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Add Character with Custom Acrylic Signs

June 15, 2015/in Backlit, Post and Panel, Rigid Signs, Wall Signs, Windows, Walls and Floors/by John Bogensberger

Acrylic wall signs

Acrylic is a great sign material that offers flexibility in shape, dimension, color, gradient and other effects. The relatively inexpensive material offers a wealth of possibilities from metal standoffs to dimensional lettering to custom shape cut signs and logos.

Many of our customers have chosen acrylic signs for their lobby or office, healthcare reception area, restaurant, bar, or hotel. Twigs Bistro and Martini Bar uses custom acrylic signs at their locations throughout Spokane. Their most recent project was a dusted-look, semi-transparent acrylic print.

These acrylic signs for Snap in Spokane give character to an otherwise bland hallway. Standoffs give more dimension and draw attention to the fun graphics.

Advantages of Acrylic Signs:

Dimensional look with cables and standoffs for Snap Spokane, designed, printed, installed by Signs for Success, call now for great, fast service

Snap hall signs

Smooth, durable sign substrate with a professional glossy finish
Can be used indoors or out and in different lighting situations, including backlit
Prevents vandalism and regular wear and tear since graphics can be printed in reverse to the back of clear acrylic, then laminated for extra protection
Offers unlimited custom options – the one we’re most excited about is using white ink to create custom effects, whether it’s color gradient, dusting, or graphics that change in different lighting.

Aside from the many advantages of acrylic, there are several other things to consider, including thickness, color and finishing. “Acrylic, or plexiglass, comes in a variety of colors and clear. White can be translucent or opaque; clear can be gloss, matte, or non-glare,” Signs for Success designer Vanessa Bogensberger explained. “Thicknesses range from 1/8” thick, 3/16”, ¼” and thicker. If you’re installing the sign with standoffs, you can layer different colors of 1/8” thick for a more dimensional look. It makes a beautifully finished, professional looking sign.” Contact us for a free quote on custom acrylic signs today!

Buy Local Custom Wood Signs Spokane

June 11, 2015/in A-frame, Post and Panel, Rigid Signs, Wall Signs/by John Bogensberger

Custom wood panels for Dry Fly boxes

The HP FB500 Flatbed Printer allows us to print custom artwork on a variety of materials of varying thicknesses. Some of the most interesting pieces have been custom wood signs Spokane. We can print almost any size wood material, either raw or finished. We can print to customer supplied materials as long as they’re flat, or we can supply the wood.

One wood sign project was for several lot signs. We started with half inch thick MDO and router-cut the pieces to shape. The signs had a straight bottom edge and a curved top. After we edge-sealed and painted each piece, the custom wood signs were ready for printing. They were loaded bottom first to get the alignment just right and were run two at a time.

Lee's Pallets and Signs for Success can produce great custom boxes with digitally printed white and colored inks on the lids, Give us a call now for fast sign service in Spokane

Custom Dry Fly Distilling bottle boxes on raw cedar

For another project, we printed individual cedar blocks of wood. They were approximately 9.5” x 5” and 1/2” thick. The FB500 can print on rigid material up to 2.5 inches thick. When the material is set on the flatbed, the printer head height automatically adjusts according to the thickness of the material it senses. However, if there are small pieces being fed through, the material might not line up with the sensors, resulting in misgauging. Running a piece of material through the printer despite an incorrect setting will damage the printer heads and ruin the sign. If there is ever a misreading on the material thickness, we must override it.

It’s most cost-effective to order custom wood signs Spokane in bulk when using this technique as it takes time and care to get everything set up properly. For the above mentioned projects, we ran 56 MDO lot signs at one time and 100 cedar signs in the first run.

We can also print large single pieces of raw or finished wood. Recently, we printed a sheet of raw plywood. The customer wanted an aged, vintage look for her store sign. Because we were working with unfinished plywood, the inks were absorbed right into the wood, giving the faded vintage look the customer wanted.

Signs for Success is a locally owned family business in Spokane, and we strive for excellent customer service, perfect color, and quick turnaround on every project. Our large production facility allows us to design, print and install everything in-house. Get quality service and a quick turnaround on custom wood signs Spokane; contact us for a free quote today!

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Dimensional Letters and Logos Donor Wall

June 8, 2015/in Dimensional Letters, Wall Signs, Wallpaper, Windows, Walls and Floors/by John Bogensberger

2nd Harvest custom wallpaper and laser cut dimensional letters

Many non-profit companies rely heavily on support from generous sponsors and individuals to make their organizations a success. What better way to acknowledge the magnanimous donor than a position on a donor wall? We recently had the opportunity to work with Heidi Moll from Quinn Group Advertising & Marketing to produce their design for two donor walls at 2nd Harvest’s new Volunteer lounge. This was a fun project that incorporated many mediums, including dimensional letters and custom wallpaper, to accomplish the desired effect.

Custom Wallpaper

The backgrounds of each donor wall were printed on Type II commercial wall paper. There are many textures available, from smooth to textured, but we went with Nassau Dunes which has a light pebble texture.

2nd Harvest Pasco & Spokane added these wallpaper murals with dimensional letters and framing to their waiting room areas, by Signs for Success, dimensional letters Spokane

Framed custom wallpaper with dimensional letters

Dimensional Letters Spokane

The white dimensional letters are 1/4″ cut acrylic letters. The gold dimensional letters and wheat stalks are 1/2″ black PVC plastic with a gold metal laminate. The Chemetal line offers a huge variety of metal finishes, including the popular polished or brushed gold or silver, allowing for a truly unique look. Plume Goldenrod was the finish chosen to enhance the wheat stock effect. We finished off the donor walls with oak trim stained a deep mahogany brown that really finished off the whole project. In time the open areas will be filled with brass plaques with capital budget sponsors who help this worthwhile non-profit complete its mission.

We look forward to working with Quinn Group and 2nd Harvest on future projects. Signs for Success is a locally owned family business in Spokane, and we strive for excellent customer service, perfect color, and quick turnaround on every project. Our large production facility allows us to design, print and install everything in-house. Get quality service and a quick turnaround on custom wall signs and dimensional letters Spokane; contact us for a free quote today!

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Skid Signs make Durable Temporary Signs

June 5, 2015/in Post and Panel, Rigid Signs/by John Bogensberger

Skid sign for Unify Community Health

Skid signs are great for announcing building projects or directing your customers during temporary construction or at special events. Unify Community Health used a skid sign for directional signage in their parking lot. The skid sign helps customers find the correct parking area in a shared lot. The simple design features their logo, bold text and an arrow. Your skid sign design can be as simple or elaborate as you would like. Bold, brief text is easiest to read at a glance, as in this directional sign; however, interesting and colorful graphics may be better if you’re trying to grab someone’s attention, as in announcing a new project or trying to raise funds for a special cause.

This construction sign on skids for Spokane Airport was only up for about a year, but it looked great the whole time, skid signs mead

Spokane International Airport construction skid sign

We print full color—single or double sided—then attach the sign to a temporary skid frame. We can set the frame up on site as well as take it down when the event or project is over. “The skid frame is for temporary use, usually under a year, but they have been known to be left up for many years,” Signs for Success designer Vanessa Bogensberger said. Skid signs Mead are durable and able to withstand the wear and tear of a construction site and any inclement weather conditions. This construction skid sign (right) was installed on temporary skids and looked great during the entire year it was in place.

Our digitally printed skid signs are very cost effective and provide portability to take your message wherever you want. Our skid signs can be permanently set in the ground (post signs) or installed on a temporary footing system (a true skid sign). Whether single or double sided, your custom sign will feature a unique and modern design to get seen wherever it is placed. We offer design, printing and installation, all from a trusted, local business. Contact us for a free quote on skid signs Mead!

Dimensional letters can be frontlit like these for PLMS in Spokane, Brushed gold aluminum metal laminate on acrylic, mounted with studs for a great looking lobby sign, law office signs

Custom Law Office Signs give a Professional Impression

June 3, 2015/in Backlit, decals stickers labels, Dimensional Letters, Post and Panel, Rigid Signs, Window Graphics, Windows, Walls and Floors/by John Bogensberger

PLMS Metal laminate logo

Phillabaum, Ledlin, Matthews & Sheldon PLLC had us brand their office with several custom law office signs. Their branding begins outside with a large monument sign, and continues inside with stand-off dimensional lettering and cut vinyl. Each aspect of this project conveys a complete and professional look for these talented attorneys.

The first sign clients will see is the large monument sign outside the office building. We adhered cut vinyl to Lexan (plexiglass) which was then mounted to an existing monument. We often print directly to Lexan material using our “triple strike” technique for full color graphics that look good in full sunlight during the day or low light at night. For this project however, the client was looking for a simple, clean-lines look in a single color, so we opted for translucent gold vinyl.

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Window Lettering for Law Office

We used high-performance cut vinyl in a gold metallic on the exterior door that matches the monument sign. Next, we installed Etchmark Dusted Crystal Vinyl to an interior window. This vinyl gives a unique finish that looks like sandblasted glass.

Finally, Gemini Dimensional Signage makes a statement on an interior wall. Dimensional letters and logos come in several fonts and finishes. We can even have custom logo shapes created. The materials range from sturdy plastics to heavy metals in a variety of colors and finishes. For this law office, we used brushed brass metal laminate on ¼” black acrylic. The pieces are mounted with studs to stand off the wall, which creates a nice shadow.

“The finished product looks great. We have had numerous comments on the brass lettering,” Brian Sheldon said. “Signs for Success was easy to work with, [and] Vanessa was always available when I called.” Signs for Success offers custom signage to promote a professional image. Contact us for a free quote on law office signs!

Adding graphics hung in the windows gives a great changeable message to Spokane by Greater Spokane Chamber, printed and hung by Signs for Success, window signs spokane

Use Window Signs Spokane to Increase Retail Store Sales

May 26, 2015/in Posters, Wall Signs, Windows, Walls and Floors/by John Bogensberger

GSI hanging window signs

Window Signs draw customers in. Eye-catching window signs will also increase brand recognition as customers begin to recognize your retail store based on certain colors or images. When designing window signs, you should try to include both a relevant image and an incentive.

Nordstrom Rack foam core signs Spokane Valley

The first element of your hanging window sign should be a large attractive image – too many images are confusing, but one large graphic will draw interest. A bright color also works well when text must cover the majority of a sign. Secondly, and just as important as the first element, is an incentive. Whether it’s a sale, gift with purchase, or Buy One Get One special, an incentive will get customers to act. Run a special on a product that hasn’t been moving as much as you’d like, and you’ll create more interest. Finally, you can add a plug in for social media, your website or store credit card, but this extra information isn’t necessary to bring in the masses. If it fits into the design, great; but if the window signs are starting to look busy, it’s best to leave that information for indoor signs or POP (point-of-purchase) signs.

Circle cut retail store signs attract customers

Nordstrom rack uses colorful circular signs to grab their customers’ attention. Two circles carry Nordstrom slogans, while the third features a 70% off sale. Large posters in adjacent windows feature a stylish model or a stack of sunglasses and “Hello Summer” or “Shades of Summer.” Merle Norman Cosmetics uses hanging window signs to showcase their newest product. Their simple and clean designs feature the product, centered, and a brief description or catch phrase.

Window signs Spokane are usually printed on thick paper poster material or lightweight foamcore. Both are paper products suitable for indoor use. Window signs can be hung several different ways. They should be placed just inside the window where it can be easily viewed from the outside, but protected from the elements and other wear and tear. One common way to hang a window sign is by top grommets and hung by thin wire hooks or thread. Some other methods include: pole pockets, suction cups, or VHB tape. A Signs for Success designer can assist you in choosing a suitable display or hardware system for your hanging window signs.

When considering your retail store’s curb, er, window appeal, consider adding hanging window signs that will inform and invite your customers to come in and see more. The incentives you advertise will be sure to increase customer interest and store sales. Contact us for a free quote on window signs Spokane!

This dimensional lobby sign on clear acrylic looks great mounted with standoffs on the wall, it's a real show piece, by Signs for Success, Spokane for Oral Surgery Plus, office signs, stand-off mounts, lobby signs spokane

Polish Off Your Sign with Stand-Off Mounts

May 18, 2015/in Installs Only, Rigid Signs, Wall Signs, Windows, Walls and Floors/by John Bogensberger

Give your tenants a classic look with Acrylic suite signs on standoffs, easily changed as tenants change, gives a uniform look to the whole building, great for office buildings or apartment complexes, stand-off mounts

Suite signs for office building with stand-off mounts

How you mount a sign and what type of hardware you choose is a vital aspect to the overall look of the sign. To get a modern, clean and professional look, go with stand-off mounts.

Stand-off mounts give a unique look to:

Office buildings
Doctor offices
Department and Retail stores
Grocery Stores, and more!

Printed Brushed Aluminum with Polished Stand Offs

Through-grips hold signs firmly in place and make changing out signs simple. If you prefer not to drill holes in the sign, edge grip brackets are ideal – they allow graphics to sit comfortably in the display channels. If you have signage that’s already fixed to the wall with screws, standoff caps are the finishing touch. Simply putting a silver or bronze cap on exposed screws gives a polished and professional look with minimal effort.

For most stand-off mounting projects, we use mono mounts, which is a two part system used to mount signs on almost any vertical or horizontal surface. Stand-off mounts can hold heavy, permanent signage without unattractive exposed screws. In addition, they increase visual impact by offering a three-dimensional look.

Printed Brushed Aluminum with Polished Stand Offs

Varying stand-off distances can be achieved according to customer preference, and mounting hardware is available in multiple sizes, colors and finishes.

General Sign Mounting

We supply many different types of sign hardware from hooks and chains to banner poles and real estate sign posts. By considering what kind of sign you are mounting, whether it is a pole banner or a poster, you will be able to narrow down the long list of mounting hardware to what will best suit your needs.

Some signs require specific hanging hardware. For example, pole banners come with a spring action pole and hardware specifically made to handle high winds. Other signs merely require a few screws. We can manufacture your sign with premade holes or grommets for easy hanging. This hanging

Digital Print with stand off mounts

method is frequently used for mounting safety signs, site signs, or traffic signs that are legally mandated.

Many other signs are easily hung with VHB Tape. VHB Tape is sturdy enough for lightweight signs like posters, or for temporary signage where you don’t want to damage the mounting surface.

This temporary back wall for Brooks & Dunn concert advertisement at Spokane Tradeshow is made of foamcore, but could easily be a banner or other substrate, foamcore displays cheney, printed foam core spokane

Custom Presentation Foamcore Displays

May 14, 2015/in A-frame, Displays, Posters, Rigid Signs, Standees, Tradeshow & Promo, Wall Signs, Yard, Political, Realtor/by John Bogensberger

Scored foamcore panel for Brooks & Dunn concert advertisement at Spokane Tradeshow

Foamcore can be used to create a cost-effective tradeshow or presentation display. Foamcore is lightweight and portable, and with clean lines and a smooth matte finish, it will give your tradeshow display a professional edge.

It’s lightweight, so extra large prints are no problem. Foamcore displays can be mounted easily to the wall, hung from ceiling mounts or between two poles, or scored to create a folding display that stands on its own. Adding foamcore displays to your presentation or existing tradeshow booth is a cost-effective way to increase your impact. Whether you’re a student and you need an A on your next report, or you’re a business wanting to increase your customer base, a foamcore display will make a big impact at your next presentation or event.

Digital printing provides high quality prints with vibrant color. We stock 4’ x 8’ sheets of foamcore, and with our large format HP FB500 printer, we can create custom foamcore prints up to 4’ x 8’ and anything in between. We can even create custom shaped standees – self-standing foamcore cutouts for visual aids and added interest. This self-standing foamcore display advertises the final concert tour of Brooks & Dunn.

Creating custom foamcore displays Cheney (and surrounding Spokane areas) is easy – upload artwork and let us know it’s there by filling out the brief information form. Digital photography should be 150-300 dpi at 100% scale and 5 megapixels or larger. Graphics or line art should be in vector format, 150-300 dpi at 100% scale, and CMYK is preferred. For more information on acceptable graphics, see Artwork Submission.

Once we get your file, it’s on to printing! Samples may be requested to make sure colors are spot on.

Use Foamcore displays for:

Fundraisers
School reports
Business meetings
Tradeshows
Special events, and more!

Signs for Success is a locally owned family business, and we strive for excellent customer service, perfect color, and quick turnaround on every project. Our newly expanded production facility allows us to design, print and install everything in-house. Get quality service and a quick turnaround on foamcore displays Cheney; contact us for a free quote today!

Life Sized Standee for grocery store advertising shows Tom Sherry at Spokane Trading Co Stores, cut out of Styrene, Gator, or Coro, free standing coroplast signs spokane valley

Use Coroplast Signs at your Next Event or Sale

May 12, 2015/in Post and Panel, Rigid Signs, Standees, Wall Signs, Yard, Political, Realtor/by John Bogensberger

Tom Sherry life sized coro stand for grocery store

Custom coroplast signs are cost-effective, lightweight, and perfect for temporary signs and promotions, including your next special event. Coroplast event signs can be created in many different sizes and shapes. One of our most popular types of event signs is the coroplast standee. A standee is a self-standing sign, usually made of corrugated plastic (coroplast) or foamcore, another lightweight and cost-effective sign material. We’ve created anything from table-top size to larger-than-life standees, and from simple rectangular signs to custom cut shapes.

We have worked with local non-profit 2^nd Harvest to produce coroplast signs for their “Take a Bite out of Hunger” event each year for the past four years. Their signs include custom 4’x8’ coroplast stands for the auction tables as well as coroplast signs Spokane Valley on dining tables and hanging throughout the arena. 2^nd Harvest serves Eastern Washington and North Idaho, providing 1 million pounds of food each month to people in need.

Coroplast signs aren’t just for fundraisers. We’ve created many coro signs for just about any event and entity, including tradeshows, weddings, special sales in groceries or retail stores, campaigners, real estate agents, and even garage sales.

Coroplast Sponsor Event Sign

Use coroplast signs Spokane Valley for:

Fundraisers
Tradeshows
Sales events
Weddings
Directional signs
Parking signs
A-frame signs, and more!

Signs for Success is a locally owned family business, and we strive for excellent customer service, perfect color, and quick turnaround on every project. Our large production facility allows us to design, print and install everything in-house. Get quality service and a quick turnaround on coroplast signs Spokane Valley; contact us for a free quote today!

Contractor site signs for showing upcoming Construction projects with skid frames and rigid signs, skid signs

Create Interest with Custom Skid Signs

May 11, 2015/in Post and Panel, Rigid Signs, Yard, Political, Realtor/by John Bogensberger

Barton Jeep Spokane site sign

For professional-looking and sturdy temporary signs, try our custom skid signs. Skid signs, site signs, and panel signs generate awareness and create interest in new construction or upcoming events. Identify your business, sell or lease space, direct customers, announce building projects, and more with custom skid signs!

Temporary site signs or skid signs to show wayfinding, direction, or new information

Skid sign for Unify Community Health

What are Skid Signs?

“Skid signs are temporary signs for wayfinding, direction, new information, new construction, financing, etc,” Signs for Success designer Vanessa Bogensberger said. Skid signs are usually 4’ x 8’ or 4’ x 4’ although custom sizing is also available. “The skid frame is for temporary use, usually under a year, but they have been known to be left up for many years.”

Skid Signs are most commonly used for:

Construction site signs
Real Estate signs
Financer signs
Sponsor signs
Parking signs
Event signs

Skid signs are quick to produce, and we can include setup and removal of the sign(s) as well. They are large, sturdy and durable –skid signs are highly visible and can withstand the wear and tear of a construction site for several months.

Let people know what you do with temporary construction site sign either on posts in ground or on skid framing

Global Credit Union post / panel sign

Digitally Printed Skid Signs

Our digitally printed skid signs are very cost effective and provide portability to take your message wherever you want. Our signs can be permanently set in the ground (site signs or panel signs) or installed on a temporary footing system (a true skid sign).

Whether single or double sided, your custom sign will feature a unique and modern design to get seen wherever it is placed. We offer design, printing and installation, all from a trusted, local business. Contact us for a free quote!