This looks like a nice little sign, right? Well, it’s actually 12′ wide and the letters are over 14″ tall! Wall signs are always interesting because of the various materials we use plus the types of walls we encounter. This was no different.
Wayland Industries of Riveria, CA provides the highest quality stainless steel sanitary fittings, valves, and tubing to distributors throughout North America. Their products are made from T304 and T316 stainless steel (not sure what that means) are 3A sanitary standard, and meet the highest specifications of compliance in the industry .When they decided to open a warehouse in Cudahy and needed branding created for their warehouse. Searching online lead them to multiple different companies and after calling and leaving messages, they called us. We answered the phone and got them talking with one of our sales people within minutes.
When we engage with a new customer that we do is to ask lots of questions outside of the usual address, logo or artwork. We really like to dig into the project and develop a true understanding of the project. It also helps answer questions when we go to the municipality with the project. Most times we can answer questions on the project that the municipality has before they are asked because we know what the sign code says and how it applies to the project. Cudahy is always interesting because they not only apply a municipal sign code but an Architectural Review Board that looks at color and how the sign works with the neighborhood. In theory, you could have a sign that meets the sign code but does not get approved because it conflicts with the neighborhood. We haven’t had that happen but it could happen.
This sign was cut from 1″ thick, single source acrylic. Our CNC group made sure that the edges were crisp and the studs mounted in the back of the acrylic were bonded with epoxy. We used studs that were fastened to the acrylic by drilling a hole about .5″, injected with epoxy, then place the stud. Once the epoxy sets, it won’t be moving anytime soon. Off to the paint booth the sign went. Two coats of an industrial primer, then custom mixed paint and the sign is complete. Our installers used a template to make sure the sign was installed exactly where it belongs and we have another successful sign installation.
If you happen to have a custom wall sign, acrylic or other material, please give us a call. We can be reached at 262.289.9481 or email us at info@optimumsignswi.com. We would love to help you.
