Open Closed Sign Formats at a Glance: Oak vs Bamboo
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The short answer: most businesses want a double-sided oak sign that they turn as they open and close, and the choice comes down to format and material. Here are the decisions, in the order you will make them.
This page is the quick version. For every sign we make, with sizes, business types and ordering, read our buying guide to open closed and opening hours signs.
Five questions, five answers
- Do you turn it as you open and close? Choose a double-sided Open and Closed sign: Open on one face, Closed on the other.
- Do you want your logo and business name on it? The personalised Open and Closed sign takes both. The slim oak sign is a narrower format that takes text only.
- Do customers need to know your hours? Add an opening hours sign: the custom opening hours sign hangs on a door, and the A5 and A4 sign can stand on a counter.
- Do you welcome dogs? The dog friendly Open and Closed sign adds a dog welcome message.
- Is your business in a Welsh-language setting? The Ar Agor / Ar Gau sign reads Open and Closed in Welsh.
Oak or bamboo
| Oak | Bamboo | |
|---|---|---|
| Material | FSC-certified 4mm oak veneered MDF | FSC-certified Moso bamboo (certificate BV-COC-190523) |
| Open and Closed signs | Standard, personalised, slim, dog friendly, Welsh | Slim, dog friendly |
| We Are Open sign | Yes | Yes (single-sided) |
| Opening hours signs | All three formats | Not offered |
| Indoor or outdoor | Indoor use only | Indoor use only |
Frequently asked questions
Which size is the safe choice?
Medium (158 × 115mm) fits a standard door pane. Go one size up if the sign has to read from the pavement.
Where can I see every option?
Browse the full range of open closed and opening hours signs, in oak and bamboo.