Ken Bond

Signs and plaques

We make practical signs and plaques for everyday identification, wayfinding and display. This section covers plaques, door numbers and names, table numbers, folded counter signs, electrical contractor signs and stickers for organisations across Durban, KwaZulu-Natal and South Africa.

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Signs and plaques for daily use

Good site marking does a simple job well. It helps people find rooms, identify counters, mark equipment, number tables and show who occupies an office or unit. We manufacture custom items for schools, hotels, banks, restaurants, churches, offices and industrial sites, using materials suited to indoor use, covered passages and tougher working areas.

Most orders start with a short list of what must be shown, where each item will be fitted and how many are needed. From there we can guide you toward engraved plaques, printed signs, folded counter signs or adhesive stickers. If you are ordering for more than one building or branch, keeping the same wording, type size and fixing method across the full batch makes installation easier and helps staff reorder later.

What falls under this section

This section brings together the most common identification and display products we supply outside of name badges and key tags. Each type has a different purpose, and the right choice depends on whether the item must be permanent, changeable, portable or easy to clean.

Plaques for doors, walls, reception areas, dedications and general identification.
Door numbers and names for offices, classrooms, rooms, wards and accommodation units.
Table numbers for restaurants, conference venues, waiting areas and functions.
Folded counter and table signs for front counters, check-in points, notices and service points.
Electrical contractor signs for practical site marking and compliance-related identification.
Stickers for short to medium term marking, instructions, asset labelling and branded notices.

If you already know the item type, use the product pages in this section. If not, this page will help you narrow it down first.

How to choose the right option

The biggest decision is whether the sign needs to be fixed in place, carried from point to point or applied directly onto a surface. A room marker for a school corridor needs a different build from a table number used in a busy restaurant, and both differ from a sticker used on packaging or glass.

Choose plaques when you need a neat permanent marker with a formal appearance.
Choose door numbers and names when wayfinding is the main job and clarity matters more than decoration.
Choose folded counter signs when the sign must stand on its own and be moved as needed.
Choose table numbers when guests or staff must identify a position quickly from a short distance.
Choose electrical contractor signs when equipment, boards or installations need clear practical marking.
Choose stickers when you need direct application onto a smooth surface with fast fitting.

For Durban coastal conditions, material choice matters. In humid areas, kitchens and entrances near the sea, we normally suggest finishes and fixing methods that cope better with moisture and regular wiping down. On factory floors and service passages, simpler formats often last better than fancy ones.

A practical comparison before you order

If you are deciding between two or three product types, compare them by use rather than by appearance alone. The points below help avoid common ordering mistakes.

Plaque vs sticker: plaques suit longer-term fixed identification, while stickers suit quick application and larger quantity runs.
Door marker vs folded sign: door markers stay in one position, while folded signs work where the message may move between counters or rooms.
Table number vs general sign: table numbers are made for fast reading from a distance, while general signs can carry more wording.
Engraved item vs printed item: engraved wording is a good choice where regular handling or cleaning is expected, while printed items allow more colour and graphic detail.

It also helps to think about mounting before production starts. Screws, adhesive fixing and free-standing formats all have different fitting requirements, and some surfaces in older buildings are not perfectly flat which can affect the final result a bit.

Information that helps us quote properly

A clear enquiry saves time and cuts down on revisions. We do not show prices on the site, so the best route is to send your requirements through the enquiry form on the contact page. For repeat work, matching a previous layout is usually easier if you keep your wording and numbering list in one file.

The product type you need, such as plaque, door number, folded sign or sticker.
Approximate size in millimetres.
The wording, numbering or room list.
Whether the item is for indoor or outdoor use.
The quantity required.
Your preferred fixing method if known.
Any logo or branding that must be included.

For schools and hotels, room schedules are often the main source document. For offices and banks, branch lists and departmental names are usually enough to start. Restaurants often send table ranges and any reserved or service wording needed for the floor.

Supply for Durban, KwaZulu-Natal and beyond

We are based in Durban and supply throughout KwaZulu-Natal, including surrounding commercial and industrial areas where practical signage is needed for daily operations. We also supply organisations in other parts of South Africa that need consistent batches for branches, campuses, churches, hospitality groups and multi-site businesses.

If your order forms part of a larger marking project, it is worth planning the full set together. Door names, table numbers, plaques and stickers often work best when they follow one simple standard across the property. Browse the pages in this section for the specific product type you need, then send us your list through the enquiry form and we will advise on the most suitable option.

Explore the range

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Plaques

Custom engraved plaques for room names, recognition and display, made for daily use in working premises.

a corridor in a guesthouse with neat room markers fixed beside timber doors, cleaner passing with fresh towels, no lettering readable

Door numbers and names

Custom room numbers and door name signs for schools, lodges, offices and other busy sites.

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Table numbers

Made to order table numbers for dining rooms, function venues and service counters across Durban and South Africa.

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Folded counter and table signs

Freestanding folded signs for counters, reception points and tables, made to order for clear everyday identification.

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Electrical contractor signs

Clear electrical contractor signs for plant rooms, service points, boards, gates and site identification.

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Stickers

Custom adhesive labels for clear marking, branding and identification on equipment, rooms, stock and display items.

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Questions we get asked

What is the difference between a plaque and a sticker?

A plaque is a fixed sign made for longer-term identification on a wall, door or panel. A sticker is applied directly to a smooth surface and is often chosen for quicker fitting, short instructions or larger quantity labelling.

Can you supply matching room and door markers for a whole site?

Yes. We can produce coordinated sets for schools, hotels, offices, churches and other organisations so that numbering, names and general room marking stay consistent across the site.

How do I request a quote for signs or plaques?

Please send the product type, quantities, sizes and wording through the enquiry form on our contact page. If you have a numbering schedule or room list, include that as well.

Ask for a quote

Send a note through the contact form with the items you need, the finish or material you prefer and your town, and Ken Bond will reply with a quote.

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