Sign Catalog
CUSTOMER HELP CENTER
Find the Right Sign, Fast
A concise guide to sign styles, materials, standard sizes, lighting options, and custom requests.
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Start with these three choices 1) Is the sign for interior or exterior use? 2) Should it be lit or non-lit? 3) Do you want a full backboard, a printed panel, or individual letters/logo components? |
Quick Sign Finder
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Customer need |
Best match |
Why it fits |
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Interior logo with a full panel |
S1 or S5 |
S1 offers PVC/wood-style back panels; S5 uses an acrylic backboard. |
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Interior letters/logo directly on the wall |
S3 |
Separate non-lit acrylic, metallic, or PVC components; no backer in the standard configuration. |
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Interior halo light behind separate letters |
S4 |
Each component creates its own backlit halo. |
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Interior sign with a lighted frame and logo |
S6 |
The logo and perimeter light together for a feature-sign effect. |
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Exterior dimensional logo with a panel |
S2A |
Exterior ACM backer with a raised acrylic logo. |
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Large storefront letters mounted directly to a facade |
S2B |
Individual 1/2-in acrylic components installed with studs. |
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Flat full-color panel for interior or exterior |
S7 |
Printed 3M vinyl on a durable ACM panel. |
Interior Sign Styles
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Style |
What it is |
Materials |
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S1 3D logo sign |
A full interior backboard with a raised 3D logo; available with optional perimeter halo lighting. |
1/2-in PVC or Wood backboard
1/4-in MDF raised design with printed vinyl. |
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S3 Direct-wall cutouts |
Separate non-lit logo pieces or letters installed directly on the wall; no backer in the standard configuration. |
Acrylic: 1/16-in acrylic + 1/4-in MDF. Metallic: 1/2-in UltraBoard Aluminum. PVC: 1/2-in hard-core PVC foam. |
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S4 Backlit raised components |
Separate halo-lit letters or logo pieces with no backboard. |
1/4-in translucent white acrylic, 1/2-in PVC, and acrylic face options for mirror/brushed finishes. |
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S5 Acrylic 3D logo sign |
Acrylic backboard with a raised painted acrylic logo; optional lighting for non-clear backboards. |
1/8-in acrylic backboard and 1/8-in raised acrylic logo; larger signs may use 1/4-in material. |
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S6 Front + backlit sign |
An assembled interior feature sign with illuminated logo and perimeter. |
1/8-in acrylic main frame, 1/8-in translucent acrylic back, and 1/2-in PVC light rim. |
Exterior Sign Styles
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Style |
What it is |
Materials |
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S2A Exterior 3D logo sign |
An exterior panel with a raised 3D logo. |
1/8-in ACM backer with a 1/4-in raised acrylic logo and exterior-rated printed vinyl. |
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S2B Storefront 3D business signage |
Large individual logo components mounted directly on a facade. |
1/2-in acrylic, laminated printed 3M vinyl, aluminum studs, and alignment stencil. |
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S7 Custom printed metal sign |
A flat, full-color printed panel for interior or exterior use. |
1/8-in ACM panel with customized 3M printed vinyl. |
Interior Lighted Sign Comparison
Choose a lighted style based on the light effect, the complexity of the artwork, the preferred finish, and the mounting look. All lighted styles use one standard 110V power cord.
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Series |
Light effect |
Best for |
Finish & mounting |
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S1 |
Halo light around the sign perimeter only. |
Complex logos and intricate designs. |
Matte finish; concealed rear-standoff hardware for a clean, floating look. Round, rectangular, or custom shape. |
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S4 |
Halo light around each independent component. |
Simple logos, bold lettering, and clean shapes. |
Matte custom color, gloss acrylic, or metallic. Flush mount or rear standoffs; standoffs suit bold designs. Use a 0.5-in minimum illuminated stroke width. |
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S5 |
Light shines through a frosted acrylic backboard and around the design rim. |
Complex logos and intricate designs. |
Gloss acrylic finish with visible metal standoffs. Round, rectangular, or custom shape. |
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S6 |
Both the logo and the perimeter illuminate for a light-box effect. |
Thin logos and delicate designs. |
Matte finish with custom frame colors; concealed rear-standoff hardware. Round, rectangular, or custom shape. |
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Light color choices Series 1, 5, and 6 offer daylight white, warm white, or RGB color-changing options. Series 4 offers daylight white or warm white. Electrical components for Series 4 are included; confirm wall access for any illuminated sign before finalizing. |
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S1 — Perimeter halo |
S4 — Component halo |
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S5 — Frosted acrylic glow |
S6 — Front + backlit |
Materials, Finishes, and Custom Sizing
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Material |
Where it is used |
Customer-friendly summary |
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ACM |
S2A, S7 |
A durable aluminum composite panel for exterior backers and printed signs. |
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Acrylic |
S2A, S2B, S3, S4, S5, S6 |
Used for raised logos, backboards, cutout letters, and light-diffusing layers. |
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PVC foam |
S1, S3, S4, S6 |
Lightweight, rigid material used for backboards, cutout components, and light rims. |
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Plywood / MDF |
S1, S3 acrylic |
Used for wood-look backers and layered raised designs. |
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UltraBoard Aluminum |
S3 metallic |
Lightweight foam-centered panel with a real anodized-metal face. |
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3M printed vinyl |
S1, S2A, S2B, S3 PVC, S7 |
Provides logo color and graphics; laminated where exterior durability is needed. |
Customer FAQ
Which sign styles can be used outdoors?
The standard exterior options are S2A exterior 3D logo signs, S2B storefront 3D exterior signage, and S7 printed metal signs when exterior use is selected. S1, S3, S4, S5, and S6 are presented as interior styles in the public catalog.
Can I order a custom size?
Yes. The product pages repeatedly state that custom sizes can be requested. The customer should provide the desired overall width and height, the installation location, and the sign style. Some styles have specific constraints, such as the listed 40-inch maximum diameter for S1 round signs.
What file should I upload?
An outlined SVG vector file is preferred. A high-quality PDF or image can be reviewed. The sign expert can advise if the artwork needs vector conversion or simplification for the selected style.
Can you match my brand color exactly?
The public pages explain that printed and painted colors are matched as closely as possible, but screen colors and physical production use different color systems. The mockup/approval process is the appropriate time to confirm the proposed color direction.
Do I receive a backer panel with every style?
No. S1, S2A, S5, S6, and S7 are panel/backer systems. S3 and S4 standard listings are individual cutout components without a backer. S2B is also individual storefront components, mounted directly to the facade.
How do I choose between halo-lit letters and a fully lighted sign?
Choose S4 for separate letters/logo components with a halo glow behind each component. Choose S6 for an assembled framed sign that illuminates through the back panel and around its light rim. S5 offers optional lighting on an acrylic backboard, except when a clear backboard is selected.
Can the sign be installed on a textured wall?
S3 acrylic cutouts are supplied with tape and a stencil, but the product page notes that textured walls may need glue reinforcement. For other direct-wall or illuminated styles, confirm wall material, mounting approach, and electrical access before finalizing.
Do I need a professional installer?
Customers should assess the mounting surface and the selected sign. A qualified installer is particularly appropriate for electrical work, concealed wiring, exterior stud mounting, and any installation requiring precise holes or grommet placement.