The Tricks to Window Lettering

When it comes to window displays, you might be wondering; should the window lettering be on the interior or exterior side of the glass? What you may forget to consider is that most exterior glass is tinted for the sun. How heavy that tint is depends on each window. But anything placed on the interior side, facing out, will also receive that tint. For best visibility we suggest always placing lettering on the exterior side.

The next concern people have is how long it can last when subjected to the elements. While most of our materials are made to last seven years outside, our own window display has lasted fifteen years thus far. There was been no peeling or cracking around the edges. Most of the lettering is white, which not only provides the best contrast on a tinted window, but doesn’t fade in color.

Occasionally a customer will voice a concern about vandalism. How easy would it be for someone to remove the lettering? If it’s within the first couple hours, it’s not hard to peel something off. Once the adhesion has had time to bake in, it becomes increasingly difficult over the hours without tools and degreaser to remove.

Check out more photos from our Window Applications Gallery Here.

 

Halloween Sign Decor

Halloween will be upon us soon, are you feeling a little competitive with the yard decorations? Is there someone on your block with a twelve foot skeleton? Or maybe you’re looking for just a light touch in decorations and festivities. Something that’s easy to store away for the next year. A yard sign is perfect for little touch, and can be personalized to what you want.

We’ve had funny pun signs made in reference to Ghostbusters. We’ve also had some safety signs made with a little flair to them. One person had a sign made to decorate their baby stroller, for their walk about the neighborhood. Whatever design you have in mind, just reach out to us and let us know at https://www.nextdaysignscols.com/contact-us/ 

The perks of the L-Tension Banner Stand

A floor length banner, or a tabletop display is simply a must for trade shows. They’re extremely useful for local creators and vendors to boost their brand and visibility. The L-Tension is my personal favorite for anyone looking to invest in their first display. The tension on the banner is created by clamp bars at the top and bottom, stretched with a pole and a small stabilizing base. Since the base is not as complicated as a retractable stand it has a very economic price.

Photo depicting a red branded tablecloth for Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and two L-Tension banner stands with banners on top.

Having the banner secured by clamp bars also means it’s easy to change the banner. The new banner can also be a different height, as the pole that stretches the banner is adjustable. This versatility is helpful for anyone starting out, who might want to have the ability to update their banner with more information. Or for someone who wants to use the stand for different events.

How to order a sign for first time buyers.

If you’ve never ordered a sign before it can be a daunting task. There are different materials to consider, sizes, and if needed stands. We can help you navigate through this process, but if you want to do some ‘prep work’ before ordering, here’s two things you can do:

 

  1. Sample Photos / Naming the event.

The best thing to know right away is what the sign is for. A celebration? A trade show event? Outdoor advertisement or permanent building signage? This will help us hone down the possibilities as well as know how sturdy you need your signage. If you find any sample photos, please share them with us! You might even find something similar to what you’re looking for in our sample galleries here: https://www.nextdaysignscols.com/products-photos/

 

  1. Colors and Fonts

Once we’ve squared away the size of your sign and material, we’ll ask what goes on it. We can print a large variety of colors known as Pantone colors. If you have a specific number, great! If not, it helps to have a general idea of two colors you like. When it comes to font you can describe the style as: ‘I want something blocky/script/old style’

 

And that’s it! From there we can help you figure out if you need a foamcore sign with an easel stand for display, a sidewalk A-frame with interchangeable panels, or a trade show wall display.