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Can Plastic Signs Look Professional for Businesses in Charleston, SC?

Many people are reluctant to purchase plastic signs for their business. Some feel that it isn't professional enough to represent their Charleston, SC business. We disagree. The professional appearance of a plastic sign is dependent on workmanship, materials and most of all the design. creating a design that will appeal to your target audience is important. Most clients don't care about the material a sign is made from, they acre if it presents the image they expect from your business.

Why would you choose plastic signs over other materials?

Plastic signs have their place in the business advertising budget for just about any business. The low cost of plastic signs helps to stretch the budget and allows for more messages to be presented to your target audience. Another consideration would be how long you plan to use the plastic sign and where it will be displayed. Plastic signs are not meant to replace your building sign or a lighted sign by the road. What they are meant to do is to advertise in numerous ways for your business. They can be used inside as outdoor signage, and can be used for long term purposes under the right conditions. A plastic sign used indoors can last a long period of time. Used outdoors wind is a consideration. however if the outdoor sign is in a place that doesn't get a lot of wind it can last as long as two years!

Plastic signs can be used to direct traffic, advertise sales, bring attention to items at point of purchase, designate areas for specific purposes. They can even be used in employee areas to note company policy, give information about an upcoming activity, or even to help boost morale with inspirational sayings.

How are plastic signs made?

Plastic signs are actually made from a material called Coroplast. This is a name that is well known in the sign industry. Coroplast is a tough, waterproof, corrugated plastic sign material which resembles the appearance of "plastic cardboard" The hollow-fluted design of Coroplast makes this sign material extremely lightweight, easy to handle and display in a number of ways. Corrugated plastic signs are not as flexible as banner material or as rigid as solid plastic sheets. 

Once the size of the plastic sign is known the design is then laid out with attracting interest and dispersing information in mind. The design is then cut from vinyl or printed on a sheet of vinyl and laid over the plastic sign to correspond to the clients design specifications. The Coroplast that is the base of the plastic signs comes in a number of colors that you can choose from. At TheSignChef.com in Charleston, SC 29418, our sign specialist and graphic arts department are happy to help advise you in your choices.

Tips for making plastic signs look even more professional

There are a number of ways to make your sign look its most professional. Here are a few to keep in mind no matter what the purpose of the sign

  • Make sure any color contrasts work well for the human eye. Certain color combinations make it harder for people to read a sign.
  • Make sure that your message is clear. Don't' combine messages into one plastic sign. This can lead to confusion. Getting multiple signs each with its own message helps drive home the point of each
  • Be sure not to crowd too much onto one sign. Plastic signs that have too much filled space and not enough white space are more difficult to read.
  • Use a border - Studies have found that a border around a sign helps focus the eye on the message you are trying to present.

These are just a few tips for designing a professional sign, no matter what material you choose. Plastic Signs are just one of many choices. We hope that this information will help you make an informed decision the next time you are in the market for plastic signs.

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