Almost all members of the business community know about the importance of lobby signs. Orange County professionals realize that marketing and branding are functions performed by these reception area markers. But sometimes there is some confusion about the type of signage material to pick. What materials can I choose for my Orange County lobby sign? This is one of the most frequently asked questions we answer at Superior Signs and Graphics. To help out our customers, here is a summary of the most popular materials currently used for this function.

Foam

When the budget is tight, foam is the undisputed first choice. It is durable, cost-effective and superbly versatile. In addition, the ability to cut foam in a variety of thicknesses allows you to create a sign with a three-dimensional effect. We can paint the foam in a color that complements your current wall paint, or you might choose to have it painted so that it presents a visual counterpoint for a heightened effect. It is possible to add acrylic or brushed metal laminates to dress up the facing of the foam and adapt it to the other customized office signs that you currently have in place.

Metal

Metal is the type of material that communicates longevity, a solid history and also a forward-thinking approach to doing business. There is a wide variety of materials covered under this heading. Choose from aluminum, brass or copper. Select a brushed appearance or a highly-polished finish. Metal may be mounted with offsets or attached directly to the wall. To cut down on the material cost, many a customer has chosen to purchase metal laminate that is then attached to acrylic or foam.

Acrylic

One of the most adaptable materials is acrylic. This is the material that you can turn into stand-alone letters – in a rainbow of colors – or mount to a clear acrylic board as die-cut letters or graphics. We have had excellent success in the creation of signs that included a clear acrylic board with layered acrylic lettering. Using multiple boards has led to the manufacture of highly artistic lobby signs that come with a significant wow factor. When mounted with aluminum wall standoffs, the look is professional and clean.

PVC

It looks a bit like acrylic but is more muted. PVC lettering is a good choice when you also have a logo that you want to incorporate in your reception marker. We gladly paint the material in one or multiple colors to help the sign to stand out. We can mount these signs directly to the wall or install them with standoffs. Of course, there are also other materials that businesses have asked us to use. They fall outside of the mainstream, but are nevertheless excellent selections. Examples include lumber such as bamboo, stone, glass and vinyl in the form of wall murals. Other companies have decided to add posters as part of their lobby signage. Since branding and marketing your company in this manner is a highly complex activity, it is a good idea to talk to our friendly professionals. We gladly sit down and look at your artwork, visit your office, measure the target wall and discuss your vision for the finished marker. All of these components influence your material selection in some way.