Brick, marble, granite or any natural stone lends a sophisticated aesthetic to any sign. The look is impressive and expensive, but there’s a new way to get that look. An advanced acrylic medium imitates the look but, in a less expensive way. So, when a business inquires about having their signage etched in stone, but are concerned for their bottom line, sign experts at Premier Signs of Tampa can recommend this outstanding alternative. Collaborating with a sign company with years of experience gives you options. Since they have used many different sign medium materials, they know what options are available and which best fit the needs and look their clients wish to achieve. Your sign choices are only as limited as your sign company’s knowledge and experience.
When given a client’s wish list and cost parameters, alternatives such as this man made acrylic material, that imitates stone just like countertop materials do, will be part of their portfolio and suggestions. They can highlight its characteristics and options, such as a full array of natural earthtones and the details that make each one very realistic. Color palettes ranging from cobalt blue and ruby red, all the way to speckled and solid whites. Speckles, and other added details, help create the look of natural materials, from limestone and crushed lava, to pearl and even antique glass. Each look is rich and sophisticated. While the look is realistic, it does not share the characteristic weight of its natural counterpart. Lighter weight materials help office sign installations go much easier. It also expands the placement possibilities, especially indoors. This really comes in to play for larger reception area or lobby signs, and dedication or donor plaques.
A recent Premier Sign’s client needed their new office suite sign out of this man made acrylic sign material in order to match the rest of the tenant’s signs. WellMed is in a professional office building that required this look. They also needed to match the compliant color, Good Earth Red. Their logo and information needed to be etched into the plaque and then painted silver. The contrast of the silver paint accents on the deep red background, is striking. The contrast also makes it possible for even the smallest letters and numbers to be read easily.
Another example of the interior sign possibilities of this stonelook acrylic can be found at St. Leo University, just north of Tampa. It was used for several interior wall plaques for their new building. These plaques identify each community and student areas and also display the names of the benefactors whose contributions made the spaces possible. The green “stone’s” finished look is jade-like and very sophisticated and, of course, goes with their school colors. St Leos was looking for a sign material that would be the perfect addition to the large facility, but would reflect the respect they wanted to give to their donors. Together with Premier Signs, the goal was achieved.
Etched acrylic signs look beautiful as indoor plaques but, the material is extremely durable and can be used in exterior sign applications as well. It’s great option for use on exterior business walls, next to or above your business entrance, or as an inset for a larger monument or pylon sign.
Contact Premier Signs of Tampa for advice and options for that upscale look of stone for your next lobby or interior office sign. Call 813-914-7006, or send questions to info@premiersignsfl.com.
