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You may have more options than you think when it comes to creating your signage. It’s our responsibility to understand how you will use your signs—outdoors or indoors, temporary or permanent, etc.—and suggest the right quality material to meet your needs.
Here are some of the materials we use to create great signs:
Acrylic
Acrylic is a great option for long-term indoor or outdoor signs, since it’s a durable, versatile plastic available in a variety of colors and it provides a high-quality gloss finish. Common uses: permanent retail signs, menu boards, trade show signs and wall directories
Aluminum
Aluminum, lightweight yet sturdy, is generally an option for outdoor signs, as it won’t rust and it comes in a variety of colors. Common uses: traffic and real estate signs
Corrugated Plastic
Corrugated plastic is lightweight and versatile, so it can be cut into a number of shapes and used for collapsible signs. It’s available in many colors and is a cost-effective option for short-term indoor and outdoor signs. Common uses: temporary real estate, special events, and trade show signs
Expanded PVC
Also referred to as foam PVC, expanded PVC is lightweight yet sturdy, able to be shaped, and available in many colors. Its matte finish reduces glare to enhance readability, and while it can be used indoors and outdoors, its lifespan is considered limited. Common uses: point-of-purchase displays, menu boards and trade show signage
Foam Core Board
When your needs are short term, foam core board is an economical choice, as it consists of adhering pieces of paper to either sides of a lightweight, sturdy foam core. Ideal for indoor mounted signs, it’s easy to cut and customize and available in many colors.
Magnetic
Perfect for use on vehicles, since it’s flexible and easy to remove, magnetic signage is weather-resistant and can be used over the long term if properly maintained.
Polystyrene
Ideal for short-term use indoors and outdoors due to its low cost, polystyrene is a resilient, lightweight, smooth-surfaced material that’s only available in white. Common uses: menu boards, trade show signs, directional signage and point-of-purchase signs
Vinyl
Vinyl is an excellent material for indoor and outdoor banners since it’s flexible, weather-resistant, able to be cut into many sizes, and easy to store and ship. Common uses: grand opening, promotion and special events banners
Wood and Composite Materials
Signs that will live outdoors, especially large format signage, will last for years when constructed of wood and composite materials, which have a rigid, flat surface that can be custom painted and is weather-resistant. Common uses: signs for construction firms, property leasing companies and commercial real estate operations
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