Description
The Wayfinding That Gets Visitors, Staff, and Patients Where They Are Going
Every multi-building campus, multi-floor office, multi-tenant retail centre, hospital, parking complex, and event venue runs on directional signage that visitors and staff don't consciously notice but absolutely depend on. An arrow that points to the wrong washroom turns a quick stop into a frustration. A missing floor marker turns a productive visit into a lobby concierge call. Done well, directional signs are invisible — people find what they need and never think about how they got there. Done poorly, they become the most-noticed problem in a facility.
At Graphics Decal HQ we manufacture custom Directional Signs in Winnipeg on durable aluminum, ACM (aluminum composite), or adhesive vinyl substrate — with directional arrows, room identification, floor markers, parking signage, and full custom wayfinding artwork. Standard formats follow MUTCD colour codes for traffic-related signage and ANSI Z535 standards for safety wayfinding. Bilingual English/French signage available for federally-regulated facilities and Manitoba-bilingual compliance.
Whether you are a Winnipeg corporate office establishing visitor and emergency wayfinding, a Manitoba healthcare facility managing patient flow across multi-building campuses, a Canadian shopping centre directing customers to anchor tenants and parking, a university or college campus managing student and visitor traffic, or a multi-tenant property installing tenant identification and exit signage, the right directional signs turn facility complexity into a navigable visitor experience.
Construction
| Feature | Detail |
|---|---|
| Material Options | Aluminum (0.040" or 0.063"), ACM (3mm), adhesive vinyl decal |
| Printing | UV-resistant inks |
| Finish | Weatherproof, UV-stable, fade-resistant for 7–10+ years outdoor service; 10–15 years indoor |
| Mounting | Pre-drilled holes for post, wall, or ceiling-suspended installation; vinyl decals for direct application |
| Compliance | MUTCD colour codes for traffic wayfinding; ANSI Z535 for safety-related signs; bilingual EN/FR available |
Sign Categories
- Directional arrows (left, right, up, down, upstairs, downstairs, next door, next floor)
- Room and area identification signs
- Floor markers and elevator-floor signage
- Parking lot directional signage (visitor parking, employee parking, accessible parking)
- Exit and emergency signage
- Custom-routed wayfinding for specific facility layouts
Standard Sizes
- 9" x 12" — compact directional and room identification signs
- 12" x 18" — standard wayfinding and floor marker signs
- 18" x 24" — high-visibility directional signs for large corridors and outdoor wayfinding
- 24" x 24" — multi-arrow intersection signs and parking lot wayfinding
- Custom sizes available on request
Mounting Options
- Pre-drilled screw mount — standard four-corner or top-and-bottom drilled holes for wall, post, or fence installation
- Standoff mount — floating architectural look for premium lobby signage; see our Standoff Studs
- Hanging mount — ceiling-suspended overhead wayfinding for retail centres and large corridors
- Adhesive vinyl — direct application to walls, doors, and equipment for vinyl decal directional signs
Customization
- Full-colour digital printing with brand-accurate colour matching to corporate identity
- Custom artwork from your facility floor plan, wayfinding system, or compliance manual
- Bilingual layouts (EN/FR) and pictographic-only designs available
- ISO 7010-aligned symbols for international wayfinding
- Multiple sign series with coordinated branding for facility-wide installations
Add-Ons
- 48hr Rush Production — select at checkout before the 2pm daily cutoff
Graphics Decal HQ is Winnipeg's locally operated wayfinding and directional sign manufacturer — operated from our facility at 2095 Logan Avenue and trusted by Manitoba corporate offices, healthcare facilities, schools, retail centres, and property managers for directional signage that survives the environment it is installed in and reads cleanly for the visitors it serves.
Wayfinding signage compliance depends on three things working together: legibility (font sizing matched to viewing distance, contrast ratios meeting visibility standards), durability (substrate selection matched to indoor/outdoor environment), and consistency (multi-sign installations in the same facility need to share visual language). Our team evaluates each project across these three dimensions and produces signs that work as a system, not just individual pieces.
We manufacture every directional sign in our Winnipeg facility on calibrated wide-format UV and screen-print equipment. Aluminum and ACM substrates source from name-brand suppliers, not generic offshore stock. For facility-wide rollouts (university campus, hospital network, shopping centre), we coordinate sign families with consistent fonts, colour codes, and pictogram libraries across hundreds of signs.
For Winnipeg facility managers and procurement teams, we offer site assessment, signage system planning, and quote consolidation across multi-sign installations. Local pickup at 2095 Logan Avenue or Canada-wide shipping for facilities across Manitoba and beyond. Rush 48hr service is available on most stock formats for compliance-deadline projects.
For sticker-format directional signs (floor decals, equipment markers, swap-able indoor wayfinding), see our Directional Stickers. For traffic regulatory signs on private property and parking lots, see our Traffic Signs and Speed Signs. For workplace safety, caution, and danger signage, see our Safety Signs and Danger Signs. For zone identification and area signage, see our Area Signs. For warehouse-wide signage programs (aisle markers, rack labels), see our Custom Warehouse Signs. For the full range of signs, visit our Signs category.
- Winnipeg corporate offices establishing visitor wayfinding, room identification, elevator-floor markers, and emergency exit signage
- Manitoba healthcare facilities, hospitals, and clinics managing patient flow across multi-building campuses with bilingual directional signage
- Canadian shopping centres, malls, and retail properties directing customers to anchor tenants, parking, food courts, and service amenities
- Universities, colleges, and post-secondary campuses managing student and visitor traffic across multi-building academic environments
- Schools and educational institutions installing classroom identification, washroom markers, and visitor wayfinding
- Property managers and condo boards installing common-area wayfinding, parking direction, and tenant identification
- Hotels, resorts, and hospitality venues installing guest wayfinding for amenities, dining, conference rooms, and pool areas
- Conference centres, convention facilities, and event venues installing event-specific and permanent venue wayfinding
- Government, municipal, and public-sector facilities installing public-access wayfinding for service counters and program zones
- Manufacturing facilities and industrial operators installing pedestrian wayfinding, exit signage, and visitor traffic control
- Auto dealerships, equipment lots, and storage yards installing customer wayfinding and lot organization signage
- Multi-tenant office buildings and commercial property managers running consistent wayfinding across multiple floors
To order, specify your sign type, size, substrate, and quantity. For custom-routed wayfinding for specific facility layouts or coordinated sign series for multi-location rollouts, contact us with your facility plan and we will produce the matched sign package. Compliance consultation is available — our team can review your facility requirements and recommend a wayfinding system based on Manitoba accessibility standards and ANSI Z535 / MUTCD compliance. Contact us via our Contact page or call (204) 403-4347.
Local pickup is available at 2095 Logan Avenue, Winnipeg MB. Standard production is 4 to 6 business days after order confirmation. Rush 48hr service is available on most stock formats — select at checkout before the 2pm daily cutoff.
For multi-location operators, healthcare networks, property managers, and institutional buyers running ongoing wayfinding programs, custom volume pricing and recurring reorder workflows are available — contact our team to discuss bulk agreements.
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