Say it with Metal Letters on your Walls
Metal letters showcase a premium image, for premium brands. New York is home to so many businesses that serve clients of all sorts. For higher-end companies It can sometimes be difficult to reach your target audience with signage alone. Custom fabricated metal letters can help showcase to clients that your brand is one that is well established and reputable. At signs NYC, our laser cut metal letters are meticulously fabricated to ensure the quality of your sign matches that of your company.
What Are Metal Letter Signs?
Metal letters, also known as 3 Dimensional Letters (3D), are a set of precisely cut, flat metal characters joined together to make a sign. Metal letters are fabricated using state of the art methods like CNC routing and Water Jetting. Most commonly cut out of aluminum, metal letters are often wanted by businesses who want to radiate a high end, professional brand image.You can usually find metal letter signs mounted on the wall in an office lobby or above reception. Sometimes businesses use metal letters outdoors if they want to label an important building. Others simply like the look so much that they use them on their storefront. Regardless of where you install them, having a metal letter sign is a great way to let clients know they have walked into the right business.
Types of Metal Letters
Metal letters are the finest option of signage when it comes to a professional look, quality material, and durability. The type of metal letters you choose for your business depends on the metal material. There are various options to choose from with metal letter signs. Following are the most popular types of metal letters we offer at Signs NYC:
Aluminum
Aluminum is an effective and most popular metal material to create customized, durable, and high-quality letters that looks flawlessly professional.
Brass
Make your custom letter signs in brass to set them apart from other forms of signage as they have a unique ancient look that complements your sign.
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel metal material is a popular choice for letter signs because of its structural strength, low-maintenance properties, and luster finish look.
What Are The Benefits Of Metal Letters?
Metal letters are great for Indoor and outdoor applications. These letters carry a long life if maintained properly. Some of the benefits are as follows
- Versatile: Metal letters will make your firm more appealing to potential clients no matter what kind of business it is. They look just as good on a storefront as they do in an office lobby.
- Customizable: Choose from various finishes, fonts, and thicknesses to create a truly unique sign. Many companies use metal letters, but with so many options no two signs will look alike.
- Durability: While metal letters are usually used indoors, they have a surprisingly long lifespan, even when outside. Our metals are also corrosion-proof and will last for years with proper care.
- Easy care: Metal letters can be easily cared for using soap and a soft cloth. Be careful using chemical cleaners, it may damage the metal's finish.
Technical Specs
There are several specifications when it comes to the customization of metal letters. The choice of metal material, fabrication method, and finishing options all depend on your requirements and business needs. Metal letters can be customized in a variety of ways, allowing you to be as innovative as possible. The following options are available at Signs NYC to custom design your metal letter sign:
Height
- We make letters from 1" in height to 48"
- Our metal sheets can reach up to 72” width
Thickness
- ⅛”, ¼”, ½”, ¾” and 1”
- Most popular thickness 3/16"
Fabrication Options
Metal letters can be fabricated at Signs NYC using state-of-the-art methods and high-tech technology. They can be cut precisely from different metal materials or cast and molded to form perfect letter signs. Following are the most popular fabrication options for metal letter signs:
Laser Cutting
A high-power laser beam directed by a computer is used to very precisely vaporize a cut line through a flat piece of metal.
Foundry Casting
Metal is melted into liquid form and then poured into a mold, allowed to cool into a solid again, and removed from the mold.
Injection Molding
Like with foundry casting, metal is heated to a liquid, but is then mixed with a binder material injected into the mold instead of poured.
Finishes
At Signs NYC we offer a choice of finishes to match your customized metal letters for even more customization. The use of metal finishes provides the letter signs with a perfect flawless appearance as well as a protective coating. The following are the finishing options for metal letters:
Brushed Aluminum
Brushed aluminum is a popular metal finish in the signage industry as the brushing procedure polishes the metal to a satin finish.
Anodized
Anodizing is an electrochemical technique that changes the surface of the metal into a beautiful, long-lasting, corrosion-resistant anodized finish.
Oxidized
Oxidized finishes are popular as the final results are gorgeous and convincing, oxidizing metal letters give off a unique finishing look.
Polished
The polished metal finish provides a better coating and looks that is consistent throughout the lifespan of the metal letter sign.
Patina
The patina polish gives an aged appearance to the metal letter sign which is very appealing and popular for storefront signs.
Industry That Uses Metal Letters
Metal letters are the most classy and professional-looking signage option for the business sector. They are utilized both inside and outdoors in various ways by many businesses in many forms. They are very popular in New York and surrounding areas because of their durability and appeal. The industries that use metal letters are as follows:
Government Buildings
Government Buildings use customized metal letters in a variety of shapes and sizes both indoors as office signs and outdoors for high visibility.
Law firms
Law firms mount custom metal letters in the corporate offices, buildings, or lobby walls to make the business name and logo stand out.
Restaurants
Restaurants and cafes use custom metal letters for highly visible outdoor signage and unique menu displays and navigation signs.
Technology Companies
The need for an appealing sign is crucial for high-end technology firms and it is served by metal letters that look classy and unique.
Schools and Universities
Metal letters are used to display department names, classroom numbers, meeting rooms, and other significant places in a school and university.
Startups
Customized metal letters are the perfect sign for business startups as they are eye-catching, cost-effective, professional, and durable.
Contact Us Today for Metal Letters
Ordering Metal letters with us is super easy . You can start by contacting us using the button below and giving us some of the details of your project. If you don’t know what you are looking for yet, No problem. Either way you will be paired with one of our experienced sign professionals. Once we get a better understanding of the scope of work, our team will send you a detailed estimate in a timely manner. The next step involves mock-ups and proofs. Before we begin production one of our designers will send you a rendering of the sign so you will know how the finished sign will look. Upon your approval we will start making the sign. Our in-house fabrication is extremely efficient and we are able to meet most deadlines. All you need to do is tell us where to send the signs. If you would like installation services, be sure to send a photo of the installation area.
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