The personalised Bolot Address Sign has a glossy, UV-laminated 2.55 mm construction: a 2 mm DIBOND panel plus a 0.55 mm printed aluminium plate. It is offered as Square 30×30 cm or Landscape 46×34 cm. It is the only Bolot product for exterior display, and each order includes exactly one mounting kit: four standoffs or a mounting adhesive kit. Compare every substrate on the finished sign, not the material name.
| Material | Appearance | What to check before ordering |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminium composite (at Bolot: 2 mm DIBOND + 0.55 mm printed aluminium plate, 2.55 mm overall) | Printed face; slim panel | Finished dimensions and one selected mount |
| Solid aluminium or other metal | Brushed, engraved or coated finish | Exact alloy, finish and fixing positions |
| Acrylic | Clear, opaque or layered | Lettering contrast and how holes and edges are supported |
| Stainless steel | Brushed or reflective | Surface finish and compatible hardware |
| Slate or stone | Natural texture and variation | Actual panel, lettering and anchors |
A material name helps. But it does not tell you the whole story about a finished house sign. Two signs can share the same base material and still differ a lot. They can vary in face finish, print protection and edge quality. They can also differ in the fixing method, the care they need and the wall they suit.
This guide compares the everyday differences between DIBOND, solid metal, acrylic, stainless steel and slate. It looks at what you can see and check before you buy. A durability ranking would require matching finished-product tests under the same conditions.
For a wider planning checklist, read how to choose the right house number sign.
Before you choose a material, write down:
A lovely sample can still be the wrong product. The lettering may be too small to read from the road. The supplied fixing may not suit the actual wall.
In plain terms, DIBOND is a stiff composite-panel type used for many kinds of signage. What matters is the finished sign, not the raw panel. Check the panel spec and the printed or applied face. Check the protective layer, the cut edges and the holes. Then check the fixings, the fitting, the exposure and the care.
Bolot's Address Sign combines a 2 mm DIBOND panel with a 0.55 mm printed aluminium plate for a 2.55 mm overall thickness, finished with a glossy UV laminate. The customer selects exactly one no-surcharge kit:
Do not read those details from the word “DIBOND” alone.
Solid aluminium, brass, bronze or another metal can make a sign. It may be machined, engraved, cast, brushed or painted. The exact alloy, thickness and finish shape how it behaves. So do the edge treatment and the fixing design.
A solid-metal sign may suit a project where the material is part of the look. It can also need different anchors, tools or a professional fitter. The full sign and its hardware may put more load on the facade.
Ask the seller for the fitted weight and the walls it suits. Ask for corrosion and care advice for that exact finish. Ask for a drawing of the fixing positions. Do not move a claim from one metal or finish to another.
Acrylic can give you clear, frosted, opaque, layered or backlit designs. Its strength is flexibility. Lettering can seem to float, and clear layers can add depth.
It raises different questions:
The answer depends on the exact acrylic and finish. So a single outdoor-year estimate would mislead you.
Stainless steel can suit modern entrances and commercial buildings. It works where a brushed or mirror-like face is the main feature. The lettering may be cut, etched, engraved or applied.
Look past the sample photo. A shiny face can show fingerprints, water marks and nearby colours. Ask how to clean the chosen grade and surface. Ask whether tea staining or local corrosion is handled for your setting. Ask which fixings stop contact between unlike metals.
Slate and stone can suit period, rural or textured facades. Natural variation is part of the look. So colour, cleavage, edge shape and lettering contrast can differ from a perfectly even panel.
The brief still matters. The sign can be brittle, and the wall may be uneven. Mechanical fixing may need a skilled fitter. Check the real panel size, the fixing positions and the surface care. Check how it reads when the face is wet or in shadow.
This table is a set of questions, not a performance ranking. Seller evidence for the complete sign helps you more than a claim about a raw material.
View the available sizes, printed designs and mounting options on the product page for The Address Sign.
Record the viewing distance and approach direction, the longest line of text, the facade material and its condition, whether the sign is exposed outside, and who will fit and maintain it. The brief rules materials out faster than any sample does.
A drillable facade opens up mechanical fixings such as standoffs or rails. Where drilling is not permitted, you need a flush, no-drill option instead. The Bolot Address Sign comes with exactly one no-surcharge kit — four standoffs with supplied plugs, or a mounting adhesive kit — and never both. Follow the instructions supplied with the kit you choose.
Weigh the visual direction against the practical questions in the decision table above: printed and slim for DIBOND, mass and machining for solid metal, layered or backlit for acrylic, brushed or reflective for stainless steel, textured and traditional for slate. Ask each seller for exposure and care guidance written for that exact finished product.
Check the finished dimensions — the Address Sign is offered as Square 30×30 cm or Landscape 46×34 cm — plus the face protection, the single supplied mounting method, the personalisation, and the current price and delivery estimate shown on the live product page.
Bolot's mounting adhesive kit provides flush, no-drill mounting on a compatible exterior façade or compatible indoor surface. Check compatibility and follow the supplied preparation and installation instructions. No exact adhesive wait time is published.
Bolot's mechanical kit contains four standoffs in the selected black, stainless-steel or gold finish, with supplied plugs for a compatible façade, external insulation or masonry. It creates an approximately 20 mm gap. The installer must avoid hidden pipes and cables, manage water ingress and meet local building rules. The customer chooses this kit or the adhesive kit at no extra charge, never both.
Do not assume an adhesive pad or a plain screw will hold. Find out the wall build-up first. Get product-specific fitting advice before you order or drill.
Photograph the facade straight on, and from the normal approach route. Note the sign position you want, the wall material, the width you have and the viewing distance. Do this before you ask a seller or fitter for advice.
Headline prices only compare when they cover the same things:
Use the live product page and checkout for Bolot’s current price, options, stock and delivery estimate. For a custom metal, acrylic, steel or stone sign, use an itemised quote.
Bolot publishes the facts needed to choose and use the Address Sign: a 2 mm DIBOND panel plus a 0.55 mm printed aluminium plate, 2.55 mm overall thickness, glossy UV laminate, available formats, personalisation, and the one selected mounting method.
Supplier identity, internal product codes, process settings and production know-how are not needed to compare the finished product. If a further fact matters for a regulated or specialist fitting, ask before you order. Bolot can then decide what evidence it can properly share.
The best choice is not the material with the boldest lifespan headline. It is the complete sign that fits your entrance. Its design, mounting, exposure advice, care and support all matter.
Every Bolot Address Sign comes standard with a protective UV laminate. In full outdoor exposure, the estimated period during which the colour remains close to its initial appearance is 5–10 years. In a location sheltered from prolonged direct sunlight and rain, this period may exceed 10 years. Actual durability depends, among other factors, on wall orientation, sunlight exposure, weather conditions and care.
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Design your address signNo material wins in every project. DIBOND can provide a slim, rigid sign with a printed finish, while solid metal may suit a project that prioritises mass, machining, or a brushed surface. Compare the exact finished product, mounting, exposure guidance, care instructions, and written remedies—not the substrate name alone.
Performance depends on the acrylic grade, face treatment, printing method, exposure, cleaning, and supplier guidance. Acrylic can show fine marks or fingerprints, so ask for product-specific outdoor and care information rather than relying on a general material claim.
Material, thickness, cutting, edge finishing, engraving, fixing hardware, design work, and order volume can all affect price. Compare live quotations for the same dimensions, personalisation, mounting, delivery, and installation requirements.
Choose exactly one no-surcharge kit for the order. The mechanical exterior kit contains four standoffs in the selected finish, with plugs for a compatible façade, external insulation or masonry, and creates an approximately 20 mm gap. The alternative is a mounting adhesive kit for flush, no-drill mounting on a compatible exterior façade or compatible indoor surface. Follow the instructions supplied with the selected kit.
Yes. Every Bolot Address Sign has a glossy face with a protective UV laminate. See the outdoor-durability section below for the complete conditional colour-retention estimate. It is not a guaranteed minimum or a formal guarantee; exposure, substrate, installation, cleaning, impact and care still matter.
Yes, when the exterior façade is compatible. It is a mounting adhesive kit for flush, no-drill mounting. Alternatively, choose the mechanical kit with four standoffs and supplied plugs for a compatible façade, external insulation or masonry. The customer selects exactly one kit at no extra charge.
Provide the finished sign dimensions, fixing positions, selected hardware, intended location, wall build-up, and any supplied installation guidance. Ask the installer to check for hidden utilities, select substrate-appropriate anchors, and manage water ingress; the sign supplier cannot approve an unknown facade remotely.
| Feature | Dibond | Solid Metal | Acrylic | Steel | Slate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Typical visual direction | Printed, slim, contemporary | Machined or coated metal | Clear, layered, or backlit | Brushed or reflective | Natural and traditional |
| Key buying evidence | Face protection and mount | Alloy, finish, weight, fixings | Grade, graphic method, care | Grade, finish, environment | Panel variation and anchors |
| Installation question | Which mount is supplied? | What load and anchors? | How are holes and edges supported? | Which compatible hardware? | Who installs on this wall? |
| Care question | Which cleaner suits the face? | How is the finish maintained? | How are fine marks avoided? | How are marks and deposits removed? | How are texture and lettering cleaned? |
