Door Signs: Push, Pull, Emergency Exit Only and Alarmed Doors
Doors cause more confusion than they should. Is it push or pull? Will an alarm go off? Is this an exit or just a back door? A small sign answers the question before someone pushes the wrong way, sets off the alarm or props open a door that should stay shut. This guide covers the door signs shops, offices, warehouses and apartment buildings use most.
1. Push and pull
Push and Pull: the simplest fix for a confusing door.
Vinyl stickers are perfect for glass doors. ACP with adhesive backing looks neat on solid doors. Keep door signs at eye level, around 1.5 metres, so they're seen before the hand reaches the handle.
Frequently asked questions
Can I match door signs to my fit-out?
Many door signs come in silver, gold, white and black colourways. See our colourways guide.
Can I order a set for the whole building?
Yes. Buy 25 or more of the same sign to save an extra 5%, 50+ to save 10%, or 150+ to save 15%, applied automatically. Every sign is made to order and dispatched in 2โ3 business days.
NSW-format no stopping, school days no stopping, parking area, local traffic area, warning, road surface and works signs for councils, contractors and private roads.
How to read a Hazchem code (Emergency Action Code): the number for firefighting media, the letter for protection and containment, and the E for evacuation.
Keep clear of moving machinery, watch your hands, machine starts automatically, guards in place, lockout and do not operate signs for factories, workshops and farms.
Automatic gate, boom gate, no tailgating, swipe, intercom, roller door and keep gate closed signs for strata buildings, car parks, estates and warehouses.
Road work ahead, workers ahead, prepare to stop, roadwork speed, detour, uneven surface and NSW, QLD and WA roadwork signs for civil and traffic control crews.
Meeting room, training room, server room, change room, parents room, art room, treatment room and other room and door name signs, grouped by building type.
Entry only, exit only, way out, deliveries this way, truck entrance, reception this way and pedestrian walkway signs for businesses, warehouses and offices.
Authorised personnel only, restricted area, no admittance, staff only, high voltage, work zone, farm and security signs, and how to pick the right wording.
WHS Schedule 13 package store and bulk tank placards, manifest signs, emergency information panels, limited quantity placards and ADG package marks and labels.
What supplementary plates are and which to order: at all times, next metres, vehicles excepted, GVM and height limits, when wet, advisory speed, school and kiss and ride plates.
Charge here only, no charging in fire stairs, charger fire warning, no e-bikes beyond this point and bike storage signs for apartment buildings and workplaces.
Black Friday, Christmas, Boxing Day and New Year sale signs with your own discount, plus trading hours, delivery cut-off and payment signs for the busy season.
Diesel fuel, capacity, fuel bay, no naked flames, spill kit, emergency stop, store placard and pipe marker signs for farm tanks, depots and site fuel bays.
All SignShine sign guides in one place, grouped by industry: construction, statutory and fire safety, strata, workplaces, outdoor, shops and buying guides.
Fire warning, fire service switch, lift lobby, level identification, motor room and resident rule signs for lifts in apartment and commercial buildings.