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Materials
Discover detailed information on a wide variety of common sign materials, including acrylic signs, PVC signs, plastic signs, aluminum signs and banner material (including vinyl banners). You’ll also find specifics on caring for your signs, installing them, using them creatively and more.
Wood Signs
Wood signs offer a classic look and excellent durability. There are a number of different materials available along with traditional wood: MDO – (Medium Density Overlay) is dense plywood with a very thin paper film on either or both sides over a hardwood plywood core.
Features: wood, heavyweight, rigid, paintable
Wood Sign Applications
Building signs
Directional and informational signs
Restaurant signs
Wood Sign Ideas
Increase the effectiveness of your wood signs by:
Using contrasting paint colors to improve visibility
Employing carving to make dimensional lettering
Using borders to help readability
Installation
Wood signs may be displayed in several ways:
Professional installation is recommended
Bolted directly to walls
Bolted to posts and then planted in the ground
Care
Ensure your wood sign is sealed properly to prevent warping.
Aluminum Composite Signs
Lightweight, yet sturdy, aluminum composite is a great choice for outdoor signs. It comes in a variety of colors, and with a baked enamel finish, is highly durable, weathering the elements without rusting.
Aluminum Sign Applications
Pool and spa rules
Real estate signs
Parking garage signs
Service signs
Directional and informational signs
Building signs
Traffic and regulatory signs
Aluminum Sign Ideas
Increase the effectiveness of your aluminum signs by:
Adding stripes and borders
Using additional lettering colors
Adding a logo or graphic symbol
Designing custom applications
Using frames or stakes
Installation
Aluminum signs may be displayed in several ways:
Framed and staked
Glued to walls
Riveted or bolted to walls
Wired to fencing
Care
Be careful when installing your aluminum sign. While the baked enamel finish is resistant to weather, it is brittle and scratches easily.
Coroplast Signs
Coroplast® signs are ideally suited for a wide variety of indoor and short-term outdoor uses. They are made of an extremely versatile extruded twin-wall polypropylene sheet. Coroplast signs are a lightweight and cost-effective visual communications solution
Coroplast Sign Applications
Menu boards
Special event signage
Directional and informational signs
Indoor point-of-purchase signs
Temporary and promotional signage
Tradeshows
Coroplast Sign Ideas
Increase the effectiveness of your corrugated signs by:
Using stripes, borders and additional lettering colors
Adding a logo or graphic symbol
Using frames or stakes, or displaying on an easel
Installation
Coroplast® signs may be displayed in several ways:
Self-supporting (with a cardboard easel)
Suction cups
Double-sided tape
Velcro®
Framed and/or staked
Care
Squeegee in the direction of the corrugations when cleaning.
Do not leave Coroplast signs in direct sun or in a hot car; they may bow or bend if not laying flat.
Magentic Signs
The finest magnetic material to bring you the best in mobile magnetic advertising. With custom-made magnetic signs, you can showcase your company name and logo mile-after-mile.
Magnetic Sign Applications
Delivery vans and trucks
Personal service vehicles
Cars that are used personally and professionally
Temporary and promotional uses
Magnetic Sign Ideas
Increase the effectiveness of your magnetic signs by:
Including easy-to read business contact information
Adding logos and contrasting color
Displaying a “call to action”
Installation
Magnetic signs can only be used on smooth steel surfaces. They cannot be used on simulated wood-grain panels, fiberglass panels, panels that have been repaired with a non-steel filler (such as “Bondo”), or on any corrugated or other irregular surfaces.
If necessary, magnetic signs can easily be cut with a razor or X-Acto knife to work around body molding or other obstructions on the vehicle.
A magnetic sign should neverbeapplied to a newly painted vehicle. Allow at least 60 days for fresh paint to cure.
Care
Due to the many variables and complex nature of automotive finishes, special care must be taken to protect your vehicle: check the area behind the magnetic sign weekly and move the sign as necessary to prevent any discoloration or clouding of the automotive clear coat.
Always remove the magnetic sign by lifting from the center of the two opposite sides - never start at the corners, as this may stretch the sign material.
Once the signs are removed, wash and dry the vehicle and all sign surfaces. This keeps moisture from collecting between the signs and the vehicle surface, which can potentially damage a vehicle’s finish.
To clean the signs, use a sponge and a mild soapy water solution.
Magnetic signs should be stored either on a flat, even surface, or rolled up (lettering to the outside) around a cylinder with a diameter of at least 3”.
Neverstore magnetic signs in a hot vehicle, as they may permanently warp.
Vinyl Banners and Soft Signs
Rely on Imagen Graphix Inc. durable vinyl banners and nylon-reinforced vinyl banners for your promotions, special events, grand openings and sporting events. Highly weather resistant, our vinyl banner material works well indoors for short- and long-term installations and outdoors for temporary purposes. Because of the material's strength, it can be cut into almost any length or dimension. Banner material is available in many colors to meet your needs. Vinyl signs are also weather resistant and durable.
Vinyl Banner & Sign Tips
Choose the nylon woven and vinyl banner material for durable, long-lasting banners. Although there are other banner materials, such as Tyvek and polyethylene, few last as long as vinyl and nylon woven material
Consider using a heavier weight material when your banner will be suspended between poles or buildings
Plan to apply letters to one side of your banner only. Our standard, stocked banner material is guaranteed to be vinyl-receptive on one side. If the sign is hung outside, letters on the second side may come off quickly. If letters are applied to the proper side, though, the banner will be more durable outdoors
Vinyl Banner & Sign Applications
Grand Opening and Coming Soon announcements
Sales and promotions
Special events
Sporting events
Tradeshows and Exhibits
Vinyl Banner & Sign Ideas
Increase the effectiveness of your banners by:
Making banners large
Adding stripes and borders
Using additional lettering colors
Adding a photo, logo or graphic symbol
Utilizing unusual shapes or designs
Sizes
The maximum banner size is virtually unlimited, and we can create customized banners in any size you want or need.
Finishing & Mounting
We offer many options for finishing and mounting your banners:
Grommets—Attach banners at regular points to
distribute their weight evenly and prevent sagging
Pole Pockets—Insert rigid poles into pockets along your
banners’ edges for a more even weight distribution. This can prevent sagging and make your banners more rigid
Hemmed Edges—Reinforce the sides of your vinyl
banners to maintain their shape and prevent stretching
Power Tape—Reinforce the edges of your shear-cut
banners or banners that have no material available for hemmed edges
Banner-Ups—Attach plastic tabs with eyelets to each
corner of your banners to create convenient hanging points
D-rings with Nylon Webbing*—Secure large banners
that will hang on buildings with D-rings and ratchet straps
Nylon Webbing*—Reinforce the tops and bottoms of
your banners to extend their lives—especially if you’re in an area that is prone to high winds
* Extra time required.
Installation
In production, grommets will be placed in all four corners and every 2-3’ feet between, across the top and bottom. These are used to hang and secure the banner while minimizing stress. The two-ply corners ensure strength for intermediate to long-term outdoor life
Special care needs to be given to the installation of large banners. If you are unsure of the best application method, give us a call.
Care
When storing your banner, roll the banner with the graphics or letters to the outside to prevent letter separation and air bubbles. Never fold your banner because it will cause it to have creases
Proper care and handling will improve the longevity of your banner