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The lifetime durability of metal plaques has endeared this signage choice to Michigan businesses. Whether you are a service provider or a retailer, there is a good chance that you have been noticing the growing trend of metal signage in your area. If now is the time to look more closely at this information display option, Majestic Sign & Design is here to help.
Recommended Uses for Metal Plaques
There are a wide variety of uses for this signage material. Take for example the need for wayfinding signs. While you could stick with acrylics, metal adds just a bit more sophistication to the mix. If your visitors will traverse the interior of a venue as well as its exterior, you have the option of keeping your displays looking identical by using all-metal signs inside and out.
Renovating a historic building calls for something a bit more time-honored than acrylics, and metal never disappoints. Imagine an office in an Art Deco style building with metal signage that includes some of the architectural details of the period! Even something as mundane as the directory opposite the elevator banks is perfectly suited for the material. Adding immediate character to a building that might otherwise lack a distinct front, this material bespeaks durability, longevity and class.
Metal ADA plaques are another excellent choice for your Michigan store or office building. Since it is quite possible to include colorful designs on your metal, you can have these durable materials display high-contrast graphics that highlight the location of restrooms, stairways and necessary amenities. Add Braille writing to the plaque for added compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
What Is the Difference Between Cast and Etched Models?
A cast plaque begins with a picture of the item that you have in mind. For example, if you are thinking of having a cast plaque made with your company founder’s visage being the focus, bring a picture to us. We will make a mold that we then present to you for approval. Using this mold, we will use it to create the plaque with the face being prominently featured. This highly artistic process calls for the creativity and expertise of a seasoned metal artisan.
Etched models are created with chemicals rather than molds. This is a superior process when you have an intricate shape or collection of light and dark areas that need to be displayed in a crisp manner. Raised or recessed graphics, drawings and even photo etchings can be done in this way. The resulting likenesses are virtually identical to the photo or final mock-up you present. There is no artistic interpretation of the material required.
How Easy is it to Care for this Signage?
Metals commonly used include bronze, stainless steel, brass and copper. There is a wide variety of commercial cleaning products that specialize in the cleaning and care of the materials. If you are a bit of a do-it-yourselfer, consider that there are also numerous homemade cleaning solutions that feature anything from baking soda to lemon juice.
Now that you know why to choose this signage and where to buy metal plaques in Warren, Troy or Grosse Point, MI, contact us to find out what we have in stock and what we can order for you.
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