Questions About This A1 Info Board Display Stand
Q: Is this double-sided?
A: Yes. Two A1 posters display back to back. High impact polystyrene (HIPS) inner sheets between the posters prevent any light show-through from one side to the other. Anti-glare covers on each face protect prints and reduce reflections. Same message on both sides or different content on each face. Place at a corridor junction or foyer entrance and both directions are covered.
Q: How do I load the posters?
A: Slide the A1 poster or dibond board in from the top of the frame on either side of the HIPS inner sheets. The channel accepts standard paper posters for everyday signage or rigid dibond boards up to 8mm thick for a premium, gallery-grade graphic display. The Allen key fitting secures the frame after loading. Both sides load independently.
Q: Is this suitable for schools and universities?
A: Yes. Open day directions, admissions messaging, exam timetables and event programmes display in foyers, corridors and assembly areas. The freestanding format means no drilling into school-managed walls. The double-sided display catches students and visitors from both directions. The stand dismantles for storage between terms.
Q: Is this suitable for NHS and hospital settings?
A: Yes. Health campaigns, vaccination information, clinic directions and patient notices display in reception areas, waiting rooms and corridor junctions. The freestanding format means no drilling into NHS walls. The 7kg weight is manageable for facilities staff.
Q: Does this fold flat for storage?
A: The stand dismantles with the supplied Allen key and the components store flat when not in use. It does not fold like an A-frame, but the steel frame and base break down into flat pieces that pack compactly for storage between events, terms or campaign rotations. Reassembles in minutes when next needed. For schools, event organisers and NHS facilities that deploy and stow signage regularly, the flat-pack storage matters as much as the display quality.
Q: What size posters does this display?
A: Standard A1 (841mm x 594mm) on both sides. The visible display area is 566mm x 813mm per face after the frame overlap. A1 is the most widely used format for indoor freestanding signage because it provides the visual scale to be read from several metres away.
Q: Are the posters protected?
A: Yes. Anti-glare poster covers sit over each face, reducing reflections under indoor lighting and guarding prints from fingerprints, handling and accidental contact. In busy public environments like schools, hospitals, event halls and retail floors, the anti-glare covers keep posters readable and presentable throughout the day.
Q: Is this stable on hard floors?
A: Yes. Unlike competitor stands that use a hollow open-frame base with a gap in the middle, this stand has a solid steel base that plants the full 7kg weight flat to the floor. It holds its position on hard floors, tiles, laminate and carpet without rocking, tipping or shifting when people walk past.
Q: Can I use this outdoors?
A: No. This info board is designed for indoor use only. The steel frame and protective sheets are specified for interior environments such as reception areas, corridors, foyers and event halls. For outdoor A1 signage that handles rain, wind and UV exposure, our weather-resistant A-board pavement signs are built with HDPE boards and sealed frames for daily outdoor use on pavements and forecourts.
Q: Is this suitable for events and conferences?
A: Yes. Schedules, speaker programmes, wayfinding and registration information at event entrances and hall junctions. Deploys in minutes and dismantles flat between events. The double-sided display works for centre-of-room placement.
Q: How heavy is this stand?
A: 7kg. One person carries it between rooms without assistance. Light enough to reposition quickly as the layout or the message changes, stable enough to hold its position in busy public spaces.
Q: Is this available with a different base or in 2-tier?
A: Yes. The A1 info board with oval base offers the same double-sided A1 display with a contemporary oval footprint that suits modern reception and lobby environments. A 2-tier version is also available for displaying two A1 posters stacked vertically on each side, doubling the information capacity from a single stand. All variants share the same steel construction, slide-in poster loading and clear protective sheets.