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No Comments The Sign Depot Revamps the Look of Restaurant Signs with Their Rust Finish Signage
Over the years, The Sign Depot has perfected the art of rust finishing signs using a custom finishing process. It is a multi-step paint finish that requires steady hand when it comes to achieving the distressed look required for each custom sign. This trend has since caught fire in the restaurant industry, changing the sleek chrome look to create more of a vintage look in many establishments. At a time where businesses are constantly looking to find ways to be unique, the distressed look rust finish trend gives restaurants a one of kind sign that helps them stand out from others in their industry. By using their signage as a focal point for the area, it attracts both current and potential customers to their locale and it serves as a 24 hour advertisement for their business. Below are four examples of restaurant signs that were given a distressed look by The Sign Depot.
OAK + CRU Social Kitchen and Wine Bar
The sign for Kelowna British Columbia’s OAK + CRU Social Kitchen and Wine Bar is a mix of modern and vintage all in one sign. The juxtaposition between two eras in one sign was crafted through a mix of metal, rust and LEDs. It was created as welded metal sign box with cut outs for the letters. The sign was then fit for lit LEDs to light up the cut out areas. It was then given an all over rust finish creating a unique exterior showpiece for the local hot spot.
Belfast Love Public House
Belfast Love Public House in Toronto Ontario is branded as “A Proper Pub” and in turn required signage that reflected that statement. As a new restaurant in Toronto they knew they would have to get lots of eyes on their building and establish themselves as the top of mind place to be for traditional pub fare. This signage project required open can letters with neon tubing along with a paint and distressed finish to achieve authentic the look that the restaurant was going for. In this case the rust finish was strategically placed on the lit sign to create a patina look. For this project an exterior sign for the front entrance and a projection sign were created to catch the attention of both vehicle and foot traffic. The result is pub signage that looks like it’s straight out of Ireland.
Sociable Kitchen + Tavern
Retro is all the rage at Sociable Kitchen + Tavern’s Brantford Ontario location. So much so that their sign is actually a retrofit of sign that was already on the property. This multidimensional sign has several components to recreate the look of a vintage marquee sign. This project included refinishing the sign base to represent the look of an aged tin sign, LEDs faced with acrylic ovals to represent lit light bulbs, high density urethane that was CNC router cut to match the texture of a sea can shipping container, individual lit can letters for the restaurant name and a changeable message board to interact with their local clientele. The rust finish was the tie in that brought all of these items together. It created the retro look that Sociable Kitchen + Tavern wanted to achieve. Once combined, all these sign elements created a past meets present upcylced pylon sign that has quickly turned into a local landmark for the City of Brantford Ontario.
Hearthstone Kitchen & Cellar
In Las Vegas Nevada, the best way to stand out from all the flashing lights is to come up with something completely different. In this case, the Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa wanted to replicate the look of a salvaged Gaslight Sign for their Hearthstone Kitchen & Cellar restaurant. In order to recreate this look a three dimensional metal sign with can letters for the word Hearthstone was crafted. The letters were then halo lit with LEDs to give off a backlit glow to best replicate the hazy lighting of gaslight sign. Below the restaurant name, individual push through clear acrylic letters with the words Kitchen & Cellar were attached to let additional light from the LEDs shine through. After all of those components were in place, the distressed rust finish was applied to the sign base as well as the text and graphics on the sign. The addition of the rust finished suggested that the sign could have been a salvaged sign from the Las Vegas sign graveyard.
As you can see from the images above, the rust finish on each sign is used differently depending on the style each restaurant wants to convey to the public. Finding the best fit for each establishment is something that the expert sign-makers at The Sign Depot specialize in. They can transform signage from being brand new to a very vintage look with various sign making techniques and paint finishes. By choosing the distressed rust finish for these restaurants signs, it took bespoke signage to the next level. As a result of this, it makes each of the restaurant signs stand out showpieces that attract clientele to their establishments. These one of a kind signs show the public that they are in for a unique experience by choosing to dine there.
The Sign Depot strives to not only be “on trend” in the sign industry but also creates trends with their custom crafted signage. As they say at The Sign Depot “A Good Sign Is The Sign Of A Good Business”
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Custom Business Sign On Brand For In Vintage We Trust
Finding The Right Fit
In Vintage We Trust began as an online store curating vintage clothing styles for their clients. When the decided to open a retail flagship store in Toronto they wanted their signage to fit with the brand they had built. They wanted a vintage look custom business sign similar to the Gusto101 Restaurant sign that had caught their eye. As any internet savvy business would do, they took to the web and googled Gusto101 sign and The Sign Depot was suddenly on their radar. Much like an online website, a sign is a 24 hour advertisment for your business and you should always ensure it fits with your brand. The owners of In Vintage We Trust knew this to be true and contacted us regarding their exterior signage.
Getting That Vintage Look
When the In Vintage We Trust owners collaberated with the expert sign designers here at Sign Depot, the custom sign concept they conceived was to create a very visable sign but have it look like it was right out of the past. The sign material used was an aluminum composite, to give the look of an old tin sign, but be durable enough to withstand various weather conditions. Their logo and business text was hand painted with 1 shot paint (know to those in the signage industry as the go to paint for sign makers). The paint was distressed to give the look of a weathered exterior sign and then a faux rust finish was applied to the sign further the pantia look. All of these steps were crucial in order for the In Vintage We Trust custom business sign to fit their brand while catching the interest of passers-by.
If you are looking to brand your business with custom business signs, be sure to visit our CONTACT US page. Let us know what size, text, graphics and style of sign you are looking for. Not sure what you want on your company sign? The expert sign designers here at The Sign Depot can help with that too!
Custom Vehicle Graphics Are Not Just For Cars
Promotional Graphics For A Custom Food Festival Vehicle
Is your promotional vehicle giving your brand all the credit it deserves? David from Bread Heads decided very quickly that his Wood Fired Pizza Trailer needed to be branded better. He was already creating a lot of buzz at outdoor festivals with his unique trailer but quickly realized that highway travelers were taking a second look as he was towing it to or from the festival site.
Big Branding Design Decisions
David came to The Sign Depot for assistance in branding his promotional vehicle as well as his company Bread Heads. Without having a true logo for his business, Adam (Sign Depot Designer) was able to come up with a concept that would work as vehicle graphics and transfer well into custom business signage for David.
A Fully Customized Festival Vehicle
When we say fully customized we mean it featured custom designed vinyl vehicle decals and a custom paint finish achieved by Ben otherwise know as our Vinyl Master.
With the large white decal text on the red vehicle the info stands out very well.
For the upper part of the vehicle a vinyl stencil was layed down and painted over to use the negative space as a way to highlight the designed logo.
Following?
Are you following them on the road or following them on twitter? Either way the info relayed on this promotional vehicle will help you find out where Bread Heads is heading to next.
Having a clear message that can be relayed through signs gives passers-by a way to contact or connect with your business. If you wish to connect with us, leave a comment below, follow us on twitter or post on our facebook page.
Thanks to The Sign Depot for doing a great job on the trailer! Look for us on the road to Simcoe tomorrow. pic.twitter.com/evAO6iYf9d
— Bread Heads (@heybreadheads) August 22, 2013
We would love to help you with your vehicle graphics whether it be for one car, or a fleet of busineess vehicles. We think you’ll be happy with the results too!
Top Five Ways To Get Your Sign Noticed
Business Sign Solutions
Looking for ways to differentiate yourself from your competitors? We suggest you start with your business signs. We know that first impressions mean everything when it comes to a company’s reputation and with spring right around the corner we encourage you to take a good look at your entrance-way signs and see if there are opportunities to make your business signs more noticeable. Our motto here at The Sign Depot is A Good Sign Is Sign Of GOOD BUSINESS. Below are a few more terms we have been known to use a well.
Top Five Ways To Get Your Sign Noticed
- Refresh your curbside signs. Do they need a bit of refurbishing? Often a fresh coat of paint or a good cleaning can make your signs clearer to passers-by.
- Create a focal point. According to Wikipedia In Fine art, a Focal Point focuses specifically on a point of interest which makes a canvas unique we believe the same to be true for your signs as well.
- Renew your company’s image. This may mean updating your logo or finding eye-catching text to make traffic take note of your business.
- Find out what your customers love about your company and incorporate that into your signs. Not sure what your customers love most? Have them fill out a quick survey.
- Stand out from your surroundings, literally! We have lots of creative ways to help with that. Read on to find out more
Take A Stand And Have Your Sign Stand Out
There are several options when it comes to business sign solutions. The key is stand out and not stick out. By that we mean be noticeable, but don’t be an eyesore.
Some great ways to make your signs memorable choosing 3 dimensional signs, custom sandblasted signs, and high end architectural signs. By choosing a look that best represents your business our expert sign makers can give it extra oomph by adding unique finishes such as gold leaf guilding, distressed look rusting, or sleek style glossy vinyl. They can install your signs flush to the building or add extra dimension with pin mounted letters and LED lighting systems. With the variety of custom sign options that Sign Depot provides you are sure to find a business sign solution that fits your company’s needs and budget.
Make sure to visit our contact us page and let us know how you want to stand out from your competition.
There’s A New Kid In Town – Beertown Arrives In Waterloo Region
Exterior Signs For An Extraordinary Restaurant Concept
As mentioned on the Beertown website….
Beertown – our newest concept – is a fusion of a retro public house and a modern beer bar, built around a ‘chef driven’ kitchen.….the newest Charcoal Group Restaurant was going to change the local eatery landscape in Waterloo Region. With their unique approach to culinary masterpieces, we knew that this sign project needed “WOW” factor.
Since Beertown Cambridge is situated on the busy Highway 24, Hespler Rd there would be a lot of vehicle traffic passing by, and there would need to be a way to catch their attention. It was important to have Beertown’s exterior business sign be noticed by passers-by.
The Beertown main logo was only part of the focus for this sign. In addition the PUBLIC HOUSE part of the sign was to be a feature as well.
We used several techniques to create the outdoor signs. The “Beertown” portion was created from channel letters finished to match the brand logo. The “PUBLIC HOUSE” was also created with channel letters, but with a few additions. That element of the sign was to resemble a marquee sign with an aged look. Most marquee signs are created with traditional light bulbs, but to keep the sign eco-friendly the light bulbs are actually powered by LED lights, which are low energy and have a much longer bulb life. The paint finish on the letters gave the sign a distressed look that would catch attention to those driving by.
You can see some of our behind the scenes photo on the Beertown Facebook Page. In addition to the main exterior sign a mural was created on the side of the building. The mural resembled a bottle cap with a weathered look. It was created with stencils, spray paint and our resident graffiti artist/sign creator David Hoover. The finished mural quickly changed a plain white wall into a work of art.
When the project was completed Beertown included The Sign Depot in their announcement of opening video. The video below catches the installation portion of their signage.
