When it comes to creating interior signage, the options for materials are less than one might assume. And while wood, glass, and metal signage is what everyone “thinks” they want, cost, weight, and material integrity make these substrates much less appealing in actuality. Since our inception in 1987, we’ve fiddled with lots of different substrates. Apart from creating signs using MDF, solid-surface, or a variety of stone materials, there’s one substrate that stands out as being the most versatile and widely accepted of them all; it’s plastic! Regardless of the stigma attached to the word, it’s clearly a strong choice for a variety of reasons. Take a few minutes to read why plastics, specifically acrylics, are such a popular signage substrate.
Acrylic is affordable!
In comparison to other material options (such as wood, glass, or metal), acrylic is relatively inexpensive to produce. Also, due to its lightweight composition it’s cheaper to transport than other alternatives, resulting in lower shipping costs. Both of these features afford us cost savings – which we in turn pass along to you – and is reflected in our competitive pricing. Plus, with our Apples-to-Apples Price Comparison, we guarantee to meet or beat any other sign competitor’s prices on similar products.
Acrylic is durable!
Acrylic offers greater reliability than many of its counterparts, in that it won’t tear, rust, rot, crack, or corrode under similar situations. It is also safer to handle and install in comparison to metal or glass in that there are no sharp edges or concerns of shattering. Acrylic is strong and long-lasting, resulting in an increased lifespan when properly maintained. It’s also a great choice for both interior and exterior signage. By the way, every sign produced by us is backed by our Life-of-the-Building Guarantee. If at any time during the life of your building a sign needs replacing due to defects in material or faulty craftsmanship, we will replace the sign – free of charge.
Acrylic is customizable!
Acrylic can easily be cut and molded into an endless variety of shapes and it’s easier to install because it’s lightweight. Unlike wood, metal, or glass, acrylic can also be painted any color or brushed/pressed into multiple textures. In fact, acrylic is even capable of being customized to resemble wood and metal by digitally printing a faux image directly on the sign. INTERSIGN.com offers over 80 standard colors, including 8 metallic colors, and has the capability of printing nearly any image directly on the acrylic. And the best part – your acrylic signs won’t rust like metal signs or warp like wood signs or chip like stone and marble signs! Our website allows customers to personalize their signage with more color and font options than our competitors, and acrylic signage provides the perfect surface to do so. Our sign customization allows us to be able to offer the largest variety of sign styles and color options on the market.
Acrylic (can be) sustainable!
Because acrylic is so resilient, it often has a longer lifespan than other materials and therefore will need to be replaced less frequently. Plus, longer lasting signage has less of an environmental impact than its counterpart since there are fewer maintenance issues (like necessary repairs and supplies needed). At INTERSIGN.com we do our part to aid with sustainability by partnering with our supplier to recycle any and all unused manufacturing scrap waste – ensuring it gets reused instead of going into landfills. According to the Plastics Industry Association, “Making new products with recycled plastics requires 66% less energy than using raw plastic materials”.
High quality materials + excellent craftsmanship equals beautiful, resilient, durable signs that are built to last. To order customized signage, visit INTERSIGN.com or call us at 800-322-8426, a Sign Artisan is standing by ready to assist!