Both materials are intended for permanent indoor use and have similar price points so your decision comes down to what kind of finish you prefer.
Alternatives to vinyl for signs.
These overlays offer a cheaper alternative to smaller sign shops who often can t afford large flatbed printers.
Peel back the paper backing and fold the edge like this.
Place sticky side down onto the edge of the vinyl cut out.
This cricut alternative can deal with paper vinyl cardstock and a variety of other materials even very thin leather.
Another impressive feature of the silhouette silhouette cameo 3 4t wireless cutting machine is that it can cut materials up to 12 inches wide and 10 feet long which is ridiculously awesome.
How thick is the vinyl lettering.
Choose from two strengths of weather proof vinyl and 16 different sizes that can be printed horizontally or vertically to showcase your vinyl sign.
Our vinyl lettering is made from high performance 2 mil 50 micron cast film which is a high quality adhesive vinyl.
Since then our services have expanded to the entire southern louisiana and mississippi area with regular installations and services being performed in baton rouge covington slidell houma gulfport and everywhere in between.
Vinyl is your go to.
The vinyl lettering currently offered on our website is a standard vinyl.
Stick these vinyl signs to glass metal plastic or wood and enjoy an instantly high class appearance.
Both materials have a foam core but the exterior paneling on these sign boards is different.
This article explains how to install vinyl lettering or how to install any cut vinyl decal which differs from a flat decal.
A vinyl overlay is a vinyl sheet with either a printed design or solid color adhered to a rigid material.
After you have weeded your image you prepare the contact paper and apply it to your vinyl image.
Now think about your space to determine the right material.
For all these purposes and more sign vinyl gets the job done.
Alternative signs was founded in 1993 and quickly became the premium sign company in the new orleans metairie area.
Vinyl lettering can be applied to glass wood metal drywall and any other smooth surface.
The same principle applies even if you re not looking to use lettering but instead looking to create a vinyl graphic showing a company logo or just an eye catching image.
2 mil 50 microns do you offer alternative types of vinyl lettering like reflective or marine vinyl.
Gator board vs ultra board.
Gator board and ultra board can look very similar but ultra board tends to have a bit more of a plastic y sheen to it.
Vinyl lettering lasts up to eight years depending on the quality.
Vinyl lettering is an alternative to painted signs.