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Custom Aluminum Signs

Printed metal signs for businesses, property identification, parking areas, and facility directions. We fabricate to your approved dimensions, artwork, and mounting requirements.

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  • Business, property, parking, and directional signs
  • Custom dimensions, graphic faces, and hole layouts
  • Solid aluminum specified separately from ACM panels
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Concept close-up of a printed aluminum sign panel edge
Concept display of printed aluminum sign panels in several shapes

Choosing custom aluminum signs

Custom aluminum signs combine a solid metal panel with your artwork for building identification, directions, and property messages. Choose the finished size and graphic treatment around the viewing distance and exposure. The quote identifies the aluminum thickness, finish, holes, and mounting preparation; installation can be included after site review.

Key takeaways

  • Name solid aluminum when it is required; aluminum composite is a different construction.
  • Include the exposure and mounting arrangement before choosing panel thickness.
  • Send replacement-panel dimensions from the actual support or frame.

Materials, sizes & finishing

What we confirm

Material
Solid aluminum product, thickness, and finish named in the quote
Size and shape
Finished dimensions, corners, cut outline, and quantity
Printed faces
One- or two-sided artwork with each face labeled
Graphic finish
Print or applied graphics and any specified protective finish
Mounting preparation
Verified hole positions, edge offsets, support, and hardware requirements

Ways to customize

  • Custom printed business names, logos, directions, and property messages
  • Rectangular panels or a custom outline reviewed for fabrication
  • Separate artwork on the front and reverse when both faces are required
  • Holes or other mounting preparation based on approved dimensions
  • Local installation or shipment to your business or installer

Need help preparing files? See Artwork Setup.

Common uses

  • Business and building identification panels
  • Parking, entry, and directional signs with approved wording
  • Property notices and facility signs
  • Replacement printed panels for compatible existing frames

From artwork to finished sign

  1. 1) Describe the sign location

    Send the message, dimensions, quantity, photos, and indoor or outdoor conditions.

  2. 2) Review material and mounting

    We identify the proposed aluminum panel and finish and review any existing frame or attachment dimensions.

  3. 3) Approve the production proof

    Check spelling, arrows, logo placement, face orientation, panel outline, and hole layout against the quote.

  4. 4) Fabricate and fulfill

    We fabricate the approved signs for the quoted shipping or installation plan and confirm the schedule with your order.

Custom Aluminum Signs questions

What is the difference between aluminum and Dibond signs?

A solid aluminum sign is a metal sheet. DIBOND and other aluminum composite materials use aluminum faces over a core. The constructions differ, so the quote should name the material, thickness, and finish instead of treating the terms as interchangeable.

Can custom aluminum signs be used outdoors?

Aluminum panels are a common format to consider for outdoor signs. The complete sign still needs an appropriate graphic finish, support, hardware, and thickness for its size and exposure. Include those conditions in the request.

Can you print parking or property signs with our own wording?

Yes. Supply approved wording, artwork, sizes, and quantities for custom production. The property owner or responsible adviser determines any required notice language or placement rules.

Can you drill holes to match an existing sign frame?

Mounting preparation can be quoted from verified dimensions. Supply hole diameters and center positions measured from fixed panel edges, plus a drawing or photo of the support.

How much do custom aluminum signs cost?

Pricing depends on size, thickness, quantity, artwork, number of printed faces, finish, holes, and delivery or installation. Send the dimensions and intended use to request a project-specific quote.

Do you install signs locally and ship outside San Jose?

Yes. We offer San Jose and Silicon Valley installation and ship fabricated signs directly to customers nationwide. Installation, hardware, and shipping are identified in the quote.

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Get a quote for your sign

Send your artwork, approximate size, quantity, deadline, and a photo of where the sign will go. Include a delivery ZIP code for shipping or an installation address for site work.

We fabricate custom signs and offer direct shipping nationwide. For sign installation in San Jose and the Bay Area, we review the surface, access, and mounting requirements with your project.

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