CLIENT BRIEF

A  Sydney based physiotherapy clinic has a studio in Curl Curl on Sydney’s Northern Beaches. A shop front renovation is needed with new signs that will be easily noticed and long lasting. Absolute Sign Solutions did an onsite inspection. Measurements were taken and a new design was mocked up for sign writing. The sign proof was then forwarded to the client for approval. This location is a busy road where thousands of people drive by every day. Therefore the hand painted message needed to be easily read and strategically positioned on the wall to maximise the view as you drive down the hill.

HOW SIGNS ARE DONE

We do as much preparation as possible prior to going on site. This includes layouts, measurements, checking OHS and traffic issues and communicating with the client so everything runs like clock work. The wall sign was all hand painted using brushes by our signwriters. The wall was very rough (see detail), therefore it needed someone with skill to achieve a good result.

However this is no problem for an experienced signwriter.

Hand painting always gives you the best outcome for a long lasting wall sign. No other method will work as well on a rough surface. The only other sign option is using sign panels. These are produced and then installed to the surface of the wall. However this can be costly. The life of the sign panels would probably be less than the hand painted signs, therefore not as cost effective. Another advantage of hand painted signs is that they can be touched up or recoated if needed any time in the future. To recoat the hand painted sign is cost effective. Alternatively sign panels need to be removed and replaced with new ones when past their use by date. Another thing worth considering is that the customer often prefers the look of a hand painted finish as it becomes and looks like ‘part of the wall’.

WHAT A SIGN WRITER DOES

A traditional sign writer hand paints just about anything.

These include

• One off signs
• Lettering in any type of font style
• Replicating logos
• Stylised artwork and designs
• Photo realistic signs and images
• A professional sign writer trained in brush art can create anything!

DEMONSTRATION

Check out our sign writer creating a hand made timber sign for one of our clients

 

THE VALUE OF HAND PAINTED SIGNS

• Hand painted signs are great value considering how long they last. Customers always comment on the value of a ‘sign written’ sign.
• Painted signs have lots of character. They can be exact or very rustic depending on the customers requirements.
• When hand painted, the sign actually becomes part of the wall or the surface they are sign written on.
• Hand done signs last.
• Hand painted sign writing can be applied to virtually any type of surface
  

  TYPES OF APPLICATIONS FOR HAND PAINTED SIGNS

  Hand painted signs are becoming more popular. Food and beverage businesses such as cafes, restaurants, pubs and bars ask for hand painted signwriting.  Traditionally trained signwriters are often engaged to hand paint menu boards, price lists, signs and wall murals. There is also a trend for boutique shops and small businesses to engage sign writers to hand paint signs that are more original, rustic and organic. Hand painted signs give a more personal touch making them perfect for events, weddings and special occasions

  Our Signwriters create all signs inhouse. We give you high quality and long lasting sign writing for your business. We can design or replicate any type of logo, image or design. Our sign writers have over 30 years of experience in all types of traditional hand painting as well as the other types of signage.

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Hand painted signs becoming more popular.

Hand painted signs are steadily gaining more popularity. When it comes to signwriting, customers are often seeking the particular ‘look’ of signs painted by brush.

These characteristics usually include: informal fonts, imperfections, matte finish lettering and a generally original look compared to printed lettering.

Here’s an example of the types of services clients are wanting from signwriters when it comes to hand painted signs.

A corporate client wanted hand painted signs for his business. The customer required cultural and team building messages to be easily seen on wall sections by staff and clients as they entered the building. This was an easy fix. Some hand painted wording and simple graphics were hand painted to the walls of the stairwell at their premises in Sydney. The new signs were hand painted by our expert sign writers in durable paint that is easily noticed and long lasting. Prior to doing the work we did an onsite inspection, took measurements and mocked up a new design for sign writing the building. The clients message needed to be easily read and strategically positioned on the wall to maximise the view as you enter and exit the building.

HOW SIGNS ARE CREATED

When we are creating signs we do as much preparation as possible prior to going on site. This includes layouts, measurements, checking OHS obligations and potential issues including communicating with the client. We do this so everything runs like clock work. The wall sign was all hand painted using a brush by our signwriters.

This is easy for our experienced signwriters. Hand painting will always give you the best outcome for a long lasting wall sign. Often the customer prefers the look of a hand painted finish as it becomes and looks like ‘part of the wall’.

THE SIGNWRITING PROCESS

A traditional sign writer hand paints just about anything. The experienced sign writer will know what type of paint is suitable for the type of surface needing the design.  Whether you need a one off sign or lettering in any typeface, anything can be achieved using a professional sign writer trained in brush art.

DEMONSTRATION

Check out our sign writer creating a hand made sign for one of our clients

 

VALUE OF HAND PAINTED SIGNWRITING

• Hand painted signs are great value considering how long they last. Customers always comment on the value of a ‘hand painted’ sign.
• Hand painted signs actually become part of the wall or surface they are sign written on.
• Hand painted signs last.
• Hand painted sign writing can be applied to virtually any type of surface
• For example rough brick walls
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  ALL OUR SIGNWRITING IS DONE IN HOUSE

• Our in house sign writers give you high quality and long lasting sign writing for your business. We design or replicate any type of logo, image or design. Our sign writers have over 30 years of experience in all types of traditional hand painted sign writing as well as the other types of signage.
• Look at one of our signwriters hand painting a timber sign https://www.instagram.com/p/CkaCzR4u_jv/?hl=en
• Hand painted signwriting

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Boat signage Northern Beaches

Do you need a sign for your yacht or motor cruiser?  There are two options for boat signage. Boat names are either sign written with paint or alternatively made with vinyl stickers.

A brush is used to do traditional sign writing. The signwriter hand paints the sign or design directly to the hull of the boat.

Hand Painted Signwriting

Hand painting is done with tough and durable enamel paint. Enamel sign writing paint is easily touched up if scratched to make like new again. Alternatively, if stickers are damaged they will need to be stripped off and redone.

Stickers on Boats

The other way to do boat signs is with stickers. These stickers are cut on a robot and known name is SAV decals. Self Adhesive Vinyl stickers are easily applied by the professional sign writer. They are tough and durable. Vinyl film for signage is available in many colours.

Do It Yourself Stickers

DIY boat decals can be applied by the owner themselves with a little instruction. Installing the signs yourself (DIY) is a cheaper way to put your name on your boat. A professional sign maker will give you the advice needed for successful installation.

Professional Sign Shop

Absolute Sign Solutions is a professional sign shop.  They offer both hand painted signwriting as well as vinyl cut decals and printed stickers. We do signs on yachts, cruisers, and all types of power boats including jet skis. Our team creates any type of design whether its complex or simple. All our boat signs are made using premium quality paint and long lasting vinyl film.

Our sign writers have hand painted many timber boats.  Often customers request the genuine look of hand painting.  Stickers don’t quite have the same look and character as the genuine look of hand painting.

Budget sign options for boats

Budget sign options are available. The stickers are made by us. The boat signs are installed by you. We are happy to give advice to make the process easy. This makes your signs very cost effective.

Summing Up:

• Hand painted signs are durable and easy to maintain if damaged. Painted signs are a fantastic option for timber boats and vintage boats.
• Vinyl signs can be more cost effective. They are also a good alternative for DIY if you have a tight budget and can install yourself.

Let us know what boat signage you are after. We will advise the best way to do your boat signs on Northern Beaches or anywhere in Sydney,

Murals handpainted

A professional sign writer that is traditionally trained and highly skilled can create stunning hand painted graphics. You may be after an abstract design, something stylised and cost effective or a photo realistic type of hand painted image. These can all be hand painted to create an original type of mural or artwork.

This example shows a fun stylised mural for kids and visitors at the Collaroy Centre on Sydneys Northern Beaches

Handpainted Murals

A traditional signwriter creates stunning hand painted signs and original brush work and murals. Your sign writer can do all types of lettering. Sign writers also have the skills to create abstract designs and hand painted murals. These designs are perfect for your boardroom, office walls or anywhere on the interior or exterior of your premises.

Here’s some examples of wall murals:

 

Hand painted wall branding

A new restaurant was being shop fitted in Manly. The owners wanted hand painted signage. They wanted their logos positioned directly onto the painted wall surfaces.  They also understood that signwriting would give them not only the best looking signs but the longest lasting. Absolute Sign Solutions were engaged to hand paint logos to four separate areas around the building. We assessed the building location and due to heights needed scaffolding was erected following OHS standards.

     

Signage and Branding

We have a wealth of knowledge when it comes to signage and branding. We can advise what products will work best to achieve the look you are after for your boardroom branding and imagery.

 

 

TRAILER SIGNS

Are you after trailer signs to advertise your business in Sydney? Not sure what type of trailer to buy or what sort of signs will fit your existing trailer? A normal trailer used for gardening or landscaping work can also advertise your business as you drive around or leave it parked on the street.

BUILDER AND TRADIE TRAILERS

For example builders and tradies use trailers to store tools, carry building materials and take rubbish to the tip. This offers a perfect opportunity to advertise your business. Trailer advertising is durable, cost effective and is working for you 24/7

This example shows a specially built trailer to store tools securely. It offers good advertising space on all sides.

TYPES OF TRAILERS

When it comes to trailers, most people want something fairly simple. Your stock standard galvanised box trailer with 4 sides and a cage will be the most cost effective for advertising. All you will need is a sign panel fixed to each of the 4 sides of the trailer. Therefore you have your business name and advertising working for you 24/7 all year round. There are many companies that make trailers all over Australia or you can even order Chinese built trailers online or from places like Bunnings.

SECOND HAND TRAILERS

Of course if you have an old trailer lying around then you can easily throw a few signs on all sides and you now have a new looking trailer that’s generating business enquiries every day. Otherwise there’s always second hand trailers for sale.           The ROI is exceptional!

COUNCIL GUIDELINES FOR TRAILERS

If you are thinking about trailer advertising and you plan to leave your trailer in the street, check with you local council. No one wants a trailer dumped outside their house in a residential area as it takes up parking and can be unsightly. Some councils have strict guidelines regarding permanently parked trailers with advertising. Open box trailers with 4 sides are usually classed differently from dedicated advertising trailers. This is because they can be used primarily as a multi use trailer and not just to advertise a business.  Towing your trailer and leaving it attached to a vehicle wont be a problem.

SIGNAGE EXPERTS

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Machinery Labels

Machinery labels are made from SAV (self adhesive vinyl) or metallic adhesive foils.. This high quality media is made of thin sheets of UV resistant PVC with a high bond acrylic glue which adheres to most surfaces.

Machinery labels are also made to any size. The custom made sizes will suit whatever the situation needs.

We also supply all types of bar code stickers for automatic price scanning of your products for distribution to retailers.

Cast Vinyl

Cast vinyl is the better quality media for machinery labels. Cast vinyl is very flexible therefore it can be moulded and stretched over irregular and curved surfaces.  Cast vinyl is best for long lasting adhesive letters and can last 10 years or more depending on the location and wear and tear. Typically cast vinyl is used for vehicle wraps, vehicle signage and any types of signs that need to last as long as possible especially in an exterior environment.

Calender Vinyl

Calender vinyl is used for machinery labels that don’t need to last forever.

Vinyl cut letters can be used for all types of identification and signage. Everywhere you look these days has some sort of vinyl lettering or sticker.

If you need a small run of stickers for your business, then stickers can be cut for any type of label. These quality stickers are cut in vinyl or printed and cut to shape in any quantity.

Another thing that can be created is vinyl cut letters. 

Vinyl cut letters are individually cut and can be applied with application tape.

Colours available

Many colours are available in adhesive vinyl films.

Colours include all the bright colours including greys, blacks and browns.  Matte and gloss versions of all colours are available. There are also reflective colours, fluorescent colours and mirror films such as chrome and brushed aluminium.

Different glues are also available on various types of adhesive films. Examples are permanent glue, removable glue, high bond glue, easy apply adhesive and reusable glue for removing and re positioning stickers.

Hand painted signs still relevant

Just the other day a friend was sent a photo of a sign writer on site hand painting a sign. The person who sent the photo to him said he could not believe that today people still hand painted signs. With all the modern technology they thought sign writing by hand was dead and not relevant. The fact is that hand painted signwriting is becoming more popular.

Qualified Signwriter

A traditional sign writer can hand paint just about anything. It may be a one off original sign or simple lettering. It can be in any type of font style. Anything can be achieved using a professional sign writer trained in brush art.

Signage trends

However there is a strong trend for people wanting hand painted sign writing.                                                                    Customers are prepared to pay for hand painted signs for a number of reasons:

• Hand painted signs have more character. Customers always comment on the value of a ‘signwriting’.
• Painted signs are often seen as a feature or a centre piece that creates more atmosphere.
• Signs by brush actually become part of the wall surface they are sign written on. They are not just stuck on.
• Hand painted signs last. SAV decals have a limited life. Stickers will fail and peel at some stage and they are not suitable for rough and irregular surfaces.
• Brush lettering can be applied to virtually any type of surface.
• The paint used for signs has a very low impact on the environment compared to printed or cut vinyl signs. Sign writing a sign uses a tiny amount of paint. Vinyl media contains strong solvents. Vinyl signs produce a lot of waste that goes into landfill. The VOC’s keep leaching out of the vinyl for many years and it may take many years to break down. Also it may leach toxins into the soil.
  
  

  hand painted sale sign

  Expert Signwriters

• Our in house sign writers can give you high quality and long lasting sign for your business, school, cafe, hotel or creative needs. We can design or replicate any types of logo, image or design. Our sign writers have over 30 years of experience in all types of traditional hand painted sign writing as well as the other types of signage.

   

  

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Floor Graphics

Floor graphics are made from SAV (self adhesive vinyl). This is a high quality  UV resistant PVC with a high bond acrylic glue which adheres to most surfaces.

There are two types of vinyl used for floor graphics:

Permanent SAV vinyl

Calender vinyl is the better quality media for floor graphics. It comes in a variety of colours or can be printed. It often has a textured surface or it can be laminated with a tough textured non slip laminate.  Calender vinyl  is best for long lasting adhesive floor graphics. It and can last quite well depending on the location. The amount of traffic will will determine how much wear and tear. Obviously smooth surfaces will have better adhesion and be more long lasting. Timber floor boards or vinyl flooring are good examples of smooth surfaces. Textured tiles and concrete need higher bond vinyl media for floor graphics. Typical uses are branding or promotions for shopping centres or retail outlets, motor dealers, events or temporary warning signs for OHS issues.

Removable Vinyl

Removable vinyl is much the same as permanent vinyl, however the glue is usually not as high bonding.  This allows for easier removal especially over a short period of time.

If you need a small run of floor graphics, then the stickers are either contour cut or printed to your specifications.

Another great thing about vinyl cut floor graphics or printed floor graphics is they can be supplied ready to install for anyone wanting to do D.I.Y. signage. The vinyl lettering is cut with all the lettering pre spaced and an application tape is applied over the top to hold letters together. The printed sections are also relatively easy to install with some instruction from us. Our staff are happy to guide you. This makes it easy for anyone on a budget and wanting a ‘do it your self’ type of sign.

Mobile Advertising

Shipping containers have irregular walls designed to be very strong as well as light weight. The surface is made from corrugated metal which gives it strength as well as keeping weight down. Shipping containers are often used for advertising, so signage is applied on the sides to advertise products or companies logos may be signwritten. The corrugated surface is not really suitable for ‘stick on’ types of SAV signage.

Whats the solution? Handpainted signwriting! A professional signwriter can reproduce any logo or text on the irregular surface. For example if stickers are used they will distort when applied over the bending panels. A good signwriter will correct this visual distortion so it works for the customer.

Rustic Signwriting

Another example of a sign which can only be done by hand is any distressed or aged looking sign. This typically would look like its old and worn out, but is new and long lasting.

Typical clients wanting rustic signs are owners of cafes, restaurants, warehouses, fashion outlets, event directors, shop fitters or anyone wanting something original and hand done.

Original one off signs

We often have clients wanting something original that’s not a run of the mill sticker or printed sign.

What can signwriters do?

A traditional signwriter can hand paint just about anything, whether a one off original sign or simple lettering in any type of font style. Maybe you need an abstract design? Anything can be achieved using a professional signwriter trained in brush art.

Our in house signwriters can give you high quality and long lasting sign for your business, school, cafe, hotel or creative needs. We can design or replicate any types of logo, image or design. Our signwriters have over 30 years of experience in all types of traditional handpainted signwriting as well as the other types of signage.

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SPORTS COMPLEX SIGNAGE

Sports complexes, Gymnasiums, Old warehouses and factories usually have rough walls or surfaces not suitable to ‘stick on’ types of SAV signage?

What is the answer? Handpainted signs is the answer!

HAND PAINTED SIGNS

Our in house signwriters hand paint the highest quality lettering and graphics and murals. These examples show handpainted silhouettes and lettering signwritten onto cement render walls at a Sydney gymnasium. Render walls may have texture and can be quite rough, however with hand painting there are no issues to achieving a high quality sign with a long lasting finish. We design or replicate any types of logo, image or design. Our signwriters have over thirty years of experience and do all types of traditional handpainted signwriting as well as the other types of signage.

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