Aluminum signs are great for indoor signage or outdoor usage. They are rust-proof, weatherproof, and designed to last. Custom shapes and sizes are also available! Read More
Custom Aluminum Signs For Business Or Home Use
Designing your custom Aluminum signs with Foamcoreprint.com is an excellent way to make a long-term impression! These aluminum signs are durable and cheap forms of advertising that are great for traffic and regulatory signs, building signs, real estate signs, pool and spa signs, and service signs. Custom cut your aluminum signs to any shape and size you desire with our "special cut" finish option!! Our .032" thickness is well-liked and versatile.
Do you need a slightly stronger or thicker material for your project? Try 1/8" or 1/4" our Aluminum Dibond signs with a solid, dense polyethylene core, making them more lightweight than conventional aluminum signs or aluminum yard signs. In general, If you want your message to stand the test of time, it's best to print on aluminum material.
Adorn any place you want with a rot-proof and shiny custom aluminum signboard. It will never let you down and will be standing strong whether you put it indoors or outdoors.
Our aluminum real estate signs are durable, resilient, and withstand all weather conditions. Whether you place them in cold or high-temperature areas, the material's shininess and strength will always be present. You will be able to attract new customers in the blink of an eye for years to come because the sign won't deteriorate, unlike standard plastic or wooden ones.
Why Choose A Custom Aluminum Sign
What's great about an aluminum sign is that it's lightweight yet sturdy and ideal for the outdoors because they're rust and rot-free - all for an affordable price. Your brushed metal signs can be customized and printed in any color and cut to any size you desire so you can design your custom metal signs. Our state-of-the-art printers can print multi-sided or double sided aluminum signs, allowing your image to be seen from any direction, ensuring every passerby notices it.
Separate yourself from the competition with custom aluminum signs made and designed by you. With custom metal signs, you will give your business an impressive image that will be easily remembered. You are in control of the graphics, colors, and messages you want to deliver. Cheap customized metal signs can be made into any custom shape or size you like. Metal signs offer a classic style and supreme durability. Make a bold statement with yard metal signs, lawn metal signs, personalized metal signs, business metal signs, or other custom metal signs. If you're looking for small metal signs to large, we have the perfect custom signs for you as you can select the aluminum sign size to fit YOUR needs.
Stand Out With an Aluminum Sign
How To Make Metal Signs
Make them with us online! We're cheap and will allow you to personalize your sign with our free design tool, and it makes it a breeze to spread your message. You can even make custom aluminum signs or metal signs with our customized cutting!
Aluminum Sign Cut Options
Cut options are a fantastic way to enhance the shape of your final design. Cut options are always optional and are not a requirement for any order. Some cut finish like oval and circle cuts have automated options where no additional art setup is required. At the same time, halo (contour cuts) and "special" cut options require advanced artwork setup. Here's a link to our guild on how to set up cut files.
Special Cut
Halo Cut
Circle Cut
Oval Cut
Rounded Corner Options
A rounded corner is a finish option that allows you to change the exterior shape of your design without having to make any alterations to your art file. The round corner radial bend options are as follows:
- 1" All Corners
- 3/4" All Corners
- 1/2" All Corners
- 1/4" All Corners
- 3/8" All Corners
Lifespan
Other Factors
- Installed in a place without constant direct sunlight.
- Installed adequately to a flat surface or post.
- Exposure to contact abrasive products
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Frequently asked Questions
FAQ
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How much do custom metal signs cost?
Metal Sign Cost Breakdown
| Units | Size | Cost Per Unit | Sqft Discount | Subtotal Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12x12" | $19.77 | $19.77 | |
| 50 | 12x12" | $18.98 | -$39.91 | $948.75 |
| 200 | 12x12" | $16.58 | -$638.56 | $3,316.00 |
| 400 | 12x12" | $13.39 | -$2,554.24 | $5,354.80 |
| 750 | 12x12" | $7.80 | -$7,822.36 | $6,018.60 |
How do you clean custom metal signs?
Cleaning custom metal signs is straightforward. Keeping your aluminum signs clean will extend the lifespan of your metal prints to their full potential. Here's a list of items you'll need, along with an article for further reading on How to Clean Metal Prints.
- A medium-size bowl
- warm water
- dove dish soap (any kitchen soap will do)
- 3 to 4 sizeable microfiber cloths
Will an aluminum sign rust?
What is the physical weight of aluminum sign material per sqft?
The physical weight of .032" aluminum sign is 0.4468 lbs per ft.². The formula for weight calculation on your custom metal signs can be figured by multiplying your length x width divided by 144 = Your Physical Weight.
What Is Dibond?
Dibond is a trademarked brand of aluminum composite material. Dibond signs comprise two sheets of aluminum, reinforced plastic core, or PVC with a layer of polyethylene sandwiched in between. The front, back, and polyethylene core have been sealed with an adhesive, creating a tight, long-lasting bond. Read more about What you need to know about Dibond signs.
Is Dibond the same as aluminium?
Is aluminum signage waterproof?
Yes, aluminum is water, rust and weather proof. Custom metal signs can withstand all weather elements and will hold up well without fading even after years of indoor or outdoor use.
Do drill holes go all the way through the board?
Yes, drill holes go all the way through the board. Pre-drilled holes are designed with screws and bolts to secure the custom metal sign safely to a pole or wall.
How big are the drill holes and where are they placed?
Drill holes are .25" and placed .75" on center from each corner the option is selected. Immediately after you purchase your custom metal sign, you will upload your graphics and see a visual representation of the holes in the online proofing stage.
Can I drill my own holes?
Yes, you can. While aluminum material is fairly easy to drill through with the proper home drill and metal drill bits, it is not recommended.
What are standoffs?
A standoff looks like a complicated version of a screw, and it is. It’s a separator that’s threaded. What are standoffs? They come in different lengths to raise one material over another. They consist of a wall screw, barrel, and cap, usually made of aluminum. Please take a closer look in detail with images at our blog post.
How large are the standoff holes and where are they placed?
Standoff holes are .41" and placed .75" on center from each corner the option is selected. Immediately after your purchase, you will upload your graphics and see a visual representation of the standoff holes in the online proofing stage.
What are rounded corners?
Rounded corners refer to the finish of the physical board itself. The edges will have a nice straight cut finish without rounded corners, where round allows smooth rounded corners. The measurements refer to the corners' severity or degrees (radial bend). Rounded corner sizes from less to more dramatic corners;
- 1/4"
- 3/8"
- 1/2" standard
- 3/4"
- 1"
What is a cut option?
A Cut option is not required; it is a unique finishing option for shapes other than squares or rectangles. Here is a list of Cut options styles;
- Circle-Cut (perfect circles) We prefer you submit full-scale square designs with your colors flooded edge to edge; you will see the final circle layout in the proofing process.
- Oval-Cut (perfect ovals) same as the circle above; we prefer you submit full-scale rectangle designs with your colors flooded edge to edge.
- Halo-Cut (you are in control of the path the CNC machine takes, unique custom outside shape)
- Special-Cut (custom shape, inside and outside cuts are okay) Both Special & Halo Cuts require additional art set up; check out How to Set Up-Cut Files.
Does custom aluminum signs come in matte or gloss finish?
No, custom aluminum signs do not have a matte finish, but the ink does appear matte. We do have an option for a UV gloss finish. The gloss coating option will give your custom metal signs an additional UV-protected coating that further protects the UV-cured inks against the sun. However, your custom metal signs will still appear shiny even when the gloss is NOT selected.
What size do aluminum signs come in?
Everything Foam Core Print offers is manufactured to spec or "custom to order," meaning the clients selects the exact finish size of a custom aluminum sign down to 100th of an inch. You can order aluminum signs as small as 4x4" and as large on one sheet at 48x96".
How do you hang aluminum signs?
- Standoffs
- Screws into scucco
- Screws and bolds from a post
- 3M™ VHB™ Tapes
- French Cleats
What is the turnaround or lead time for custom aluminum signs?
The custom aluminum signs standard turn around option is 3 business days and is based on the approval of the art file for the order, not the time of purchase. We do offer next day turnaround as well as same day production. The cut off time for production of aluminum signs to begin is 10am PST for "standard" 3 day turnaround, 8am for next day & same day production. The website is fully automated and will generate pricing when you add items to cart so the best way to get pricing is to add all items to your cart and "proceed to checkout" to update your zip code for shipping & turnaround options for grand total pricing.
How do I upload Artwork?
You will need to place the order for your custom metal signs and fully complete the transaction. Once the order has been placed, you will be directed to the Upload Artwork page. From there, you will be able to upload your artwork and view the pre-proof.
In proofing, you can scale, stretch, and adjust the file to fit if any scaling is needed. If everything looks great, go ahead and send your artwork to print, and production will begin. You can remove and upload as many times as you like; production will not start until you approve the proofs.
What are the best or acceptable file formats for the best results?
File types accepted: Photoshop (PSD, TIFF, EPS, PDF, JPEG, PNG, SVG) Illustrator (AI, PDF, with all fonts outlined) Any other graphic program capable of creating a PDF, TIFF, EPS, JPEG, PNG, SVG file. Our preferred file format is a Print-ready Vector PDF set up in CMYK with bleed.
What if I need help with a design?
Great question! We now offer a FREE ONLINE DESIGN TOOL its very easy to use and it will allow you to upload aluminum signs designs and create vector files that print flawlessly. As an additional option we do have an in house professional designers and graphics team that can help create the design of your dream, start a chat or email info@foamcoreprint.com the details of your requests to schedule a phone call to go over pricing and the final details.
What if I have a question about a proof?
Great question! Please DO NOT send art files to print if you have any questions about your online proofs. Please contact us via live chat, email at info@foamcoreprint.com, or call 855-465-7744 before sending files to print. There is a 10 min window approved proofs can be removed and taken out of the production line; clients can remove approved art files within the 10 min window from the user dashboard in the order history tab.
How do I remove an approved online proof?
There is a 10 min window after proofs are approved where they can be removed and taken out of the production line; clients can remove any approved art files within the 10 minutes of approval of that specific art file.
- Sign in to your account
- User Dashboard
- Order History
- Locate the Order# in question.
- Click "See All Jobs / Details"
- Under the Actions section, if the "Replace Artwork" is RED, you are inside the 10-minute window and CAN remove the file by selecting the button.
- If the "Replace Artwork" button is "Grayed Out," it is past the time of removal, and production has begun.
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