7 Free Printable Sign Templates for Your Business

7 Free Printable Sign Templates for Your Business

Customize practical signs for customers and employees, including hand-washing, emergency exit, first-aid, recycling signs, and more.

Last updated on August 3, 2026
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Create practical signs for your shop, studio, office, or workplace

Whether you run a shop, studio, office, or service business, signs help customers and employees know where to go and what to do. For example, you might need to mark a restricted area, share a safety message, or remind employees about a workplace policy. This collection includes seven free printable sign templates for common workplace needs. You’ll find options for health and hygiene reminders, safety messages, office etiquette, and more.

Each design opens in Avery Design & Print Online, our free design software. From there, you can customize the text, colors, images, and logo to fit your business. Then, you can print your finished signs yourself or have Avery print them for you.

Free printable sign templates for small businesses

Browse the designs below to find practical signs for customers and employees. Each template is free to customize, so you can use the design as-is or update the text, colors, images, and logo to fit your business.

1) Tips for effective hand washing

Proper handwashing matters every day in restaurants, cafés, salons, studios, offices, and other shared workplaces. Use this printable sign to remind employees and customers of the steps for washing their hands effectively.

Avery adhesive Surface Safe sign 61515 featuring a predesigned template with tips for better hand washing. The sign is displayed in a bathroom near a mirror.

This template fits 7″ x 10″ blank labels available by the sheet. Choose the material and adhesive that work best for where you plan to display your sign. Then customize the design and print it yourself or choose “Let Us Print for You.”

2) “Emergency Exit Only” printable sign

Shops, restaurants, salons, studios, and other businesses may need to identify doors reserved for emergency use. Customize this printable sign to help customers and employees recognize an emergency exit and avoid using it as a regular entrance or exit.

Adhesive Emergency Exit label shown on an office building door.

This template fits 5″ x 7″ blank labels available by the sheet, so you can choose the material and adhesive that work best for your sign. It’s also compatible with Avery product 61511 if you already have it on hand. Customize the design, then print it yourself or choose “Let Us Print for You.”

3) “No Smoking on Premises” sign

A no-smoking sign makes your policy clear to customers, employees, and visitors. Use this printable sign template near entrances, patios, shared work areas, or anywhere else smoking is prohibited.

A "No Smoking" message printed on Avery 3.5" x 5" label, 61514 posted on frosted glass doors.

This template fits 3.5″ x 5″ blank labels available by the sheet so you can choose the material and adhesive that work best for your sign. It’s also compatible with Avery product 61514 if you already have it on hand. Customize the design, then print it yourself or choose “Let Us Print for You.”

4) Printable sign for recycling

Make recycling bins easy to identify in break rooms, kitchens, studios, and other shared work areas. Use this printable sign to show employees and customers where recyclable items belong..

An adhesive sign for recycling posted on a painted wall above a trash can.

This template fits 5″ x 7″ blank labels available by the sheet, so you can choose the material and adhesive that work best for your sign. It’s also compatible with Avery product 61511 if you already have it on hand. Customize the design, then print it yourself or choose “Let Us Print for You.”

5) First-aid supplies and equipment

Help employees quickly locate first-aid supplies when they need them. Display this printable sign near the first-aid kit in your shop, restaurant, salon, studio, office, or other workplace.

A metal wall-mounted first-aid kit with a 5 by 7 inch Avery Surface Safe label 61519 bearing the standard red medical cross and the words "First Aid Station."

This template fits 5″ x 7″ blank labels available by the sheet, so you can choose the material and adhesive that work best for your sign. It’s also compatible with Avery product 61511 if you already have it on hand. Customize the design, then print it yourself or choose “Let Us Print for You.”

6) Printable office fridge rules sign

Considering others makes office life more pleasant. Help keep office life smooth with a fridge sign that you can customize with your own rules.

Avery adhesive sign 61516 featuring a customizable Avery template for office fridge rules. The sign is posted on a standard white refrigerator door.

This template fits 7″ x 10″ blank labels available by the sheet. Choose the material and adhesive that work best for where you plan to display your sign. Then customize the design and print it yourself or choose “Let Us Print for You.”

7) Printable signs for office kitchen sink etiquette

Surface Safe labels are ideal for kitchen and bathroom use because they’re made of film, not paper. They won’t wrinkle or smudge from water splashes and can be wiped clean with common cleaners and disinfectants.

An office kitchen etiquette message shown above a kitchen sink. The message is on an Avery Surface Safe adhesive sign.

This template fits 5″ x 7″ blank labels available by the sheet, so you can choose the material and adhesive that work best for your sign. It’s also compatible with Avery product 61511 if you already have it on hand. Customize the design, then print it yourself or choose “Let Us Print for You.”

What should I print these sign templates on?

Choose blank labels in the size listed with each printable sign template. Since they’re available by the sheet, you can select the material and adhesive that work best for where you plan to display your sign.

For example, consider a removable or Surface Safe adhesive for painted walls, glass, or doors. Other surfaces and conditions may call for a different option. For help choosing the right material, read our guide to making temporary signs that look professional.

How to customize and print your sign

Choose a design and select Customize to open it in Avery Design & Print Online, our free design software. Then follow these steps:

  1. Update the text, colors, images, or logo.
  2. Select Preview & Print to review your finished sign.
  3. Choose Print It Yourself or Let Us Print for You.
  4. If printing it yourself, load compatible blank labels in the correct size and follow the print settings provided.

Need more help printing? These resources can help:

FAQs about printing

What signs does a small business need?

The signs you need depend on your business, workplace, and applicable regulations. Common examples include hand-washing reminders, emergency exit notices, no-smoking signs, recycling signs, first-aid signs, and rules for employee break rooms. For required workplace safety signs, learn the difference between OSHA and ANSI signs and when each type is appropriate.

Where can I find free business sign templates?

Avery offers free printable sign templates that you can customize with your own text, colors, images, and logo. Choose a design above and select Customize to open it in Avery Design & Print Online, our free design software.

Where can I find free office kitchen sign templates?

The collection above includes free templates for recycling, hand-washing, refrigerator rules, and keeping shared sinks clean. You can customize each design for your office kitchen or employee break room.

Can I customize these printable sign templates?

Yes. You can change the text, colors, images, and logo to fit your business. Select Customize under any design to open the template in the Avery Design Tool.

Can I print these signs myself?

Yes. Choose blank labels that match the size listed with your selected template. After customizing your sign, select Preview & Print, then choose “Print It Yourself.” You can also select “Let Us Print for You” to have Avery professionally print your design.

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