Select a size below. Prices shown per unit, qty 1, standard turnaround. Volume discounts apply automatically at checkout.
| Material / Substrate | Our Price | Avg Competitor | You Save | Est. Shipping |
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Standard Frame
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$44.73 | $45.18 | Save $0.45 | $19.31 |
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Premium / Weighted Base
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$58.15 | $58.74 | Save $0.59 | $19.31 |
How we priced this: Competitor averages sourced from GotPrint, UPrinting, VistaPrint, PrintPlace (Jun 2026 avg). Our prices are set exactly 1% below that average for every size and material combination. Competitor prices change; ours stay competitive. We review quarterly.
| Material / Substrate | Our Price | Avg Competitor | You Save | Est. Shipping |
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Standard Frame
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$52.62 | $53.15 | Save $0.53 | $19.31 |
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Premium / Weighted Base
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$68.41 | $69.10 | Save $0.69 | $19.31 |
How we priced this: Competitor averages sourced from GotPrint, UPrinting, VistaPrint, PrintPlace (Jun 2026 avg). Our prices are set exactly 1% below that average for every size and material combination. Competitor prices change; ours stay competitive. We review quarterly.
Free Design Setup & Free Proof on every order. Prices above are per-unit at qty 1. Rush production tiers are available in the order form. Shipping calculated live at checkout.
Configure & Order ↑Parking lot IDs, contractor yard boards, and building plaques need a substrate that does not warp when weather hits. We print on .040 and .080 aluminum with Free Design Setup, digital email proof approval, and rigid sign sizes from 12x18 through 4x8 feet in the calculator above.
Send your logo, room numbers, or ADA copy. We handle bleed for routed holes, contrast for outdoor viewing distance, and file prep before print. Approve the proof, then we produce flat-packed metal signs and ship anywhere in the United States.
This guide covers aluminum thickness, outdoor sizing, Free Design Setup, and FAQ. Ready to order? Use the calculator above, pick size and metal weight, upload art or request design help, and approve your digital proof before print.

Metal core, UV ink, and stiffness that holds up outside.
Coroplast and foamboard work for short campaigns. Aluminum is what property managers and contractors pick when the sign has to survive rain, direct sun, and the occasional bump from a cart. The metal sheet stays flat and the printed face resists fading better than paper-based boards left outside.
We direct-print or UV-print on .040 aluminum for standard exterior installs and .080 when you need extra rigidity for larger panels or high-wind areas. Every order includes a digital proof showing art placement, size, and which metal thickness you selected.
Free Design Setup helps when you only have a vector logo and a list of suite numbers. We set type size for readable distance, plan margins around screw holes, and flag thin fonts that will not hold up on a parking lot sign viewed from a moving car.
Hole placement, contrast, and outdoor legibility checks.
Outdoor signs fail when contrast is too low or type is too small for the viewing distance. Tell us where the sign mounts and how far away people read it. We adjust logo size and stroke weight on the proof so your aluminum sign reads clearly at 20 feet, not just on a monitor.
Vector PDF is best for building numbers, arrows, and crisp logos. Photos and gradients work when resolution is high at final size. Need reflective elements called out for a safety sign? Note it in special instructions and we plan the layout on the proof.

Match metal thickness to size, wind, and mount style.
.040 aluminum is the workhorse for door plaques, small parking signs, and directional panels up to about 24x36. It keeps weight down while staying rigid enough for standard wall mounts and post brackets.
.080 aluminum adds stiffness for 36x48 and 48x96 panels, long horizontal installs, and locations with steady wind load. The calculator also lists PVC and foamboard if you need a lower-cost indoor option on the same order flow, but aluminum is the right pick when the install is permanent and outdoors.

From door-side plaques to 4x8 building panels.
12x18 and 18x24 suit suite IDs, restroom signs, and small parking arrows mounted at eye level. 24x36 handles loading dock IDs and medium building markers. 36x48 and 48x96 cover main entrance branding and contractor staging boards visible from the street.
Double-sided aluminum signs work on post mounts in parking aisles. Single-sided saves cost when the back faces a wall or fence. Select sides in the calculator and we show both faces on the proof when double-sided is selected.
Plan hardware before you approve the proof.
Most aluminum signs mount with screws through corners or a routed hole pattern. Share your bracket or post spec in special instructions so we keep critical text out of drill zones. We can note suggested hole placement on the proof when you upload a mount diagram.
Shipped aluminum signs are packed flat with face protection. Store indoors until install day. For coastal or high-UV sites, ask about laminate or clear coat options in order notes if your job needs extra fade resistance beyond standard UV ink.
Outdoor signs fail when contrast is too low or type is too small for the viewing distance. Tell us where the sign mounts and how far away people read it. We adjust logo size and stroke weight on the proof so your aluminum sign reads clearly at 20 feet, not just on a monitor.
Vector PDF is best for building numbers, arrows, and crisp logos. Photos and gradients work when resolution is high at final size. Need reflective elements called out for a safety sign? Note it in special instructions and we plan the layout on the proof.
These guideline files are filtered to sizes closest to the calculator options on this page (bleed, trim, and safe zones included). Design faster, avoid setup mistakes, or skip the file work and choose Free Design Setup above.
Upload through the order form or send files during Free Design Setup.
Vector PDF with outlined fonts, embedded images, and bleed when possible.
Adobe Illustrator files with linked images packaged or embedded.
High resolution at final print size (300 DPI where practical).
Send what you have. Free Design Setup rebuilds layout when needed.
Pick the tier that matches your install date. Shipping transit is added after production.
Standard production details pulled from the live order form. Custom options outside this list are available on request.
| Materials | .040 aluminum, .080 aluminum, 3mm PVC, 6mm PVC, clear acrylic, foamboard (indoor) |
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| Sizes | 12x18, 18x24, 24x36, 36x48, 48x96 (4x8 ft) |
| Printed sides | Single-sided or double-sided |
| Turnaround | Standard 3-5 business days, rush, and next-day tiers when available |
| Quantities | 1 through 250 in the calculator |
| Mounting | Screw holes, post brackets, or wall frames - plan in special instructions |
| Design | Free Design Setup, file check, digital email proof |
See how substrate choice shifts the sample total at the same size and quantity.
Relative sample totals at 1 with other calculator defaults held constant. Use the live calculator for your exact combination.
Volume-based pricing from the live calculator. Free Design Setup and digital proofing are always included.
| Quantity | Total | Per unit |
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| 1 | $44.73 | $44.73 |
| 5 | $125.89 | $25.18 |
| 10 | $205.86 | $20.59 |
| 25 | $297.39 | $11.90 |
| 50 | $552.13 | $11.04 |
| 100 | $1,008.00 | $10.08 |
Sample pricing for calculator defaults (24" x 36"). Change size, material, sides, and turnaround in the order form for live totals. Free Design Setup and digital proof are included.
Shoppers comparing Aluminum Signs on Vistaprint, UPrinting, GotPrint, and PrintPlace typically face add-on design fees, limited proof review, or checkout with no human backup. Cheap RUSH Printing bundles free design setup, email proof approval, live pricing about 1% below the average reliable competitor rate, and same-day professional support on every Aluminum Signs order.
| Feature | Cheap RUSH Printing | Vistaprint | UPrinting | GotPrint | PrintPlace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free design setup | ✓ Always free | Add-on | Templates | Limited | Self-serve |
| Free digital proof | ✓ Every order | Limited | ✓ | ✓ | Limited |
| Custom sizes and options | ✓ Live calculator | Limited | ✓ | Limited | Limited |
| Pricing vs major shops | ✓ ~1% below market avg | List price | List price | List price | List price |
| Rush production | ✓ When available | Available | Limited | Available | Available |
| Nationwide shipping | ✓ All 50 states | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Professional support | ✓ Same-day reply | Chat | Limited |
Service-level comparison only. Competitor pricing changes constantly - use each provider for live quotes. Last reviewed: Jul 2026.
Pricing updates live as you change options. No hidden setup fees on qualifying orders. 040 aluminum, .080 aluminum, 3mm PVC, 6mm PVC, clear acrylic, foamboard (indoor); Sizes: 12x18, 18x24, 24x36, 36x48, 48x96 (4x8 ft); Printed sides: Single-sided or double-sided; Turnaround: Standard 3-5 business days, rush, and next-day tiers when available.
Choose your specs in the calculator above for custom aluminum sign, upload PDF or PNG art, or send bullet copy for Free Design Setup. 040 or .080), sides, and quantity in the calculator. 2) Upload art or select Free Design Setup for outdoor legibility and hole-margin planning. 3) Approve the digital proof, then we print, pack flat, and ship nationwide. 040 aluminum, .080 aluminum, 3mm PVC, 6mm PVC, clear acrylic, foamboard (indoor); Sizes: 12x18, 18x24, 24x36, 36x48, 48x96 (4x8 ft); Printed sides: Single-sided or double-sided; Turnaround: Standard 3-5 business days, rush, and next-day tiers when available.
For your Affordable Aluminum Signs job, fulfillment is Nationwide from Florida. Production completes first, then carrier transit begins. Note a ship-by date in comments if your event or install cannot slip. Contact support the same business day if you need help choosing specs before you approve the proof.
Pricing updates live as you change options. No hidden setup fees on qualifying orders. 040 aluminum, .080 aluminum, 3mm PVC, 6mm PVC, clear acrylic, foamboard (indoor); Sizes: 12x18, 18x24, 24x36, 36x48, 48x96 (4x8 ft); Printed sides: Single-sided or double-sided; Turnaround: Standard 3-5 business days, rush, and next-day tiers when available.
Available sizes for custom aluminum sign include 12x18, 18x24, 24x36, 36x48, 48x96 (4x8 ft). Share viewing distance, mailing plans, or install notes in special instructions and we confirm readable type and trim on the digital proof.
Calculator material choices for custom aluminum sign include .040 aluminum, .080 aluminum, 3mm PVC, 6mm PVC, clear acrylic, foamboard (indoor). Not sure which fits your job? Free Design Setup recommends stock based on indoor, outdoor, hand-feel, or mail requirements and shows the pick on your proof.
Standard production for custom aluminum sign is 3-5 business days after you approve the digital proof. Rush tiers (Standard (3-5 Business Days), Rush (2-3 Business Days), Next-Day (when available)) appear in the calculator when available for your qty and specs. Approval day is not counted as day one of production.
Yes, always. We email a digital proof showing layout, color, trim, and placement specifics for custom aluminum sign. Send your logo, room numbers, or ADA copy. Production and finishing start only after written approval. We handle bleed for routed holes, contrast for outdoor viewing distance, and file prep before print. Approve the proof, then we produce flat-packed metal signs and ship anywhere in the United States.
Vector PDF or AI gives the crispest logos and small type on custom aluminum sign. High-resolution PNG at final trim size works for photo-heavy art. Free Design Setup can rebuild simple logos, add bleed, and flag risky RGB colors before print.
For Affordable Aluminum Signs, live qty tiers are 1 through 250 in the calculator. Per-unit pricing updates as you change quantity. Ask in comments if you need a split ship or multi-location qty plan. Contact support the same business day if you need help choosing specs before you approve the proof.
For Affordable Aluminum Signs, fulfillment is Nationwide from Florida. Production completes first, then carrier transit begins. Note a ship-by date in comments if your event or install cannot slip. Contact support the same business day if you need help choosing specs before you approve the proof.
Extend backgrounds 0.125 inch past trim on all sides for custom aluminum sign. Keep logos and phone numbers inside the safe zone at least 0.1 inch from the cut edge. We show bleed and safe zones on the digital proof before print.
Shoppers often ask about turnaround for events, file prep help, and qty breaks for Parking and garage IDs, Contractor site signs, Building entrance plaques use cases. We answer on the proof so you are not guessing after checkout.
When ordering Affordable Aluminum Signs, avoid tiny type for distance viewing, missing bleed on dark edges, and mismatched sides on double-sided jobs. The proof is your last check - use it. Contact support the same business day if you need help choosing specs before you approve the proof.
For your Affordable Aluminum Signs job, start with a standard size, economy material tier, Standard turnaround, and a mid qty break in the calculator. Upgrade stock or rush only when the install or event requires it. Contact support the same business day if you need help choosing specs before you approve the proof.
Upload art or send notes for custom aluminum sign, receive a digital proof by email within about one business day on most orders, mark changes or reply with approval, then we print and pack. No production time starts while the proof is pending.
For your Affordable Aluminum Signs job, this page is for Affordable Aluminum Signs specifically. Related products on our site cover different formats - use the related links and calculator specs to pick the right fit for display, mail, or handout use.
Rush production of 2-3 business days after proof approval is available for custom aluminum sign when the rush tier shows in the calculator. Carrier transit is extra. Plan total elapsed time as production days plus shipping days.
When ordering Affordable Aluminum Signs, Free Design Setup is included on qualifying orders. Send brand colors, copy, and any reference photos in comments. We return a proof for written approval before production. Contact support the same business day if you need help choosing specs before you approve the proof.
With Affordable Aluminum Signs, use the calculator above for live specs and pricing. Upload print-ready art or request Free Design Setup, approve the digital proof, then we print and ship nationwide from Florida after approval. Contact support the same business day if you need help choosing specs before you approve the proof.
Production time for custom aluminum sign is print, finish, and pack time on our floor after proof approval. Shipping time is carrier transit after pickup. A 3-day production tier plus 2-day ground shipping is five total days, not three.
Vector PDF or AI gives the crispest logos and small type on custom aluminum sign. High-resolution PNG at final trim size works for photo-heavy art. Free Design Setup can rebuild simple logos, add bleed, and flag risky RGB colors before print.
For Affordable Aluminum Signs, totals depend on the options you select above. Volume breaks at higher qty lower per-piece cost. Free Design Setup does not add a separate design line on qualifying orders. Contact support the same business day if you need help choosing specs before you approve the proof.
After approval, your custom aluminum sign job enters production, passes final QC, packs for transit, and ships with tracking email when the carrier scans the label. Reply to the proof thread if you need a ship-by date noted for an event.
Contact our professional support team or scroll back to the order form. We always reply the same day.