At Euro Signs and Safety our team is here to work with you in order to meet your signage needs.
We can design a new sign from
scratch, develop your ideas into a sign or simply print a sign using any appropriate artwork you may have.
FACTORS TO TAKE INTO ACCOUNT
Choose your sign materials.
Signs can be produced using a variety of materials and methods. The best one for you depends on where and howyour sign is being used. Note that all signs are not equal. Australia has some of
the highest UV ratings in the world. The production of long term exterior signage needs to account for this. Cheap signs are unlikely to last and therefore may not represent good value for money especially when taking into account installation costs.
Just some of the factors you need to take into account when considering which sign is best for you:
Temporary or Permanent – how long will it be up for?
Indoors or outdoors?
Direct or indirect exposure to the Sun and for how long each day?
Will it be seen close up or from a distance?
Condition of existing surface to
mount the sign, if applicable?
Cost verses value? At times a lower cost sign will do. For more permanent signs, especially if they are harder to
install, the best quality longer lasting signs may be the most cost-effective sign for you. Installation costs are a significant cost, the less often you need to replace a sign the less you spend on labor.
Please contact us if you are unsure what type of sign is best for your needs.
Artwork Requirements for custom signage:
In order to avoid the extra costs of graphic artists preparation costs, you can supply your own pre-prepared art work.
However any files supplied must meet acceptable standards to ensure the quality of the finished product:
What file formats do we accept?
- Adobe Illustrator EPS file
- PDF file generated from Illustrator Photoshop or Indesign ("Press Quality" settings).
- Hi-Res JPEG for images/photos
(100dpi minimum). - NOTE: Computer-Cut Vinyl work requires outlined vector paths. (Raster images cannot be used).
How should I setup my artwork?
- Please make sure ALL fonts are outlined.
- Convert strokes/curves to paths.
- Embed any images or provide the files for linked images.
- Setup your artwork at 100% scale where possible; large artwork scale down to either 10% or 50%.
General Signage Questions:
- How do I remove existing lettering or vinyl decals?
Removing computer cut vinyl from vehicles or other surfaces requires it to be gently heated. This softens and releases the adhesive. You can achieve this using a hairdryer or a heat gun on a LOW setting. Alternatively, leave the vehicle or surface in bright warm sun for a few hours before attempting to remove. Remove glue residue with prepsol or a citrus glue remover.
The older and more UV affected the vinyl, the harder it
will be to remove. Pull off what you can using the heating method and then use a recommended glue remover.
- Can you reuse my old metal sign?
Generally, the time spent removing lettering and/or glue
residue from an old sign will work out to be more costly than using new substrate. However we recognise the environmental benefit of re-using existing materials
Large scale signs with digitally printed faces may be suitable to be refaced with a new print laminate. However it is essential that the existing sign is flat, in very good condition and without any blemishes as they will show through the new face.
We are happy to advise if required.