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2 Comments Custom Wood Cottage Signs And Making Memories
Signs Of Summer
We are finally getting some signs of summer. With the snow behind us, thoughts of summer fun are popping up. We asked our twitter followers “When you hear COTTAGE what words do you think of” These are some of the words that @DavidArtHills @Spike_CS @JuliaRosien @YVRBlogger and @JRWaddell came up with.
We love all the different ways a cottage can be thought of. The saying may be Home Is Where The Heart Is, but we think it applies to a cottage as well. Whether you call it a cabin, a lake house, a vaction property or a cottage it is a representation of your getaway from the everyday. It provides a break from the hustle and bustle and gives you place to reflect on what is important to you. We make personalized custom wood cottage signs to represent this.
Whether you think of your cottage as place to welcome guests
A place to chill out
Or your place where your family gathers
we have something that will fit your style.
All it takes is your cottage memories. Our expert sign makers here at The Sign Depot can create cottage signs with the text, graphics, colours and font of your choice. Once you find the size and shape that fits your budget they get to work cutting, carving, sanding, painting and personalzing your custom wood cottage sign.
Leave A Legacy
Our wood cottage signs are custom crafted from western red cedar. Western red cedar is rot-resistant which makes it the best choice for outdoor signs. The longevity of cedar cottage cottage sign makes it a perfect accompaniment for a family cottage as it passes down from generation to generation.
For more examples of our custom cottage signs visit our Residential Portfolio Page. Want to get head start before cottage season starts? Visit our Contact Us page to get a quote on your very own custom cottage sign!
Keep Your Custom Cottage Signs In Tip Top Shape And Other Cottage Closing Tips
5 Websites To Help You Close Your Cottage For The Winter
Wondering how to close your cottage for the winter? We have compiled a list of 5 websites with great information on how to properly close your cottage, cabin, or lake house property for the year.
- Cottage Life – Gives a thourough two day plan on how to close a cottage
- Cottage Tips – Has tips on both your interior and exterior property winterization
- Canada Safety Council – Helps to prevent break ins and loss of property during the off season
- Canoe.ca – Cottage Home & Property Showcase – Provides info on how to keep critters out of your cottage
- Canadian Home Trends – Adds a great checklist for those closing down their cottage for the winter
One More Cottage Tip
If you have a custom wood cottage signs, there are a few steps you can take to add longevity to your cedar signs.
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Wash it with soap and water. A mild liquid dish detergent will do the trick
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Let it dry
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Give it a polish with a spray car wax (ie Turtle Wax)
This will add luster to the wood sign and serve as a protectant against the winter elements.
In the spring just wash off the wax coat and you are good to go. Our custom paint finishes last for approximately 7-10 years depending on the area your cottage sign is located and how much sun it gets. After that we suggest bringing it in for refurbishing. Refurbishing means we sand it down to remove the flaking paint and then recoat the cedar sign with brand new paint. Your sign will look like new!
Looking for ideas for custom cedar cottage signs? There are lots of personalization options to choose from. Be sure to visit our CONTACT US page to connect with one of our expert signmakers.
How To Keep Custom Wood Signs In Tip Top Shape
Time for Some Spring Cleaning!
As mentioned in our newsletter http://mim.io/179ed
Once you have invested in a great looking custom wood sign you should take a few steps to keep your cedar sign looking great
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Twice a year wash and wax your sign. Use a mild dish soap and soft brissle brush ( paint brush ) to gently loosen surface dirt – follow with a though rinse with clean water. A light coat and buff with typical spray on car wax will help repell water and keep your sign looking good.
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Remove any weeds or vines that are crawling up your cedar sign posts. They may look interesting, but they can do a bit of damage to the finish
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After about 7 years (depending on sun exposure) bring it into The Sign Depot workshop for refurbishing. It will leave looking brand new.
Now that we’ve had some warmer temperatures make sure to get outside and take a look to see if you’re Curb Appeal is still APPEALING. If not try the tips above. Your custom sandblasted sign is made from rot resistant western red cedar which means with a little TLC your wood sign will last for generations. Traditional personalized signs are great heirlooms for family members and they can display signs of your rich family heritage. They have a historic quality that is unquie to all other types of residential signs. For more examples of our custom signs make sure to visit the Portforlio on The Sign Depot website.
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Wholesale Wood Signs At Imagemakers 2009
Wholesale Wood Signs For The Sign Industry
Last week we were displaying are Carved Wooden Signs at the Consac Imagemakers Show. This is a well known Canadian Sign industry trade show hosted by The Sign Association Of Canada (of which we are members). Being an award winning Canadian sign company we do our best to show our wholesale wood sign offerings to others in the sign industry. Many would see others in their industry as competitors, but we see them as potential clients. Most sign shops are constantly looking for new ways to add revenue streams to their business. By offering custom wood signs to their clients they are able to do just that.
Add Revenue With Custom Wood Signs
When we talk about wholesale wood signs, many think that they come in a standard size and finish. This is not the case. Cedar signs are easily customized to suit each business. We give sign companies lots of choice when it comes to size, shape, text and graphics. Additionally there are options when it comes to the final sign project. It can arrive as an unfinished piece or a fully painted sign complete with outdoor finish and optional gold leaf guilding. All of these options are available in both single sided and double sided sandblasted signs. We can provide lots of options designed to fit your budget.
How To Get An Estimate On A Wholesale Wood Sign
Once you have design and budget set follow these simple steps and we able to provide you with your wholesale sign estimate
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Change all fonts to curves or line art
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Send us vector file formats – .ai – .eps – .dxf – .cdl or .cdr
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Confirm overall dimensions
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Let us know if the wholesale sign is to be Single sided or double sided
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We will need to know if the sign is to be Finished or unfinished
By providing us with the information listed above, the wholesale sign experts here at The Sign Depot will be able to estimate the cost of creating your cedar sign and will contact you regarding your wholesale quote.
3 Dimensional Signs – Carved Front Doors
First Impressions
Sign people are always telling potential customers “ Business signs are one of the most obvious places to demonstrate a first impression ” Of course this is true but there are other opportunities to affirm this first impression – like the front door. 
Every customer goes through the front door of this restaurant,what a great opportunity to make an impression.
” cetol ” to preserve and bring out the warmth of the wood. Details like custom hammered iron brackets compliment the carved wood and add to the handmade feel. Custom made moose antler door pulls are memorable and a fun addition to the restaurant.
First impressions are not restricted just to the sign – be creative and find a new way to impress your potential customers.
Reinhardt – Carved Cedar Sign
Carved Western Red Cedar
This double sided carved cedar sign is a classy way-finding business marker.
Each tenant has their own carved panel allowing the landlord flexibility to update in the event of tenant turnover.
This carved cedar sign features rich coffee brown latex along with both gold and silver leaf guilding. Being that this custom business sign was fabricated from western red cedar, this sign will give longlasting landmark for their business. Sandblasted Cedar is one of the best choices for an outdoor sign because it is rot-resistant and very durable no matter the weather conditions. Adding a durable sign finish adds a protective coating for the wood and adds some additional flare to the sign. Because the sign was custom made it features a carved panel that can allow the landlord flexibility when it comes to updating the tenant listings. Finding unique sign solutions for business owners is something we specialize in here at The Sign Depot. Offering options that meet a client’s needs and budget are just some of the ways we have become an award winning sign company. We understand how important a great looking sign can impact a business. We take the time to listen to our clients and give them ideas of what would best compliment their company. Here at The Sign Depot we work to exceed our clients’ expectation and have an extensive list of repeat customers who gracious enough to refer us to their contacts. That type of word of mouth advertising is something we are very proud of here at Sign Depot and we look forward to hearing how we can help your business shine.
Each tenant has their own carved panel allowing the landlord flexibility to update in the event of tenant turnover.
