{"id":240,"date":"2017-05-24T20:54:16","date_gmt":"2017-05-24T20:54:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pensacolasign.com\/work\/?p=240"},"modified":"2017-09-11T15:13:54","modified_gmt":"2017-09-11T15:13:54","slug":"how-to-make-your-sign-stand-out-with-dimensional-lettering","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pensacolasign.com\/work\/2017\/05\/24\/how-to-make-your-sign-stand-out-with-dimensional-lettering\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Your Sign Stand Out with Dimensional Lettering"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pensacolasign.com\/products\/16\/lettering\">Dimensional lettering<\/a> is a great way to increase the professional appeal and enhance the effectiveness of your signage\u2014both indoors and outdoors. In order to help you decide what\u2019s best for you, here we break down a few of the basics about 3D sign letters:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-264\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pensacolasign.com\/work\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Dimensional-Lettering-Storefront-letters_Small.jpg\" alt=\"general dynamics\" width=\"1600\" height=\"879\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pensacolasign.com\/work\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Dimensional-Lettering-Storefront-letters_Small.jpg 2200w, https:\/\/www.pensacolasign.com\/work\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Dimensional-Lettering-Storefront-letters_Small-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pensacolasign.com\/work\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Dimensional-Lettering-Storefront-letters_Small-768x422.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pensacolasign.com\/work\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Dimensional-Lettering-Storefront-letters_Small-1024x563.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.pensacolasign.com\/work\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Dimensional-Lettering-Storefront-letters_Small-1080x594.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1>WHERE CAN I USE DIMENSIONAL LETTERING?<\/h1>\n<p>You can incorporate dimensional letters within a variety of signage types. These include for example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Main building signage<\/li>\n<li>Reception desks or walls<\/li>\n<li>Large-scale retail wayfinding applications<\/li>\n<li>Environmental graphics<\/li>\n<li>Lighted signs<\/li>\n<li>Entrance signage<\/li>\n<li>And more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-258\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pensacolasign.com\/work\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Dimensional-Letering-Plastic-sign-letters.jpg\" alt=\"dimensional lettering\" width=\"1600\" height=\"881\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pensacolasign.com\/work\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Dimensional-Letering-Plastic-sign-letters.jpg 5288w, https:\/\/www.pensacolasign.com\/work\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Dimensional-Letering-Plastic-sign-letters-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pensacolasign.com\/work\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Dimensional-Letering-Plastic-sign-letters-768x423.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pensacolasign.com\/work\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Dimensional-Letering-Plastic-sign-letters-1024x564.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.pensacolasign.com\/work\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Dimensional-Letering-Plastic-sign-letters-1080x595.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/p>\n<h1><strong>WHAT TYPES OF 3D LETTERS ARE AVAILABLE?<\/strong><\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Wooden Letters:<\/strong>\u00a0Wooden letters are traditional and sturdy and to illustrate their versatility, our team of technicians can paint or stain\u00a0them\u00a0for an established, timeless look.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Plastic or Acrylic Letters:<\/strong> Cost effective and high on style, plastic logos and letters can be crafted from a wide range of plastics and acrylics.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Foam Letters:<\/strong> Foam is an excellent, light-weight and inexpensive\u00a0substrate when longevity is not a priority. With this in mind, we can have your\u00a0foam letters painted or vinyl-wrapped to coordinate seamlessly with your brand colors or existing signage.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Metal Letters:<\/strong> Depending on the need and budget, CNC cut and cast metal options range from copper and aluminum to stainless steel and brass.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1>WHAT TO KEEP IN MIND WHEN SELECTING YOUR 3D LETTERS<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li>Consider your budget. Even though metal or high-end acrylics might have a great look, foam may be a less expensive option worth exploring. All in all, be sure to choose the most durable material you can afford so that your sign lasts.<\/li>\n<li>Explore your options. In addition to material, all other aspects of your sign can be customized for your space, and color choices are limitless.<\/li>\n<li>Try to\u00a0select a very visible location for your sign so that your business gets noticed.<\/li>\n<li>Evaluate readability of your sign. In particular be sure you select readable font choices and appropriate letter size for your space.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-256\" src=\"http:\/\/www.pensacolasign.com\/work\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Dimensional-Letering-Cut-out-letters.jpg\" alt=\"dimensional lettering pensacola\" width=\"1500\" height=\"825\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pensacolasign.com\/work\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Dimensional-Letering-Cut-out-letters.jpg 1560w, https:\/\/www.pensacolasign.com\/work\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Dimensional-Letering-Cut-out-letters-300x165.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.pensacolasign.com\/work\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Dimensional-Letering-Cut-out-letters-768x422.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.pensacolasign.com\/work\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Dimensional-Letering-Cut-out-letters-1024x563.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.pensacolasign.com\/work\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Dimensional-Letering-Cut-out-letters-1080x594.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h1><strong>LEARN MORE<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>Interested in learning more? Contact a member of the Pensacola Sign team to discuss your project today.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Products: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pensacolasign.com\/products\/16\/lettering\">Dimensional Lettering<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Projects: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pensacolasign.com\/case-studies\/lettering\/#smoothscroll\">Lettering Case Studies<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Services: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pensacolasign.com\/services\/\">Pensacola Sign Services<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Contact Us: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pensacolasign.com\/contact\/\">Pensacola Sign<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dimensional lettering is a great way to increase the professional appeal and enhance the effectiveness of your signage\u2014both indoors and outdoors. In order to help you decide what\u2019s best for you, here we break down a few of the basics about 3D sign letters: WHERE CAN I USE DIMENSIONAL LETTERING? 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