Southern California Sign Blog

ADA Signs / Handicap Signs / Restroom Signs

The Sign Studio has an extensive selection of high quality signage at great prices. Whether you need ADA, Braille, handicap, or restroom signs, The Sign Studio can meet your needs.

The Sign Studio is really a one stop sign company from concept to finish. From the moment you walk in, the person answering your questions and taking your order is also the person who will be working on your project, which minimalizes the risk of time consuming and costly mistakes. They can handle some of the trickiest installations you can throw at them and are fully licensed and insured. For over 20 years, The Sign Studio has been the place for custom graphics and logos. All work is done in house and they have a friendly and experienced staff that is capable of handling all aspects of your sign project including design, manufacturing, install, or repair.

Check out The Sign Studio at www.thesignstudioonline.com today! You won't be disappointed with the selection of high quality, custom made signage that The Sign Studio has to offer. Whether you need small bathroom signs or large custom made wraps or banners, The Sign Studio is your ultimate choice for any sign related project.

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 thesignstudio@sbcglobal.net

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A journey from concept to completion...........

A Business with No Sign is a Sign of NO Business! This is the mantra behind the success of The Sign Studio. Signs increase traffic and lead to higher sales and success for businesses.

The Sign Studio not only offers custom designed signs and banners, but also sign repair and installation, sign removal and even sign site surveys to ensure your sign will get the most exposure. The Sign Studio will even design a logo for the sign to stand out and represent the company in its brightest light. The highest technology is used to create these high impact, cost effective signs to boost business. The Sign Studio produces indoor and outdoor signs as well as illuminated and non-illuminated signage of all kinds. 

The team at The Sign Studio promises to make your journey to a successful business easy. We begin by developing a cost effective design and logo. Each client is considered a friend in this journey. As the projects blossom from paper to reality each sign is fabricated with the highest technology possible.

We are all about the highest comfort and guarantee to our customers.

From concept to completion The Sign Studio will help you have a successful business. Let us do your signage while you grow 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 thesignstudio@sbcglobal.net. 

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Grommets for your banner aka banner eyelets.  Confused? 

What are those vinyl banner eyelets called aka grommets?

Grommets are the industry name for the vinyl banner eyelets on the edges of banners. Most banners have grommets. The standard banner eyelet (grommet) has a 5/8″ diameter hole, so you can hang your banner with rope or zip ties.

Underneath the grommets, banners are usually reinforced (see other banner finishes.) They are usually hemmed, either with a sewing machine or special heat-welding machine that seals the plastic over itself in a double-thick layer. This helps keep the grommets from tearing out of the banner.

When you’re hanging a banner, try to use as many grommets as possible. Zip ties tend to be the most effective way to hang banners from their grommets.

More vinyl banner eyelets (grommets)

Over-the-street banners have more grommets than most other vinyl banners, usually every foot or every 24”. They are made to withstand high winds, so they need more eyelets unless specified for other. You should use at least every other grommet in this type of banner to make sure it doesn’t rip or fall.

Less vinyl banner eyelets (grommets)

Pole pocket banners usually don’t have any grommets. Instead, the top and bottom edge of the banner are folded over and sewn or heat-welded to make a pocket in the banner. Then, you insert a pole through the opening and carry it in a parade or hang it in a store.

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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What are mesh banners?

Mesh banners are lightweight outdoor banners, printed on special vinyl that has holes throughout the banner. They look similar to a sports jersey. The vinyl mesh is very fine, so you still see the design on your banner.  Vinyl banners are opaque.

What are mesh banners good for?

Mesh banners are great outdoors because the wind flows right through them. For the most part, mesh banners last longer than regular vinyl banners outside because they reduce wind resistance. That means less wear and tear on your banner’s hem and grommets.

Besides making your banner last longer, mesh banners make it easier to read your message because there are no big wind slits or wrinkles. Mesh banners lie flat much more easily because the wind goes right through them.

Whether you are placing a large banner over the street for a few weeks, or hanging a small banner in a windy area, mesh banners ensure that people will be able to read your message, and your banner will hang outdoors for a long time.  Mesh banners are recommended in windy areas. 

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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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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Stop! No Dumping Here!  Signs let you say exactly what you mean.  Post signs to let visitors and residents know that there is absolutely NO dumping here. Dumping should occur only in designated dumpsters. Prevent your area from becoming litter, furniture and garbage strewn by clearly marking  No Dumping areas.

• Signs and labels come in a variety of sizes and materials to let you choose what fits best with your property.

• The Sign Studio will design and customize your sign with your local Regulation and Fine information along with "This Site is Under Surveillance".

• Signs and labels are easy to hang, but still guaranteed to last for years even outside.

Dumpster Rules -

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Easy Care for your Vinyl Banners

Popularity of vinyl banners is growing every day due to the durability and affordability. With the rapid advancement of technology, everything ranging from the colored text to real life images can be printed on these banners. Although the maintenance of these banners are pretty simple, there are some factors that must be taken into consideration to make banner care much easier and efficient.

1. Effective cleaning

It is a known fact that vinyl banners are very durable.  The high quality vinyl banners used for outdoor campaigns can last as long as one to five years. The material (vinyl) used in these banners can be washed. For effective cleaning, some mild soap or detergent can be used. There is a misconception among people that the detergent will fade print. High quality print on vinyl banner used is resistant to the effects of mild detergents (Note: Harsh cleaners can damage the vinyl banner).

2. Proper Storage

If you fold the vinyl banner it will have permanent creases. It is always good to roll your banner instead of folding it. While folding the vinyl banner rotation, you must ensure that the prints are facing the outside.

3. Removing creases from Banners

When re-using the banner, you can find some creases in them because of storage conditions. Removing wrinkles from vinyl banners is very simple. The necessary equipment for removing wrinkles is a clothing iron and a damp cotton cloth. Just place the banner in a flat surface and place wet cotton cloth over it. Once this is done, the iron damp cotton cloth placed over the banner. The steam produced during this process to eliminate the folds in the banner. Proper care should be taken to iron the fabric that has no direct contact with the banners which will result in permanent damage of the same.

All three of these tips will make vinyl banner care much easier than ever.

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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Private Property Signs

Short of a security guard or a watch dog, nothing protects your property better than Private Property and No Trespassing Signs. The best part is, these signs are extremely cost effective and statistics show that people and places with signs posted are less likely to be bothered by unwanted situations vs. properties that do not have any private property signs.

 A Private Property or No Trespassing sign lets potential violators know that you take your property's security seriously. A threatening sign also sends a bold message to trespassers and is sure to deter almost anyone who crosses over your property lines uninvited.

• Private Property signs show people that you mean business. If you're serious enough to post a sign, you're serious enough to take action against trespassers.

• Our signs are made from the toughest aluminum around. Waterproof, weatherproof and rustproof, these Private Property signs are guaranteed to last for many years outdoors.

• Our signs are effective, we have many to choose from or we will custom design yours to fit your needs.

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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Sign Advertising & Marketing Ideas for you!

It is important to choose business outdoor signs that will work for your business.

There are a variety of outdoor signs you can use to promote your business. Depending on your budget, some options are more feasible than others. The type of business you're in will also impact your choice. You'll need to familiarize yourself with the different problems that may arise when it comes to advertising your specific business.

You may own a service business that is hard to advertise because you don't have a storefront. Perhaps your business gets lots of drive-by traffic at night and you'd like to tap into that. Or maybe your target market is hard to reach because you sell luxury goods or an unsolicited product or service. There are business signs that can help with all of these situations:

1. Use yard signs to advertise your service business. This type of outdoor signage is placed in the yards of customers around town.

2. Consider using outdoor signs to help potential customers notice your building.  By putting up a lighted sign, people will notice you at night and in bad weather. If you don’t want an illuminated sign, try adding separate lighting to shine on the sign directly.

3. Reach specific target markets by using large commercial outdoor signs. Billboards and similar types of signs yield high visibility.

Our Team at The Sign Studio is always ready to help!

If you have any questions or need further information, please send us an e-mail at info@signstudiola.com or give us a call at (818) 843-9200.  The Sign Studio is here to help YOU!

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Signs for the "MOM & POP Stores" aka Small Businesses -

Signs and The Small Business - Clearly, Signs provide Marketplace Entry

Of course, the chains, corporations and franchises that utilize these powerful forms of signage, tied into National Advertising Campaigns, have a tremendous advantage. How can "Mom and Pop" aka Small Businesses; compete with such an advantage? What will grant the small business owner entry to the American marketplace?

The answer is simple: The on-premise sign. It is the least expensive, most effective form of advertising available to the small business. Even in its most basic form, it has been shown to be responsible for bringing in as many as half of all new customers, though 25-35% is more likely to be the case. When it is designed as part of an overall site package and tied in with other forms of advertising, its benefits to the bottom line can be even more substantial.

Signs open the doors of a community to all and allow all to participate in the economic activity going on there. Over half of all first time customers will stop because they saw the on-premise sign. The sign allows anyone who wants to open a business, no matter who they are, to effectively compete with a wealthy or well-connected business owner. Furthermore, the sign tells everyone who sees it that they are welcome to come inside and conduct a business transaction.

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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