3D LETTER SIGNS
There are so many options to consider when deciding on the perfect sign to show off your business logo to the public.
Signs with 3D letters are often called “channel letters” or “pin-mounted” signs. They offer a variety of advantages including style, customizability, and versatility.
For more details about this striking sign style, as well as some helpful examples, click the headings below:
Continue reading below to find out more, or contact the sign experts at AGC to get started on your own sign project.
WHY CHOOSE A 3D LETTER SIGN?
There’s no right or wrong answer for what type of sign is best for your business's storefront. Instead, each type of sign offers its own advantages and disadvantages.
In the case of 3D letter signs, the three main advantages are:
Customization
Versatility
Style
Each advantage is related to the others, and you should be able to find a sign that meets your need in all three categories.
Customization
There are nearly no limits on the colours or designs you can implement on your letter sign. They can be:
Neon
Solid metal
Ornate wood (usually indoors)
Backlit channel letters - for nighttime visibility
However, make sure to consider if the sign will be located outside or inside before you make your final plan.
For example, an outdoor pin-mounted sign can’t be too delicate or it won’t stand up to the wind and rain. Conversely, you may not want backlighting for an indoor sign, as there’s likely plenty of other light around to see it.
Versatility
Normally channel letter signs are best suited for back-lighting, while pin-mounted letter signs are ideal for unusual surfaces (e.g. placed on top of roofs, or displayed at an angle)
But beyond that, 3D letter signs can be large, small, glossy or matte, mounted on frames or standalone.
Whatever your building or location, there is likely a shape of 3D letter sign that will suit your need. Check out more examples here!
Style
The most obvious reason to consider a 3D letter sign is that it captures a unique effect that no other sign can.
Individually defined letters draw the eye with their line work, and because the letters are 3-dimensions, they ‘pop’ off their background, creating their own shading.
Remember, when it comes to style, you get out of it the creativity you put into it. Your sign needs to look the part to attract customers. Colour, contrast and size are all essential factors to consider when brainstorming.
3D LETTER SIGNS: DETAILS
COST: Typically $3 000 - $10 000
Size makes the biggest impact on price.
Signs are usually aluminum + plastic, or solid metal, but stay in a similar price range.
MAINTENANCE: Because letter signs have many ridges, holes, and intricacies, they are more prone to collect detritus than flat or square signs.
Additionally, birds often nest in the recesses in signs if they feel safe. This can be mitigated by installing bird spikes on the sign.
Regardless, cleaning such a sign can be a complicated task, as the signs are usually detailed and quite high off the ground. We recommend contacting a local full-service sign company that offers maintenance and getting them to do it for you.
WHERE TO BUY: Letter signs are sold by nearly every sign company.
Do your research and read reviews to find a trustworthy company, then see if they will provide you with an estimate.
If you’re in Southern Ontario, AGC signs offers sign manufacturing, fabrication, installation, and maintenance, and they’ll even happily provide you with a project quote, free of charge. Get in touch with them today for more information.
3D LETTER SIGNS: EXAMPLES
Backlit 3D letter signs are a great way of making your logo stand out against a dull building background, or to bring attention if your business is part of a larger strip mall or industrial lot.
Creativity will guide you to success.
Channel letters can even be mounted on stands, fusing two different sign styles into something truly unique.
This is a classic example of pin-mounted letters: solid letter-shaped pieces adhered to a backing using metal pins.
This sign is too protected to be an advertisement and is instead being used as a stylish way of welcoming pedestrians to their office.
Here you can see the internal lighting that’s normally hidden behind a coloured translucent front piece.
Channel letters can be lit using bulbs and fixtures, but in this case, they’re lit through string lights, which is a cheaper option.
Even the biggest companies use 3D letters to help their logo stand out from the backdrop of their office building. Google is notoriously fastidious with how its logo is used, but if you need some ideas for your business, their brand elements guide contains some helpful principles you could apply to your own branding.
A DURABLE, COLORFUL 3D LETTER SIGN WILL MAKE A BOLD STATEMENT FOR YOUR BUSINESS
IF YOU WANT TO LEARN MORE, REACH OUT TO THE EXPERTS AT AGC SIGNS TODAY FOR INFORMATION ON EVERYTHING FROM:
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