Posts Tagged | Signs.com Blog Fri, 05 Apr 2024 06:42:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.3 Small Business Success Story: ABCO Systems https://www.signs.com/blog/small-business-success-story-abco-systems/ Wed, 24 Mar 2021 11:28:05 +0000 https://www.signs.com/blog/?p=23107 As many people learned when the Covid-19 epidemic struck last year, a company’s ability to efficiently warehouse, move, and distribute products can have a tremendous effect on retailers and consumers. Everything from hand sanitizer and cleaning supplies to paper good, medicines, and just about anything we might depend on can only reach us if it’ […]

Small Business Success Story: ABCO Systems

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As many people learned when the Covid-19 epidemic struck last year, a company’s ability to efficiently warehouse, move, and distribute products can have a tremendous effect on retailers and consumers. Everything from hand sanitizer and cleaning supplies to paper good, medicines, and just about anything we might depend on can only reach us if it’ successfully stored and seamlessly moved from its point of origin to market.  

Best-in-class material-handling solutions can be a tremendous help in this regard, which is where ABCO Systems comes in. As Jack Kaumo, chief sales officer, explains, the company solves its customers’ problems “with the best solutions available by sourcing several partners and procuring the lowest cost, best available, and highest-quality result.”

Jack has purchased a 48 x 24-inch vinyl banner (grommeted and hemmed) from Signs.com, and has installed it in his home office.  

Tell us about yourself
I’m a lifelong sales professional with concentration in the material-handling and supply-chain space. My experience started in manufacturing solutions for digital devices, later went to software to support applications, and led me to where I am today. Today, I am the chief sales officer at one of the nation’s fastest growing supply-chain integrators, driving both business and consumer market success.

What is one thing most people don’t know about you?
I have a passion for cars, their statistics, and performance measures.

What does your company do?
With a mission to help our customers improve quality, increase capacity, reduce costs, and improve efficiency, ABCO Systems has become one of the most trusted companies in the industry. Our offices are in New Jersey, but we provide solutions all across the country. With so many automated material-handling solutions to choose from, we help customers select which warehouse automation, design, or process they need to maximize their efficiency.

Where did the idea of your company come from?
It started as a family-owned business that created racking systems for warehouses.

Customers First

What sets you apart from your competition?
We have a strict customer-first philosophy. We don’t just say that, we embody it in every customer experience.

How do you market your business?
We’re active across all social-media platforms, using social media like LinkedIn to promote our business. We have several solutions available and showcase them actively with customer testimonials and other important topics. This month, we’re specifically concentrating on third-party logistics companies. We also market ourselves via various media articles, interviews, and events.

How do you “wow” your customers?
We pride ourselves in full turnkey functionality with world-class response times for full warehouse systems design.

What are one or two strategies for gaining customers that you have been successful with?
One, do whatever it takes to gain trust with small or large jobs. Two, immediate communication with very high expectations on turn time.

How do you compete with competitors that are bigger than you?
We solve our customers’ problems with the best solutions available by sourcing several partners and procuring the lowest cost, best available, and highest-quality result.

Creating a Successful Culture

What is one of the biggest challenges you have had with your business? How did you overcome it?
We were challenged to grow above our average revenue and that could only be accomplished by expanding across the nation. We did that by creating a significant partner network and opening an office in California. As a result, we have now seen revenue increase by more than double.

If you were to start again, what would you do differently?
Nothing. We have learned a lot from our mistakes and we have been able to build a family-owned business with a culture that’s unrivaled. We’re a $50M a year company with just over 40 people – it’s a small business where everyone wears several hats and contributes to business goals and excellent customer service.

What is the one thing you would do over and over and recommend everyone else do?
Network, network, network. Value your customers and understand that they’ll actively buy again and recommend if you do the right thing.

Is there a book that you recommend our community should read?
The Forklifts Have Nothing To Do: Lessons in Supply Chain Leadership, by Joseph Walden.

Continuing the Growth

Can you speak to your growth to this point and why you think it will continue?
We have recently seen significant growth and expect to see it continue due to consumer demand through e-commerce buying.

Where can you be found on the internet?
Our website:
www.abcosystems.net.

Small Business Success Story: ABCO Systems

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Small Business Success Story: Peak Level Performance https://www.signs.com/blog/small-business-success-story-peak-level-performance/ Mon, 20 Jul 2020 18:55:25 +0000 https://www.signs.com/blog/?p=21577 Peak Level Performance in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, is our focus for this episode of our Small Business Success Story series. The company got its start as an app and platform for affordable fitness, and owners RJ Milford and Holly Crotty have now launched their first physical location to work with clients and create progressive, […]

Small Business Success Story: Peak Level Performance

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Peak Level Performance in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, is our focus for this episode of our Small Business Success Story series. The company got its start as an app and platform for affordable fitness, and owners RJ Milford and Holly Crotty have now launched their first physical location to work with clients and create progressive, one-on-one fitness programs.

For their new facility, they turned to Signs.com for a custom-cut vinyl wall decal for their main entrance, as well as cut vinyl lettering that they’ve used for various messaging at their studio.

Tell us about yourself:
My name is RJ Milford, and I’m the owner and founder of Peak Level Performance and The Peak Studio in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, a seaside community located just south of Jacksonville.

What does your company do?
Peak Level Performance was founded as a platform for affordable fitness, no matter the person’s age or ability level. We started with our app to provide users new exciting daily workouts every week to keep them constantly challenged, whether they’re at home or at the gym. We’ve loved keeping our subscribers on their toes every week!

RJ Milford and Holly Crotty founded Peak Level Performance as a mobile application providing new workouts every week to help promote an active lifestyle and healthy habits.

In 2020, we expanded with our first physical location – The Peak Studio – in Ponte Vedra. Here, we’re able to work one-on-one with our clients in our private fitness studio. Our team also travels to host fitness classes for neighborhood communities, schools, and country clubs.

Our mission is to help others live sustainable, healthy lives. We’re currently working with organizations to provide our app to their associates as an affordable fitness resource.

Where did the idea of your company come from?
Watching the health of loved ones deteriorate as they aged was an eye opener for myself and Holly Crotty, our co-owner. We wanted to create a program that was affordable, easy to do at home, and suitable for individuals of all ages. With this in mind, we founded Peak Level Performance as a mobile application providing new workouts every week to help promote an active lifestyle and healthy habits. From the mobile app, Peak grew and opened its first Peak Studio location in Ponte Vedra, Florida, to help individuals in person.

What is one thing most people don’t know about you?

I have committed the past 10 years to developing my knowledge of the golf swing, my understanding of golf technologies, and completing certifications with the PGA, TPI, and the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) as a way to more fully comprehend how the body moves and reacts throughout the swing. I’m passionate about helping players excel at their game of golf through instruction and fitness.

No Gym Rats Here

What sets you apart from your competition?
Our coaches at The Peak Studio prioritize the comfort, health, and safety of our clients. We’re fully private and booked by appointment – we fully sanitize the space after each session, so clients can relax and enjoy working out in a clean, worry-free environment.

How do you market your business?
We utilize Google for promotions and updates. Plus, customers can follow and like us on Facebook and Instagram.

The Peak Studio, a physical location in Ponte Vedra Beach, opened in 2020. “Here, we’re able to work one-on-one with our clients,” says RJ. “We also travel to host fitness classes for neighborhood communities, schools, and country clubs.”

How do you “wow” your customers?
Our customers enjoy personalized service when they train with us. They won’t walk into a crowded gym and feel overwhelmed by all the “gym rats.” Instead, they work one-on-one in a private fitness studio where it’s just them and their coach.

What are one or two strategies for gaining customers that you have been successful with?
Our partnership with Golf Etc. Ponte Vedra has grown our client base at The Peak Studio specifically for our Golf Fitness Training Programs. We’ve been able to train both junior and adult clients with programs that provide the flexibility, balance, and strength to excel their golf game.

How do you compete with competitors that are bigger than you?
We focus on our “why” – what gives us our direction in life – and we give our all to our clients. We also are sure to promote the specific strengths and expertise of our coaches.

A custom-cut wall decal – 4-mil repositionable vinyl, 36 x 21.92 – adorns the facility’s main entry door. Cut vinyl lettering was utilized for the additional messaging that’s designed to reinforce positive messages to their clientele.

Remember the ‘Why’

What’s one of the biggest challenges you have had with your business – how did you overcome it?
One of our biggest challenges thus far was opening one week prior to the COVID-19 shutdowns. We took that time to focus on our app and to improve the service our members receive by adding new bonus workouts and streamlining the service.

If you were to start again, what would you do differently?
We wouldn’t change a thing! Things have been challenging at times, but looking back, we have been able to make a positive impact on so many lives. This is what drives us to keep pushing forward!

What is the one thing you would do over and over, and recommend that everyone else do as well?
Shortly after we started, we wrote out the reasons we do what we do. When things get challenging, we look back at that and remember our “why.” I would encourage others to write out their “why” so that they can come back to it when things seem blurry, or they feel there’s too much to handle.

“We try to be purposeful and understand our client’s reason for wanting to change. We work to help keep our client on their path and grow them into the person they want to be,” says RJ.

Is there a particular book that you would recommend our community read? Why?
The Code. the Evaluation. the Protocols: Striving to Become an Eminently Qualified Human Being, by Jocko Willink. He writes about being purposeful with your life, making a plan for success, and staying on your path. These are all things we try to implement into fitness programs. We try to be purposeful and understand our client’s reason for wanting to change. We create a progressive fitness program for success. Finally, we work to help keep our client on their path and grow them into the person they want to be.

Just the Beginning

Can you speak to your growth to this point? Why you think it will continue?
Seeing our clients come train, progress through difficult workouts, truly put their bodies to a challenge, and leave with big smiles on their faces – this all lets us know that this is just the beginning for Peak Level Performance at The Peak Studio. We love our journey thus far and we’re very excited to see what the future holds!

Where can you be found on the internet?

On the internet at www.peaklevelperformance.com; on Facebook at beginyourclimb; on Instagram at www.instagram.com/beginyourclimb/.

Small Business Success Story: Peak Level Performance

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How to Remove Vinyl Lettering https://www.signs.com/blog/how-to-remove-vinyl-lettering/ Fri, 13 Dec 2019 18:16:46 +0000 https://www.signs.com/blog/?p=20299 Now that we’ve helped you successfully apply your vinyl lettering, you may need to know how to remove it. Whether you’ve changed something, bought something new, or you’re just done with your decals, removing your vinyl lettering can be a quick and easy process, but there are some important things to know beforehand.  Factors to […]

How to Remove Vinyl Lettering

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Now that we’ve helped you successfully apply your vinyl lettering, you may need to know how to remove it. Whether you’ve changed something, bought something new, or you’re just done with your decals, removing your vinyl lettering can be a quick and easy process, but there are some important things to know beforehand. 

Factors to Consider

Location

Where is the vinyl lettering applied? Glass, painted wall surface, metal, and plastic surfaces are common placement sites. Your location will affect how you remove your lettering. If you’ve got vinyl on a glass surface, you won’t have to worry as much about denting, scratching, or marring the glass. However, if you’re removing your vinyl lettering from an interior wall, make sure that if you need to use an adhesive remover it’s safe for your surface. If the vinyl lettering is on a painted wall, be sure to move slowly and follow the steps below to ensure minimal damage.

Elements

Along with location comes weather elements. For example, if you are trying to remove vinyl lettering that has been on the outside of a glass door for a long period of time, the vinyl might have become brittle and could be a bit more difficult to remove. This is where a heat gun and adhesive remover can come in handy. For interior surfaces that don’t see much sun, removal can be easier and require less equipment.

Age

If your lettering has been there for a while, it might break into pieces when you remove it. This might take you some more time and effort, while lettering that hasn’t been there for long can sometimes be removed quickly and easily in one piece with little to no residue left behind. 

Now that you’ve assessed your vinyl lettering, get your supplies ready.

Supplies for removing vinyl lettering, including paper towels, plastic chisel/credit card, and heat gun/blow dryer

What you’ll need:

  • Plastic chisel or credit card
  • Warm, soapy water
  • Heat gun or blow dryer
  • Adhesive solvent
Using a credit card to get under the edge of the vinyl lettering

Step 1: Get under an edge

This is where your credit card or plastic chisel comes in. Use your card or chisel to get underneath the vinyl lettering so you’ve got a corner or edge to hold on to. Be careful to keep your card at an angle, as you can potentially dent or damage softer surfaces like painted drywall. You’ll want to take extra caution with sensitive surfaces. Consider how easy it is to dent the wall, even with your fingernail. For older painted surfaces, you can even peel up the paint, so assess first before you potentially ruin the wall during removal. 

Hand slowly peeling vinyl lettering away from surface

Step 2: Slow peel

Once you’ve got enough of the vinyl peeled up with your card, grab it with your fingers or some tweezers. Peel back the vinyl with slow, even pressure. If removing from a softer surface, such as painted drywall, you may want to apply pressure to the wall around the vinyl while removing to offer additional support. This can help prevent the paint from peeling. Depending on the condition of the vinyl, you could have some tearing, and if so, try the next step.

Using a blow dryer to remove hard-to-remove vinyl lettering

Step 3: Heat (If necessary)

It’s not always necessary, but applying just a little heat can make the process much quicker and easier. Using a heat gun or a hairdryer, heat your vinyl lettering enough to make it warm and somewhat malleable. This will loosen the adhesive and make it easier to remove the vinyl. 

Using damp towel to remove excess residue and clean surface

Step 4: Remove any leftover residue

There are many different kinds of surfaces and adhesives used in vinyl lettering, and this will affect whether or not you have residue leftover after you’ve removed all the vinyl. Depending on the type of adhesive, you can use friction, warm soapy water, or a stronger solvent. We recommend starting with friction. Sometimes the residue will come off by simply rubbing it with your finger. If that doesn’t work, move on to soapy water or a stronger substance.

Following these steps will make removing vinyl lettering a breeze. Be sure to take care, and don’t rush the process. A slow and even pull will remove much better than a strong fast pull. Make sure your surface is clean and dry before applying any other vinyl lettering. You can find more information about application here.

How to Remove Vinyl Lettering

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Signage 101 – Banner Material Comparison https://www.signs.com/blog/banner-material-comparison-signage-101/ Wed, 01 Aug 2018 19:15:40 +0000 https://www.signs.com/blog/?p=17613 The versatility of banners is mostly due to the materials they’re made of — they can be created from vinyl, fabric, or mesh — all of which are known for their durability and printer compatibility. However, it can be tricky to determine which banner material is suitable for your needs. Choosing the right banner material […]

Signage 101 – Banner Material Comparison

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The versatility of banners is mostly due to the materials they’re made of — they can be created from vinyl, fabric, or mesh — all of which are known for their durability and printer compatibility. However, it can be tricky to determine which banner material is suitable for your needs. Choosing the right banner material is important so you can maximize the quality of your display and your money, too. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the three most popular banner types, the materials they’re made of, and what makes each one unique.

While you’re exploring banners, check out our blog posts on how to hang your banner or the different banner finishing options available.

Vinyl Banners

Vinyl banners are the most durable and commonly used banners for outdoor display. You can choose between the standard 13 oz. or the thicker 18 oz. vinyl to print on, depending on your intended use. Typically, the heavier the material, the greater the durability.

The 13 oz. vinyl is your best bet for everyday display. This banner is impressively durable and versatile, and it is the same material used for billboards. On the other hand, 18 oz. vinyl is meant for heavy-duty display like at construction sites. Regardless of weight, vinyl banners offer exceptional image quality and display versatility.

Vinyl comes with a semi-gloss appearance, which can be noticeable when light shines on it. Avoid placing banners in direct light to reduce visible glare; the less glare there is, the better readability your vinyl banner will have.

Since vinyl banners are heavier than fabric or mesh, place grommets around the edges of your banner in addition to the four corners to ensure it is pulled taut when displayed. Another way to display a vinyl banner is by using pole pockets, which help you suspend the banner from a pole or from rope.

 

Fabric Banners

Fabric banners are designed for both function and aesthetics by presenting beautifully printed images on a high-quality canvas. Their lightweight polyester material allows them to be easily transported and displayed, making decorating for events a breeze.

Fabric banners are slightly transparent, which means displaying them in front of windows or light sources will allow light to illuminate through the material. They’re also meant for indoor use, though displaying outside is possible as long as you avoid doing so in heavy rain or wind. Fabric banners are typically displayed by hanging them from a ceiling or awning; you can use grommets or pole pockets to hang your banner.

 

Mesh Banners

Functionality is the name of the game for mesh banners, and they perform especially well when used outdoors as they boast wind resistance and a semi-transparent effect.

Mesh allows wind and light to pass through without compromising the quality of the printed design. It’s important to note that the colors and graphics on these banners are often described as “lighter” or “muted” compared to their vinyl and fabric counterparts. Mesh banners are also best viewed from a distance, an important consideration when creating your artwork.

The 8 oz. PVC mesh offers exceptional tensile strength while preserving its lightweight form. The mesh pattern on these banners has a ratio of 70:30, meaning that 70% of the banner is actual material, whereas 30% is made of tiny holes. Mesh banners also come with hemmed edges to ensure the material does not tear when pulled taut during display.

Mesh banners work great on chain-link fences; they help emphasize the semi-transparent nature of the mesh pattern and allows you to display a design without completely blocking out the surface and the background. To install your mesh banner on a chain-link fence, use grommets, short ropes, or zip ties, as they make it easy to attach your banner to the fence at multiple points.

 

What is the Best Material for Outdoor Banners?

Vinyl banners are perfect for outdoor banners and signage. They are versatile, weather-proof, and UV-resistant, which means they last longer outdoors without fading or getting ripped or torn. You can hang them anywhere, making them the best option for outdoor signage. But if you’re installing banners in windy locations or for the purpose of maintaining privacy, use mesh banners.

 

What is the Best Material for Indoor Banners?

Fabric banners are designed for indoor display. We can’t praise enough the impressive color and details of printed designs on fabric banners. Pictures don’t do them justice but here’s a few examples of fabric banners in their natural habitat to show you how brilliant they are.

 

 

Which Banner Material Should I Choose?

We put together a simple chart below to get a quick comparison of each of our banners and a summary of the information we have discussed.

Banner material comparison chart


A Custom Choice

Regardless of your banner choice, all banner types are customizable; your design will be printed to impress! Need help making that eye-catching design? Our free design services can help you realize your vision! If you still need some assistance in choosing the right banner for your needs, give us a call at 888-222-4929.

 

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Signage 101 – Temporary Event Signs https://www.signs.com/blog/temporary-signs-signage-101/ Wed, 20 Jun 2018 15:36:50 +0000 https://www.signs.com/blog/?p=17273 Why opt for Temporary Signs? The main idea behind temporary signage is it’s both flexible and functional. Rather than hassle with nails and screws that leave permanent, unsightly holes, temporary signs typically offer all-in-one or other simple display options, making installation and removal quick and clean. And as these materials tend to be lightweight and […]

Signage 101 – Temporary Event Signs

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Why opt for Temporary Signs?

The main idea behind temporary signage is it’s both flexible and functional.

Rather than hassle with nails and screws that leave permanent, unsightly holes, temporary signs typically offer all-in-one or other simple display options, making installation and removal quick and clean. And as these materials tend to be lightweight and durable, their portability makes them easy to transport quickly and to install without the need for specialized hardware or additional manpower.

In addition to their easy set up, temporary signs are typically manufactured out of low cost, recyclable materials, making them more cost-effective for virtually any budget. That lower price point means you can buy signs in bulk, maximizing your ability to reach more potential customers, or to notify your regulars of short-term changes.

Then when you’re done, temporary signs offer the convenience of no-hassle disposal in a way that leaves no mess and that’s friendly toward the environment.

The ability to easily swap out and update creative assets on the fly makes temporary signs the ideal solution for displaying any short-term message!


What are Temporary Signs used for?

Temporary signs are used everywhere. They’re perfect for promoting limited sales events, providing directional signage at construction sites, and even in advertising a realtor’s open house. In this article, we’ll cover the main advantages of temporary signage and how it’s used in various industries, from businesses and nonprofits to consumers, alike. So whether you’re promoting your local food drive, planning a yard sale, or ramping up awareness for your local 5K, here are the 7 types of temporary signs you’ll want to consider:

Example of a Poster

Posters

A common form of advertising, posters are incredibly easy to display (even in mass quantities). Hang posters anywhere: inside in hallways and on doors, and outside on fences. You can even hold posters at sporting events or other outdoor events, as opposed to hanging them up. The caveat is that they aren’t waterproof. So make sure to only use them in suitable conditions if you’re going to use them outdoors! Use them in dry areas with low wind. They are lightweight so they can be hung up with sticky-tack or tape.

Benefits of Posters

    • Large quantity orders / Budget friendly
    • Ideal for indoor use
    • Quickly post on bulletin boards, walls, sign and light posts
  • More cost friendly than other sign types such as banners

Where They Fall Short:

    • Damage easily in tough weather conditions
        • Rain/moisture
      • Wind
  • Not rigid

Posters


Example of Opaque Static Cling Example of Clear Static Cling

Opaque Window Cling / Clear Window Cling

Clings are great for decorating windows for seasonal events or limited-time promotions; displaying store hours, social media links, or even online review ratings. They’ll even work great for stores or locations during renovation or construction. There really isn’t much hassle to them: just peel off the protective backing and slap them on a window and voila! – you have yourself quick and easy advertising or decor.

Unlike traditional window decals, window clings do not use an adhesive backing to stick to the surface. Nonetheless, they are a durable short-term option that are removable and repositionable for reuse, whereas traditional window decals are semi-permanent in nature—you can remove them, but you can’t reuse them. Use static clings on various surfaces such as windows, glass, non-porous metal, and other smooth surfaces.

Benefits of Static Cling Decals

    • Advertise directly on windows, doors and other smooth surfaces
    • Removable and reusable
    • Easy to remove/install
  • No adhesives/residue

Where They Fall Short:

    • Not as permanent as decals/stickers
    • Can’t be applied to fabrics or other porous surfaces
  • Not as vibrant as other options

Opaque Window Clings

Clear Window Clings


Example of Floor Decal

Floor Decals

Not only are floor decals great for catching attention (think “Watch your step”) but they are great for temporary indoor use. Floor decals (also known as floor stickers) perform well as more permanent signage options, with some lasting as long as 3 years, but we recommend replacing them yearly for best results. Like with most temporary signage, there really isn’t a limit to what can be displayed. They can be placed on cement, tile, brick, and even carpet.

Floor decals are great for directing your customers or event attendees toward points of interest. They’re perfect for increasing brand awareness and messaging exposure even in heavily trafficked, indoor areas. Finally, once you’re done displaying it, just peel it away from the floor and quickly clean any adhesive that may remain.

 

Benefits of Floor Decals

    • Easily noticeable, eye-catching
    • Temporary or long-term use
  • Can withstand heavy foot traffic
  • Can be placed on both hard surfaces and softer ones like carpet

Where They Fall Short:

    • Receive a lot of wear and tear
  • Only advertised on floor

Floor Decals



Example of Foam Board

Foam Board

Extremely lightweight and easy to hang or prop, foam board can quickly be displayed in your store with no more than a few strips of tape or some plastic hooks. Foam board is great for a number of uses. Use them in a business setting to present a chart/graph, at a fair to advertise directions and/or rides, or at conferences to advertise keynote speakers.

Foam board is comprised of biodegradable foam and paper, making it a great option for projects ranging from one-time use with easy disposal to more permanent indoor applications lasting up to 2 years with proper care and maintenance. It’s not recommended you display foam board in wet conditions, but in the right conditions (no precipitation and no wind) you can even get away with using these signs outside for short stints of time.

Benefits of Foam Board

    • Lightweight
    • Cut-to-shape designs
  • Rigid

Where They Fall Short:

    • Stiff–can’t bend or fold
  • Not suitable for wet/windy conditions

Foam Board


Vinyl Banner Example

Banners

One of the best-known temporary signage options, banners offer great functionality with a range of display possibilities. They come in a variety of formats, including vinyl, fabric, and mesh.

Vinyl banners offer a durable, heavy-duty display for outdoor use, while fabric and mesh are the lighter weight options, the latter enabling wind to pass through. Banners are excellent for promoting grand openings, holiday sales, birthday parties, baby showers, graduations, and so on. In addition to these, they are also perfect for seasonal hiring, construction sites, road work and temporary parking arrangements. You name it, banners can do it.

While we’re including banners in our temporary signage roundup, banners are very durable, often lasting years in extreme weather conditions. So they’re perfect for recurring events: ‘Now Hiring’ banners can be stored/used depending on when you’re hiring, ‘Happy Birthday’ banners can be used for multiple birthdays, and you can use them to advertise different recurring sales if you’re a business owner. Plus, banners don’t require any heavy duty hardware to display; simply tie them down using rope, zip-ties, or hang them from a pole with pole pockets.

Benefits of Banners

    • Extreme durability and water resistance
    • Large format signage
    • Easily rolled up for storage and reuse
  • Vinyl, mesh, and fabric options

Where They Fall Short:

    • Not freestanding
  • Must be hung using additional accessories

Vinyl Banners

Mesh Banners

Fabric Banners


Premium A-Frame Sign

A-Frames

A-frames, or sandwich board signs, are great for catching the attention of people walking by your restaurant or business and are very durable. Our premium A-Frame signs with a removable graphics give incredible versatility in what you display. Solve your temporary problem with an easy to set up solution. If something changes, store the current graphic, insert a different one and once again you’re effectively communicating or promoting the message needed.

The foldability and carrying handle lend to the ease of portability, allowing you to quickly set up and take down the sign when needed. So while this sign type is far from a one-time use product the versatility makes it a must for temporary display needs.

Benefits of A-Frames

    • Freestanding
    • Folds up, making it easy to store
    • Easy to move
    • Replaceable inserts
  • Very durable

Where They Fall Short:

    • One size
  • Bulky

A-Frame


Yard Sign Example

Yard Signs

You’ve probably seen a yard sign. They’re very popular with politicians during elections, among other things. These signs are designed for temporary display. They are lightweight, easy to move, and even weather resistant! They can be displayed in places where the ground is soft enough for the wire stakes to go in. Of course, these signs are also reusable, so you don’t have to dispose of them after a single use.

Buy yard signs in bulk to accomplish massive marketing and display efforts, or purchase just a few to place in your neighborhood for a yard sale or other event.

Benefits of Yard Signs

    • Quick and easy display
    • Lightweight
    • Rigid
    • Water resistant
  • Often bought in bulk for mass signage

Where They Fall Short:

    • Limited to yards or similar surfaces
    • Smaller format
  • Typically can’t be displayed indoors

Yard signs


Temporary Situations

Recap: we’ve covered 7 different types of signage. This isn’t a comprehensive list, but it should give you an idea of where to start with your temporary signage needs. As you’ve seen, there’s no end to the versatility of temporary signs.  Don’t feel limited by our recommendations for what you can use—be creative with how you use temporary signs for functional or promotional needs. We’ve included customizable templates to help you with design ideas for each temporary need. We also offer free design services if you’re in need of extra assistance with a sign design.


Yard Sales and Garage Sales

Example of a Poster

Temporary Yard Sale Sign

Fairs and Community Events

Temporary State Fair Sign

Temporary Vermont State Fair Banner

Rodeos

Temporary Rodeo Sign

Temporary Rode A-Frame

Neighborhood BBQs

Company Sales & Events

Grand Opening Banner

Labor Day Sign

Trade Shows & Conventions

Temporary Trade Show Sign

Temporary Floor Decal

Concerts

Temporary Concert Sign

Temporary Music Festival Sign

Parades

Temporary 4th of July Sign

Temporary City Parade Sign

Sporting Events

Temporary Sporting Sign

Temporary Team Sign

Real Estate

Temporary Open House Sign

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Graffiti Proof Vinyl—Protecting Your Graphics From Vandalists https://www.signs.com/blog/graffiti-proof-vinyl-protecting-your-graphics-from-vandalists/ Wed, 03 Aug 2016 15:38:37 +0000 https://www.signs.com/blog/?p=20487 You spend a lot of time ensuring your outdoor graphics are just right. So, when graffiti artists decide to instead make your sign their own personal canvas, it’s frustrating to say the least. Graffiti and tagging on banners, billboards and other signs has become the norm. It’s the most common type of property vandalism. These […]

Graffiti Proof Vinyl—Protecting Your Graphics From Vandalists

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You spend a lot of time ensuring your outdoor graphics are just right. So, when graffiti artists decide to instead make your sign their own personal canvas, it’s frustrating to say the least.

Graffiti and tagging on banners, billboards and other signs has become the norm. It’s the most common type of property vandalism. These visual vandals leave their mark whenever they want, wherever they want. Even if your store or signage is placed in a respectable area where you don’t see a lot of graffiti, that doesn’t mean it can’t or won’t happen to you.

Graffiti artists use a variety marking tools, most notably spray paint and markers, to leave their signature on your graphics. But just because they’ve chosen your sign to show off their artistic abilities, doesn’t mean it permanently has to be there or that you have to buy a new sign.

The cost of replacing your graphics or removing graffiti off them can quickly skyrocket, but when you use the right protective material, you don’t have to worry about your graphics getting unapproved artistic additions.

How to Protect Your Graphics

Adding a laminate coating directly to your vinyl graphics is your solution, and there are three common coatings used to protect vinyl surfaces from this type of vandalism:

  • Sacrificial coatings: A protective clear coat that forms a barrier over the sign’s surface it’s protecting. If the surface is vandalized, the coating along with the graffiti is removed using a high-pressure washer, but this also means the coating will need to be reapplied. This is the most inexpensive coating, but since it does need to be reapplied when washed off, it’s best to only use on short-term graphics.
  • Semi-sacrificial coatings: This coating type is a safety shield that also acts as a penetrating sealer on the surface it’s applied to, protecting the surface’s pores. When the surface is vandalized by a graffiti artist, the graffiti and coating are removed using a graffiti removal solvent and a high-pressure washer. Like sacrificial coatings, this coating needs to be reapplied after a vandalism attack, so use with short-term graphics.
  • Permanent coatings: This option is the most expensive of the three, but when done right, it only needs to be applied once. Permanent coatings create a protective coating over a sign that spray paint won’t bond to. If a surface with this coating is tagged, all you need is a simple graffiti solvent (toluene is a good option), a rag and a little scrubbing. This removal method doesn’t affect the sign’s underlying surface or the protective permanent coating. This is a good option for more permanent, long-term signs.

Benefits of Graffiti Proof Coatings

These durable UV protected laminate finishes not only protect your signs against graffiti, they also help protect them against common weather elements—sun, rain, etc.—as well as mildew, mold, scuff marks and stains.

Graffiti proof coatings are applied after your vinyl signage is printed. They protect your graphics and make cleaning unwanted graffiti off easier, but also create a nice finish that makes your sign’s design really stand out.

To find out more about protecting your vinyl signs, ask one of our signage experts.

Graffiti Proof Vinyl—Protecting Your Graphics From Vandalists

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