I guess I need some help with this. The picture is crude, but you'll get the idea. I have this poject to do, but I'm still not sure on materials. It's a brick stucture with Omega panels attached to it and lettered with vinyl. The top can is metal and lettered with vinyl also. I feel for the "type" of sign this is the materials just don't seem like it will convey the right message. In addition to this I have metal cast letters for the building also.
Some comments from those who do this type of work would be appreciated. I just don't have a good feeling for the out come, but it does fit their budget.
So I'm asking what type of materials could I use that would like right. I'd like to do it all in form letters, but I'm affraid the cost will take care of that idea.
-------------------- Chuck Gallagher Pro Graphics Signs by Design Cabool, MO 417.962.3291 "I grew up in Letterville" Posts: 776 | From: Cabool, Mo. USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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Hiya Chuck, A simple way to make the sign look more upscale without breaking the bank is to use acrylic faces and mount them to the structure with stand-offs. A nice frosted acrylic with vinyl letters give a nice dimensional look without the cost and the headaches when a name changes. Here's My example: Havin' fun, Checkers
-------------------- a.k.a. Brian Born www.CheckersCustom.com Harrisburg, Pa Work Smart, Play Hard Posts: 3775 | From: Harrisburg, Pa. U.S.A. | Registered: Nov 1998
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You're the man Brian. I never thought of that and hoped someone would have an idea. I think I'll look into that real close. It's different and it looks good with a "lighter" feel to it. Thanks for the idea and the time you took to show me. Just what I needed to make me think differently.
I like it!
-------------------- Chuck Gallagher Pro Graphics Signs by Design Cabool, MO 417.962.3291 "I grew up in Letterville" Posts: 776 | From: Cabool, Mo. USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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Now I have to ask some more. I've never seen a "frosted" acrylic so I hope I can find some. These panels are 8'long so I should probably use a few more stands off's don't you think. I'm guessing I just make the stand off, but when it comes to the mounting, what would you use in brick. Any item name I can ask for or just wander around the hardware store.
Thanks again Brian. I really like this idea.
-------------------- Chuck Gallagher Pro Graphics Signs by Design Cabool, MO 417.962.3291 "I grew up in Letterville" Posts: 776 | From: Cabool, Mo. USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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3m makes a cool vinyl called frosted crystal, I would coat the back of the Acrylic with that and white vinyl on the front...
-------------------- Eric Patzer A.S.A.P. Design Lafayette, CO epatzer@earthlink.net Posts: 208 | From: Lafayette, CO USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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I'm getting excited now. I can see this in my head and I think it will look really nice. Thanks all you guys. Solved all the issues I had. Water, rotting, weight, demension, feel that took care of it for me.
-------------------- Chuck Gallagher Pro Graphics Signs by Design Cabool, MO 417.962.3291 "I grew up in Letterville" Posts: 776 | From: Cabool, Mo. USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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I've called a couple suppliers and found only one that carries a matt finish 4x8x3'16 175.00 per sheet. Ouch! Do you know of any other suppliers that I could check. I guess if it comes down to it I could etchmark the back side of clear acrylic? What do you think?
Thanks
-------------------- Chuck Gallagher Pro Graphics Signs by Design Cabool, MO 417.962.3291 "I grew up in Letterville" Posts: 776 | From: Cabool, Mo. USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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