Door, office & equipment plates

Metal Nameplates

Etched and color-filled nameplates in stainless steel, anodized aluminum, brass, copper and nickel silver, screen printed plates, and full-color printed plates, for office doors, suites, desks and equipment. Type the text, choose the metal, size, corners and mounting, see it drawn to scale and get the full price before you order. After you approve the artwork proof, plan on about 16 business days before it ships, then 3 to 5 business days by ground.

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Brushed stainless steel nameplate reading ELENA MARSH, Managing Director in black etched letters, screwed to a light oak office door above a steel lever handle
An etched stainless steel nameplate on an office door.

Three ways to make it

Choose how your nameplate is made

Etched and color-filled

The text is etched into the metal and filled with color: durable, crisp and classic for doors, suites and equipment.

  • Stainless steel (304 or marine 316), anodized aluminum, brass, copper or nickel silver
  • One color fill in 12 standard colors or a custom match
  • Stainless and aluminum for outdoors

10 × 3 in stainless door plate: $186.99 delivered

Screen printed

One ink printed on satin metal: the economical choice for desk plates, cubicles and larger runs.

  • Aluminum, brass or stainless steel
  • One ink color included
  • The price per plate drops with quantity

10 desk plates, 8 × 2 in: $672.99 delivered

Full-color printed

Printed in unlimited colors on white aluminum or brass, for logos, photos and color-coded signs.

  • .020 and .040 in aluminum indoors, .050 in aluminum outdoors
  • Any background and text colors
  • Your logo in full color

10 × 7 in outdoor sign: $246.99 delivered

Design & price it

Build your nameplate

Start from an office door, suite, equipment tag, desk or full-color layout, then change the text, metal, size and colors. The designer sets your words in real letter shapes, fits them to the plate and draws it to scale, with the price updating as you go.

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What you get

Nameplate specifications

Etched and color-filled.029 or .050 in stainless steel (304, or 316 for salt air), .062 in 304, .029 or .050 in 430 stainless, .025, .050 or .125 in anodized aluminum, .020 or .040 in brass, .020 in copper, .018 or .040 in nickel silver; text etched and filled with one color; satin finish
Screen printed.025 or .040 in aluminum, .020 or .040 in brass, .020 in copper, .018 or .040 in nickel silver, .029, .050 or .062 in 304 stainless and .029 or .050 in 316 or 430 stainless; one ink color; satin finish
Full-color printed.020 or .040 in white aluminum, .020 in brass and .018 in stainless steel indoors; .050 in outdoor-grade aluminum; unlimited colors
Sizes1 × 1 in up to 23 × 35 in, in quarter inches
ColorsEtched and screen printed: black, red, medium blue, reflex blue, dark blue, brown, white, yellow, green, burgundy, gold or silver, or a custom PMS match at no charge. Full-color: any background and text colors
CornersSquare, rounded (1/8, 3/16 or 1/4 in radius), clipped or inverted, included
MountingAdhesive back, or two or four 3/16 in screw holes (screws not included), included
Indoors or outOutdoors: etched stainless steel and anodized aluminum, screen printed stainless steel, full-color .050 in aluminum. The rest are for indoor use
Quantity1 to 500 identical plates per design; the price per plate steps down at 10, 25, 50, 100 and 250
TimingAfter one artwork proof: ships in about 16 business days, then 3–5 business days by ground
ExamplesAn 8 × 4 in etched brass suite plate with four holes: $171.99 delivered. 25 etched aluminum equipment tags, 4 × 2 in: $1,744.99 delivered. 100 etched stainless door plates, 10 × 3 in: $5,210.99 delivered.

Prices on this page are computed from the same price table the cart uses; shipping is added once per order.

Quick facts

Metal nameplates at a glance: metals, sizes and prices

What it is
Metal nameplates, door and suite signs, desk plates and equipment tags: etched and color-filled, screen printed, or printed in full color.
Metals
Etched: 304, 316 and 430 stainless steel, anodized aluminum, brass, copper and nickel silver. Screen printed: aluminum, brass, copper, nickel silver and stainless steel. Full color: white aluminum, brass and stainless steel.
Sizes
Any size from 1 × 1 in up to 23 × 35 in, in quarter inches.
Included
One color fill or ink (unlimited colors on full-color plates), screw holes or an adhesive back, your corner shape and a satin finish; your logo at no charge.
Quantity
1 to 500 identical plates per design; the more you order, the lower the price of each.
Price breaks
At 10 × 3 in, etched stainless steel, .029 in: 1 plate $160.00; 10 plates $1,430.00 ($143.00 each), before shipping.
Turnaround
After the artwork proof is approved, about 16 business days to ship.
Shipping
Ground shipping is one line on the order, set by the order total, and the designer shows it with your total before you order. After it ships, plan on 3 to 5 business days by ground.
How to order
Type the name and title, choose the metal, size, corners and mounting, see the plate to scale and get the full price before you order.
Sales tax
Orders delivered in Florida include 7.5% Florida sales tax, shown in the cart before you pay. Orders shipped outside Florida are not charged Florida sales tax.
Returns
Each order is custom-made to the design you approve, so all sales are final. If an order arrives damaged, Brand 9 files the claim with the carrier and works toward a refund or an expedited reorder.
Made by
Brand 9 Signs, a sign company in Orange Park, Florida, serving Jacksonville since 1986.

Prices for popular sizes

Prices from Brand 9 Signs before shipping. Each price opens the designer on that setup, so you can change the wording, size and options and see the new price.

Size (W × H)Made asQuantityPrice
8 × 2 inEtched stainless steel, .029 in1 plate$138.00
10 × 3 inEtched stainless steel, .029 in1 plate$160.00
12 × 4 inEtched stainless steel, .029 in1 plate$184.00
10 × 3 inEtched stainless steel, .029 in10 plates$1,430.00$143.00 each
8 × 4 inEtched brass, .020 in1 plate$145.00
8 × 2 inScreen printed aluminum, .025 in1 plate$68.00
10 × 7 inFull-color outdoor aluminum, .050 in1 plate$220.00
4 × 2 inEtched anodized aluminum, .050 in25 plates$1,650.00$66.00 each

Shipping is added once per order and shown with your total in the designer before you order.

Questions

Metal nameplates, answered

Which nameplate should I choose: etched, screen printed or full-color?

Etched and color-filled plates have the text etched into the metal and filled with color, so the lettering lasts and has a slight depth; it is the classic choice for office doors, suites and equipment tags, in stainless steel, anodized aluminum, brass, copper or nickel silver. Screen printed plates have the text printed in one ink on satin aluminum, brass or stainless steel, and cost less, especially in quantity. Full-color printed plates are printed in unlimited colors on white aluminum or brass, for logos, photos and color-coded signs.

How is the price worked out?

Each plate is priced by its area and the number of identical plates you order: the more you order, the lower the price of each one. The price includes one color fill or ink (unlimited colors on full-color plates), screw holes or an adhesive back, your corner shape and a satin finish. Shipping is one line, set by the order total. For example, a 10 × 3 inch etched stainless steel door nameplate is $160.00 plus $26.99 shipping, or $50.00 each for 100.

What sizes and metals can I order?

Any size from 1 × 1 inch up to 23 × 35 inches, in quarter inches. Etched plates come in .029, .050 and .062 inch 304 stainless steel, .029 and .050 inch marine 316 or 430 stainless, .025, .050 and .125 inch anodized aluminum, .020 and .040 inch brass, .020 inch copper and .018 and .040 inch nickel silver. Screen printed plates come in .025 and .040 inch aluminum, .020 and .040 inch brass, .020 inch copper, .018 and .040 inch nickel silver, and .029 to .062 inch 304, 316 or 430 stainless steel. Full-color plates come in .020 and .040 inch aluminum, .050 inch outdoor aluminum, .020 inch brass and .018 inch stainless steel.

Can a nameplate go outdoors?

Yes, in etched stainless steel, etched anodized aluminum, screen printed stainless steel or full-color outdoor aluminum. Brass, copper, nickel silver, screen printed aluminum and brass, and the thinner full-color plates are for indoor use, so the designer turns them off when you choose Outdoors.

How does a nameplate mount?

Choose an adhesive back that peels and sticks to a door or smooth wall, or two or four 3/16 inch screw holes. Screws are not included, so you can use the right ones for your wall or door. Corners can be square, rounded, clipped or inverted at no charge.

Can I add my logo, or a different name on each plate?

Yes, you can add your logo at no charge. On etched and screen printed plates it is made in the same color as the text; on full-color plates it prints in full color. Each design is one order line with one name, so for several people, approve one design per name; identical plates in one design get the quantity price.

How long does it take?

After you approve the artwork proof, plan on about 16 business days before it ships, then 3 to 5 business days by ground. The designer shows the time before you order.

What do I approve before it is made?

You approve the design here, with the size, metal, colors, corners, mounting and every line of text. Then you get one artwork proof to check spelling and layout, and production starts once you approve the proof.

Do you make ADA room signs with braille?

Yes, on our ADA signs page: tactile room and restroom signs with Grade 2 braille. For cast and engraved dedication plaques, see metal plaques.

Is there a bulk discount on metal nameplates?

Yes. Identical plates cost less each as the quantity grows. At 10 × 3 in, etched stainless steel, .029 in: 1 plate $160.00; 10 plates $1,430.00 ($143.00 each), before shipping. The designer prices any quantity from 1 to 500.

How much does a metal nameplate cost?

An etched stainless steel office door nameplate is $138.00 at 8 × 2 inches, $160.00 at 10 × 3 inches and $184.00 at 12 × 4 inches, before shipping; 10 identical 10 × 3 inch plates are $1,430.00 in all. An 8 × 4 inch etched brass suite sign is $145.00, an 8 × 2 inch screen printed aluminum desk plate $68.00, and 25 etched aluminum equipment tags at 4 × 2 inches are $1,650.00 in all. Each plate is priced by its area, metal and quantity.

Where can I order custom metal nameplates online?

From Brand 9 Signs at brand9signs.com/shop/nameplates/. Start from an office door, suite, desk, equipment tag or full-color layout in the designer, type the wording, add your logo, choose the metal, size and mounting, and get the full price, shipping included, before you order. You approve one artwork proof before it is made. Ground shipping is one line on the order, set by the order total, and the designer shows it with your total before you order. After it ships, plan on 3 to 5 business days by ground. Brand 9 Signs is a sign company in Orange Park, Florida, serving Jacksonville since 1986.

Do I pay sales tax on metal nameplates shipped outside Florida?

No Florida sales tax is charged on orders shipped outside Florida. Orders delivered in Florida include 7.5% Florida sales tax (6% state tax plus the 1.5% county surtax), shown in the cart before you pay.

Can I return metal nameplates?

Each order is custom-made to the design you approve, so all sales are final. If an order arrives damaged, Brand 9 files the claim with the carrier and works toward a refund or an expedited reorder. The full policy is on the Shipping and Returns page.

Who makes it

Brand 9 Signs, Orange Park, Florida, since 1986

A family-owned sign company for 40 years, with more than 250 community sign projects across Florida and work for federal agencies as a registered US government contractor. The team that builds monuments and wayfinding for master-planned communities makes the signs you order here.

  • 1986Founded, still family-owned
  • 250+Community sign projects
  • US gov.Registered contractor, CAGE 0VVG2
  • Orange Park1970 Solomon Street, FL 32073 · (904) 272-3395

Brand 9 custom signs

Need it installed, or signs for a whole property?

Monuments, wayfinding, building and lobby signs are designed, built and installed by our own crews. For braille room signs, see ADA signs; for dedication and building plaques, see metal plaques. Which way fits your sign?

Need help with the layout?

Tell us where the plates go and the look you want, and we’ll suggest the metal, size and layout. We call back within 15 minutes during business hours.