With a wide range of sign holders to choose from it is important to pick the type that will best fit the décor and environment where it will be employed. Sign holders are available as free standing for use out in the floor area or out on the sidewalk, wall mount when floor space is not suitable and counter/table top sign holders for highlighting your message on a select area.

In addition, sign holders come in a variety on materials. Clear acrylic sign holders, metal frame holders for durability and wood frames for a furniture appearance. For retail environments there are models with clamps and for use on clothing racks and other displays with no flat surface.

An attractive, well placed sign, will garner the attention of people visiting your office or retail store. Sign holders can be used in many areas to direct your customers or visitors such as in the lobby, announcing a sale out in front of your business or just identifying an area in your building or retail store.

Good signage will help drive sales and reduce the number of inquiries about where something is located in a retail store. Fewer of these inquiries will reduce the time spent by employees having to point out the location of a product and enhance the shopping experience. In a business/office environment good signage will assist with the movement of visitors and portray a professional environment.

Allen Display can help you choose the right sign holder for the job. We offer an extensive line of all styles and types to fit any most any requirement. Call or visit our website www.allendisplay.com today!

Follow the links below to see our sign holders at Allen Display.

Clear Acrylic Table Top and Wall Mount Sign Holders
Standard Metal Flooring Sign Holders
Premium Metal Floor Standing Sign Holders
Sidewalk and A-Frame Signs & Message Boards
Sign Holders & Poster Displays (metal & wood)
Banner Stands (Indoor & Outdoor)
Metal Sign Holders for Clothing Racks & Countertops

Display Mannequins and Body Forms

Mannequins also spelled manikins are most often associated with displaying clothing and accessories in a retail store environment. But don’t forget that mannequins are a great way to draw attention to any event. Trade show booths can be given a distinct look using mannequins to draw attention to a product or specific area of your trade show booth. Mannequins can also used to display uniforms and other accessories not intend for sale but simply for display.

Mannequins are primary formed using fiberglass although plastic can be used for a more economical display form. Mannequins come in many styles. Full body mannequins are the most popular for large display areas. Body forms such as a bust, head or leg forms are used to display specific clothing items such as t-shirts, hats, blouses or hosiery.

Styles of mannequins include those with full facial features, abstract faces as well as those with more subdued features and those with more high fashion features. Headless models are also popular and draw attention to the clothes without the distraction of the face. Some of mannequins come with molded hair while others offer a choice of wigs to compliment your display. Adult male and female models come in variety of finishes and colors. We offer many colors including flesh tone, cameo white, black and silver mannequins. Children and adolescent mannequins also available with full features as well as abstract facial features. Most full body mannequins are designed with stands that will accept footwear but check before purchasing.

Given the wide range of mannequins available you will want to spend some time laying out your displays and choosing the best forms based on your clothing and accessories to be displayed as well as your audience.

Slatwall also referred to as slat wall, slotwall, and slot wall has become one of the most popular options for displaying light to medium weight merchandise. Besides the color/finish of your slatwall panels you will have to choose the groove spacing, the orientation (vertical or horizontal), the groove inserts, uses and installation.

1. Groove Spacing:
Slatwall is available with several grove spacing options to meet the level of adjustability you may have for your display arrangement. Grooves that accept the accessory fixtures come standard in 3”, 4” and 6” centers. The inch measurement refers to the distance from the middle on one groove to the next. Slatwall with 3” centers will provide the most vertical adjustment options while the 6” centers will have fewer grooves and vertical adjustment but provides a less busy appearance. If you need maximum use of your display space then the 3” centers would be your best choice. However, if you want a more sparsely merchandised display area to highlight your products without the distraction of unneeded grooves then the 4” or 6” would best serve your display.

2. Groove Inserts:
Slatwall comes standard with bare wood grooves and may be used with no inserts. Inserts are used to cover the bare wood and with some types, will add strength to the display capacity of the board. Generally, slatwall without inserts is designed for lightweight merchandise. Our vinyl inserts are intended to hide the bare wood groove and give the slat wall a more finished look. Additionally, the vinyl inserts can be used to produce a contrast between the board and the grooves. Vinyl inserts do not add to the weight bearing capacity of the board but are cosmetic in nature. For added strength, you will want to use aluminum channel inserts. Aluminum inserts are available in satin and black, will add strength to the slatwall as well as hide the bare groove giving your display a more finished appearance.

3. Orientation:
Slatwall panels measure 4 feet x 8 feet. Horizontal orientation is 4 feet high x 8 feet long while vertical orientation is 8 feet high x 4 feet wide. Most applications can be most easily accomplished with horizontal panels. When covering a wall 8 feet in height you simply stack one 4 feet high board above the other giving you 8 feet of vertical coverage. As an example; if you had a 40 foot wall that you wanted cover at a height of 8 feet you would require 10 panels, 5 panels 2 rows high.

4. Finishes:
Slatwall comes with a variety of finishes. Paint Ready finish is just that, a plain surface ready to be painted your favorite color. Melamine finish is a low-pressure laminate finish that offers an economical alternative to high-pressure laminate and specialty finishes.

5. Uses:
While slatwall is most commonly used to cover a wall area we also make custom floor gondola fixtures so you can have the same versatility in your floor fixtures. Custom made slatwall gondolas can be made using the same slatwall so they will match your slatwall on the walls giving your store a coordinated appearance.

6. Installation:
Slatwall panels weigh approximately 85 lbs. each so you will need two able bodied persons to install the panels. You will need to determine the type of wall construction where you will install the slatwall. For wood or metal stud walls covered with drywall use 2” drywall screws placed in the groove through to the stud behind the drywall. It is recommended that you place one screw every 12 inches starting at the top of the panel down towards the floor for each stud behind the panel. Make sure that you put screws at the end of each panel not more than 6” inches from the panel end so the panels do not draw away from the wall over time. Do not place screws in the face of the board, it is not necessary and will distract from its appearance.

Allen Display has a complete of slatwall panels and slatwall accessories on our website. Visit our website or call today to inquire about our slatwall offerings.