Customized Chef Welcome to our kitchen 3D wood sign

Custom cut metal signs are an efficient and effective way to advertise your business to passersby. When properly constructed, metal signs will last decades with minimal maintenance, making them one of the most cost-effective investments for business outreach.

And custom cut metal signs give businesses a lot of options, both in terms of what types of custom cut metal signs can be used, and where to buy them. In this blog, we offer tips to help make sure you get the best possible signs for your money!

THE MOST IMPORTANT FACTORS WHEN ORDERING CUSTOM CUT METAL SIGNS

1. Always check your zoning laws and any relevant property agreements

Customized Chef Welcome to our kitchen 3D wood sign

While rare, there are situations where local zoning laws and/or contracts, such as leasing agreements, can present restrictions for new signage. You should always check local sign regulations and your own property rules to make sure there won’t be any legal barriers for your signs. You certainly do not want to order a new custom cut metal sign, pay for it, and then discover you are not permitted to install it.

2. Know the Types of Signs

Customized Chef Welcome to our kitchen 3D wood sign

There are at least a dozen different types of storefront signs, and different styles work best for certain types of businesses. Below are a few different types of signs and where to use them

• Fabric signs: versatile, for any business and are generally inexpensive
• Plywood signs: best for old-fashioned businesses or businesses aiming for a vintage look
• Painted glass signs: best for food establishments
• Punched metal signs: For businesses aiming to have a modern look
• Metal logo and lettering signs: versatile, but usually for upscale retailers and dining establishments
• Banners: versatile, for temporary or informal establishments
• Metal signboard: versatile, for any business and are generally more expensive
• Awning signs: best for food establishments
• Rock signs: for large, populated establishments such as hotels, golf courses, etc.
• Glass tube light signs: typically used for bars, clubs, and motels
• A-frame signs: for retailers or food establishments
• Window signs: generally for retailers

3. Know the basic types of custom cut metal signs

Customized Chef Welcome to our kitchen 3D wood sign

There are three basic types of custom cut metal signs you might consider

• Dimensional Signs—These signs, also know as 3D signs, are typically multi-piece affairs cut from aluminum and assembled on a shop floor (prior to installation) in two or more stacked layers. They often require the services of a professional installer, but they have a way of distinguishing your business that a simple flat sign can’t match, particularly when powder coated in various colors.
• Letters—Custom cut letters are almost always mounted directly onto walls. They are also considered to be 3D and like the dimensional signs above can be powder coated in a variety of striking colors. In addition to aluminum, high-density foam, acrylic and stainless steel tend to be the materials most often used.
• Flat Signs—These signs are almost always cut from aluminum, although steel and plastics are sometimes used. Custom cut flat signs are a great alternative for simple messages, like “Welcome,” and/or when weight and budget are determining factors.

4. Consider the finish

Customized Chef Welcome to our kitchen 3D wood sign

Custom cut metal signs offer many finish options, and among the most popular is powder coating, because of the protection it offers and the rainbow of colors one can use. Reflective coating is also popular because it increases the visibility of your sign at night, even at long distances.

Likewise, brushed aluminum is popular because it presents an elegant look and is relatively inexpensive. Last, enamel spray paint works well when your sign will not be exposed to harsh weather and direct sunlight, and when it simply needs one color.

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