Custom Signs & Plaques
Exterior building signs, interior wayfinding, room signs, dimensional letters and plaques, planned around where each one will hang.
Start Your DesignSigns and plaques should be chosen by where they live and what they need to do.
A lobby sign, a room identifier, an outdoor aluminum panel, a dedication plaque, and a temporary site sign all have different priorities. The right product depends on viewing distance, mounting surface, indoor or outdoor exposure, how permanent it needs to be, and whether the piece is meant to guide, identify, commemorate, or advertise.
Identify
Room signs, directories, building markers, unit labels, and office identification.
Direct
Wayfinding, parking, directional signs, site navigation, and visitor flow.
Present
Lobby signs, dimensional letters, acrylic panels, donor walls, and display pieces.
Commemorate
Cast plaques, dedication plaques, memorial markers, and recognition displays.
Choosing the right format
Four ways to build a sign.
Aluminum, ACM, PVC/Sintra, acrylic, or Coroplast panels work well when the sign needs a clean face and simple mounting.
Raised letters, logos, and layered acrylic add depth for lobbies, reception areas, and exterior brand presence.
Cast bronze, cast aluminum, engraved plaques, and recognition displays carry a more permanent or commemorative feel.
Directories, tenant lists, name inserts, and room signs should be planned so updates are not painful later.
Popular sign types
Start with the sign or plaque closest to your project
Acrylic Signs
Clear, frosted, or coloured acrylic signs with standoff mounting
Channel & Dimensional Letters
Dimensional lobby and exterior letters in acrylic or aluminum composite
Room & Office ID Signs
Room, office, and ADA/braille identification signs
Company Directory Signs
Lobby and office directory signs for tenant, department, or staff wayfinding.
Cast Bronze & Aluminum Plaques
Premium cast bronze and cast aluminum plaques for memorials, dedications, markers, and building identification.
Donor Recognition Walls
Donor walls and recognition displays in acrylic or aluminum composite
Aluminum Composite Signs
Lightweight, rigid ACM (Dibond) signs for durable indoor and outdoor signage.
Coroplast Signs
Lightweight corrugated plastic signs for lawn, yard, site, real-estate, election, and event use.
Materials and lifespan
The material should match the environment and the expected life of the sign.
Temporary event signs, storefront panels, lobby displays, and permanent plaques should not all be built from the same material. Weather, sun exposure, cleaning, mounting hardware, impact risk, and replacement expectations all change the best choice.
Short-term use
Coroplast, temporary boards, event panels, and budget-conscious displays can be ideal when the message changes often.
Longer outdoor use
Aluminum, ACM, acrylic, reflective films, and proper mounting choices become more important for exterior signs.
Permanent recognition
Cast plaques, engraved plaques, donor walls, and dedication pieces should be planned for legibility, mounting, and long-term presentation.
What changes the price of a sign
Size, wall and hardware drive the price as much as the graphic does.
Size and viewing distance
Letter height, contrast, and layout should be based on how far away people need to read the sign.
Mounting surface
Drywall, brick, concrete, glass, metal, posts, standoffs, and exterior walls all need different planning.
Finish and hardware
Paint, print, laminate, engraved text, standoffs, posts, holes, frames, and changeable inserts can all affect the final build.
Artwork and approvals
Get the layout, files and site details right first
Readable layout
A sign can look attractive and still fail if the text is too small, too low contrast, or crowded at the actual viewing distance.
Logo and brand files
Dimensional letters and cut vinyl are cut from vector outlines, so a vector logo (AI, EPS, SVG or PDF) saves redraw time.
Site context
Photos, measurements, wall material, existing hardware, and nearby signs help avoid surprises before fabrication.
Sign planning
Questions that shape the finished sign or plaque.
Most sign questions can be answered from a few good photos.
Sometimes they function like signs, but they usually belong in a plaque or recognition path because the material, finish, tone, and permanence are different.
Not always. Clear photos and measurements are enough for many projects, but mounting, exterior locations, or complex layouts may need more review.
Often, yes. A close-up photo of one sign with a tape measure in the frame, plus a photo of the wall it hangs on, is usually enough to start.
Material, print method, laminate, sun exposure, mounting, cleaning, wind, moisture, and physical impact all affect how long a sign stays looking good.