What are some common restroom signs?

author: Universe plastic

2023-09-20

Restrooms and bathrooms are places that people often visit in daily life. In these public areas, in order to help different groups of people use them correctly or auxiliarily, there are many different restroom signs and bathroom signs posted.

However, restroom signs and bathroom signs come in many types and sizes. Managers may miss many details when making these signs, and some regions or countries will have special laws regulating these signs.

Common types of restroom signage

Type 1: Main sign

Primary signage for an area usually consists of a graphic logo and one or more textual descriptions. These signs are often used to indicate the location of public restrooms and help people find the restroom or bathroom they need.
When designing a restroom master sign, there are some common symbols and colors that are often used. Men's restroom signage is often represented by blue and icons Women's restroom signage is often represented by pink and icons.

In addition, main restroom signage often includes special designs such as Braille or enlarged fonts for the convenience of people with low vision.

Type 2: Supplies Signage

The function of toilet supplies signs is to highlight their location and indicate their use in the toilet area. Such signs can effectively improve the efficiency of using public facilities.

Type 3: Reminder signs

Restroom reminder signs are mainly used to instruct everyone on how to use them correctly. They are important signs for public facilities. Plays an important role in keeping facilities clean and intact, improving hygiene standards. It is a necessary maintenance method for public restrooms.

Type 4: Warning Signs

Restroom warning signs are mainly used to remind people of potential safety hazards or usage rules in the restroom. Commonly used to mark slippery bathroom floors, caution when walking, equipment maintenance, prohibited use, etc. Help everyone better understand and comply with requirements and ensure the orderly use of public facilities.

Restroom sign size

main signage

For example: unisex toilet signs, disabled toilet signs, bathroom signs

Dimensions: 8x16 inches, 12x16 inches, 16x16 inches, 16x20 inches, 16x24 inches, etc.

supplies signage

For example: toilet paper signs, hand sanitizer signs, hair dryer signs, bathroom door signs

Dimensions: 4x4 inches, 2x5 inches, etc.

reminder sign

For example: water conservation signs, flush signs after defecation, put down the toilet seat signs

Dimensions: 6x6 inches, 6x8 inches, 6x12 inches, etc.

Warning sign

For example: Be careful of slippery floors signs, no smoking signs, maintenance and no use signs

Dimensions: 6x12 inches, 8x8 inches, 8x10 inches, 8x12 inches, etc.

When designing a restroom sign, in addition to considering its material, shape, size, lighting form, color and other factors, you also need to consider its installation location, such as the height of the ADA restroom sign.

Generally speaking, restroom signage should be installed in a place that is easily noticed by people so that people can find the restroom quickly and easily.

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Universe Plastic is a professional plastic sign manufacturing factory that understands various bathroom sign types and material applications, as well as the legal requirements for Braille signs in various countries. With over 15 years of experience in the plastic sign and signage injection mold manufacturing industry.