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Entry Only Sign

Guides Small Business Warehouse Wayfinding

November 11, 2026 SignShine Team 2 min read

Directional Signs for Business Sites: Entry Only, Exit Only, Deliveries and Reception

Entry only, exit only, way out, deliveries this way, truck entrance, reception this way and pedestrian walkway signs for businesses, warehouses and offices.

Customer and Visitor Parking Only Sign

Car Park Guides Parking Small Business

November 11, 2026 SignShine Team 4 min read

Business Car Park Signs: Customer, Staff, Reserved, Time Limit and Tow Away

Customer, client, staff, tenant, reserved, time limit, delivery, trailer, bicycle and tow away signs for business car parks.

Black Friday Sale Sign – Custom Discount

Guides Retail Seasonal Small Business

November 11, 2026 SignShine Team 3 min read

Black Friday, Christmas and Boxing Day Sale Signs: A Retailer's Guide

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.

But First Coffee Sign

Cafe Guides Hospitality Seasonal Small Business

November 11, 2026 SignShine Team 3 min read

Café and Restaurant Signs: Ordering, Allergies, Seating and Personality

Opening hours, order here, wait to be seated, allergy, wifi, coffee humour, Christmas bookings and outdoor dining signs for cafés and restaurants.

Shoplifters Will Be Prosecuted Sign

Guides Retail Seasonal Small Business

November 11, 2026 SignShine Team 3 min read

Retail Shop Signs: A Complete Guide for Stores in Australia

Opening hours, payment, Christmas sale, CCTV, staff-only, customer parking and safety signs for retail shops, from the front window to the back room.

Emergency Exit Only Alarm Will Sound Sign

Doors Exits Guides Small Business

November 11, 2026 SignShine Team 3 min read

Door Signs: Push, Pull, Emergency Exit Only and Alarmed Doors

Push and pull, automatic door, emergency exit only, door alarmed, push bar, keep door closed and air conditioning door signs.

Custom Signs Guides Logo Small Business

November 11, 2026 SignShine Team 3 min read

Signs With Your Logo: How They Work and How to Get the Best Print

How logo signs work, logo file tips for a sharp print, and the most popular logo signs for builders, agents, security companies and cafes.

Walk-Ins Welcome Barber Sign

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Salon and Barber Signs: Walk-Ins, Gift Vouchers and Christmas Bookings

Welcome, opening hours, walk-ins, bookings, gift voucher, Christmas, reception and barber personality signs for salons, barbers and beauty studios.

This Meeting Could Have Been an Email Sign

Guides Office Small Business

November 11, 2026 SignShine Team 3 min read

Office Signs: Reception, Meeting Rooms, Kitchens and Fun Culture Signs

Reception, meeting room, boardroom, quiet zone, office kitchen, fun culture and safety signs for offices and co-working spaces.

Fresh Eggs For Sale Sign

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Farm Gate Signs: Selling Eggs, Honey, Produce, Hay and Firewood

Fresh eggs, honey, produce, hay and firewood for sale signs, with tips for signs drivers can read from the road.

Open Home Sign – Custom Time

Guides Property Real Estate Small Business

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Real Estate Signs: For Sale, Open Home, Sold and Lease Signs for Agents

For sale, auction, lease, open home, directional, under contract, sold and leased signs for agents, property managers and private sellers.

Custom Opening Hours Sign

Guides Opening Hours Retail Small Business

November 11, 2026 SignShine Team 2 min read

Opening Hours Signs: What to Include and Which to Choose

Custom opening hours, holiday trading hours and back-soon signs for shops, cafes, gyms and offices, with tips on wording, placement and materials.

Leave Your Ego at the Door Gym Sign

Fitness Guides Gyms Seasonal Small Business

November 11, 2026 SignShine Team 3 min read

Gym Signs: Etiquette, Motivation and Safety Signs for the New Year Rush

Welcome, opening hours, new year promo, gym etiquette, motivational, facility and safety signs for gyms and fitness studios.

All Gender Toilet Sign – Silver & Black

Buildings Guides Small Business Toilet Signs

November 11, 2026 SignShine Team 3 min read

Toilet Signs Guide: Door, Directional, Accessible and Customer Signs

Male, female, unisex, all-gender and accessible toilet signs, plus directional, customers-only and hygiene signs for businesses and buildings.

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SIGNAGE SUPPORT

Need Help? You’re in the Right Place.

Speak with our Australian signage team, send us your project documents, or find quick answers to the most common questions below.

CALL OUR TEAM 1300 766 227 → EMAIL US info@signshine.com.au → PROJECT ORDERS Upload a Sign Schedule →

Made in Sydney 2–3 Business Day Manufacture Australia-Wide Delivery Mon–Fri · 9am–4pm

QUICK ANSWERS What can we help you with?

01 Shipping & Delivery

02 Orders & Payment

03 Returns & Refunds

Shipping & Delivery

How much does shipping cost?

Shipping is simple and flat-rate Australia-wide, with no surprises at checkout.

Standard shipping is $20 and typically takes 3–5 business days after dispatch, and is free on orders over $500. Express shipping is $25 and typically takes 1–2 business days after dispatch, and is free on orders over $1,000.

All SignShine products are Australian-made to order, with a manufacturing time of approximately 2–3 business days. Delivery timeframes begin once your order has been manufactured and dispatched.

We currently ship within Australia only.

Do You Ship Signs Australia-Wide?

Yes — we deliver safety, road and statutory signs to every Australian state and territory, including regional areas. We currently ship within Australia only and do not offer international delivery.

Standard shipping is a flat $20 and is free on orders over $500, with delivery typically taking 3–5 business days after dispatch. Express shipping is $25, typically takes 1–2 business days after dispatch, and is free on orders over $1,000.

All orders are Australian-made to order and dispatched from our Sydney facility after an approximate 2–3 business day manufacturing time.

How Long Does Manufacturing and Delivery Take?

Your order moves through two simple stages: we make it, then we ship it.

Manufacturing — 2–3 business days
Every sign is Australian-made to order at our Sydney facility. For custom signage, manufacturing begins once your artwork has been approved.

Delivery after dispatch
Standard: 3–5 business days
Express: 1–2 business days

As a general guide, standard orders usually arrive within approximately 5–8 business days from the date of order, while express orders typically arrive within approximately 3–5 business days.

Tracking details will be provided once your order has been dispatched, where available. Delivery timeframes are estimates and may vary depending on your location, courier conditions and peak periods.

Can I Pick Up My Order From Your Warehouse?

Yes — you’re welcome to collect your order from our Penrith warehouse at no additional charge.

Simply select Pickup at checkout when placing your order. Pickup must be chosen at the time of ordering, as all orders are placed online and we do not offer over-the-counter sales.

Because every sign is made to order, please allow our usual 2–3 business day manufacturing time. We’ll contact you as soon as your order is ready for collection, so please wait for confirmation before coming in.

Pickup address:
Unit 21/37–47 Borec Road
Penrith NSW 2750

If you have any questions about collection, call 1300 766 227 or email info@signshine.com.au, Monday to Friday, 9am–4pm.

Orders & Payment

Are Your Signs Made to Order?

Yes — every SignShine sign is made to order at our Sydney facility. Making each sign specifically for your order allows us to maintain consistent quality while offering a wide choice of sizes, materials and finishes, rather than limiting you to pre-stocked combinations.

Manufacturing typically takes 2–3 business days. For custom signage, this timeframe begins once your artwork has been approved.

Can I Change or Cancel My Order After Placing It?

Because every sign is made to order, the sooner you contact us, the more we can do to help.

For standard signs, we can usually change or cancel your order provided it has not yet entered manufacturing. As production may begin within our 2–3 business day manufacturing timeframe, please contact us as soon as possible if you need to make a change.

For custom signs, changes or cancellations can be made before you approve your artwork. Once artwork has been approved, manufacturing begins and the order can no longer be changed or cancelled, as it is being produced specifically for you.

To request a change or cancellation, contact us straight away with your order number:

Email: info@signshine.com.au
Phone: 1300 766 227
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am–4pm

We’ll always do our best to assist where possible. This does not affect your rights under the Australian Consumer Law if your order is faulty, damaged or supplied incorrectly.

What Payment Methods Do You Accept?

We accept all major payment methods through our secure checkout. That includes Visa, Mastercard and American Express, as well as Shop Pay, Apple Pay and Google Pay for faster checkout.

All prices are in Australian dollars (AUD) and include GST (10%) where applicable. A GST tax invoice is emailed to you automatically after checkout.

Your payment details are processed securely and are never stored by us. If you have any trouble at checkout, email sales@signshine.com.au or call 1300 766 227, Monday to Friday, 9am–4pm.

Are Your Prices GST Inclusive?

Yes — all prices shown include GST (10%) where applicable, so the price you see is the price you pay before shipping is added.

A GST tax invoice is emailed automatically after checkout, showing the GST component along with your order number, items and total — ready for your records or expense claims.

Do I Receive an Invoice With My Order?

Yes — every order includes a GST tax invoice, automatically emailed after checkout. It shows your order number, items, GST and total, ready for your records or expense claims. All prices include GST (10%) where applicable.

If your invoice hasn't arrived, check your spam or junk folder first. Still can't find it? Email sales@signshine.com.au and we'll resend it.

I Haven't Received My Invoice — What Should I Do?

Your GST tax invoice is emailed automatically as soon as your order is placed, so it usually arrives within a few minutes of checkout.

If you can't see it, check your spam or junk folder first, and search your inbox for "SignShine" — automated emails sometimes get filtered. Also double-check the email address you used at checkout was correct.

If it still hasn't turned up, just email sales@signshine.com.au and ask us to resend it — that's the quickest way. Include your order number if you have it, and we'll send your tax invoice straight back to you. You can also call us on 1300 766 227, Monday to Friday, 9am–4pm.

Can I Buy In Person or Walk In?

SignShine is an online store, so we don't have a walk-in shop or showroom and can't take in-person sales over the counter. All orders are placed through our website.

You can, however, collect your order from our warehouse instead of having it delivered — as long as you choose the pickup option when you order. See our warehouse pickup page for how that works. [LINK — links to /pages/faq-warehouse-pickup]

If you'd like help choosing the right sign before you order, our team is happy to talk it through. Call 1300 766 227 or email sales@signshine.com.au, Monday to Friday, 9am–4pm.

Do You Offer Bulk or Trade Discounts?

Yes — if you're ordering the same sign in volume, our pricing drops automatically as your quantity goes up.

The discount tiers, applied per item, are: 5% off at 25 or more, 10% off at 50 or more, and 15% off at 150 or more. The discount applies to the same item ordered in those quantities.

End-of-year sale: until 31 December 2026 every sign is 30% off the marked price, and these bulk discounts apply on top of the sale price. Order 150 or more of the same sign and you save the 30% plus a further 15%.

This works well for builders, contractors and councils ordering for fit-outs, multi-site rollouts or ongoing project work. Paired with free standard shipping on orders over $500, it keeps volume orders straightforward and cost-effective.

For larger or recurring orders, or to talk through a project, call 1300 766 227 or email sales@signshine.com.au.

Returns & Refunds

What Is Your Returns Policy?

Your Australian Consumer Law rights always apply: products that are faulty, damaged, incorrect or not as described are entitled to a remedy, and that can't be overridden.

For standard (stock) signs, we accept change-of-mind returns within 30 days on unused, resalable items. Depending on the reason, you may receive store credit or a refund of the product price to your account. Only the product price is refunded — shipping is never refunded, and return postage for a change-of-mind return is the customer's responsibility.

For custom signs, change-of-mind refunds aren't available, because each is made specifically for you. You're still fully covered if the item is faulty or the error is ours.

Can I Return a Custom Sign?

Custom and made-to-order signs are produced specifically for you, so we don't offer change-of-mind refunds on custom orders. You approve your artwork before manufacturing begins, which is there to make sure the sign is exactly what you want.

Your Australian Consumer Law rights still apply in full: if a custom sign arrives faulty, incorrect, or the error is ours, you're covered and we'll make it right with a repair, replacement or refund.

What If My Order Arrives Damaged?

If your order arrives damaged, we'll make it right. Under the Australian Consumer Law, products that arrive faulty, damaged or incorrect are entitled to a remedy — and that applies to every order, including custom signs.

Please get in touch as soon as you can after your order arrives. Email sales@signshine.com.au with your order number and a photo of the damage if possible, or call 1300 766 227, Monday to Friday, 9am–4pm. A photo helps us sort it out quickly.

Once we've confirmed the issue, we'll arrange the appropriate remedy — a repair, replacement or refund. This applies regardless of whether the sign is from our standard range or made to order.

Products & Materials

Can Signs Be Used Outdoors?

Yes — SignShine signs are suitable for indoor and outdoor use. Made from Aluminium metal, ACP, Vinyl Sticker and Corflute, they're built to handle Australian conditions.

For permanent outdoor installations — including road, traffic and statutory signage — Aluminium metal and ACP are the most durable, and reflective finishes are available where visibility matters. Vinyl Sticker and Corflute suit shorter-term or indoor use.

Read more: Sign material guide: aluminium vs ACP vs vinyl · Reflective vs non-reflective signs

Do You Sell Reflective Signs?

Yes — many of our safety and road signs are available in Reflective Class 1 for better visibility at night and in low light. Reflective material bounces light back toward its source, so signs stand out under headlights or a torch.

The reflective option appears on the product page where it's available, and it works best on light-coloured sign backgrounds. It's particularly useful for outdoor fire equipment, road and traffic, and hazard and emergency signage.

Reflective is not offered on our Silver & Black or Gold & Black plates. Those metallic finishes are made for indoor and architectural identification, so they come in non-reflective materials only.

Read more: Reflective vs non-reflective signs guide

Do You Make Custom Signs?

Yes — alongside our standard safety, road and statutory range, we can make custom signs with your own text, logo, size or colours.

Once you place a custom order, our in-house design team prepares the artwork (or works from artwork you supply) and sends it to you for approval before anything is manufactured. Custom signs are then made within the same 2–3 business day manufacturing time as our standard range, once artwork is approved.

Because custom signs are made specifically for you, change-of-mind refunds aren't available on custom orders — but you're fully covered if a sign is faulty or the error is ours.

Read more: How to order signs with your logo

Compliance & Standards

Are Your Signs Compliant With Australian Standards?

Our standard safety, road and statutory signs are made to the relevant Australian Standards where one applies — such as AS 1319 for safety signs and AS 1742 for road and traffic signs. The specific standard a sign is made to is noted on its product page, and compliant options are available where a standard applies.

It's worth knowing that a sign being made to a standard is only one part of a compliant site. Choosing the correct sign, and getting its size, mounting height and placement right for your situation — along with meeting the applicable NCC, WHS and state requirements — remains the responsibility of the building owner, occupier or PCBU. This is general information, not legal advice.

Read more: AS 1319 explained

Statutory vs General Safety Signs

Statutory signs are required in many buildings and workplaces under the National Construction Code (NCC) and Australian Standards such as AS 1319 — for example, "Fire Safety Door — Do Not Obstruct." They support building compliance and emergency safety.

General safety signs cover wider workplace messaging — warnings, prohibitions, mandatory PPE, notices and site information.

Both are made to the relevant Australian Standards where one applies, but choosing the right sign, size and placement for your site remains the responsibility of the building owner or occupier. This is general information, not legal advice.

Read more: Statutory signs vs safety signs: the full guide