Choosing outdoor signage in Perth comes with a unique set of challenges. We get brutal UV exposure for most of the year, intense afternoon Fremante Doctors blowing down coastal strips, and sudden winter downpours.
If you pick the wrong material or display hardware, your marketing investment will end up faded, torn, or rolling down the street into oncoming traffic.
Here is a practical breakdown of three popular temporary outdoor signs—A-Frames, Teardrop Banners, and Corflute—so you know exactly what works best for your business.
1. A-Frames (Sandwich Boards)
A-Frames are the workhorse of main street retail, industrial estate pop-ups, and cafe footpaths. They sit right in the walking path of potential customers and pull foot traffic straight into your doorway.
Where they work best:
- Footpaths outside retail stores, cafes, and restaurants.
- Directional signs for industrial units in places like O’Connor, Myaree, or Osborne Park.
- Temporary event entry points and parking directions.
Pro Tip: Always check your local council guidelines (like the City of Fremantle or City of Perth) regarding footpath permit rules and clear pedestrian clearance zones before setting one out.
2. Teardrop & Feather Flags
If you need height and motion to grab attention from drivers moving at 60km/h down a busy road, teardrop flags and feather flags are hard to beat.
Where they work best:
- Car dealership forecourts and hire yards.
- Real estate open homes and outdoor market stalls.
- Event entrances and trade show outdoor displays.
Key Options:
- Teardrop Shape: Remains taut at all times, making your logo readable even when there is no breeze.
- Feather Shape: Gives a larger vertical graphic area and flutters slightly in the wind to draw the eye.
- Base Types: Spike bases for grass or soil, star bases with water-ring weights for hard concrete, or tire-under bases for vehicle yards.
Pro Tip: Never leave fabric banners out 24/7. Bringing them indoors at the end of the trading day doubles their lifespan by protecting them from overnight dampness and early morning sun exposure.
3. Corflute Signs
Corflute is lightweight twin-wall plastic sheeting. It is easily the most cost-effective outdoor signage material on the market for short to medium-term promotions.
Where it works best:
- Construction and building site safety boards.
- Real estate listing signs attached to fences.
- Election campaigns, community events, and seasonal promotional sales.
Key Options:
- 3mm Thickness: Ideal for small indoor or temporary outdoor signs.
- 5mm Thickness: Rigid enough for larger fence signs and outdoor site boards without sagging.
- Custom Die-Cut Shapes: Cut into custom arrows, circles, or product outlines to stand out from standard rectangles.
Pro Tip: If you need a Corflute sign to stay outdoors for longer than six months in direct sunlight, ask for UV-stabilised inks to prevent early fading.
Quick Comparison Guide
A-Frames
- Primary Use: Footpath marketing and directional walk-in traffic.
- Wind Resistance: High (metal frames) to Medium (plastic frames).
- Portability: Easy to fold flat and bring inside daily.
- Best For: Cafes, retail shops, professional services.
Teardrop Banners
- Primary Use: Roadside visibility and height-based branding.
- Wind Resistance: High (when mounted on correct rotating bases).
- Portability: Extremely packable, folds down into a small carry bag.
- Best For: Real estate, outdoor markets, roadside businesses.
Corflute Signs
- Primary Use: Temporary bulk signage and fence mounting.
- Wind Resistance: Medium (requires solid mounting points).
- Portability: Lightweight and easy to transport in bulk.
- Best For: Construction, trades, short-term events, realtors.
The Verdict: Which One Should You Pick?
Go with an A-Frame if your main goal is converting people already walking or driving slowly past your front door.
Choose Teardrop Banners if you are set back from the road or need high visibility across a large open outdoor area.
Opt for Corflute if you need high volumes of temporary, budget-friendly signs to post across multiple job sites or fence lines.
Need Help Deciding On Your Signage?
If you are unsure which option fits your mounting space or wind exposure, pop by our O’Connor workshop to check out material samples and hardware in person.
