Since real estate agents and contractors buy so many aluminum yard signs, one of the most common sizes is 18” height x 24” width.

Keep in mind though that aluminum sheeting can be easily cut to any “odd” size to meet your individual needs. Odd size pricing just uses the next standard size up.

Other popular sizes include:
• 2’ height x 3’ width
• 3’ height x 2’ width
• 2’ height x 4’ width

The sizes above can also fit into a sturdy angle iron step stake for a convenient and portable display. If you are in an area which has seasonally high winds, you should strongly consider upgrading the thickness of your custom aluminum metal signage for these larger size signs.

The thicker the aluminum, the less likely the aluminum metal sign panel will buckle or be ripped from the bolts which attach the sign panel to the sign frame. Increasing the thickness of your custom aluminum sign from a standard .040” to a medium duty .063” or extra heavy duty .080” gauge aluminum will enhance the durability of your aluminum signs. Generally, the larger the size aluminum sign you want, the thicker the metal material needs to be.

When you need a more rigid sign panel in a color other than white, you have three great options to choose from:

1. Unpainted aluminum sheeting can be completely covered with self-adhesive vinyl at our shop in your choice of any color. By the way, all street signs are simply covered with reflective vinyl. They’re not painted.
2. We can spray paint or powder coat thicker aluminum sheets any custom color you choose.
3. You can choose a rigid composite aluminum sign material which has a broader range of factory painted colors available such as Aluma-Plastic, Alumalite & Aluma-Wood.*

Usually, *Option #3 is not only the best choice, it’s the most cost effective (but not always). For example, if you are looking for a gold metallic background color for a 2’ x 3’ x .080” aluminum metal sign, the most cost effective solution would be to simply cover the metal sign panel with gold metallic vinyl. It’s fast, it’s easy and highly durable.

Setting up to paint such a small sheet from stock or having to buy a whole 4’ x 8’ sheet just to get a small section of a special color isn’t always practical. We’ll gladly provide you with the best option to suit your individual needs at the time of your order.