When it comes to illuminated signs, lightboxes or cabinets signs fill an appropriate niche. They are visible, practical, and can be updated with new names or logos as often as needed. Here is a recent project we completed for a local business in the south bay. The LED illuminated cabinet sign incorporated the business’s new logo and size requirements all …
Some companies believe that their building signs must be very elaborate to effectively broadcast their brand. That may be true in some cases. But in majority of cases, a simple letter sign can also speak volumes at fraction of the cost. Some of our letter signs are made from tough molded plastics. This material is very durable, economical, and lasts …
There are so many ways to produce a company’s logo into an actual physical object or a sign. Foam has been a stable in the sign makers’ arsenal for years. With newer foam technologies that have high durability for exterior applications, one can produce a range of solutions to fit any application. Here are a couple of example of jobs …
Building signs come in many different styles and material. If illumination is not needed, then there are several additional options for material that can be used. Here is a recent example of a project we completed for a restaurant in the peninsula. The scope of work included 2” thick custom painted foam lettering that gave a great deal of depth …
National brands depend heavily on experienced, licensed sign contractors who understand local codes, permitting processes, and installation requirements. For large organizations, every location—whether it’s an AT&T Sunnyvale, AT&T Redwood City, AT&T Milpitas, or AT&T Saratoga store—must maintain a consistent brand presence. This requires a trusted local partner who can deliver clean, accurate, and code-compliant signage work across the San Jose …
I’m sure you’ve seen these around town. Signs that are not fully lit. I know as a business owner it is very annoying when your expensive illuminated sign is either partially or fully dark. The problem with these signs are typically a bad transformer, wrong timer setting, bad sensor, miss-wiring, etc. Most of today’s illuminated signs use LED technology. LED …
Monument signs have the greatest effect and presence of any outdoor signage solution. These signs are not only useful for directing visitors to your location, but they also increase your brand’s visibility and leave a lasting impression. In this blog, we’ll go over everything you need to know about monument signs for business, including how monument faces and panels function, …
New businesses going into an existing store location at a strip mall may not need completely new exterior signs. They may only need sign face replacement based on the types of sign at the site. Here is a recent project we designed, produced, and installed for a business in the south bay that required two large polycarb translucent sign faces …
Working with national sign programs allows us to support some of the most recognized retail brands in the world. One recent project involved producing and installing new illuminated signage for Sephora at a major San Jose mall, adding to the long list of Bay Area retail environments we service. As Sephora continues to expand and remodel stores across Sunnyvale, Cupertino, …
Most restaurants operate into the evening hours. So illuminated signs are more appropriate in these cases. However, based on the location and the specific property standards, the type of signage may have to change to meet the sign criteria of that location. Here is a recent project we completed for one of our restaurant customers in the peninsula that involved …
Building address numbers can take many forms. These include painted, metal, wood, plastic etc. However, one of the most attractive and high-end styles are stainless-steel numbers or lettering with a polished finish. These letters tend to be on a heavier side but add class to any building they are installed on. Here is a recent project we completed for a …
Cabinet signs (also known as lightboxes) with acrylic faces have a huge advantage over individual channel letters since they can be easily modified if there are any business name or logo changes. Here is a recent light box we designed, produced, and installed for a local business in the south bay. Please see some completion photos below. #cabinetsign #lightbox #buildingsign …
As we’ve mentioned before, working with existing clients means that you have some insight into their requirements, logo graphics, and build specifications. Here is a recent project we completed for an existing long term client who has opened a new location and needed exterior building signs. The specs were adapted for the new locations and fabricated to the client’s requirements. …
Signs in strip malls generally have to meet the property standards also known as sign criteria for uniformity and aesthetics. When designing such signs we would need to keep the client’s logo design mind as we ensure that sign meets the property’s requirements. Additionally the signs have to be designed and installed per the city’s sign code. Here is a …
Most retail businesses that operate at night need illuminated signage for more visibility. Restaurants are especially good candidates for illuminated signs. Here is a recent project we completed for a restaurant in the east bay. We fabricated these LED channel letters and logo to the client’s specifications and installed them on a very custom surface. Please see some completion photos …
Exterior signs must be designed specifically for the surfaces and environments they are intended to be installed in. Here is a recent example of project we completed for a credit union in the south county. One sign had to be designed to be mounted on the trellis. And the other on the main wall of a parapet. The raceways must …
Building signage need to fit the environment they are installed in. Sign types and color schemes are very important in communicating the appropriate message and identifying the building or location. Here is a recent project we completed for a local church in the south bay. The lettering and the colors nicely fit the property’s aesthetics with a very happy client. …
Working with existing clients means that you are familiar with their signage requirements and specifications. We recently completed a project for an existing client who wanted to add Spanish version of their name to the building. We used the same specifications as before but with new verbiage and fabricated the new signage matching their existing. Please see some completion photos …
Business name changes due to acquisitions are very common in the Silicon Valley. In a recent project we were asked to remove and replace both the building sign and the logo on the double sided monument. The monument sign also needed new panels all around to cover the previously painted surfaces. Here are some completion photos. #buildingsign #buildingletters #boyd If …
Illuminated channel letters are classic store front signage especially for businesses that operate after sunset. Here is the recent project we completed for a law firm in the south bay. Due to limited store front spacing, the sign had to be customize for the best fit and yet meet the city’s sign code requirements. Please see some completion photos below. …
When working with a client with multiple locations, same sign designs and dimensions may not apply for every location or meet local guidelines. Here is a recent project we completed for the Local Kitchens restaurants. The project involved non-illuminated channel letters for the building and a large custom framed panel sign for the side wall. These specific designs will not …
New chain retail stores need very visible branded signage. These signs must always meet the corporate design guidelines to be allowed. Of course full city permit work is also required. Here is a recent project we completed for Mattress Nation in the south bay. This project involved two sets of LED channel letters. One direct mounted and one installed using …
Have you ever driven past a business and instantly remembered their sign? That’s the power of great signage. Custom channel letters are hard to beat when making a strong first impression and guiding customers to your storefront. At Signs Unlimited, we design, build, and install premium-quality channel letters that help San Jose businesses stand out day or night. Whether you’re …
As the local economy recovers from the pandemic, new national retail brands open up stores in various bay area malls. Here is a recent project we completed for Rag & Bone New York in a south bay mall. Each store in the mall has a unique fascia and entry to meet their corporate style guide requirements. This poses a challenge …
California forest fires in 2020 delayed may projects in affected areas. This project was postponed several months as the store was located in one of the cities impacted by the fires. However, working with the city permits were procured and the project was finally completed later in the year. These LED illuminated channel letters were installed on three different fascias. …
