Thursday, December 16, 2010

Office Directories

When I walk into an office, I like being able to read the directory easily and be able to clearly see where I need to go. Here is a directory that we made for Sierra College.



With this directory, we can match your colors and have anything printed on the sliders. The best thing about this is that the directional part is interchangeable. Just give us a call when you need something changed and we can come out there and change it.
The frame, itself is brushed silver with the changeable sliders. On this directory, the sliders are each 2"x8". They come in many different sizes and colors. The sliders are very easy to change, if you would prefer, you can change them. We will explain everything to you. We want to make everything as easy as we possibly can for you.

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

PCCA Meeting & ADA Signage

This morning, Kay and I went to a PCCA meeting. This meeting helps us understand how to properly look through specs and plans to bid our construction customers. We learned a lot and we look forward to giving a lot of quotes!

Yesterday, I just finished an ADA order that we produced for Reeve-Knight Construction. They ordered a lot of ADA signage. These signs are 3"x12" blue with white text. They have braille under neath the text.

These signs are some restroom ADA signs. They are 12"x8" blue with white text and braille. These differ from standard ADA restroom signs by their size. The standard size is 9"x6".


As you can see, we can make any size, color and quantities. If your specs do not match what we are aware for the current standards, we will let you know (it happens occasionally). Contact us today to receive a free quote!

Monday, November 29, 2010

Struggling After the Holidays?

Getting started after the holidays can be difficult. Come in and let us help you make it easy. You can be in and out in minutes. We make you look good!

Shari's Berries came in and we made some 18"x24" coroplast signs for them. This is a standard size for lawn signs. The coroplast signs fit on the h-stakes. A complete set!

Coroplast is a plastic cardboard material. It is used for indoor or outdoor uses. These are usually temporary signs. Most uses are for yard signs, political signs, parking signs, directional signs, real estate signs, easel back signs, trade show signs, table top signs and so much more!

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Stocked in ADA Signage

We just received our newest shipment of our ADA signs. We are currently stocked in Exit signs, Exit Route signs, Exit Stair Up, Exit Stair Down, Entrance, To Exit, Accessible, Restroom signs and so much more!

Call or come in today to get yours! We're open Monday - Friday 9am-6pm. 916.781.6655.

Thursday, May 6, 2010

Short Quantity Runs of Decals and Labels










Today I'm going to talk about decals and labels. These can be used in a lot different ways so I'm not going to talk about how or where to use them. I'm going to talk about cost and availability.


In the recent past, when you ordered decals or labels, the set up cost was fairly expensive so in order to make it cost effective, you usually had to order minimums of 500 or 1,000 at a time. Even ordering in those quantities, it could be fairly expensive unless you ordered quite a bit more, like 5,000 or so. The more you ordered, the cheaper per thousand it got. And on top of it all, you were probably charged a little extra for each additional color and any bleeds in the print.


That has changed. Some of the larger wholesale houses still operate that way because their equipment is such that they still have large set up costs. But with new technology in digital, full color printing, and contour cutting, small runs of decals have become available and very affordable.


At Signs On Time, we produce large quantity runs of decals down to very small runs that are very affordable, in house. We do full color, even contour cut decals at no extra charge. So in the past, maybe you didn't have a need for 1,000 decals contour cut around your logo, but with small runs now so affordable and so quickly available, who knows, maybe you could find a need for 20 or so.


Lee










Monday, May 3, 2010

Banner Stands for Trade Shows or Lobby Point of Purchace Advertising


Banner stands are not just for trade show advertising. Besides being conveniently small when rolled up in their case and being light weight and easy to transport, banner stands also make ideal advertising platforms for your lobby, or even point of purchase displays.

They don't take up much space because they're mostly vertical. They accept full color graphics. And because they are eye level, they can pack a big advertising punch. For instance, in many bank lobbies these days, you'll see them prominently displaying the bank logo and a message. They can work in many retail settings as well. Think of them as branding your lobby.

Lee

Monday, April 26, 2010

3-dimensional lobby lettering


3-dimensional lettering in your lobby can make a very professional first impression. Using light weight materials that have the look of being very substantial can be surprisingly inexpensive. One of the more popular type of materials like this is a 1/2" thick rigid pvc black foam board laminated with a brushed gold or silver aluminum.

The 1/2" thick black edge gives the letters depth and the brushed gold or silver finish aluminum gives it a classy look.

If you have a logo to display in your lobby, all the better, but even if you don't have one, your name alone in 3-dimensional lettering still makes a statement. Think of it as branding your lobby.
Lee