For a better understanding of which signboard to order, you need to know the materials from which modern signboards are predominantly made. So, from what material are outdoor advertising signs made.
If the sign is made of plastic, then special advertising plastic is used for its manufacture. It is easy to handle, it is light in weight, which facilitates installation, moderately plastic, which allows you to make curved structures. Plastic has a drawback: it is shockproof. If a stone gets into it, it will crack. Also, we do not make large signs from plastic: the canvas can give a wave. The custom metal signs are perfect there.
Acrylic is a type of advertising plastic that has one feature it has a light transmission. Therefore, it is used to create light signs.
Banner – very common on city streets
The banner is similar to oilcloth, it does not hold the shape itself, but is pulled into the frame or onto a metal frame. Thanks to the stretch, the banner looks even and smooth all the time. The banner does not respond to temperature fluctuations, is shockproof and durable – it can last more than 10 years.
The composite is used to create light advertising boxes. It is used to create large advertising structures. This is a layered material from a layer of aluminum and plastic, so it is very durable and vandal resistant. If you crush it, then the dent can be bent back. The composite is not transparent, lightboxes are made of it by the method of slits of patterns or letters, and the slots are filled with transparent acrylic. It turns out a spectacular advertising sign. The price for such signboards from a composite is higher than for other materials due to the complexity of processing.
In addition, distribution for the production of outdoor advertising and signboards include received materials such as:
- foamed polypropylene
- aluminum
- Sheet steel
Manufacturing specifics
A sign is one of the most concise forms of advertising. If it is overloaded with information, then it will not attract attention. There is a law of 7 objects – an ordinary person cannot keep insight more than 7 objects. Therefore, optimally the sign should contain no more than 7 elements – a logo and a few words.
Style is also important for the presentation of information. Each business has its own individual style. If, for example, you place a sign in the style of a night club on the building where the law office is located, it will be inappropriate and ineffective. When choosing a style, you need to take into account the nature of the activity, the social status of customers, the price category of the institution. A dear-looking sign suggests that the services in this institution are of high quality, but expensive.
Interior signs usually hang from the ceilings or are attached to the wall. They are used in the reception area or as direction indicators for customers. Signs are often used for trade shows.
The material of advertising signs
There are many different materials that can be used to create advertising signs. The advertisement may be made of adhesive vinyl film or eye-catching light letters. Other materials often used for letterings, such as wood, metal, plastic or foam board. The letters for signage can be made by engraving. You can choose the material for the base on which the advertising sign, volume letters or lightbox will be attached:
- Plastic
- Paper
- the cloth
- Vinyl
- Tree
- Styrofoam
- Glass
- Aluminum
Design of advertising signs
Buyers must consider many factors when preparing the design of an advertising sign.
First, evaluate the distance from which the customer will be able to see your sign. Consider factors such as the size and illumination of signs. And also the time of day at which you want to attract buyers.
It is necessary to take into account the environmental factor, which will affect the wear of the materials of which the advertising sign is made. Signs and any other advertising signs may wear out, not only under the influence of weather conditions but also from frequent movements, as well as improper handling.
Company selection
Choose a company specializing in the manufacture of signs from the materials you are interested in. If you don’t have a designer, check out the portfolio of layouts and decide if the style in which this company works suits you.
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