02 · Sign Shop
Storefront signs in Calgary
Your storefront is your handshake with the street. Make it easy to find you and easy to pick you.
Quick answer
Storefront signs are the exterior and window signs that identify a business at street level. SURE Print Foothills designs, prints and installs storefront signs in Calgary, including rigid exterior panels, cut vinyl window lettering, door and hours decals, and interior wall signs, all produced in-house at our shop.
A good storefront sign answers two questions in a glance: what is this place, and is it open. If people have to slow down and squint, a lot of them won't bother. We see this all the time in strip malls and business parks, where five units share one parking lot and the only thing separating you from the shop next door is the sign over your door.
We make storefront signs from rigid panels cut on our CNC flatbed router, plus printed and cut vinyl for windows, doors and walls. Our designers can work from your existing logo or help you build a clean layout from scratch. When it's ready, our installers can put it up so it's level, secure and finished properly.
Options
Storefront sign options
Rigid exterior panels
Printed or vinyl-lettered panels for fascia, bulkheads and pylon inserts, cut to size and shape on our CNC router.
Window lettering
Cut vinyl names, logos and service lists that look painted on and leave the window clear around them.
Door and hours decals
Your hours, phone number, website and payment logos right where people look before they walk in.
Interior wall signs
Logo walls and reception signs that greet customers once they're inside.
Temporary banners
A printed banner to cover the gap while a permanent sign is being approved or built.
What to expect
How your storefront signs order works
- 1
Measure and photograph
Bring us measurements and photos of your storefront, or we can come take a look.
- 2
Design and mock-up
We place the design on a photo of your actual building so you can judge size and colour in context.
- 3
Approve the proof
Once you sign off on the proof, we print, cut and prepare everything in-house.
- 4
Install
Our team installs the signs and window graphics and cleans up after.
Who we make storefront signs for
- Retail shops, boutiques and convenience stores
- Restaurants, cafés and takeout spots
- Salons, clinics and personal service businesses
- Offices and units in industrial and business parks
- New businesses opening in a leased space
Before you order: permits and landlords
Some permanent exterior signs in Calgary need a sign permit, and many commercial leases have their own rules about sign size, colour and placement. It pays to check with your landlord and the City before you commit to a design. We'll build the sign to whatever gets approved. Window graphics and interior signs usually come with fewer restrictions, which is why a lot of new businesses start there and add the exterior sign once approvals are in hand.
FAQ
Storefront Signs questions
Do I need a permit for a storefront sign in Calgary?
Some exterior signs need a permit from the City of Calgary, depending on their type, size and location. Check with the City and your landlord before ordering. Window graphics and interior signs usually have fewer rules.
How much does a storefront sign cost?
It depends on size, material, how the sign is mounted and whether installation is included. A set of window decals and a large exterior panel are priced very differently. Send us photos and measurements for a detailed quote.
Do you make illuminated or channel letter signs?
Our storefront work focuses on printed and cut panels, vinyl lettering and graphics. Ask us about your project and we'll tell you honestly what we can make in-house.
Can you put my logo on my shop window?
Yes. We cut or print window lettering and logos and install them on the glass. It's one of the quickest ways to brand a new storefront.
Ready when you are
Ready to order storefront signs?
Tell us what you need and we'll email you a detailed quote. Or just bring your files by the shop. You don't need an appointment.