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Custom Orders Made Easy

The idea of ordering custom signage can understandably be a little daunting. There are many different variables and options to think of when placing an order. Size, colours, materials, installation method and design are just some of the things that need to be considered. Not to worry, Royal's staff is here to help make the process as quick and painless as possible. When ordering custom signs, one of Royal's customer service representatives will begin by asking a few questions, "Are the signs intended to be interior or exterior?", "What colour scheme is used in its surroundings?", "Are there any bylaw specific signs needed?". You don't need to have the answers to all the questions, but remember, the more information, the better!

Often times, your sales rep will recommend a site inspection to ensure the most accurate information is available before moving on with the design, manufacturing and installation of your signs. Site inspections are all about gathering information. Measurements, pictures and troubleshooting for any potential lighting or mounting problems are all important in making sure the end product will be as spectacular as you imagine! Once as much information as possible is acquired, Royal's staff will begin the design process.

Recently, Royal was approached to design custom directional and room identification signage for an apartment complex in Sherwood Park, Alberta. Here is the information the design team had to work with:

  • Three, four storey apartment buildings
  • Three digit number on each sign
  • Braille not needed
  • Visibility is important; lighting in building is excellent
  • Client requests signs be approx. 5" x 3"
  • Moderate budget; keep costs down while maintaining quality
  • Tamper resistant
  • Use silver coloured material

With that information, Royal's team was able to begin work on the design process. Shown below are early concept sketches.

Once a design was chosen, computer renderings as well as a prototype of a room identification sign were made to present to the customer. These are shown in the pictures below.

Once the customer has approved the design, the manufacturing of the signs can begin and Royal's experienced and professional installation staff is always available to install your signs.

Don't be afraid to ask for custom signs; logos, colours, shapes and materials, the decision can be yours! From concept, to fabrication, to installation, custom orders are made easy with Royal.

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Posted on January 2, 2014 - 9:22am by Stefan.

Royal How-To Guide: Vinyl Decal Installation

Vinyl graphics, decals and stickers have a wide variety of applications and can be installed on several different surfaces. Big or small, vinyl graphics are perfect for anything from posting office hours on a glass door, to decorating a vehicle with a company's logo and colours. When purchasing vinyl from Royal, it is important to know whether you would like our professional installers to apply the graphics for you, or if you'd like to tackle the installation process yourself. We recommend professional help with vinyl installations that are larger and more detailed. If you have something small and you'd like to do it yourself, the following guide will help!

How To Install Vinyl Decals

In order for your vinyl installation to go as smoothly as possible, you will require the following tools: masking tape, scissors (or a sharp knife), measuring tape, squeegee. If you do not have a squeegee, a small piece of hard plastic will also work (eg. bank card, ID, etc.)

Step 1: Thoroughly clean and dry the area where the vinyl decal is to be installed.  Using masking tape, tack the decal up in the approximate location it is to be installed. Once it is up, step back and make sure the placement looks correct. Make any necessary adjustments and repeat. Once you have the correct placement, use a tape measure to ensure the decal is level. You can do this by measuring both sides of the decal with a square surface (eg. door frame) adjusting up or down on either side until they both measure the same.

Step 2: Once your decal is in position and level, run a strip of masking tape along one edge. Usually with smaller decals, the top edge works best.

Step 3: Using your scissors or a sharp knife, cut the vinyl into smaller, more manageable pieces BETWEEN the characters. If your decal is one solid piece, this method will not work and you should continue to step 4. CAUTION: If you are using a knife, be aware of the surface you are cutting on. For example, a window may have a layer of tint which the knife could damage.

Step 4: Now to begin the application! Lift one section, remove the backer paper and using firm pressure, squeegee downward and outward onto the surface. Repeat this step until all pieces are applied.

  

Step 5: Slowly remove the masking tape and vinyl application tape.

If you've gone this far, you're done! Hopefully this guide has been helpful and if you have any further questions, our installation experts are here to help! Just give us a call, send us an email, or tweet us and we'll do everything we can to offer tips and advice or answer any questions.

 

 

 

Posted on September 3, 2013 - 2:49pm by Stefan.