More and more members of the business community contact Spotlight Signs and Imaging Solutions to order panel signs in Gilbert, AZ. What is this signage product, why is it getting so popular, and how can you use it?
Understanding the Typical Panel Setup
When discussing panel signage with our clients, there are typically two material options that stand out: acrylic and metal. Clear acrylic panels offer you a surface to which we mount dimensional letters or an imprinted vinyl overlay without obscuring the great looks of the wall behind it. Frosted or painted acrylic does not provide you with this option. Brushed aluminum adds an air of pizzazz and allows for the installation of dimensional letters or imprinted vinyl, too.
Why are Panels Gaining in Popularity?
When discussing signage orders with our clients, there are usually three distinct reasons for choosing this option over other signage products.
- Incorporate the interior décor. With clear acrylic panels, you include the wall’s appearance into the sign itself. The lettering appears to float just above the substrate. When you like a seamless look, this is certainly the way to go.
- Obscure unfortunate color combinations. If your walls feature a color that simply does not complement the tone of your logo or lettering very well, the use of a panel can present a surface that erases this lack of compatibility. By harmonizing with the panel’s color, which in turn goes well with the wall’s hue, your lettering now looks great on the chosen surface.
- Multiple mounting options. Depending on the location of the signage, standoffs are still the favored choice. Even so, you might opt for airplane cables that bring an avant-garde look to your setting. When you choose an outdoor display area, there may be other mounting options more suitable for your walls.
Excellent Uses for Panel Signs in Gilbert, AZ
Where do business owners ask us to install the panels they commission? The most common location is the lobby. We usually install lobby logo panels behind the receptionist’s desk for immediate visibility when clients enter a space. In waiting rooms where the receptionist’s desk is actually behind a counter that opens into the office space, management teams have chosen to display the lobby marker on a focal wall.
Another excellent use is the display as a suite sign. Mounted to the outside of your office itself, the panel identifies the name of your company, its logo, and the suite number. We use ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) standards to help you decide on the right color match, font selection, and placement of the Braille II dots. A transparent acrylic panel is usually your best option.
Interestingly, it is also possible to use panel signs as exterior building markers. Installed right above your entryway, these products advertise your company’s name and present as an attractive wayfinding tool. In fact, because it is possible to combine LEDs with aluminum panel displays, this presentation is quickly catching on.
If we have inspired you to consider a panel sign for your next marker need, contact our signage specialists for assistance.