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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HAND PAINTED MURALS IN INDIA

There are many high quality and detailed hand painted murals in India.

QUALITY WORKMANSHIP

On a recent trip it was inspirational to see how almost all murals and even signs for hotels, restaurants and shops are hand painted.

There are a lot of printed signs, mostly in the bigger cities however the hand painted work is what really stands out.

These murals are all hand painted on stone walls. Access is by basic bamboo scaffolding which is tied together by hand.

The quality of the work is excellent with many hours needed to achieve the detail in each example

At Absolute Sign Solutions we sign write murals on rough walls or textured surfaces. Typically these types of walls are not suitable for ‘stick on’ types of signage? We have in house signwriters that can hand paint the highest quality lettering and graphics. Absolute Sign Solutions can paint letters and stylised images onto gyprock walls right through to a textured cement render wall or brick walls. Our signwriters have over 25 years of experience in all types of traditional handpainted signwriting as well as the other types of signage. Call us for a competitive quote.

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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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.

Call us for a competitive quote.

We do signwriting done on rough walls or textured surfaces. Typically these types of walls are not suitable for ‘stick on’ types of signage? We have in house signwriters that can handpaint the highest quality lettering and graphics. Look at the quality of this example – 50mm lettering handpainted onto a textured cement render wall. Our signwriters have over 25 years of experience in all types of traditional handpainted signwriting as well as the other types of signage. Call us for a competitive quote.

Do you need your street number, logo of any type of text signwritten directly onto the building? Signwriting not only looks good as its part of the facade and not something bolted or glued on, but its very durable long term. We can signwrite the prefect job for you and are happy to quote on any size for your signage needs.