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What Color Are Metal Signs?
Metal Signs Contain A Full Spectrum Of Possibilities
The word ‘aluminum’ conjures up the image of a thin, silvery, light weight metal, because that’s essentially what it is. However, a metal sign made of aluminum; though thin, light in weight, and obviously metallic, don’t always have to be silver. In fact, they seldom are. Factories that produce aluminum sheets for custom metal signs actually make the sheets in a variety of colors, including black, yellow, green, blue, orange, and red, in addition to a few metallic colors. So the background of your sign can have an authentic metal surface while boasting a vivid color of interest.
Don’t see the color you want for your metal sign on the list? When you order a custom metal sign from a high quality sign shop, you should only be made aware of the possibilities, not the limitations. There are other ways of getting the color of metal signs you want – and anything else you may want on your custom sign, as well. Your only job as the client is to let your sign professionals know what it is you’re interested in displaying on your custom metal sign. You have the options of either designing the sign yourself or consulting with a graphic designer, as quality sign companies generally employ a talented team of artists.
So go ahead and envision a rainbow of possibilities with your metal sign. Nothing is stopping you from making it happen.
Metal Signs Can Be Made Into The Size and Shape You Want
Not all aluminum sheeting is alike. For example, because the sheets are used to make metal signs of different sizes and for different purposes, they come in different gauges of thickness. The thinnest gauge of the sheeting is .040″ thick. Metal signs of this gauge are used for smaller signs, such as standard 18″ x 24″ metal signs. Real estate signs often fall into this category. However, factories make aluminum sheeting in the colors listed above only in this gauge. Other custom metal signs popular in this thickness category are wall mounted signs up to 2′ x 4′ or even 4′ x 10′ in some cases, though larger metal signs in .040″ thickness need to be especially secured flat against a wall to prevent bending and warping.
If you need a larger sign, some sheets also come in .063″ and .080″, the thickest available. Most road signs you would see along the interstate are metal signs of .080″ thickness. These types of metal signs are often mounted on posts or along a surface with sturdy hardware. The only factory color they come in, however, is white.
White actually makes a nice background color for a metal sign and allows other colors from the text and graphics to really pop out. It also avoids clashing with other colors and rarely runs the risk of preventing the other sign elements from being seen. White is an extremely popular choice for a background color in sheeting; which is why it is the only color available in all three thicknesses. But not all people want a white background for their metal signs.
If you desire metal signs in any thickness with background color that is not factory made, then the easy solution is to select a color from the endless pallet of colors available in adhesive vinyl. Yes, metal signs of a thickness greater than .040″ are usually colored with vinyl, though this is not easily noticed. Take a STOP sign for instance – it is made of .08″ gauge aluminum, yet is bright, brilliant red – red adhesive vinyl. Powder coating and spray painting are two other options in achieving the background color you want in your metal sign, so don’t give up your great sign idea if it involves a great background color. Your choices are available even when the factory says they aren’t!
What Color Graphics Can I Use On My Metal Sign?
Just like adhesive vinyl is often used for the backgrounds of many metal business signs, it is also used for lettering and graphics. Therefore, the same colors are available for the imagery of your sign. You may either choose cut vinyl lettering to be directly applied to the sign or full color digital printing, which allows for images to be flawlessly printed onto adhesive vinyl and then placed onto the metal sign. Digital printers also allow for digital photographs to be printed onto metal signs.
Any Color Is Available For Custom Metal Signs
With so many color choices available for your custom signs, it may be difficult to decide which ones you want. The good news is that there is no limit to how you can design your custom metal sign.
About the Author
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