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Custom Hand-Painted Signs

Hand-painted lettering and logos for storefronts, walls, and sign panels. Bring your artwork or reference ideas, and we will review the surface, scale, and finish with you.

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  • Business names, logos, and decorative lettering
  • On-site painting or fabricated sign panels
  • Surface preparation and access included in the scope
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Choosing hand-painted signs

Hand-painted signs place lettering or artwork directly on a prepared surface or separate panel. The process starts with the design, viewing distance, surface condition, and available access. Send wide and close-up photos, dimensions, and your artwork so the quote can address preparation, painting, and any panel fabrication or installation.

Key takeaways

  • The surface condition affects preparation and the finished paint appearance.
  • A wide photo explains sign scale; close photos show surface details.
  • Lettering, logo placement, access, preparation, and finish belong in the quote.

Materials, sizes & finishing

What we confirm

Design
Approved text, vector logo, reference lettering, and color direction
Size
Overall artwork dimensions and position on the surface
Surface
Existing material, coating, texture, damage, and preparation needs
Paint and finish
Proposed coating system and appearance identified in the quote
Access
Working height, scheduling constraints, protection, and customer access

Ways to customize

  • Painted text, a logo, or a full brand composition
  • Direct painting on a suitable surface or a separate fabricated panel
  • Color and lettering directions based on your approved artwork
  • Site preparation and protection scoped to the observed surface
  • Panel fabrication with delivery or local installation where applicable

Need help preparing files? See Artwork Setup.

Common uses

  • Painted storefront names and window-adjacent lettering
  • Restaurant and retail interior brand walls
  • Custom painted business sign panels
  • Decorative lettering for offices and hospitality spaces

From artwork to finished sign

  1. 1) Show us the surface

    Send wide and close photos, approximate dimensions, the address, and artwork or references.

  2. 2) Review artwork and preparation

    We discuss scale, colors, surface condition, access, and any preparation needed for the proposed paint work.

  3. 3) Approve the scope

    Confirm the artwork placement, finish direction, included preparation, working arrangements, and schedule.

  4. 4) Paint the approved design

    We complete the painting and any panel fabrication or installation described in the agreement.

Hand-Painted Signs questions

Can you paint our business logo directly on a wall?

A wall logo can be reviewed from your artwork and site photos. The wall material, existing paint, condition, scale, and access determine preparation and the proposed painting scope.

Do you make hand-painted storefront signs in San Jose?

Yes. Share the storefront location, photos, artwork, desired dimensions, and any property requirements. We review the surface and access before quoting the sign painting work.

Can a hand-painted sign be made on a panel and shipped?

A separately fabricated and painted panel can be discussed for a shipping project. Include the dimensions, delivery ZIP code, display conditions, and mounting needs so the panel and finishing can be quoted together.

How much does a hand-painted sign cost?

The artwork complexity, size, colors, surface preparation, working height, access, and any panel fabrication affect the quote. Photos and a clear reference design help define the amount of work.

Can you match the lettering in our existing logo?

Send the approved vector logo or a high-quality reference. We review the letter shapes, scale, and surface so the proposed layout is clear before painting. Color references and any sample expectations should be agreed with the scope.

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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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