Easel Backs

With our custom, color-printed easel backs, you can have high-quality displays within days. Our easel backs are printed on thick 16pt. card stock and are highly effective for eye-catching point of purchase displays, counter cards, shelf glorifier and tabletop exhibits in 8.5” x 11”, 5" x 7", 8" x 10", 9" x 9", 9" x 12", and 5.5” x 8.5” sizes.

Use full-color printed easel backs to display information on counter tops inexpensively. These are the most inexpensive way to display signs on your counter-tops. Also, they are perfect for events, both inexpensive and eye-catching with our full-color printed easel back signs. You could even use them to mount posters!

Some Common Questions:

What is a easel back?

Essentially a freestanding flyer or poster, an easel back is a simple and versatile form of signage. Easel backs are printed on 16 pt cardstock, and optionally mounted on 3/16 ultraboard, with a flat chipboard easel stand adhered to the back. When opened, the easel on the back allows the sign to stand vertically on any flat surface.

How do you use an easel back?

Easel backs are a popular form of POP signage due to their versatility. Requiring very little space and no special hardware or equipment, they are simply placed on any clear flat surface where messaging is needed. With several sizes available in both landscape or portrait, they can be used to convey as much or as little as needed.

 

Easy to use:

1. Identify target location and ensure space is clear and dry.
2. Open easel on back of sign and lock open by snapping chipboard into notch.
3. Place on horizontal surface. That’s all there is to it!

What material is used to make a easel back?

The most common material used for easel backs is 16 pt cardstock. This is typically for temporary installations. For longer term use, mount to 3/16 ultraboard for durability. In either application, optional UV coating adds an additional line of defense and visual appeal. They can also be used in conjunction with coupon pads.

What makes a good easel back?

For an appealing and effective sign, there are a few things to consider for an easel back to stand out. Keeping text legible is most important in sharing a message, taking into consideration readability of font, colors used and size. In addition to that, complementary colors make it visually pleasing. Easel back signs are available from small tabletop to poster sized, so take into consideration the amount of information when choosing size so as to not overwhelm the space.

1. Eye-catching Designs: Create designs that capture attention. Color and font choices are vital in making an appealing easel back sign. Organize information intuitively.
2. Proper Placement: Easel back signs can be placed just about anywhere. Signage is most effective near a highlighted product or in a relevant location to ensure the message reaches the target audience.
3. Offer Valuable Information: Easel backs offer ample space for conveying messages. Choose information that is important and relevant to make the most use of an easel back.
4. Less Is More: Choose only a handful of complementary colors when designing, limit fonts to two to three per design, and keep text succinct and informative.

Where do you use an easel back?

Easel back signs are one of the most versatile forms of signage, as all they require is a horizontal space to set it. They can be found in many different settings such as retail, hospitality, industrial, office, medical and dental facilities, restaurants, and event venues. Within such spaces they are used at check out counters, check in counters, restaurant tables, shelves, table placards and so much more.