Aluminum Signs
Important Artwork Notice!
White Ink can be used as a single spot color (1/0) to produce 100% White Ink signs (no CMYK), as well as an underprint option as an additional 5th color for enhanced color reproduction. If the White Ink Option is selected, a White Ink mask must be created and uploaded with your full color file. The file for the white ink MUST ONLY be black and white (100% Black). 100% black in the areas you want the white ink.
See Aluminum Signs in action
Watch the Aluminum Signs overview from 4OVER4.COM. A short walkthrough of options, premium stocks, live pricing and fast turnaround.
- From $36 per 12" x 18" sign, with the price scaling as you size up to 24" x 36" or order more, up to 100 signs.
- 3 sizes: 12" x 18", 18" x 24", and 24" x 36", all printed on the same rust-proof aluminum.
- .040" aluminum: one lightweight rigid material that will not rust, warp, or fade, indoors or outdoors.
- Full color on the front with a blank back, or on both sides, with optional rounded 0.75" corners and drilled mounting holes.
- 4 business day standard turnaround, with 3-day, 2-day, Next-Day and Same-Day rush, rated 4.9 out of 5 across 63 reviews.
A Sign Built to Shrug Off the Weather
Screw an aluminum sign to a post outside and forget about it. It shrugs off rain and sun the way paper and foam never can, a solid metal panel printed full color on rust-proof .040" aluminum, light enough to hang with a few screws yet tough enough to hold its edge for years. Prices start at $36 for one 12" x 18" sign, and it earns its 4.9 out of 5 across 63 reviews whether you're marking a parking spot, planting a yard sign, or hanging a storefront panel. It's the format we've printed since 1999 for anyone who needs a message the weather cannot wash away.
These signs earn their keep. They stay flat, they wipe clean with a cloth, and the metal reads as permanent in a way plastic never does. Want to see how the aluminum sign sits next to the rest of the line? Browse every option on aluminum signs printing, or stay here and build yours from the choices below.
The price starts at $36 for one 12" x 18" sign, and it scales with the size you pick and the quantity you order, up to 100 signs. Moving to the larger 24" x 36" size or printing both sides raises the total, and the live configurator shows the exact number before you commit, so there is no guessing on the cost.
What Are Aluminum Signs?
An aluminum sign is a rigid metal sign printed on solid aluminum for indoor or outdoor use. At 4OVER4.COM aluminum signs print full color on .040" aluminum in 3 sizes from 12" x 18" to 24" x 36", with optional rounded corners, drilled mounting holes, and single or double-sided printing, starting at $36 for one 12" x 18" sign.
Think of it as a sign that ignores the weather. Instead of paper or foam that warps and fades, an aluminum sign is a solid metal panel that stays flat and sharp outdoors for years. You print your artwork full color across the face, pick the size, and decide whether the back stays blank or carries a second design. Rust-proof, easy to wipe clean, and light enough to hang with a few screws, it is the format people reach for when a sign has to survive rain and sun. If you want a bare panel to mount into your own frame instead, the Aluminum Sign Panels cover that, and the aluminum sign sits right beside it as the ready-to-hang version.
How Much Do Aluminum Signs Cost?
Aluminum signs start at $36 for one 12" x 18" sign at 4OVER4.COM. The price scales with the size you choose and the quantity you order, up to 100 signs, so a larger 24" x 36" sign or a double-sided print raises the total. The configurator shows the exact number before you commit, and every change updates live.
The entry price is $36 for one 12" x 18" sign. Step up to a larger size or order a batch and the configurator prices it live, so you see the exact total before you check out. Moving to the 24" x 36" size or printing both sides raises the number, and a rush speed adds a set percentage on top. Want a side-by-side quote against another printer? 4OVER4's Price Match beats a real competitor price by an extra 10% - the 110% price-match guarantee, so you order the metal sign without overpaying for it.
What Size Should an Aluminum Sign Be?
Aluminum signs come in 3 set sizes: 12" x 18", 18" x 24", and 24" x 36". The default is the 12" x 18" sign and the largest is 24" x 36". You pick the size in the configurator and the price follows the size you choose.
Size comes down to how far away the sign gets read. A 12" x 18" sign is the default, right for a door, a parking spot, or a notice people read up close. Step up to 18" x 24" for a yard sign or a storefront panel that carries from the sidewalk. The 24" x 36" is the big one, sized to be read across a lot or from a passing car. All three sizes print on the same rust-proof aluminum, and the specs below lay out every dimension and option exactly the way the live configurator presents them.
What Material and Options Can You Choose?
4OVER4.COM prints aluminum signs on a single material, .040" aluminum, a lightweight rust-proof panel built for weather. Ink prints full color on the front with a blank back, or full color on both sides. You can add rounded corners at a 0.75" radius and drilled mounting holes on all four corners or the top corners.
One material, built to last. Every aluminum sign prints on .040" aluminum, a thin rigid panel that will not rust, warp, or fade the way paper and plastic do, and it wipes clean with a cloth. Below are a few easy ways to get more out of the sign.
| Option | What you get |
|---|---|
| Panel | .040" aluminum, a solid rigid metal sheet that will not rust, warp or fade indoors or outdoors |
| Solid aluminum against ACM | ACM is a composite panel, a plastic core sandwiched between two thin aluminum skins, and it can delaminate at a cut edge over time. This sign is solid metal all the way through, which is why it holds a screw hole without crushing. |
| Sizes | 12" x 18", 18" x 24", 24" x 36", all on the same panel |
| Printing | Full color on the front with a blank back, or full color on both sides for a sign read from two directions |
| Corners | Square as standard, or optional rounded 0.75" corners, which are safer at head height and less likely to catch a hand |
| Mounting holes | Optional drilled holes, placed for the post, frame or wall you are mounting to |
| Quantity | 1 to 100 signs per order |
| Turnaround | 4 business days standard, with 3-day, 2-day, Next-Day and Same-Day rush |
Decide the holes before you order, not after. Drilling on press is clean and centered; drilling in a parking lot with a cordless drill chips the print around the hole and starts the one kind of edge damage a metal sign is otherwise immune to.
Print one side or both
Set the ink coverage to full color on the front with a blank back for a standard sign, or full color on both sides for one people read coming and going, which is handy for hanging and freestanding signs.
Round the corners for a cleaner edge
Add rounded corners at a 0.75" radius for a softer, safer edge that reads more finished and is friendlier to bump into on a wall or a post.
Add mounting holes so it hangs fast
Choose drilled mounting holes on all four corners or just the top so the sign is ready to screw up the moment it lands, no drilling into finished metal on site.
Already have your artwork? Skip straight to a press-ready blank instead. The aluminum sign blank template is built at the real trim size with the bleed and safe margin already drawn in, so your design never crowds the cut. Grab the size that matches your order below, drop your art in, and upload.
Wally hangs a sign that outlasts the weather
A $36 metal panel that beats paper and foam outdoors.
One aluminum sign starts at $36 and prints full color on rust-proof .040 inch aluminum that survives rain and sun for years. Pick a size from 12 by 18 up to 24 by 36 inch, print one side or both, add mounting holes, and Wally gets it on your wall or post fast.
Press-Ready Blank Templates
How Do Aluminum Signs Compare to the Rest of the Range?
Aluminum signs are the durable, everyday pick, but they are not your only move in metal. If you need extra visibility at night, the Reflective Aluminum Signs add a reflective face, and when the sign has to be rewritten again and again, the Dry Erase Aluminum Signs take a marker and wipe clean. The chart below lines up aluminum signs against their closest siblings so you can compare the starting price on each before you choose.
How Fast Can You Get Aluminum Signs?
4OVER4.COM prints aluminum signs on 5 turnaround speeds, from same-day out of the New York City facility to a standard 4 business days, with next-day, 2-day, and 3-day in between. You choose the speed in the configurator, and faster options adjust the price.
Deadline this week? Standard production for aluminum signs is 4 business days, and when the date sneaks up you can move that to 3-day, 2-day, Next-Day or even Same-Day production. Each step buys back time for a set percentage on top of the base price, so you only pay for speed when you actually need it. Same-Day orders ship from our NYC plant, and 99.8% of 4OVER4 orders land on time with 82% shipping early, so you are not gambling on the date.
Aluminum Signs: Frequently Asked Questions
How long does an aluminum sign last outdoors?
The panel itself is the easy part: .040" aluminum will not rust, warp or fade, so it holds its edge for years in weather that destroys paper and foam. What ages is the printed surface, and that comes down to sun exposure. A sign in constant direct southern sun softens in color sooner than one on a shaded wall or a north facing post.
How do I mount it to a post or an H frame?
Order the drilled mounting holes with the sign and place them for the mount you actually own. Two holes along the top edge suit an H frame; four corner holes suit a wooden post, a fence or a bracket. Use washers under the screw heads so the head does not bite into the print, and leave the screws snug rather than cranked down.
Will an aluminum sign rust?
No. Aluminum does not rust, which is the whole reason this panel exists. The only rust you will ever see on one is bleeding from a steel screw or bracket somebody used to hang it, so use stainless or galvanized hardware.
Which gauge should I choose?
There is one on this product, .040", and it is the gauge that covers nearly every job: rigid enough to stay flat on a post at 24" x 36", light enough to hang with a few screws and to carry a dozen at a time. Thicker gauges exist for signs that get struck or leaned on, but for wall, post and frame mounting this is the working choice.
What sizes are available?
Three: 12" x 18" from $36, 18" x 24" and 24" x 36", in quantities from 1 to 100. Pick by reading distance. A 12" x 18" reads from a few steps, an 18" x 24" from a passing car, a 24" x 36" from across a street.
How fast can I get them?
Four business days standard, with 3-day, 2-day, Next-Day and Same-Day rush when a listing goes live or an inspection date moves. Same-Day is the reason 4.9 out of 5 across 63 reviews holds up under deadline orders.
What Do People Use Aluminum Signs For?
Aluminum signs work for parking and property signs, real estate and yard signs, business and storefront signs, wayfinding, and safety or warning notices. Because the .040" aluminum is rust-proof and weatherproof, the same sign holds up indoors or outdoors for years, and drilled holes let you mount it fast.
Because aluminum signs are rust-proof and rigid, they go where paper cannot. Property managers use them for parking, unit numbers, and no-trespassing notices. Real estate agents plant them as yard and directional signs. Shops hang them as storefront and hours signs, and warehouses use them for safety and wayfinding. The drilled holes make mounting a two-minute job, and the same sign that hangs in a lobby survives a year on a fence outside. One metal panel, a lot of jobs it does without complaint.
Aluminum Real Estate Signs
Real estate is where aluminum earns its reputation. A listing sign stands in a front yard through rain, sprinklers and a full summer of sun, and gets pulled, thrown in a trunk and planted again at the next address. Corrugated plastic gives up somewhere in that cycle. A .040" aluminum panel does not, because there is nothing in it to rust or rot.
Agents order two of the three sizes almost exclusively. The 18" x 24" is the standard yard listing, readable from a slow moving car and light enough to carry a stack of them in a trunk. The 24" x 36" is the size for a corner lot, a wide setback or a commercial listing, where the sign is read from across the street rather than from the curb.
Rider panels are the narrow strips that clip above or below the main sign, carrying SOLD, OPEN HOUSE, PRICE REDUCED or the bedroom count, so the listing panel itself never has to be reprinted. We print those as text on the main panel today rather than as a separate rider product, so if you need a narrow strip to hang under an existing frame, talk to us before you order and we will tell you what will fit it.
For mounting, order the drilled holes with the sign. Two holes along the top edge hang it from an H frame, the wire frame that pushes straight into a lawn. Four holes, one near each corner, bolt it to a wooden post or a hanging bracket arm. Print both sides if the sign hangs from a frame, since half the traffic reads it from the back. If you want a sign that stands on its own on a sidewalk or at an open house instead, see the real estate A-frame signs, and for the lighter corrugated version of the lawn sign, the real estate yard signs.
One brokerage note: keep the logo, the agent photo and the phone number in the same position across every listing sign you print, so a neighborhood full of your signs reads as one campaign rather than a dozen separate designs.
See the Rest of Our Signs
Aluminum signs are one stop in a much larger lineup, and you can scan the full print product range any time, or stay within the metal family on aluminum signs printing. If a reflective face, a dry-erase surface, or a bare panel would serve you better, the rest of the family is one tap away. Each option shows its own starting price and links straight to its product page, so finding the right fit takes seconds.
Print Your Aluminum Signs Today
At 4OVER4.COM, quality comes first, and it's backed by a satisfaction guarantee and 25+ years of printing since 1999. Whatever size you pick and however you mount it, these aluminum signs are built to stay flat, stay bright, and hold up to the weather. Need them before an opening or an inspection? Our Same-Day production keeps you covered. Print your aluminum signs today.
