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How To Hang An Acrylic Plastic Sign
Don’t Order A Premium Acrylic Sign And Then Ruin It On The Wall! Some neighbors a few streets down bought a nice corner lot and built what could easily have been my dream house. Every detail was addressed, from the wood trim to the landscaping to the masonry. And then came the paint. Yikes. I will refrain from telling you the color in case it’s the color of your home, but chances are, it is not! Now, what was once my dream home makes me appreciate my own humble abode. Could your clear acrylic sign suffer the same fate? Clear acrylic signs have been vastly improved upon over the years, making them a first choice in custom signs for many businesses. They have a sleek, glossy look that appears modern and fresh, even after many years of use, and clear acrylic signs also have beveled edges for a sophisticated finish. Graphics printed onto a clear acrylic sign are enhanced by the sign’s elegant yet unobtrusive background and make for a premium, corporate quality sign. So why go messing up your clear acrylic sign with sloppy hanging? Many people don’t consider this detail once they have their acrylic sign. They just admire the sign, grab some adhesive, and then gasp at the finished product. Don’t let this happen to you! How Does Hanging Clear Acrylic Signs Go Wrong, Terribly Wrong? Did my neighbor consult a blind professional decorator when choosing her exterior paint color? Let her husband choose, maybe? Throw a dart at the color chart? Your clear acrylic sign needs more forethought in its hanging and displaying than these methods. If only she had consulted our graphic designer or any other professional from our sign shop, maybe her home could have been saved! Clear acrylic signs are thin and lightweight, making them easy to hang. Popular ways of hanging such lightweight signs are by using double sided tape or applying a liquid adhesive to the back. However, with a clear acrylic sign, this is obviously a poor choice, as the adhesive or tape would show through the back. You would be surprised at the number of people who don’t consider this detail! Another mistake people make when hanging their clear acrylic signs is drilling holes in them themselves, often cracking or damaging the acrylic. Make sure your sign professional drills the holes in your custom clear acrylic sign for you. Because your clear acrylic custom sign is designed for you, different specifications for the size of your drill holes can be honored. And we also recommend having a professional contractor install your acrylic sign for extra protection. Is Drilling Holes Into My Clear Acrylic Sign My Only Option? A clear acrylic sign hanging flat against a door or wall certainly has a corporate look to it. But that is not your only choice in displaying your custom acrylic sign. We offer a handy hardware known as ‘stand offs’. Stand offs are metallic mounting tools that secure the acrylic sign from the top and bottom and keep it positioned away from the wall. The metallic hardware of stand offs actually complements the look of a clear acrylic sign and is the premium way of displaying your custom designed message. What If I Go With A Colored Acrylic Sign? Modern sign technology makes colored acrylic signs another good choice for promoting your message. With the pigmentation added in the process of making the acrylic sheets, the colors last longer than ever, and there are several to choose from. Colored acrylic signs also have a sleek, glossy appearance and are often translucent despite bearing a color. So, even if you go with color, double check its transparency before going with a mounting adhesive such as tape, foam, or an epoxy. Hanging with screws or stand offs are still the most professional ways of making the most of your custom acrylic sign. Remember The Basics In Hanging A Clear Acrylic Sign: • Do not cover the back of your clear acrylic sign with any adhesive because it will show through to the front • Do not attempt to drill holes in your clear acrylic sign yourself • Do hire a professional to hang your clear acrylic sign for you • Do consider using stand offs in hanging your clear acrylic sign • Double check a colored acrylic sign for transparency before hanging with adhesives. With these simple steps in mind, your acrylic sign will look great in any color! Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com The Sign Chef - Ingredients for better marketing Tim Harrelson has been in the sign industry for over 20 years. Visit us at thesignchef.com Read more at www.thesignchef.com/metal-signs/aluminum-sign-wolf.php |
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