Signage systems evolve at a fast pace. They have been used since ancient times but it can hardly be said that several centuries ago there were so many types of door signage. Back then, door signs were mainly used as outside markers to help people navigate around residential areas. Today, we have a lot more options to use. The assortment of the Bsign store is a great example of that. Let us explore the most popular types of door signage.

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Number Signs

These are very common door signs used in multi-storey buildings, like hotels, hospitals, educational facilities, offices, and even department stores. The most obvious advantage of number signs is that these plaques are very easy to understand. Combined with strategic placement and comfortable interior design, number signs serve as silent guides to every visitor, even if they do not speak the language popular in the area. Numbers are internationally understandable to everybody.

Internal Door Signs

Internal door signs are the plaques used inside buildings. You can also find them as interior door signs. Since internal door signs act as a part of the interior design, they are usually made to fit a particular style.

It is important to specify that the category of internal door signs can be divided into two more important categories.

Informational Signs

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Interior informational signs are the carriers of important information inside the building. They can either guide visitors across the maze of corridors or display the rules of the facility. Those signs that display rules are very important in terms of the building’s safety. They not only help people quickly find evacuation points during emergencies, but they also help emergency responders quickly locate necessary routes, like elevators and staircases, or fire-fighting equipment.

Informational signs can also be used to prohibit certain harmful activities. Other important informational signs include:

- “Do Not Litter” Signs;

- “No Smoking” Signs;

- “Do Not Feed Animals” Signs;

- “No Pets” Signs;

- “No Guns” Signs.

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Decorative Signs

These days, internal signs are used not only for wayfinding and quick guidance. With the development of different technologies, techniques, and styles, internal signs appeared to be quite effective as decorative elements. Thanks to modern sign manufacturing methods, you can order a custom-made sign with your favorite quotation, motto, slogan, joke, or anything like that. You can even have a sign with your own photo — nothing is impossible for UV-printing technology. For those who pay a lot of attention to every detail of the interior design, what can be better than buying a completely unique item that enhances your unique style? A custom-made decorative sign might perfectly suit this purpose!

Exterior Door Signs

Exterior door signs are different from interior ones. The first notable difference is that they are usually bigger in size. This is caused by the fact that exterior door signs should be visible from longer distances. Then, they are made of more durable materials. Obviously, exterior signs are exposed to different physical impacts, like temperature shifts, rains, strong wind, etc. Therefore, they should be made of a much more resistant material compared to interior door signage.