Wall lettering has many more uses aside from just looking nice and adding decor to a room. For businesses, wall lettering can be used for many things, and this article discusses some of the many ways companies use this versatile sign product.
Vinyl Lettering
Vinyl lettering is made from a sheet of colored vinyl with a strong adhesive backing. Unlike most signs and decals, vinyl lettering does not include any printing on the surface. Instead, the material rolls are produced in various colors to make the various colored letters. Individual lettering allows for precise placement of words on walls since each character is cut separately. The letter is attached to the wall with adhesive. The glue adheres well to various surfaces, including glass, polymers, smooth wood, and other non-porous materials.
Vinyl lettering is a simple and inexpensive way to make a business more appealing. They make lobbies, reception areas, and offices more attractive with slogans and directories which are easy to spot. We can install them on doors to display room numbers and nameplates. They also work well for showing emergency exits, caution text, and fire-extinguisher locations.
Dimensional Letters
Dimensional letters are made by cutting individual letters from a sheet of metal, wood, or plastic and mounting them to a wall or other surface. Dimensional letters can be used indoors and outdoors and come in various colors, fonts, and materials.
Dimensional letters are often used to spell a company’s name on the exterior of its building. They can also be used on the interior to make other types of signs such as directory signs, wayfinding signs, and lobby signs.
Stand-off Letters
Stand-off letters are dimensional letters mounted to the wall or surface with metal stand-offs typically a few inches in size. This creates a three-dimensional effect and makes the letters appear to “float” on the wall as they protrude from the wall. Stand-off letters are often used for office lobby signs and logo signs featuring the name of the business.
Benefits of Custom Wall Lettering
- Produce attractive lobby signs
- Make directory signs more visible
- Display cautionary notices and emergency information
- Improve wayfinding signs
- Add style to a business lobby
- Create a unique look for a retail storefront
- Label departments and offices
- And much more
Installing Custom Wall Lettering
Our team of experts can install most wall lettering without any specialized equipment. We use various tools to get the job done quickly and efficiently, including paper templates, laser-leveling equipment, hardware, and caulking guns.
Vinyl lettering is the easiest to install. We begin by measuring the area where the lettering will be placed to create a paper template. This template is used to make the vinyl letters, which are then cut and installed on the wall. We use a laser level to ensure the letters are evenly spaced and perfectly straight, then we apply firm pressure to adhere the vinyl to the wall. Finally, we smooth out any bubbles and trim away excess material.
Dimensional lettering is installed with a similar process, but the letters are mounted directly to the wall with mounting hardware.
At FASTSIGNS® of Sacramento – Arden-Arcade, CA, we make wall lettering signs, as well as many other types of signs and graphics products, for businesses in the greater Sacramento County area. Contact us today to learn more.
