Signs, Posters and Banners

At The Sign Studio, we can help you design and print the perfect indoor or outdoor signs, posters, banners, charts, or oversized photos to grab your audience's attention and communicate your message loud and clear. Large, eye-catching signs, posters, banners and displays appeal to customers and deliver your message more effectively.

Signs, Posters and Banners Are Used Everywhere and By Everyone
• Retail/restaurant
• Corporations
• Community groups
• Educational institutions
• Political organizations
• Lawyers
• Dentists
• Real estate agents
• And more!

Why Use Signs, Posters, and Banners?
Signs, posters and banners can help you build brand awareness and brand loyalty, generate leads and retain customers. Whether you're a retail store, small business, or corporate marketing, training or human resources department, we can help you with sales promotions, window and store signs, presentation support, or trade show and event marketing.

Like everything we do at The Sign Studio, we use the latest equipment for the sharpest resolution in black and white or color to create the greatest impact, giving you the greatest return on your investment. To customize your message, you can choose from an almost endless selection of sizes, and print on paper, cloth, vinyl, canvas, or any number of other materials. We even laminate, mount, add grommets or help you with any other type of hanging or assembly.

Have a big idea, or need us to help you with one? It's easy to make a big impression with signs, posters and banners by The Sign Studio!

If you have any further questions or need any help, please give us a call at (818) 843-9200 or send us an e-mail at info@signstudiola.com.

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Vinyl Lettering - Also Known as RTA Lettering and Signage

READY TO APPLY LETTERING -

If you are looking to save yourself some money and are confident in your application abilities, the following directions on how to apply your own vinyl lettering will help you to install your own signage.

1. Apply window cleaner, soapy water, or denatured alcohol to clean the surface where the lettering will be placed. Use a lint-free cloth to wipe the surface dry.

2. Use a water-soluble pencil to draw guidelines and centerlines to help align the lettering.

3. Fill a spray bottle with a mixture of water and 3 drops of liquid dish detergent.

4. Before applying, rest the lettering on a flat surface and carefully squeegee across the transfer tape that covers the bottom.

5. Find the center of the lettering and make a small mark at that point on the transfer tape.

6. With the lettering face down, peel the backing paper away from the lettering, which will remain adhered to the transfer tape.

7. Lightly spray the exposed sticky side of the lettering with the soapy water solution (if the
letters are being applied to glass and are smaller than 1" in height, do not use the spray, it could cause misalignment.) Small letters should be applied dry.

8. Place the lettering and transfer tape onto the surface, using any guidelines and centerlines you have made to help align the lettering.

9. Squeegee the lettering from the center outward toward the edges, overlapping your strokes to prevent air and water from being trapped under the lettering.

10. Leave the application tape attached to the lettering and let it dry for about one hour.

11. Remove the application tape. Put the tape back at a 180-degree angle (flat) to the surface. This will minimize the chance of the lettering being pulled up along with the tape.

If you have any questions of need help with your Installation, please give us a call at (818) 843-9200 or e-mail us at thesignstudio@sbcglobal.net.

The Care and Display of Banners and Signs

Banners and signs are an inexpensive method of advertising that is also very effective. But for these banners and signs to be effective they must be displayed properly and also they require some care especially if you want them to last for several years or more.

You will need to give some consideration to where you are going to place your banner, the size requirements, the materials that the banners or signs should be made of and how you are going to display them. Since there are many methods of display such as banner stands or banner frames or pole pockets for banners and where the signs will be attached or be standing alone.

Banners and Sign Display:

It is important that you make sure the public will actually see and read the banner.  You need the banners to be visually arranged so that they work within their surroundings.  You want them to hang so they can be seen and understood yet you also want them to be visually stimulating and sell your products or services. You can hang them directly over the merchandise which directs the customers to that location. You can display signs so they form a route that you want the customer to take from the back to the front of the store. Use them creatively too.

Extending the Life of the Advertising Medium:

Signs and banners need to be clean and look good. If they begin to look shabby you need to make sure the banners and signs look clean for a visual display.

If you have any questions or need further information, please give us a call at (818) 843-9200 or visit our website at www.signstudiola.com – You can also reach us by e-mail at info@signstudiola.com. 

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Do you know about signs? Here are some FACTS…….

You see them every day, but how often do you stop and think about the huge role signs play in our lives? Here’s some fun and interesting facts about the marketing and visual communications pieces that help us know how to save, where to shop and when to STOP.

• According to the Outdoor Advertising Association of America, black text on a yellow background has the highest visibility color combination.
• 30 to 40 percent of a sign’s face area should be left as white-space for optimal readability.
• Adding a border to a sign helps focus the reader’s attention so they can read it 26 percent faster.
• Presenting information in a second color can increase a sign reader’s retention by 78 percent.
• Neon is popular for business signs and naturally produces a red glow, but over 150 other colors can be created with the use of other substances. Most commonly, argon, phosphor, xenon, helium and mercury are used to create different colors in neon signs.
• An on-site sign viewed by 85 percent of the retail market at an average of 10 times a month costs only $0.02 per thousand exposures.
• A gold leaf sign will last 15 to 25 years.
• There IS such a thing as too many signs!

If you have any questions or need further information, please give us a call at (818) 843-9200 or visit our website at www.signstudiola.com – You can also reach us by e-mail at info@signstudiola.com. 

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Greening Your Business: How to Recycle Old Signs

Signs are a great visual communications tool for many things: announcing a new product, promoting a sale or providing directions during a construction project. But when these timely messages are no longer useful, what can you do with the sign?

There are many ways to make your business greener by reusing and recycling old signs and signage materials. Aluminum, cardboard and most plastics can simply be put in a mixed curbside recycling container. Requirements and guidelines for curbside recycling vary from city to city, so check the guidelines for your specific area. If curbside pickup isn’t available, you can search for the nearest recycling center at Earth911.com.

Cardboard signs can be put in most curbside recycling bins. If the recycling is separated between paper, plastic and metal, cut off any plastic zip ties or metal grommets from the cardboard. Cardboard signs can also be cut up and used for garden mulch or a weed barrier under a layer of dirt. 

Aluminum Signs are highly recyclable. They can simply be melted down at a recycling facility and reused. Recycling aluminum requires only five percent of the energy used to make new aluminum. It can be recycled infinitely with no loss in quality. In fact, 75 percent of all aluminum produced since 1888 is still in use today.

 Most plastic signs can also be sent to a recycling facility or easily repurposed. A professionally printed sign looks best for a business establishment, but you can reuse these signs for less important personal use. Print out a Garage Sale announcement and tape it to an old plastic sign to quickly make a sturdy neighborhood announcement. They can also be easily painted with new messaging.

Vinyl banners are an excellent choice for sturdy outdoor use. However, they take time to break down in a landfill once they have served their purpose and are thrown away. Instead of throwing out a vinyl banner, consider some of the following creative uses:

• Banners make excellent tarps for lawn maintenance or covering building materials.
• Old banners could be donated to a school to use as a tarp for arts and crafts.
• With a little sewing work, old banners can be made into reusable and sturdy bags for lawn clippings or laundry.
• They can also be sewn into a weatherproof outdoor cushion or ground seat. Cut the banner into two large circles or squares, fill with layers of newspaper and sew shut.

If you have any questions or need further information, please give us a call at (818) 843-9200 or visit our website at www.signstudiola.com – You can also reach us by e-mail at info@signstudiola.com. 

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Acrylic Signs

Acrylic signs are made of an extremely versatile plastic sheet with a glossy finish, which is also known as Plexiglas®. Acrylic is the perfect choice when you want signs with a sophisticated, high-tech look. Highly durable and available in a variety of colors, acrylic is often used for illuminated, architectural, tradeshow and point-of-purchase signs.

Acrylic Sign Applications

This plastic product can be heated to form many shapes. Use it to create:

•  Boxes
•  Brochure holders
•  Signs and easels, all-in-one
•  Point-of-purchase products
•  Menu boards
•  Tradeshow exhibits
•  Retail signs
•  Restaurant signs
•  Nameplates and name badges
•  Directional and informational signs
•  Showroom signs
•  Office building signs

Acrylic Sign Ideas

Increase the visual effectiveness of your acrylic signs by:

•  Adding stripes and borders
•  Applying multiple lettering colors
•  Incorporating a logo or graphic symbol
•  Using multiple layers of acrylic to enhance the image
•  Creating a three-dimensional effect - giving the perception of
     depth to the finished product - using clear acrylic and applying
     a background color to the reverse side
•  Designing custom applications
•  Using bent easels
•  Using non-glare acrylic to reduce glare problems

Installation

Acrylic signs may be displayed in several ways:

•  Self-supporting (bent easel)
•  Hanging
•  Using Velcro^®
•  Gluing
•  Using double-sided tape
•  Applying suction cups

Care

•  Do not leave acrylic in direct sun or in a hot car; it may bow or
     bend if not laying flat
•  Handle acrylic signs with care because acrylic scratches easily
     and can shatter or chip upon impact
•  Use acrylic signs for long-term indoor use or for short-term outdoor
     use in areas protected by overhangs or awnings.
     (This does not apply to acrylic used in light box signs)

Sign products and materials may vary by location.

If you have any questions or need further information, please give us a call at (818) 843-9200 or visit our website at www.signstudiola.com – You can also reach us by e-mail at info@signstudiola.com. 

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Signage is any kind of visual graphics created to display information to a particular audience. This is typically manifested in the form of wayfinding information in places such as streets or inside/outside of buildings.

Types of signage:

• Street signage - signs stamped out of metal with lettering embossed or printed (or both).
• Neon signage - Electric lighting
• Modular signage - A signage system that consists of pre designed elementary units.
• Custom-made signage - Signs that are built from scratch to suit a specific requirement presented by a client or a specific project.
• MCFT (Modular Curved Frame Technology) — A contemporary fusion between custom-made signage and modular sign systems that features a curved profile.
• LED sign (light-emitting diodes technology) — LED lighting
• Architectural Signage/Wayfinding Systems - A unified system of signs for a single facility that aid in wayfinding and identification of specific destinations within the facility. Signs include building and room identification signs, directional and informational signs and regulatory signs. In the US, all such systems must comply with the ADA.
• Aircraft smoke-formed sign (Skywriting)
• Aircraft towed sign
• Banner
• Billboard
• Painted-blimp signage
• Complex outdoor sign, neon and lettering
• Complex outdoor sign, sheet metal with lettering
• Digital signage on LCD, Plasma, LED or similar forms of display
• Distributor advertising sign, metal, lettered
• Distributor advertising sign, neon
• Exterior wall sign, lettered
• Hanging sign, lettered
• Hanging sign, multi-listing
• Interior wall sign, lettered
• Lettering on glass
• Lettering on vehicle side(s)
• Mural sign
• Neon sign
• Paper sign, lettered
• Plastic sign, engraved
• Poster
• PVC sign
• Proprietor sign, hanging
• Rooftop sign
• Sample sign
• Showcard sign, lettered
• Silk screen processed sign
• Wall lettering sign

If you have any questions or need further information, please give us a call at (818) 843-9200 or visit our website at www.signstudiola.com – You can also reach us by e-mail at info@signstudiola.com. 

Signs, Banners and Sales!

Have you considered how new customers find your business or learn of your product?  There are many types of advertising and ways to grow your business; direct mail, social media, print ads, the Internet, and word of mouth are all effective ways to find exposure.  Yet none of these outlets are as prevalent, or permanent, as well constructed, thoughtful custom signs.  

Signs are one of the most effective, efficient, and cost conscious forms of media available to businesses.  Signs advertise to people passing your establishment who normally may not know of your business or products.  Signs tell people what you are selling, promote your brand, and are directly focused on the trade of the business.

Signs are affordable - if you compare the cost of signs to other advertising media, a well designed, on-site sign is quite inexpensive.  

Signs are for everyone - the use of signs is practical because reading signs is beneficial.  People read to remember and they retain the information on signs for future use.

Signs are on the job 24 hours a day, seven days a week - this can be considered non-stop, repeated messaging about your business, brand, and product.  Every time a customer passes your business, they see your sign; the simple message repetition will help them learn and think favorably of your business.

If you have any questions or need assistance with anything, please give us a call at The Sign Studio (818) 843-9200 or send us an e-mail at info@signstudiola.com.

Marketing Your Business With Signs and Banners!

No matter what your business is an economical and long lasting way to market your company is with the use of signs and banners.

With so much competition in the marketplace signs should stand out and be welcoming. Signs should give the customer an idea of what's behind the sign and hopefully what kind of experience they should be looking forward to. Signs should also catch the eye and become unforgettable. As a sign is often the first opportunity we have to market a business, we should try to get everything we want to express about our business into the sign. A great sign is probably the best investment in your company's advertising budget!

Banners are lightweight and easy to carry or ship to trade shows because they roll or can be flat packed taking up little space. Banners are a fun way to market your company or business. Because of the relative low-cost, banners can be replaced as business changes, you can always have your latest best seller on a banner. A well placed, bright and informational banner can bring a lot of business to your booth at a trade show. Banners can also be used to advertise specials or promotions.

Working with a good design team who understand your needs will enable you to create the signs and banners that will help your business grow.

A Business with No Sign is a Sign of No Business!

You know that hopeless, frustrated feeling when you're driving down the road looking for a business, and you simply can't find it? A GPS will say what side of the street you're on, but if you don't have a quality sign in front of your business, you won't be noticed by potential customers.
A Business With No Sign, is a Sign of No Business!

So come to http://www.thesignstudioonline.com/! Where we offer quality! No one wants to walk into any office or storefront with a cheap business sign out front. Your sign is your customer's first glance at YOUR quality. If you have a cheap sign hanging outside your front door, your customers are going to expect cheap work, or cheap product. It is as simple as that! 

No matter what kind of business sign you need. Whether an exterior sign, or interior sign, we are a full service sign company and offer any kind of business sign that you need. We do Vehicle graphics, Banners, window graphics, site signs, monument Signs, architectural and directional signs, sandblasted signs, 3D lettering, illuminated signs, and professional graphic design.Our team of talented designers and fabricators are facilitated by state-of-the-art, computer-aided systems and sign making techniques. You will receive professional, eye-catching signs that will attract customers, and show them the impressive quality of your business before they even walk in the front door! And don't forget... A Business With No Sign, is a Sign of No Business!If you have any questions or need assistance with anything, please give us a call at The Sign Studio (818) 843-9200 or send us an e-mail at info@signstudiola.com.
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