Aluminum A-Frame Signs
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- From $146.07 for one complete A-frame, which includes the satin-silver aluminum frame plus two printed signs.
- 2 sign sizes: a standard 22" x 28" and a larger 24" x 36", both printed on durable 4mm corrugated plastic.
- Aluminum frame, satin silver and 26" x 44.5", holding one sign on each face and folding flat to move or store.
- Same or different art on each side, printed front only, with a free online proof before the job runs.
- 4 business day standard turnaround, with 3-day, 2-day and Next-Day rush, from print-ready PDF, JPG or PNG files.
Put Your Message on the Sidewalk, Both Directions at Once
Custom aluminum frames earn their keep twice over on a sidewalk: set an aluminum A-frame on the pavement and it goes to work in both directions at once, catching foot traffic coming and going before anyone reaches your door. That is the aluminum A-frame: a folding sidewalk sign priced from $146.07 for one complete unit, a satin-silver aluminum frame plus two signs printed on 4mm corrugated plastic, one facing each way. It is the fixture you already know from outside cafes, shops, open houses and events, and 4OVER4.COM has been printing custom signage in New York since 1999.
These A-frames earn their keep because one frame does two jobs. It stands steady outside all day, folds flat to come in at close, and shows a sign on each face so nobody walks past your message unseen. Want to see how it sits next to the rest of the range? Browse the full A-frame signs printing lineup, or stay here and build yours from the choices below.
Everything is printed in-house and built exactly to the size and artwork you set. Pick the standard 22" x 28" signs or step up to 24" x 36", print the same art on both faces or a different message on each, and choose a turnaround as fast as next business day.
What Is an Aluminum A-Frame
An aluminum A-frame is a complete double-sided sidewalk sign: a satin-silver aluminum frame that stands 26" x 44.5", holding two 4mm corrugated-plastic signs, one on each face. It arrives as one unit, so there is nothing to source separately. Set it on the pavement and it works both ways down the sidewalk at once, then folds down at the end of the day so one person can carry it inside or stack it in a back room.
People reach for an A-frame when a wall sign or a window decal cannot do the job: a cafe posting the day's specials, a shop pointing to a sale, an agent marking an open house, an event steering people to the entrance. Because it stands out in the walking path and faces both directions, it gets read instead of ignored. If you are weighing the lighter plastic version, the Signicade A-Frames cover that, and this aluminum build sits above them as the sturdier, weather-ready pick.
What Sizes Are the Signs and the Frame
Aluminum A-frames print in 2 sign sizes: a standard 22" x 28" and a larger 24" x 36". Both signs print on 4mm (3/16") corrugated plastic, a light, rigid stock made for outdoor signage, and both seat inside the same 26" x 44.5" aluminum frame.
The right size comes down to how far away your readers actually stand. The 22" x 28" reads clearly from across a sidewalk and fits tight storefronts and doorways. The 24" x 36" gives your message more room and more reach when foot or road traffic sits farther back. Every dimension, the material and the turnaround options are grouped below exactly the way the live configurator presents them, so you know what you can change before you change it.
Aluminum A-frame sign specifications
| Spec | What ships |
|---|---|
| Unit | One satin silver aluminum A-frame plus 2 printed signs, one for each face |
| Frame size | 26" x 44.5", satin silver aluminum |
| Sign sizes | 22" x 28" standard, or 24" x 36" for the longer read down a street |
| Sign material | 4mm (3/16") corrugated plastic, printed front only |
| Double sided | Yes, one sign per face, the same art on both or different art on each |
| Folded footprint | Folds flat to carry indoors at close and to stack in a stockroom |
| Files and proof | Print-ready PDF, JPG or PNG, with a free online proof before the job runs |
| Turnaround | 4 business day standard, with 3-day, 2-day and Next-Day rush |
A-frame inserts and replacement graphics
The printed signs are the part that dates, not the frame. When the season, the price or the promotion changes, reorder the signs on their own and set them into the same 26" x 44.5" frame.
- Coroplast yard signs for corrugated plastic inserts, the same 4mm build the frame ships with.
- Foam core signs for a lighter insert when the frame is standing indoors.
- Rigid PVC for a stiffer insert that holds its shape through a wet week outdoors.
Order the replacement at the sign size you started with, 22" x 28" or 24" x 36", so it seats in the frame without trimming on the sidewalk.
What Is the Aluminum Frame Made Of
The frame is the reason this A-frame outlasts a cheap plastic one. It is satin-silver aluminum, so it will not rust the way steel does and it shrugs off sun and rain out on the sidewalk. At 26" x 44.5" it gives the signs a clean, professional border and enough footprint to stand steady in a breeze.
One frame holds a sign on each face, so a single unit does double duty, and because it folds flat, one person can set it out in the morning and fold it away at close. This is the workhorse version for storefronts, open houses, wayfinding and outdoor events. If you want a lighter-weight alternative for lower-traffic spots, the Metal Rod A-Frames are a slimmer take on the same idea.
Can You Print Different Art on Each Side
Yes. Each aluminum A-frame prints front only on both signs, and you choose either the same artwork on both signs or different artwork on each sign. Print the same art on both and the frame shows one consistent message to traffic from either direction. Print different art on each and the sign does two jobs at once, a sale on one face and directions on the other, or a greeting out front and a menu facing the door.
Before anything runs, you can request a free online proof to check your layout, colors and text, or send it straight to production if your file is ready. Print-ready PDF, JPG and PNG files are all accepted, so most designs upload with no conversion.
Custom aluminum frame questions people ask
How heavy is an aluminum A-frame?
Aluminum is the light metal, which is the point of this one. The 26" x 44.5" frame carries two 4mm corrugated plastic signs and still folds flat for one person to bring back inside at close. We publish no weight figure for it, so if a shipping weight decides the order, ask before you buy.
Can you swap the printed inserts?
Yes. The frame holds one sign per face, so a seasonal change means reordering two signs at 22" x 28" or 24" x 36" rather than a whole new unit, and the satin silver frame stays where it is.
Will it stay upright in wind?
An A-frame stands on its own footprint, so it holds on a calm day and in ordinary breeze on level pavement. In a gusty spot, weight the base or bring it in. We publish no wind rating for this frame, so treat it as a sign you set out and take in, not a fixed outdoor installation.
Does it arrive assembled?
It ships as the frame plus 2 signs, so the work on your side is setting one sign into each face and opening it on the pavement. You approve the free online proof first, and the signs arrive printed and cut to the size you ordered.
How Much Does an Aluminum A-Frame Cost
Aluminum A-frames start at $146.07 for one complete unit, which includes the aluminum frame and two 22" x 28" signs. You can order 1 to 10 units in a single go, which covers everything from a single storefront to a row of them along an event.
Stepping up to the 24" x 36" size or picking a faster turnaround moves the total, and the live configurator shows the exact number before you commit. Every order also earns 4OVER4 loyalty coins, which you can apply at checkout for up to 9% off the order cost.
One complete unit, meaning the satin silver aluminum frame plus 2 printed signs, starts at $146.07, and the quantity ladder runs from 1 to 10 units in a single order. Standard production is 4 business days, with 3-day, 2-day and Next-Day rush when an opening date will not move.
How Do Aluminum A-Frames Compare to Other Sidewalk Signs
Aluminum is the weather-ready, long-haul pick, but it is not your only sidewalk option. If you are weighing a lighter plastic frame, a slimmer metal-rod build or a different price point, it helps to see the trade-off in plain numbers. The chart below lines up aluminum A-frames against their closest siblings so you can compare the starting price on each before you choose.
Wally sets your message on the sidewalk
One aluminum A-frame, two signs, working both directions of foot traffic.
An aluminum A-frame starts at $146.07 and shows up ready to work: a satin-silver frame that will not rust, plus two printed signs, one on each face. Print the same message both ways or a different one on each side, pick your size, and Wally has it out front fast.
Other sidewalk signs to compare
- Signicade A-frames, for a lighter frame that one person carries out every morning.
- Metal A-frame signs, for a heavier frame on a busy street.
- Plastic A-frame signs, when the printed sign is the part that matters and the frame is just the stand.
Compare them on frame material, how easily the printed insert swaps and how the unit behaves once the pavement is windy. This one is the aluminum option: satin silver, 26" x 44.5", two 4mm corrugated plastic signs, from $146.07 a complete unit.
How Fast Can You Get Aluminum A-Frames
Standard production for these signs is 4 business days, which keeps the price at its lowest. When the date is tighter, three faster speeds sit above it: 3-day, 2-day and next business day, so a last-minute opening or event does not leave you without signage. You choose the speed right in the configurator and see what each step adds before you pick. If you want a lower-cost economy A-frame instead, the Simpo A-Frames are a budget-minded alternative.
See the Rest of Our Signs
Aluminum A-frames are one stop in a much larger signage lineup, and you can scan the full print product range any time. If a lighter frame, a different sign material or a taller display 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.
Order Your Aluminum A-Frames Today
At 4OVER4.COM, quality comes first, and it is backed by 25+ years of printing since 1999. Whatever size and artwork you pick, an aluminum A-frame is built to stand out front, take the weather, and fold away when the day is done. Set your size, choose same or different art on each side, and print your aluminum A-frames today.
Aluminum A-Frames: Frequently Asked Questions
Does the price include the frame or just the signs?
It includes both. From $146.07 you get one complete A-frame: the satin silver aluminum frame plus two printed signs, one for each face. You do not need to buy the hardware separately, and you can order a single unit rather than a minimum run.
What sizes do the sidewalk signs come in?
There are 2 sign sizes, a standard 22 inch by 28 inch and a larger 24 inch by 36 inch. The aluminum frame itself measures 26 inches by 44.5 inches, so check the footprint against the pavement or entryway space you have before choosing the larger sign.
Can the two sides show different artwork?
Yes. You can run the same design on both faces so the message reads identically from either direction, or supply different art for each side, which is useful when foot traffic arrives from two directions with different needs. Each sign prints on the front only, since the reverse faces into the frame.
What are the signs printed on and will they survive outside?
Both sizes print on 4mm corrugated plastic, the fluted board used for outdoor sidewalk signage rather than a paper stock. The aluminum frame is satin silver and folds flat, so the usual routine is to set it out in the morning and fold it in at close, which is also the best way to make the signs last.
How quickly can I get an A-frame?
Standard production is 4 business days, with 3-day, 2-day and Next-Day rush options if you need it sooner. Shipping transit is on top of production, and the frame ships as a unit with both printed signs.
What file format should I send for the artwork?
Send print-ready PDF, JPG or PNG files. A free online proof is included before the job runs, so you get to confirm the layout and crop on each sign face before anything prints.
