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Help! What kind of sign do I need?

How do I find out what kind of signs I need?

There are so many kinds of signs, from the most elaborate video displays in Las Vegas, to the humble Yard Sign.

Sorting signs by category will help. Here are some questions to help you decide what kind of signs you need.


Is it an interior sign or exterior sign?

Examples of interior signs: 

Directories and Lobby Signs, Door Panels, Memorial Plaques, Wall Graphics, Lighted Signage, Hanging Department Signs, Hospital Markings, Window Signs, Window Lettering, Magnetic Menu Boards, Imprinted Table Cloths and much more.

See examples of lobby sign frames here

Examples of exterior signs:

Sidewalk Sign
Lighted Business Letters, Free Standing Marquee Signs, Las Vegas-Style Video Panels, Awning Lettering, Side-of-Bus or Truck Signs and Sign Frames, Lighted Sign Panels, Pylon Signs for Multiple Business Listings, Bus Stop Signs & Parking Signs, Construction Zone Signs, Traffic, Highway and D.O.T. Signage, Airport Concourse Signs, Changeable Banners with Velcro Letters, National Parks Wayfinding/Directional Signs, free-standing Sign Frames and of course, Yard Signs on Stakes.

See examples of over 160 kinds of sidewalk signs here



Is it Lighted?

Lighted Business Signage with embossed letters
Lighted signs are all custom made when ordered and usually must be quoted once all the sizes, requirements and colors are determined. Examples of Lighted Signs are:
Economy Lighted Window signs like these
School or Church Marquees, like these
Overhead Business Signs like these
Lighted Letters, like these

Ask for a price quote on a project 

Is it changeable?

Church Changeable Marquee
Some signs need to have a message that can be changed easily. Examples of signs that need to be changeable are:
Magnetic Boards with Magnetic Letters, like these
Velcro™ Banners with Letter Set like these
Roadside Readerboard Signs like these
A-Frame and Curb Signs like these
Sign Frames for the sides of Buses like these


Magnetic Die-Cut Letters

Is it Inexpensive or is it Permanent?Is it Permanent or is it Portable?

These two catch-all headings represent very common questions from customers.
The difference between Inexpensive/cheaper/low-cost and Permanent is usually that an inexpensive item is designed for a limited, temporary application or event, and not really made to weather well or to look as good as new for years, while Permanent signs are made to last longer, look good for a number of years, and weather very well.
The main difference is that Permanent signs require more of an up-front investment, which over the expected life span of the sign, costs much less than buying a cheaper sign which has to be replaced more often.
It's the perfect example of the old homily, "Penny wise and Pound foolish".


High-Pressure Laminate Sign
The difference between Permanent and Portable is that permanent signs are designed to be installed and not moved once they're in place. Portable signs are designed to be lighter weight and smaller, so they will be easier to move. Which one do you think is better able to handle strong winds and potential vandalism or theft?
If you guessed the Permanent signs, you're right!

High-Pressure Laminate sign price request


What category of sign do I need?

Do-it-Yourself
Sidewalk and Curb Signs
Table Fabrics
Lobby Stands
Bulletin Boards
Lit Cabinets
Store/Business Letter Signs
Plastic Letters
Marquees
Die-Cut Lawn and Yard Sign Blanks
and of course, innumerable other products, including self-promotion items like Decals, die-cut Sign Blanks and more.




How do I get a price estimate for the signs I need?

Once you know the category of sign, you'll need to send that information along with
Size of sign,
Lettering, Wording, Art and Requirements of Sign
Lighted or Not Lit,
Interior or Exterior,
Portable or Permanent, Cheapest or Permanent,
and How Many Alike,

...Along with your contact information, of course, to us at letterbank.com
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Location: New York, NY 10016, USA

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