Flat cut out metal letters are made from various thicknesses of sheet aluminum, brass, bronze, copper, stainless steel and black steel. Cut with computer driven router systems, we can reproduce all sorts of designs, logo's and virtually any font or custom shape you can think of. We can cut letters as small as 1" high to 30" tall in thicknesses ranging from 1/8" to 1/2".
It doesn't stop there though. All of our letters and logos can be Brushed Satin, polished or painted to meet your specifications and to give you just the look you need for your project or sign.
We can take your .EPS, .CDR or other vector-based art files and produce your letters and logos in just 7 days. Durable enough for outdoors, yet perfect enough for any boardroom application
All of our finished letters are fully protected against weathering with a UV protectant clearcoat so that your sign will look as good after years of service, as it did the day it arrived.
Custom painted colors are also available using PMS matching or using a manufactures color such as Sherwin Williams, PPG, etc.
Custom painted 3/8" aluminum inset for "A" Logo with painted "ALABAMA GOLF" and smaller black painted letters over certificate plaques.
Flat Metal Colors
Interior/Exterior Aluminum
1333 Satin Brushed
1377 Random Orbital
3222 Clear Anodized
3258 Satin Gold Anodized
1133 Polished
7222
Polished Gold Anodized
7258
Polished Gold Anodized
Classic Anodized Aluminum Interior Only (Color between batches may vary)
4411 Satin Orange
4422 Satin Magenta
4444 Satin Light Blue
4455 Satin Red
4477 Satin Black
6611 Polished Orange
6622 Polished Magenta
6644 Polished Light Blue
6655 Polished Red
6677 Polished Black
Interior/Exterior Naval Brass
1555 Satin Brass
1155 Polished Brass
Interior/Exterior Commercial Bronze
1444 Satin Bronze
6555 Oxidized Bronze
5444 Dark
Oxidized Bronze
1144 Polished Bronze
Interior/Exterior Copper
1666 Satin Copper
1166 Polished Copper
Interior/Exterior 304 Stainless Steel
1888
Satin Stainless Steel
1188
Polished Stainless Steel
Interior/Exterior Hot Rolled Steel
9999 Natural
(rusts over time)
9998 Flat Black
Baked Enamel Painted Colors for Aluminum Only
5687 White
4310 Dove Grey
0209 Grey
2025 Black
2718 Ivory
8090 Safety Green
2037 Lemon Yellow
2000 Yellow
0217 Citrus Yellow
0218 Sundance Yellow
0254 Schoolbus Yellow
2119 Orange
2662 Red Orange
0256 Rampart Orange
2793 Red
1875 Brick Red
2280 Black Cherry
2240 Maroon
2410 Magenta
2287 Purple
0246 Violet Toner
2767 Midnight Blue
2050 Dark Blue
2860 Med. Blue
3000 Blue
3555 Spring Green
0259 Federal Green
0222 Emerald Green
2108 Light Green
2030 Dark Green
2162 Hunter Green
0400 Brilliant Gold
2756 Metallic Gold
0401 Aztec Gold
0253 Copper
0402 Aztec Copper
2418 Brown
0312 Med Bronze
0314 Old Copper
3130 Duranodic Bronze
*Disclaimer: Colors on a computer monitor vary widely between monitors. Actual paint color, hue and vibrance may differ than that shown on your monitor. We will not be responsible for color interpretations based on monitor or user.
Sample color swatches are NOT available. If you need a color sample you will have to buy a letter in the color you wish to see. Bear in mind that color batches can have some variation between batches of color mixed at the factory. Also bear in mind that we serve many manufacturers and that a color may vary slightly between manufacturer's. Product does not carry a return value for colors that do not meet your specifications when delivered. PANTONE, PPG and SHERWIN WILLIAMS color matching is available on request. Some manufacturer's charge a per color matching fee.
8886 Metallic Silver
1/4" thick, Painted White Aluminum
letters in old english with hawk logo
Actual Product
Polished Aluminum
Polished Brass
Polished Stainless Steel
Polished Bronze
Hot rolled steel after 1 year
Polished Copper
Solid Bronze, 3D Bevel cut and polished to a near gold finish
Polished Aluminum custom "D" logo with hand rubbed vine leaf motif.
Red & Black Anodized Aluminum on Satin Aluminum Shield
Oxidized Copper letters for the old florida lumber company
"C" Drawer pulls for a custom executive desk
Installation Hardware
Mount with small spots of silicon adhesive directly to a flat dry surface. This option can be a bit messy and care must be taken to ensure that silicon doesn't squeeze out from the sides. Pinhead amounts should be used, dotted around the back surface in strategic locations. Masking tape will be needed to hold the letters in place while the silicon dries. A good alternative is to use some double stick tape in places that will do the initial holding while the silicon sets.
Not many companies offer this but its an excellent way to mount letters indoors where you may later want to remove them for painting the wall or to relocate. With this mount and a mounting pattern, all you do is run drywall screws into the wall, deep enough so their heads protrude, then locate the heads over the large keyhole opening, push toward the wall and pull down to lock in place. No drilling, no glue, and easily removable for painting or moving. Requires fonts large enough and thick enough to accommodate the depth of the keyhole and the
size of its opening. Usually 6" and above and 3/8" or more thick.
High quality, 3M brand Very High Bond double sided tape makes mounting a breeze. Can be used inside or outside on smooth surfaces. Recommended for non porous and sealed surfaces. Metal to metal has strong adhesion.
On thinner letters up to 1/4" thick, we have to weld threaded studs.These studs are not removable without a lot of trouble. Mounting this type of letter requires drilling the wall or mounting surface to accept the metal studs.
On thicker letters, 3/8" and 1/2", we can drill and tap the backs of the letters to accept the threaded rods (studs). A mounting pattern is highly recommended to locate the correct places to drill. Once the holes are drilled, screw studs into the stud blocks being careful not to over tighten, then fill the holes with silicon caulk, coat the studs and push the assembly into the wall up to where the stud block meets the wall surface.
Bottom studs are available on 3/8" and 1/2" thick letters over 4" tall. For letters over 8" in height, some form of tie backs will be required to mount this outside. Pleaase check with your local city ordinence before purchasing.
Similar to a bottom stud, the rail mount includes a length (8ft max) of "C" channel aluminum that tie all your letters together on a single line. Restrictions still apply for tie backs on letters over 8" tall in outdoor use.
Double sets of rails can be used to span spaces or for uneven surfaces such as corrugated buildings. We provide rails and bolts, max. 8ft. Extra costs apply.
Mounting Methods and Installation Tips
One of the most frequent questions we get is how to install the sign letters. Most people imagine some form of anchor is attached to the wall onto which the letters are mounted. Fortunately, it's not that complicated. Any tools you need you most likely have at home.
Types of Mounts
We sell a wide variety of sign letter products. Each type of letter has its own mounting requirement. There is no "one-method-fits-all." Some sign letters are hollow in the back and require either a stud or pad mounting to properly install. Other letters are solid material, like the flat cut-out acrylic letters and the flat cut-out aluminum letters. Because these letters are solid material and flat on the back, they can be mounted without hardware.
In general there are 2 mounting method categories to choose from.
Anchor Mounts:
Stud Only
Combination
Combination All
Bottom Stud
Flush Stud
Stud Boss
Welded Stud
Keyhole Mounts
Installing Sign Letters Using Anchor Mounts
You need a long bubble level or better still a laser level.
An electric drill and perhaps some masonry drill bits.
Something to blow debris from the holes you drill, a turkey baster works well or even the exhaust ports on your drill will often be enough to blow out the debris.
Lastly you need enough Silicon Caulk to fill all of the holes you drill.
A mounting pattern, is optional, but it will save you a lot of time and almost guarantee a professionally spaced and aligned installation. You you can order one from us. They are well worth their modest cost!
Adhesive Mounts:
Pad Mount
Flange Mount
Double-Sided Tape
Direct Adhesion with Silicon Caulk or Construction Adhesive
Installing Sign Letters Using Adhesive Mounts
Instructions apply whether you choose pad mounts, adjustable pad mounts or no mounts at all. For no-mount installations on a flat, dry surface, use small drops of silicon caulk on the back of each sign letter. This type of mount works better indoors.
For double-sided tape (tape provided with the letters or by you) use small drops of silicon caulk between the pieces of double-sided tape to ensure against the tape drying out after a period of time and no longer holding the letters.
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Mounting Pattern for Sign Letters
Patterns come in several forms depending on the manufacturer of your letters.
For stud mounted installations, your pattern will be the actual, full-size of your finished sign. All letters, numbers, punctuation, and logos (if ordered) will be clearly drawn and properly spaced on the pattern. Signs that have multiple lines of text will be aligned to your specifications and all of the required stud locations are marked on the pattern.
For pad mounts or other adhesive based installation methods, you can buy a pounce pattern or use the free spacing tape offered with some of our products. The pounce pattern is a full size, fully aligned and spaced pattern. Instead of it being marked with mounting holes, the letters are drawn on the pattern and perforated around their outer edge. Just tape the pattern in place, rub chalk over the holes to leave a chalk outline on the mounting surface. Install your letters, then wash the off chalk. The free spacing tape only provides spacing information on where to place each sign letter in relation to the one preceding it. Vertical and horizontal alignment will be up to you.
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