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For durable, made-to-order lettering that will withstand time:Where do we begin? When doing research on lettering for your wall, gated entrance or home and business identification, here are a few pointers and a checklist that will save you a lot of time and worry. All of our metal and acrylic letters come with a lifetime limited warranty not to fade, crack, chip or peel. Start at the beginning. You'll need a tape measure and a way to record the measurements, as well as the camera on your smartphone to send photos of the undecorated wall along with your request. Stylish or easy-to-read...

INTRODUCING IMPROVED INSTALLATION TOOLS Based on suggestions and feedback from our customers, we've improved our installation tools for metal and acrylic flat cut letters. These upgraded, updated tools make installation easier, saving you time and money. Gemini and LetterBank introduce the Rigid Stencil (replacing the old paper patterns for letters 4" and smaller). The RIGID STENCIL GUIDE More durable than a paper stencil, the Rigid Stencil Guide is printed and cut on rugged, durable material, for precise placement without curling or tearing. A computer-generated, full-size cutout, the Rigid Stencil Guide is designed for smaller letters and logos. A high-quality finished...

Concrete casting basics   First we'll cover what concrete casting is in the most basic terms, then we're going to look at how you can cast concrete with your custom mold. What exactly is concrete casting? Concrete casting is a process which involves creating or using a mold or form to contain and shape freshly mixed concrete. Once the form is ready and the concrete mixed, the concrete mixture is poured into the form and left to cure in a controlled environment. After the concrete 'sets', it may be transported to the construction or final site and lifted into place, or if cast in...

Basics for sign design: A checklist for testing your ads and signs    The primary purposes of a Sign or Ad: To attract, to inform, identify or (as an Ad) to motivate.See our free review details below.Does your sign pass these eight simple checks?If you're shopping for a sign or to have someone design an effective sign for you, use this to check the design before purchase. Let's get started!   The Squint Test: Hold the sign or layout before you and squint. Can you make out what the sign says when you squint at it through your almost-shut eyelids? If not, your...

Promote safe business practices. We're open for your design, sign printing and fulfillment service needs.No one can know how long we'll be working in a world with COVID-19 restrictions. Best bet is to imagine that we're all needing to educate and remind people to use caution when they do business with us (without scaring them away). Our materials and signs are all custom printed and available quickly from our design or yours, shipping from our Los Angeles CA plant usually within a couple of days.  Take a look at some of the more popular orders:Sign-i-Cade Curb Sign with Prints $129More...