Speedpro Kingston

Sign and Digital Print - Part 2

January 16, 2012

INDUSTRIAL & SAFETY

Large industries are always in the market for directional and safety signs. Most industries are always changing signs or they get damaged. The WCB also regulates constant rules of proper updated safety signage. The signs are generally wood or aluminum if they are to be permanent. Temporary signs are generally made out of coroplast. Also the industrial sites require decals of all types and sizes for their company vehicles, safety hard hats and safety directional lumeniscent hazards to name a few.  

OFFICE SIGNAGE

In an typical office environment, they have a large sign in the front lobby that lists the companies in their building. Depending on the style, they are often rows of aluminum panels that have been formed or coated and then lettered with vinyl cut lettering. Sometimes they are engraved plastic signage. Most often, the signs on the office doors throughout the building are made of the same matching product to give that polished, professional look.

POINT OF PURCHASE (POP)

Many stores have signs not only outside their stores but inside their locations advertising their latest specials or itemthat are big sellers. Examples are Mike's Milk or any other convenient store. POP can be banners or plastic signs placed anywhere in the view of the potenitial customer. Point of Purchase signs can also be in the form of floor graphics. A decal is placed on the floor and covered with a thick laminate. They can be used anywhere for example mall entrances, walls, big box stores, sidewalks, to convenience stores.

SANDWICH BOARDS (A-Frames)

Typically made out of MDO, PVC or another type of plastic, their size is 3ft H x 2ft W though they can be made larger. Meant to go outside on sidewalks so they are constructed to withstand the elements. Another option of the A-frame is metal, and the frame is made so you can interchange and slide a sheet of coroplast or PVC at a moments notice. Recently, Kingston has changed their bylaws restricting A-frames to particular sizes, so make sure that you aware of the regulations for your area.

PYLON & POLE SIGNS

Some signcans are between poles or others are freestanding structure, these are called Pylon signs. Some are mounted on a single pole and these are known as Polesigns. Varies examples are at the big box stores or at various commerical retail stores.   

NON LIT FASCIA SIGNS

Some store front signage is not backlit. Generally this is in areas that are semi-industrial areas where there is little night-time traffic or heritage areas where the bylaws prohibit them.

WINDOW GRAPHICS

It is vinyl applied to the windows, the vinyl can be cut or printed. Depending on impression you're looking for, frosted vinyl creates an etched glass look. Another idea, Window Perf can also be printed on, so for those inside can see out and people outside have a harder time looking into the building or window. It is installed on the outside of the window.   

WALL GRAPHICS

This is graphics that are applied on the inside or the outside walls of a building. Traditionally this was done with paint, but the top manufacturers have developed a vinyl specifically for short term wall graphics. In historic downtown Kingston, there are many ideas for outdoor wall graphics for our four seasons, or advertising a prominent event occurring in the near future. If this idea is too big, then another option is mounting a frame to the wall and installing a large banner sign.     

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