Corflute signs are one of the fastest, most cost‑effective ways to get a message seen outdoors—whether you’re selling a home, running an event, or managing a building site. They’re lightweight, weather‑resistant, and easy to install with cable ties, screws, or eyelets, which is why they’re a go‑to for short‑to‑medium term signage across Australia.
At ColourSigns, corflute sits inside a broader “one stop shop” printing and signage offering, with fast turnaround and local production in South Australia—ideal when you need signs quickly and consistently.
What is a corflute sign (and why it works so well)?
Corflute is a corrugated plastic board commonly used for temporary outdoor signage because it’s strong for its weight and designed to handle typical weather exposure. Many suppliers describe it as waterproof and suitable for outdoor use, which makes it practical for fences, hoardings, lawns, and event wayfinding.
The real reason corflute works: it’s visible, portable, and scalable—from small directional boards to large site panels (even up to large sheet sizes like 2400 x 1200 mm, depending on supplier and printing setup).
Choosing the right size (real estate, events, and building sites)
Size isn’t just aesthetics—it’s readability. Bigger isn’t always better if your message is short and the sign is viewed up close; but for road traffic, distance matters.
Common, practical sizes used in Australia include:
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600 x 450 mm: Small promos, directional/event signs, smaller real estate needs.
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900 x 600 mm: A popular “mid-size” for higher visibility outdoors.
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1200 x 2400 mm: Maximum sheet size often used for construction signage and large hoarding panels.
Quick rule of thumb:
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Events: 600 x 450 or 900 x 600 for wayfinding and schedules.
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Real estate: 900 x 600 and larger formats for street visibility, depending on placement and local conditions.
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Building sites: 1200 x 900 or 1200 x 2400 for compliance, safety, builder branding, and “site notice” boards.
Design tips that make corflute signs readable (and convert better)
A corflute sign usually has 1–2 seconds to land a message. Use design like a billboard, not a brochure.
High-impact rules:
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One message per sign: “For Sale”, “Open Home”, “Event Entry”, “Site Safety”, etc.
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Huge headline: Make the primary action readable from the expected viewing distance.
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High contrast colours: Dark text on a light background (or the reverse) wins outdoors.
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Minimal copy: Keep details to a phone number, website, and a simple direction arrow.
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Add a QR code only if it’s large enough to scan quickly and placed away from eyelet zones.
If your sign is on a fence, design it so the key content sits more central—fence wires and zip ties will steal your edges.
Finishing and installation notes (avoid the common mistakes)
Corflute can be attached in many ways—eyelets for tying, or other fixing methods like nails/screws depending on surface and site rules.
If you’re attaching to a fence, zip ties are a common approach; for solid walls, drilling/screwing is typically more secure.
Also consider flute direction (the internal channels) if the sign needs extra rigidity in one direction—some printers allow you to request a specific flute direction for better performance in your setup.
Conclusion
If you need signage that’s fast, affordable, and built for real-world outdoor use, corflute is hard to beat. Choose the right size for viewing distance, add eyelets for secure installation, and design with bold contrast and safe edge margins—then you’ll get a sign that’s easy to mount and impossible to miss.