delivery and installation or to do it yourself.
What is the maximum size allowed for a signpost?
We supply Dibond in sizes up to a maximum of 2050 x 4050 mm. In practice, however, a sign is usually smaller, as it needs to be legible at a glance from a moving car.
How much does a signpost cost?
Signposts are not available as ready-made items in our ordering system, as the material, size and mounting method vary depending on the site. Please let us know the number of signs, the required dimensions and where they are to be installed, and we will provide you with a quote.
What is the minimum order quantity?
Starting with a sign, although there’s rarely just one here. Signposting an area requires a series of signs, and the most important thing is that all the signs are cut from the same sheet and follow the same grid.
How much text should I put on a signpost?
As few as possible. Anyone reading the sign is either driving or looking for their way, and can only take in three or four lines at a time. If there are several destinations on the site, use a large sign at the entrance and smaller signs at the junctions beyond it.
Can we order an extra plate later on?
Yes, and that is why we keep a record of your design and your order. A sign added two years later will still be part of the series, in the same colour and the same size.
What about the environmental aspect?
Dibond scores 1 out of 5 and is not PVC-free, but it does last the longest. If it must be explicitly PVC-free, then Biprint is the panel suitable for outdoor use, with an EcoScore of 3 out of 5.
Description Signposts
Are you looking for signposts to guide visitors from the gate to the correct entrance, the car park or a specific department? Creafor produces more than 10,000 weather-resistant signposts every year, ranging from a single sign on company premises to a complete set for a campus or a residential care home. Permanent signage needs to remain legible for years, so you’ll usually opt for Dibond, or a traffic sign with reflective film if the sign is to be permanently positioned alongside a driveway. If you have the signs printed on both sides, a single sign can point in two directions. If you don’t have a design yet, our design team will create one based on your briefing. If it’s for a weekend, an open day or a diversion that will be removed afterwards, you’re better off with arrow signs.
Images of Signposts
Are signposts planned?
Please provide us with the plan or the dimensions, and tell us what needs to be included. We will assess the best options from a technical and budgetary perspective, and draw up a proposal covering design, production and installation.
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Materials for Signposts
Dibond 2, 3 or 4 mm
The standard choice for permanent signage. A set of signs that remains in place on the same site for years and is still just as close by after three winters as it was on day one.
Road sign with reflective film
For permanent use alongside a road or a driveway, where a sign must also be visible when illuminated by a headlamp.
Shorter term
Forex 3, 5 or 10 mm for standard durations; 2 mm polystyrene or 3 to 10 mm corrugated polypropylene if the signs are only to be displayed for one season.
A coherent series
- The same slab, the same size and the same grid pattern across the entire site
- Full-colour printed, or coloured and white films on a coloured panel
- To be supplemented at a later date with a plate in the same design
Finishing and assembly
- Rounded corners or a milled shape, drill holes of the desired diameter
- Fitting materials, posts and mounting systems
- Protective laminate: matt, satin or gloss
Applications of Signposts
Why visitors order signposts from us
- a visitor car park where cars must drive to the correct entrance
- a business premises with a separate gate for deliveries and a gate for visitors
- a hospital or residential care home where each ward is clearly marked
- a sports complex with several pitches, changing rooms and a canteen
- a school with a cycle shed, an administration office and a canteen
- a holiday park or campsite where guests find their own spot
- an industrial estate where several companies share the same access road
- a walking or cycling route that remains signposted all year round
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