CUSTOM SIGNS BLOG
Articles about past and present projects, including examples of signs we’ve made and little bit about the businesses we’re helping.
5 Storefront Sign Ideas To Make Your Business Stand Out
Today's online ecosystem presents a unique set of challenges for all businesses. Visibility is an obvious yet crucial factor when it comes to business signage because a store front sign is the biggest thing that attracts potential customers. On the other hand, if a...
What’s the Difference Between ADA Compliant and ADA Certified?
ADA stands for Americans Disability Act, which includes federal mandates for businesses in the United States. All ADA signs must be put in place for those who are blind or visually impaired. These signs allow persons with disabilities to easily identify which room is...
How to Decide on the Font For Your Business Signage
When designing your exterior business signs, choosing the best font for the signage takes a lot of time and consideration. The font style on business signs should be both easy to read and big enough to see from a distance. If you are in the market for new outdoor...
What Are ADA Handicap Parking Sign Requirements?
It is imperative for any publicly accessible business in the United States to have ADA-compliant signs; otherwise, you will eventually be held accountable for not following ADA rules and regulations. Continue reading to learn about the ADA requirements for handicap...
How Audience Identification Affects Sign-Making Decisions
Knowing who your audience is can give your company greater chances of reaching your potential customers. Marketing strategies and signs must be thoughtfully planned out and optimized to attract buyers to your business. Today’s discussion will cover audience...
Is Braille Required for ADA-Compliant Signs?
On July 26, 1990, the Americans with Disabilities Act was signed into law in the United States. The ADA defines disability as "a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities." This federal mandate provides protections for...
What Makes an Outdoor Business Sign Effective?
Having outdoor lighted business signs is crucial because they can draw attention or spark curiosity, increasing the potential for new customers to enter your store daily. Outdoor business signs do a great job of pinpointing your store’s exact location and can help you...
What are the ADA Requirements for Sales and Service Counters?
The Americans with Disabilities Act was one of the most sweeping pieces of legislation ever passed. It contains prohibitions on discrimination and stringent requirements for signage and displays at sales and service counters. While this may seem arbitrary, when you...
Are Your Outdoor Building Signs Readable?
New custom business signs have greater chances of attracting customers to stores than old, faded exterior signs. Any business wanting to add to their curb appeal and boost their foot traffic should always have outdoor business signs that are easy to read, even from a...
What Does the ADA Say about Grab Bars?
The Americans with Disabilities Act makes certain forms of compliance legally mandatory for public buildings or buildings with public access. This is especially important to know in California. You can be fined heavily if you are missing certain ADA signs and...
How to Use Custom Business Signs to Promote Your Business
Business signs are essential because they can convey a brand’s character and identity and make the company stand out from competitors. All businesses should take the time to design a custom business sign to ensure it looks as good as possible. One of the most...
What is the ADA and Why is it Important to Understand?
When you are a business that works with the public, you have to follow regulations and ensure that your business complies with any applicable rules and requirements. One area where you need to be especially sure you are meeting regulations is the Americans with...
What Sign Permits Do You Need For Your Business?
Business signage is an essential tool for businesses to use to attract customers and provide information. While figuring out what business signs to use, you must look into any required permits in your area. Having the proper permits will ensure that your outdoor...
What Are ADA Restroom Signs and Why Are They Important?
If you are new to the business world or have a new, physical storefront, you might not be familiar with ADA signs and what they mean for your business. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is designed to ensure that buildings and businesses are accessible to...
5 Branding and Design Tips to Make Your Business Signs Stand Out
When running a small business, you must do everything you can to bring attention to your company. The business signs you choose are some of the most important tools you have to bring positive attention to the business you have worked so hard to create. As you create a...
Types Of Business Signs and How to Use Them: A Comprehensive Guide
When you are a business owner, a big part of your professional life is spent making sure that you bring positive attention to your business. Your goal is to bring in new customers and develop lasting relationships that will continue to keep your business running...
What Are the Minimum Number of Accessible Entrances According to the ADA?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects the rights of people with disabilities in a variety of ways, including public accommodations. Together with the Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (ATBCB), commonly known as the Access Board,...
5 Innovative Signage Ideas For Your Business
When you are building a business, you need to have a way to draw in new customers. Custom business signs are one of the biggest tools you have at your disposal to keep your business flourishing and constantly bring in new customers. Your main goal with your exterior...
When Are Ramps and Curb Ramps Required by the ADA?
ADA compliance is an integral part of designing and building any space that the general public will use. Suppose you are creating a building or any space that the public will use. In that case, you will want to ensure that you are staying in compliance, including...
How Wide Should a Doorway Be to Accommodate a Wheelchair?
When you are building spaces that corporations and other businesses will use, you have to make sure that you make them accessible to people in wheelchairs. That process ensures that every doorway is large enough to accommodate a wheelchair user and uses appropriate...
Everything You Need to Know About ADA Hotel Room Signs
Whether you have been working as a contractor for years or just getting started, you need to understand the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). This act provides regulations and guidance on making properties more accessible to community members with disabilities....
An Overview of California’s ADA Signage Requirements
Most people have at least heard of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), but many general contractors might not realize the impact it can have on their work. This is especially true when working on massive projects that require significant time and attention....
Are My Signs ADA Compliant?
Signs are everywhere; they communicate to us on the roads, in the classroom, at work, and at the businesses we frequent. Any building with public access will have signs all over, from bathroom signs to direction signs and everything in between. But with a general...
ADA Sign Mounting Height Requirements
The ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) aims to remove all barriers for people with disabilities. A large group of Americans suffers from physical and visual impairment. ADA-compliant signs help ensure accessibility for those individuals. ADA compliant room signs...
ADA Compliance is a Must for Your Facility. Here are the Reasons Why
When it comes to large buildings such as hospitals, schools, and offices, there are many things to consider and remember to plan for. One such thing is ADA compliance. Many details go into making sure your buildings comply with ADA regulations, including when and...
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