Yard Sign Design Tips
Short words, big letters, strong contrast: the sign-shop rules that make a yard sign readable from a moving car.
Read guide · 7 minYard signs
Custom yard signs that do their job from the curb
Lightweight, waterproof and up in ten seconds. Corrugated plastic yard signs are the workhorse of temporary outdoor messaging, and getting them right comes down to size, contrast and the right stake.
Most popular size18" × 24"
Standard material4mm corrugated plastic
Typical hardwareWire H-stakes
A good yard sign is mostly decisions you make before anything gets printed: how far away your reader will be, how many words they can take in, and how long the sign has to survive outdoors. We walk you through those choices, then quote the whole job (signs, stakes and shipping) as one delivered price.
Most yard signs are printed on 4mm corrugated plastic, often called coroplast. It's light enough to carry fifty at a time, shrugs off rain, and the hollow flutes inside the sheet let a wire stake slide straight in. For a sign that needs to stay up for a season or longer, we'll point you toward aluminum or aluminum composite instead.
What your quote covers
- Material and print options matched to how long the sign needs to last
- Pricing at the quantities you're considering
- Stakes, frames or mounting hardware
- Shipping to your address, rolled into one delivered price
- Production and arrival estimate for your deadline
Popular uses
Who orders yard signs
Celebrations
Graduations, birthdays, welcome-home and congratulations signs.
Contractors & job sites
Roofers, landscapers, painters and builders: "Another project by…" signs.
Churches & schools
Vacation Bible school, enrollment, events, fundraisers and spirit signs.
Directional signs
Arrows for events, parking, open houses and weddings.
Community notices
HOA reminders, neighborhood watch, slow-down and safety messages.
Promotions
Sales, now-hiring, now-open and seasonal specials.
Sizes & specs
Common formats
| Size | Orientation | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 12" × 18" | Portrait or landscape | Directional arrows, short messages, small lawns |
| 18" × 24" | Portrait or landscape | The all-purpose standard: events, contractors, celebrations |
| 24" × 36" | Usually landscape | Corners and busier roads where you need bigger letters |
| 4' × 8' | Landscape (posts or frame) | Large-format signs at entrances, lots and major intersections |
Need something else? Custom sizes are available from most print partners. Just tell us the dimensions.
Options
Choices to make
- Single- or double-sided printing (double-sided reads from both directions of traffic)
- Full color, or one to two spot colors for bold, simple designs
- Standard wire H-stakes or heavier step stakes for hard ground
- Flutes oriented vertically so stakes slide in cleanly
- Multiple designs (versions) in one order
- Drilled holes or grommets for zip-tying to fences and railings
Learn first
Guides for this project
Yard Sign Size Guide
Which size fits your spot, how many signs and stakes to order, and how to plan so they arrive on time.
Read guide · 6 minYard Sign Materials Explained
What each sign material is good at, how long it lasts outside, and which one fits your project.
Read guide · 7 minFAQ
Questions, answered
How long will a corrugated plastic yard sign last outside?
Plan on months, not years. Sun and wind are the main enemies. For a season-long or permanent sign, ask us about aluminum or aluminum composite panels.
Are stakes included?
Stakes are usually priced as a separate line item, so we always list them in your quote and include them in the delivered total if you want them.
Can I order several different designs at once?
Yes. Many printers run multiple versions in one order. A small setup charge per design can apply, and we'll spell that out in the quote.
Is there a minimum order?
Some print partners will run a single sign. Per-sign cost drops as quantity goes up because setup is spread across more pieces, so it's worth asking for prices at two or three quantities.
Got a sign project? Let's price it out.
Tell us the size, quantity and deadline. We'll come back with material options and one delivered price: printing, hardware and shipping included.