Signs & Methodology

This is the GiralMedia service page for finding out... • What kind of sign do you need? • Who sells it? • What's a fair price? Let's start out with the kinds of signs there are. Basic categories of signs: Almost any size for indoor and permanent outside uses. Individual letters These may be lighted and installed on the side or front of a business, Wall lettering for lobby walls and departments, building development entrances, decorative wall signs and magnetic letter board signs and menus . Marquee theater lettering , too. Lifetime warranty. Lighted sign cabinets This broad category covers kiosks, panel box signs, poster sign cabinets, theater marquee cabinets, movie marquees and portable lighted readerboard signs. Roadside signs Curb signs with and without frame, wall poster signs and prints, traffic signs, reflective speed limit and highway signs, street signs, portable readerboards , bus stop signs and more. Floor decals for promo...

Big foam letters can make a wonderful impression during a special event, in decorating a retail area, or for super cool photo shoots. The letters are custom cut in high density polystyrene letters. These very large foam letters are relatively lightweight and have moisture and mildew resistant properties, even when unpainted. The VLL's (Very Large Letters) are perfect for exhibits, events, trade shows, stage, weddings, anniversaries, gatherings and many other uses, and can be finished further with a painted color, a flattened bottom for standing and special thicknesses up to 30" thick. You may finish the letters yourself with an acrylic paint. Some solvents found in spray paint and hard-coated enamel paints will dissolve the foam material. You may also order the large foam letters pre-painted. If you order painted letters, we will "face" the letter with a thin piece of MDF wood for a smoother finish. The sides will still have...

We have all seen the prize-winning photos in galleries and museums, but know that they probably cost a lot of money to produce professionally. Printed canvas roll, ready to frame or stretch on a frame. We also know that we have, or a friend, partner or lover has a wonderful photo that would be as good or better than the stuff we've seen hanging and with huge price tags... So how do we have a glass, metal or canvas framed print for ourselves, or to give as a one-of-a-kind gift? You need to have some basics down first, then I'll share how easy it is to get it printed. The Basics: Whether you're familiar with photoshop or not, it doesn't really matter here. So here are some very basic Dos and Don'ts for a superior print and for best results. Don't: Whatever format your photo is in, do not alter or change it and save it as a jpeg/jpg file. Why not? Because jpeg/jpg files are what are referred to as "lossy" format files. That's to say t...

What are "City Flags and Banners" about? You may have seen them- the flags and banners adorning certain cities when you visit; the colorful banners draw attention to the high quality of life and to cultural celebrations and events by adding a splash of color. The banners that cross over the street may also announce an upcoming event or festival. Here are the different popular kinds available. The Cross-Street banners typically are suspended from an existing cable suspended far above the Cross-street banners attach to existing steel cables set up by the city traffic on busy boulevards. These are generally 3-4 feet tall by 20, 30 or 40 feet wide and contain information about an annual celebration, an upcoming event or even fundraisers. These must meet certain municipal criterion and start at around $700 and up, depending on the size and configuration. Municipal requirements usually include wind slits, extra heavy fabric, extra-strong hemming with nylon webbing (if r...

Meet the Storefront Retailer's BFF— the Window Cling Sign! Printed on clear static cling Printed on white static cling Your customers may find that window cling signage gets them in the door with a whole new way to see your messages. At least if your doors are glass. If not, window cling signage is perfect for...well...windows. These signs are custom printed for you and work on the inside or the outside of windows (and glass doors!). The signs are printed on white and clear backgrounds and in custom contour shapes to enhance their attention-getting powers. Like superpowers, right? Who wouldn't mind having a few extra super powers? Window Static Cling signs are easy to remove and so affordable that you can place them in different spots around the store and order new ones just for special offers, sales and events. You can stick it where   your customers can see it. On your windows! (And don't forget the doors). We offer Custom Printed Window Clings made on...

This is a beginner's guide to the basics of casting concrete   For specific details, search online for how to create concrete casting forms. To cast concrete with lettering and a logo if desired, you need a form, concrete and letters. The form can be on a flat surface, into which you can pour your concrete, or the form can be erect with a bottom, sides, a front and a back. Be sure to mix sufficient smooth concrete so that a spill or leak won't scuttle your casting pour. Stir and poke the concrete to reduce incidence of air pockets. For the sake of simplicity, this article focuses on using a flat form or pan for making pavers. After deciding on the form or pan shape and size, follow the basic preparation instructions. I Reverse-cast metal letters with a 7-degree draft for casting f you're casting pavers , especially those with a pattern, design or wording combination, you'll likely want to have a reusable form with multiple-use letters. Letters made to be ...