Metal Panel A-Frame
Durable folding metal frame with replaceable printed faces for daily retail and event use.
ReusableDouble-sidedPortable sidewalk signs · Greater Vancouver
Portable A-frame and sidewalk signs for cafés, retailers, real estate, events and daily promotions—printed and finished for repeated business use.











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The best frame depends on how often content changes, whether the sign stays outdoors and how much wind and handling it will face.
Durable folding metal frame with replaceable printed faces for daily retail and event use.
ReusableDouble-sidedA warm hospitality-style board for frequently changing handwritten messages and menus.
Changeable dailyCafé styleFront-opening frames make printed poster changes fast while protective covers keep graphics neat.
Quick-changePoster insertsSpring-mounted panel and fillable weighted base improve stability in exposed sidewalk conditions.
Weighted baseOutdoor stabilityBuilt around your project
A café changing messages every morning needs a different system from a retailer running month-long promotions.
Pricing depends on frame type, face or poster size, quantity, printed material, protective covers, weight system, finishing and delivery.
Existing online products
Browse the available sandwich board, or use the quote form for custom frames, replacement faces and branded multi-board packages.
A frame made for repeated handling
Portable signs need readable graphics, stable hardware and a practical method for changing or protecting the message.
Rigid panel or poster produced at the correct viewing size.
Clear overlay protecting changeable paper posters.
Metal or wood perimeter supporting the visible face.
Top connection allowing safe folding and storage.
Chain or locking arm controlling the open angle.
Contact points selected for the expected surface.
Integrated grip for daily setup and removal.
Snap rails, retainers or fasteners for message changes.
Put the message where customers walk
A well-designed sidewalk sign turns passing foot traffic into a clear next action.
Reach pedestrians approaching from either direction.
Swap posters, panels or handwritten messages as needed.
Move the sign indoors after business hours or between events.
Choose lightweight, premium, chalkboard or weighted systems.
Replacement graphics can be produced consistently.
Design focuses on one message that can be read quickly.
ASC Signs can help prepare and coordinate sign permit applications throughout Greater Vancouver, including the City of Vancouver, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Burnaby, Maple Ridge and the Tri-Cities—Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody. Requirements vary by municipality, property and sign type. Municipal approval timing is separate from design and production.
A clear project path
The board is sized around the viewing distance, content and daily handling.
Share location, message type, poster size and change frequency.
Confirm metal, chalkboard, snap-frame or weighted-base construction.
Review artwork, hierarchy, colours, crop and both visible sides.
Produce the graphics, fit the frame and prepare it for daily use.
Your project, properly scoped
Upload artwork or describe the promotion. ASC will recommend the right frame, visible size and replacement-graphic method.
Your information is used only to respond to this quotation request.
Common questions
For exposed locations, consider a weather-resistant frame, durable printed face and a weighted or spring-mounted base. All portable signs should be brought inside during severe weather.
Yes. Options include replaceable rigid panels, snap-frame posters, slide-in inserts and chalkboard surfaces. Choose based on how frequently the message changes.
Most A-frame systems display a message on both sides, but the exact visible area and replacement method depend on the frame.
Send a print-ready PDF or vector file when available. ASC can also prepare a layout from your logo, message, colours and required dimensions.
Yes. Once the final frame size and artwork template are recorded, replacement posters or panels can be produced for future promotions.
No. Municipal, landlord and strata rules may control placement, hours, clearance and sign size. The board must not block pedestrian or accessibility routes.
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Qualified businesses may be able to spread the cost of design, fabrication and installation over scheduled payments. Send the basic project details below and ASC Signs will help you take the next step with our independent financing provider.
How it works: confirm the sign scope and estimated cost, complete the lender’s secure application, then approve the project after financing and design are accepted.
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