The right open/closed sign for a glass door is readable from the sidewalk, readable from inside, easy for staff to switch, and mounted so it doesn’t swing or fall. Here’s how the common styles compare.
Common types of open/closed signs
- Hanging flip signs hang on a cord or suction hook and flip over. They’re inexpensive but swing every time the door opens, and the hook often lets go.
- Neon or LED signs are bright and visible at night but need power and a cord near the door, and they can look out of place in a minimal storefront.
- Sliding signs mount flat to the glass and switch with a sliding cover. They don’t swing, and a double-sided design shows the status both outside and in.
What to look for
- Double-sided. Customers outside and staff inside should both see the current status.
- Secure mounting. Avoid suction cups on a door that opens all day. Adhesive fasteners made for glass hold better.
- One-motion switching. If it’s fiddly, staff will forget to change it.
- Readable lettering. High contrast and large letters read from the sidewalk.
- Matches your brand. Your door is the first sign customers see.
Our approach
The LettrBoard Sliding Open / Closed Sign is double-sided with raised lettering and switches between OPEN and CLOSED with a sliding cover. It mounts to glass with included 3M™ Scotch™ interlocking fasteners, with no drilling and no swinging, and it’s designed and manufactured in the USA.