What makes a good sign writer?

When looking for an experienced sign writer there are a few things you should consider. Firstly today most sign shops have sign makers, not sign writers. Signwriters do hand painted signs so you should establish that you are dealing with a traditionally trained sign writer. Otherwise here’s a few tips on what you should look for. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. There should not be any surprises with the sign business you engage. You should be confident your sign person can deliver!

Things to look out for when buying signs

• How much experience has the sign person and how long have they been in the industry.
• What do reviews say and what clients would recommend them.
• Can the sign writer guarantee a quality product
• What type of printers and media do they use to create your signs.

Different printers give different results

Some new print technology won’t last as long as older print methods. Here are some examples:

Where UV prints have been used – see photos 1 and 2. Now compare these to our own workshop sign – photo 3. All these 3 signs were installed to an exterior wall at the same time, You can see the UV prints (1 and 2) are failing badly after only a few years where as our sign has vibrant colours and is still in ‘like’ new condition.

It comes down to using the right print technology for the right application. Again experienced sign writers should’nt leave you with an inferior product. 

Quality printers and media for signage

Eco solvent printers are low emission. We use Eco Solv for our outdoor production. Combined with premium quality SAV media and UV laminates our signs can last twice the life of UV prints. The colours are very sharp and vibrant. The most popular finish for signs is a satin laminate. Alternatively a matte finish laminate is another popular choice.

Paints and sign products used to create your signs

For over 20 years we have used the same premium paint and sign products to create quality signs for our clients. This means you will get a quality sign created with durable media that has passed the test of time.

Of course some jobs need to be as cheap as possible and only need to last a few days or so. We custom make all our sign products to meet our customers needs.

Many of our new customers don’t really know exactly what type of signage or sign writing service they require to create their new signs. We advise exactly what type of signs will suit your requirements. Two considerations are durability and cost. Our sign experts will look at your budget and recommend what will be the best sign solution for you. We provide all types of signage such as large digital prints, SAV decals and vinyl cut stickers. One of our areas of expertise is traditional hand painted signwriting. This includes murals and also signs and designs with different paint finishes. All our sign writers have over 30 years experience in the sign industry so you know you will get the right advice for your next signage project.