The 3 Easiest Ways To Custom Mount Clear Plastic Acrylic Business Signs Outdoors
We have noticed recently that in Charleston there has been a trend toward acrylic signs. We thought at first that it was localized, but when we checked our internet sales we discovered that there is a new interest in acrylic signs.
Why the sudden surge? Over the lest few years the technology in the field of acrylic has vastly improved. With improved manufacturing came cleaner product that no longer had a "cheap" look. It is sleek and professional.
The New Look of Acrylic Signs
While life in Charleston is a slower pace than some cities and our beaches keep us relaxed, the businesses in Charleston want to present a corporate image. allow them to do just that.
Acrylic signs are durable as well as inexpensive. Not only do you save money up front when you purchase an acrylic sign, you save money down the road because you don't have to replace them as often as some other signs.
At TheSignChef.com we have been making more an more acrylic signs, and we have been amazed with the "rich" look that can now be achieved with acrylic. Along with an exceptionally smooth surface that creates a wonderful face for the acrylic sign, you can also get beveled edges that give texture and create interest.
Acrylic comes in a range of colors and the pigment holds up well and resists fading. You may choose to use clear acrylic that has the look of fine glass. Acrylic is also versatile when designing an unusual shape.
The Shape Of Things To Come
While researching the information for this article I got a chance to look around Charleston and see the many fascinating shapes that local businesses have chosen for their signs. One local Charleston company had what started as a rectangular piece of acrylic and had it configured to have "waves" shaped along the side.
I have also had the chance to see some of the uses of the acrylic signs. Here are some of the displays I have seen;
- Inside offices mounted on walls
- At a desk, designed to stand alone
- Directional signs in various places
- At cash registers to attract attention to point of sale
- And even at a high end trade show, where they created a lot of attention at the displays
How can you display an acrylic sign outdoors?
You have a number of choices in how to display an acrylic sign. The examples I gave above were all for indoor use. Now we can look at . Once again using our Charleston businesses as an example I have seen numerous methods of mounting. Clear acrylic takes a bit more forethought than a colored acrylic, of course. If you can't see through the sign you could do something as simple as putting an epoxy on the back and sticking it to the wall.
You can use double sided clear tape on the back of the sign so that it sits flat to the wall. You can also use the small foam type double sided mounting pads. This will make it stand out from the wall a little, without projecting too far out. However, we may want to try to find a way that is a little more impressive and corporate looking!
Our three favorite ways of displaying an acrylic sign outdoors are;
- Flat with screws - having holes drilled into the corners of the sign so that you can use screws to affix it to the wall
- Standoffs - At TheSignChef.com we also have a product called stand offs. They are metallic and they hold the sign at top and bottom keeping it away from the wall. The standoffs are a nice contrast to the acrylic and have a corporate look.
- Hanging - You can hang the acrylic sign from a sign post or any number of ways. Hanging from above is a way to catch the attention of potential clients.
Simply put, the possibilities are endless. Use your imagination and create a display method that promotes the image of your business.
Have you joined the trend?
As you can tell, acrylic signs have started to gain a positive reputation, both in Charleston and around the country. With a variety of colors, shapes and display methods it is quickly becoming a standard of business signs.
When you find a sign that is inexpensive, easy to display, versatile and has a corporate look, why would you choose anything less?
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