FAQ and TERMS

TERMS

Banner - A versitale flexable print media
Blockout - Material used to keep light from shining through
DPI - Number of color dots in one square inch
Fall Off - Waste material left over
Full Color - No limit on color combinations
Grommet - A brass or nickel ring used to hang a banner
Lead Time - The time it takes to produce your banner
PMS Color - A universal color code used as a global standard for colors
Pole Pocket - A loop sewn at the top & bottom or Sides, for hanging
Poly-Metal - A revolutionary product, possibly the best substrate ever
P.O.P - Point Of Purchase counter displays
Proof - Preliminary design of your project
Raster - An image with print quality restrictions
True Size Finishing - Final banner cut to exact size that was ordered.
Usable Art - Print ready art with no modification needed
Vector - An image type that holds it's resolution at any size
Webbing - 1" nylon webbing added to seams for strength

QUESTIONS

How long will it take to get a proof?

A proof will arrive via email within 1 day, orders requested after 5 PM EST will be handled the next day.

When do I pay for my signs?

You will be asked to pay for your order after proof approval. You can pre-pay or put 1/2 down. We accept Check, Cash, Visa, Master Card, American Express and C.O.D. Terms upon approval.

Can my signs be shipped?

Yes. We ship UPS.

When will I get my signs?

There are many variables (art, shipping, approval and stock). We try to run a 2-3 day turnaround.

Sign Materials

Rigid Sign Mounting and Display

Polystyrene

Low profile, Indoor, Short to medium term, Semi flexible

Foam Board

1/8" thick, Indoor, Short term, Rigid

Coroplast

4mm, Long term indoor, Medium term outdoor, Rigid, Durable

PVC

1/8" thick, Long term indoor, Short term outdoor, Semi flexible

Poly Metal

3mm or 6mm, Long term indoor / outdoor, Rigid, Sturdy

Sign Grade Acrylic

1/8" - 3/16", Long term indoor / outdoor, Rigid, Sturdy

Polycarbonate

1/8" - 3/16", Long term outdoor, Rigid, Sturdy, More impact resistant than acrylic

Magnetic

030, Long term indoor, Short - medium term outdoor, Semi flexible, Convenient

These general descriptions should help decide what you are looking for

ART REQUIREMENTS

UNPREPARED ART

No file needed.
Type what you want in the Sign Request box.
Send any file you have to give us an idea of what you want.
We can verbally discuss text and colors.

PREPARED ART

Vector Files: EPS, AI or PDF
- Dedicate PMS colors
- Save at 1/10 scale, note final size in file
- Save all fonts to outlines
- Send a JPG for a hard copy
Raster Files: JPG, TIF, GIF, PS or PSD
- Dpi should be no less than 72 at print size
- Flatten the image
- Dedicate PMS colors