Stop floor signs communicate important safety messages in busy industrial environments where safety and productivity are paramount. Made from heavy-duty Superior Mark® or other durable materials, stop floor signs must stand up to heavy foot and vehicle traffic in your facility. From marking intersections to communicating custom caution messages, explore four ways to use stop floor signs in your facility and learn why our popular, patented Superior Mark® signs are the best choice for many applications.
4 Ways to Use Stop Floor Signs
Because a red octagon is a universal symbol meaning “stop,” the easily recognizable symbol makes an ideal visual cue for busy industrial environments. There are a variety of applications for using Superior Mark® stop floor signs in warehouses, industrial environments, and manufacturing facilities. Consider these 4 tips for how to use floor signs in your industrial facility:
Improve Safety at Intersections and Aisleways
Stop signs are most commonly used where two roads or pathways meet, and this application is equally important in warehouses and industrial facilities where forklifts and foot traffic interact. Use a basic octagonal stop sign at intersections of vehicle or pedestrian lanes. Or, choose floor markings that promote pedestrian safety in industrial spaces by providing additional instruction, such as “Sound Horn,” “Watch for Forklifts,” or “Stop, Look, Point.”
Identify Restricted Access Areas
Prevent unauthorized employees from entering restricted areas with stop signs that make it clear where they should not go. Choose stop floor signs with clarifying text, such as “Authorized Employees Only” or “Restricted Area,” to minimize confusion with your visual cues.
Provide Behavioral Reminders and Reinforce Established Procedures
A stop sign’s immediately recognizable shape and color makes it perfect for providing visual cues that need to be understood quickly and at a glance. The cue can remind employees or visitors to pause, then comprehend the message that’s communicated at the sign. At restroom exits or when employees are leaving areas where they handle hazardous chemicals, use stop signs to provide hygienic reminders, such as “Stop: Wash Hands Before Returning to Work.” Stop signs can also provide reminders for guests that reinforce best practices for busy areas, such as “Stop: Wait Until Your Name Is Called.”
Customize Stop Signs With Important Instructions
Our Superior Mark® stop signs and other floor signs can be customized with the text or graphics that best suit your needs. Whether you want to encourage employees to stop and put on required personal protective equipment (PPE) before entering or remind school visitors to check in at the front desk, you can customize signage that supports your objectives and makes your workplace operate more smoothly.
Tips for Choosing the Best Stop Floor Sign Material
We offer Stop floor signs in a range of durable materials so you can choose the option that suits your surface and facility. When choosing the best material for floor signs, consider the requirements for installation, the anticipated traffic level, the texture of the surface, and the level of permanence required.
- Removable vinyl stop floor signs are ideal for areas with moderate traffic for long-term use, or for temporary application. For better vinyl floor sign durability, add a beveled guard that protects against scraping and dragging damage.
- Rubber floor signs are a good option for applying removable Stop signage on irregular surfaces. The multi-layered design includes a clear top coat, preventing fading and damage. These signs are also compatible with our beveled edge guards for enhanced durability.
- Permanent inlaid mesh stop signs are embedded into the floor using a liquid epoxy adhesive and can be installed on both smooth and irregular surfaces. These floor signs are permanent, so are best for applications where messaging will not change.
- Our Superior Mark® stop floor signs consist of five carefully pre-cut strips of our proprietary heavy-duty floor tape, which when placed consecutively create a complete design.These signs feature beveled edges and a highway-grade recessed adhesive for impressive durability, but can be removed without leaving behind damage or residue when visual cue or traffic flow needs change.
Why Choose Superior Mark® Stop Signs
Superior Mark® floor signs offer several benefits, from a patented design to easy application, that make them ideal for high-traffic areas in industrial facilities. Whether you’re adding stop signs at intersections or to provide important safety reminders, here are some of the reasons to choose Superior Mark® Stop signs over other floor-marking materials, including vinyl, rubber, or inlaid mesh:
- Damage-Resistant Construction: Beveled edges send foot and vehicle traffic up and over floor markings, preventing snagging on the edges of the sign.
- Easy Repair: The five-strip design of Superior Mark® stop signs mean that when damage occurs, you can replace just the part that needs repair instead of removing and replacing the entire sign.
- Durability: Superior Mark® stop signs stick and last longer than their vinyl counterparts, thanks to their unique beveled edge and recessed adhesive.
- Scuff-Resistant Underprinting: Text and graphics are printed on the underside of the bonded Superior Mark® material, so your sign’s stop message is not exposed to scraping or scuffing.
Stop signs are one of our best-selling products for good reason: Long-lasting, damage-resistant Superior Mark® stop floor signs are ideal in a variety of situations, and they are easy to apply, easy to repair, and significantly more durable than vinyl alternatives. For more on choosing the right markings for your facility, explore our Resource Center.
