An engraved plaque carries lettering that's cut permanently into the surface, so it stays sharp and legible for years — indoors or out. That makes it the natural choice where a printed label would look temporary: a name on an office or consulting-room door, a plate on a reception desk, a house name by the entrance, a few words on a commemorative plaque, or an identification plate on machinery and equipment. Because every plaque is made to order, you decide the material, wording, colours, and size, and mix a name with a title, a number, or a logo on the same plate.

What to put on an engraved plaque

• Door and room plaques — names, job titles, department, or room numbers

• Nameplates — for desks, reception, and office doors

• House plaques — a house name or number by the door or gate

• Commemorative plaques — a short, understated line to mark an occasion or a gift

• Equipment and asset plates — machine labels, ID plates, and control markings

Materials

Engraved plastic (two-colour laminate)

A multi-layer plastic laminate — the classic engraved nameplate material. A coloured top layer is cut away to reveal a contrasting core, giving clean, permanent two-colour lettering that resists scratches and chemicals. The most versatile and cost-effective choice for door plaques, nameplates, and labels.

• Material: Multi-layer plastic laminate

• Thickness: 0.8 mm or 1.6 mm

• Production: Laser engraving (0.08 mm depth)

• Colours: Two-colour combinations — black/white, blue/white, red/white, green/white, and more

• Size range: 25 × 10 mm up to 295 × 295 mm

• Use: Indoor and outdoor (depending on colour combination)

Laser-engraved aluminium

Coated aluminium with a matte finish, engraved so the laser removes the top coat to expose a contrasting colour beneath. The result is a hard-wearing metal plaque that won't fade, peel, or corrode — a step up in durability for outdoor, industrial, and technical settings.

• Material: Coated aluminium

• Thickness: 1 mm

• Production: Laser engraving

• Finish: Matte coated

• Resistance: Corrosion, chemical, and acid resistant; up to +400 °C

• Use: Indoor and outdoor

Stainless steel

Fibre-laser engraved into acid-proof stainless steel for a crisp, high-contrast mark and a premium, contemporary look. The toughest option we make — ideal for a smart name plate, a house number, or a plaque in a demanding spot. It's engraved rather than printed and made in smaller sizes.

• Material: Stainless acid-proof steel

• Thickness: 1 mm

• Production: Fibre-laser engraving

• Maximum size: 180 × 180 mm

• Resistance: Extremely durable, corrosion and chemical resistant; up to +1200 °C

• Use: Indoor and outdoor

Prefer the warm, traditional look of brass? We also make brass plaques — printed rather than laser-engraved — for a classic nameplate finish indoors.

How to choose your engraved plaque

Which material is right for you?

Choose engraved plastic for a clean, affordable two-colour plaque and the widest range of sizes — the everyday choice for door and desk nameplates. Choose laser-engraved aluminium for a durable metal look that handles the outdoors and industrial settings. Choose stainless steel for the most premium, hard-wearing finish, in a smaller plate up to 180 × 180 mm.

What goes on the plaque?

Keep a nameplate short and generously sized so it reads at a glance; a commemorative plaque can carry a couple of lines of smaller text. You can combine a name with a title or number, and add a logo or a QR code — bear in mind that engraved materials render two-colour, single-line artwork better than fine photographic detail.

Size and placement

Match the plaque to its spot: a door or desk plate can be compact, while a house name or an outdoor plaque wants larger, bolder lettering to read from a distance. Set the exact dimensions on the design page — engraved plastic goes up to 295 × 295 mm, and stainless steel up to 180 × 180 mm.

How to fit your engraved plaque

Every plaque arrives ready to mount, with the fixing you choose at the design stage:

• Adhesive — a no-drill option that suits smooth indoor doors, desks, and walls.

• Screws — a secure, permanent fix for outdoor walls, gates, and equipment.

• Holes and standoffs — choose drilled holes or spacers for a raised, professional finish on a wall.

FAQ

What is an engraved plaque?

It's a plaque with lettering cut permanently into the surface by laser, rather than printed on top. The mark won't fade, peel, or wear away, so it stays sharp for years indoors or out.

Do you make engraved brass plaques?

We make brass plaques with a printed finish rather than laser engraving. For a truly engraved plate, choose engraved plastic, laser-engraved aluminium, or stainless steel.

Can I use more than two colours?

Engraved plastic gives a crisp two-colour result, and the metals show a single contrasting mark. For full-colour or photographic artwork, a printed aluminium plate is the better choice.

Can I order a trophy or award plaque?

Yes — we make engraved presentation and award plaques in engraved plastic, aluminium, or stainless steel, ideal for recognising a person, a team, or a milestone. We don't produce wooden trophy shields or blank engraving plates for the trophy trade, but if you want a finished, ready-to-mount engraved plaque, you can design one here.

Are engraved plaques suitable for outdoors?

Yes. Laser-engraved aluminium and stainless steel are made for the outdoors, and engraved plastic is suitable outdoors in the right colour combination.

What size can an engraved plaque be?

Engraved plastic ranges from small labels up to 295 × 295 mm, and stainless steel up to 180 × 180 mm. You set the exact size on the design page.