​Did you know your walls and windows are excellent places to customize your business? As a business owner, you have a large area where you can display information about your company or simply personalize it with an eye-catching graphic. You could also cover your wall entirely or partially with pre-cut vinyl.
 

A new product on the market gives you another option for covering your walls: wallpaper. It’s more ecological than vinyl, and to stick it on the wall, we just wet the back surface with water. Since it’s printed on a large printer, your wall will be covered with four-foot wide bands of paper. Plus, the product can be stretched—we aren’t afraid to rip it when we apply it! ​

​Window Graphics
If your business has windows, you can cover them with custom vinyl graphics. Cut lettering is the most frequently used decal. It can display your store hours, product lines, and of course, your business name. 

​You might also have conference rooms surrounded by windows. Maybe you want privacy, but you also want natural light to pass through. Signs A La Carte has exactly what you need. You can’t see through etched vinyl, but photons can still cross the translucent surface. Best of all, it looks great! 

On a car, monochrome cut lettering is good for promoting your business economically, and it’s also a long-term investment. Include your name, phone number, logo, and website, and when drivers see your car on the road, they’ll think, “Hey, I need to give this place a call!” ​

​Contact us at 484-464-0111 if you want a stylish interior for your business or a vinyl wrap for your car!  

​If you’re a seasoned exhibitor or event demonstrator, there’s nothing more important at a trade show than presenting your products or services in an eye-catching way. During the convention or event, you’re looking for attention and sales, and you want to look professional.
 
To look like a trade show expert, you need a table throw or runner table with your logo. Adding a mini pull-up banner or mini A-frame that stands on your table is an easy way to advertise new information. Additionally, you may choose a customized brochure to share your story and products and a roll-up banner to outline your services. 

​At Signs A La Carte, your West Chester sign company, we take care of all your needs, whether you need a table runner, table throw, roll-up banner, fabric display, pop-up display, banner, or poster.
 
You can probably find what you need online, but what sets Signs A La Carte apart is that we talk to our clients to find out exactly what they want. For example, we select the right design size to fit the sign, and match the color requested as closely as possible using the Pantone book and a spectrophotometer. We also review the finished product to make sure there are no embarrassing misspellings or errors. 

Information to Include on Your Trade Show Display
 

• Your name
• Your business name
• Your logo
• Your business slogan
• Your website address
• Your physical address 

​Common Trade Show Signs
 
Table throws are sized to fit standard 6-foot and 8-foot tables. They’re available in full graphic prints with two styles to suit your needs. The open-back version has full-length front and side material with a shorter edge on the backside. The full-back version has full-length material on the front, back, and sides of the table.
 
Table runners with your name, business name, and logo are economical and available from 2 to 5 feet wide in full graphic prints. They come backless or full back.
 
A silverstep roll-up banner stand is designed to be durable, stylish, and reusable, and it’s perfect for any occasion. There are many sizes—between 6.5-9 feet tall and from 2-4 feet wide. If you want to change the graphic, simply order a new one. If you know you’ll never change the graphic on the roll-up banner, we offer a more economical roll-up banner option.
 
Mini A-frame or tabletop silversteps are light and portable, and they fit on every table or counter.
 

Call Signs A La Carte at 484-464-0111. We can help you create the perfect sign for your trade show booth! and more...

As a business owner, you’ve probably asked yourself what type of sign is best for your storefront. Nowadays, three-dimensional letters are almost everywhere—they have greater visibility, a professional appearance, and excellent versatility and illumination. Channel letters and dimensional letters are the best options for three-dimensional letters.
 
Signs A La Carte, your West Chester, PA sign company, will help you decide what storefront sign is best for your building. 

Channel Letters
Channel letters are one of the most commonly requested signs for clothing stores, restaurants, jewelry stores, offices, supermarkets, and even schools. These building signs can be customized to represent any logo, message, or idea. The decorative sign is made of polycarbonate and aluminum and customized to fit your requirements, including color, size, letters and numbers, fonts, and symbols. The appearance of the sign is unlike a traditional lightbox. Channel letters are a modern and chic way to promote your brand.
 
The most important detail of channel letter signs is the illumination. They’re generally face-lit or reverse halo styles. Face-lit channel letters project light onto the front of the letters, while reverse halo-style letters project light out the back of the letters at night and are mounted on a raceway. Lighted signs attract your potential customers’ attention as they pass by your business.
 
Fortunately, if one letter is damaged, it’s easy to replace. Signs A La Carte doesn’t have to replace the entire sign, which can be pricey.

​Dimensional Letters
Unlike channel letters, dimensional letters are illuminated by an exterior source that can be added later if desired. These exterior signs can be made with a variety of materials such as acrylic, painted foam, acrylic-faced foam, formed plastic or metal letters (brushed or unbrushed). They’re installed directly into the building’s facade. Signs A La Carte will guide you through the process of creating an eye-catching sign for your business.
 
Another advantage of dimensional letters is their versatility. They can be used inside the building or incorporated into a monument sign or a post and panel sign. 

​What’s Best for My Business?
Want to attract attention to your sign at night? Channel letters are your best option. If your business doesn’t require light at night, dimensional letters would be a better choice. At Signs A La Carte, we can help you select and install your dream sign on the front of your building. Both signs are great for promoting your brand.
 
Still unsure which letters to choose? All photos on this page, taken from one of the last jobs we completed, show the difference between channel letters, dimensional letters and other jobs we can do.
 
If you’re a new business owner or want to update your existing exterior signage, we can work with you to create a sign that suits your needs. Call Signs A La Carte at 484-464-0111.

Illuminated Storefront Signs

Different material for Dimentional Letters

​An easy to promote your brand or your event or increase foot traffic, is the use of Deluxe Signicade A-frame. Restaurants, schools, shops, and festivals are using this system great cheaper portable sign to share their message on sidewalks!

​Sidewalk signs, or A-frame signs, are commonly used outside of businesses that are a target for foot traffic. For example, if your grocery store is in a walkable area, there are probably potential customers going right past your entrance, and you can bring them in with a well-designed sidewalk sign.
Sidewalk signs for business are portable, inexpensive, and easy to change as your message changes, too. These exterior signs are one of the most affordable options for advertising, and can be made with changeable letters, or a chalkboard or whiteboard surface for written designs and text. The sign itself can be branded with your colors, logo, and graphics, so your branding stays consistent even as your message shifts day by day or week by week.
You can move these sidewalk signs anywhere you want them to be, depending on what you are advertising and where you think that message would be seen best. Our outdoor signs are portable and easy to carry, setting up and coming down quickly for ease of use.

 ​Signs A La Carte' sidewalk signs are built to last, constructed from high-quality materials that are durable and weather resistant. We know that you will be using your sign outdoors to attract pedestrian customers, and so we understand the importance of your sidewalk sign looking great every day.
When you invest in a sidewalk sign for your store you are getting a product you can use in countless ways, only having to pay for it once. A restaurant can use our Deluxe Signicade A-frame to share his new menu!!! It’s excellent supplement to any signage you have or are planning to install.
Another great example when you may need a portable sign: You organize a festival and you don’t know where to install signs, with the Deluxe Signicade A-frame, no problem, you will move them as needed!!!

Have you seen the beautiful shopping center monument sign in Limerick, PA? Signs A La Carte was the proud manufacturer and installer. ​

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We handled every step in the process to draw attention to the new shopping center coming soon. From pieces of wood and electrical wire, we designed and mounted the illuminated monument. 

Ever wonder how a monument sign is made? Below we’ve included the steps in the sign-making process, including design, fabrication and assembly, and installation. ​

​Your monument sign will include both the actual signage and the masonry that helps support the sign’s base. You have options for each component. Business owners will often match their sign to the architecture of their building. Stone, aluminum, wood, acrylic, and other metals are the materials we most frequently use.
 
Before you get too far in the design process, it’s a good idea to check with your municipality to find out what your city code allows. If you are creating your first monument sign, you’ll be required to secure a permit for your sign. 

Mounting the Sign
Assuming all permits have been secured, it’s time to install your sign! Monument signs should be placed perpendicularly to the street. To help ensure your sign is easy to read, make sure you take shadows and sunlight into consideration when placing your sign. Signs A La Carte will guide you through the process. We have all of the tools and equipment needed to securely install your sign. ​

 ​And voila! Your sign is installed and ready to attract visitors to your business.
 
Why Install or Refresh a Monument Sign?
Retailers spend a lot of money to be in high-traffic shopping malls. However, old, unattractive monument faces—or worse, no monument sign at all—are even more costly. Signs A La Carte fabricates and installs shopping mall signs to increase traffic and sales.
 
Many smart retailers are improving their signage for the new year! If you are looking for a new signage solution, Signs A La Carte can help you enhance your ideas or start from scratch. Don’t hesitate to contact us with questions about creating your monument sign or any kind of signs you may need. 

​In a previous post, we answered some common questions we get asked as a full-service, custom sign company. Another question our customers ask: what does it mean when we say full service?
 
Signs A La Carte has a large printer that can print any type of vinyl and wallpaper we apply on various surfaces. Here is a list (not exhaustive) of the types of vinyl signs we can create.

Wall and Window Graphics
The printer uses primary colors to reproduce all pictures and designs for your project. The chart below represents the colors we can print. ​

Windows and walls are great surfaces for vinyl application—they are flat, and the space can be used to promote your name, your brand, your tagline, and your beautiful pictures. ​

Vehicle Wraps
​At Signs A La Carte, we discuss ways to maximize blank space on your vehicle with the message you want to convey. We provide four options for advertising on your vehicle:

​Prefer something removable? We create vehicle magnets! However, these magnetic stickers require extra care than vinyl wraps and must be regularly cleaned to prevent rust. ​

Monument and Dimensional Channel Letters
Maybe your business is in a business center and you want customers to recognize your business from a distance. You might need dimensional or illuminated letters. If your business center has no monument sign or pylon to indicate which businesses occupy the space, we can install a sign with your design. Signs A La Carte can also update your business name on the face of an existing monument sign or pylon. ​

Building Signs
Channel letters can help call attention to your building and business. We can also create other building signs to point to your location, including a post, sign rider, store front sign, and more. ​

Lobby and Interior Signs
When customers enter your building, their first impressions are key. Did they see your logo? The name on your desk? A directional sign? These little details are important for nice Lobby Sign and Interior Signs, and the Signs A La Carte team can help improve the visual experience for your customers. We can also create an ADA sign if needed. ​

​Signs A La Carte specializes in indoor and outdoor signs to showcase your business and attract more customers. Even if you don’t know exactly what you want, we can help! Just give us a call.  

​As a full-service, custom sign company located in West Chester-PA-, Signs A La Carte answers many questions about window graphics, vehicle wraps, outdoor and indoor signs, and other types of signs. We’ve included a few of our most commonly asked questions below to give you a look into our process and what makes us different from other sign companies. 

Why do you ask so many questions about my sign before we talk about price? 
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​It isn’t easy to provide a price right away because all of our signs are custom. The price of an interior or exterior sign varies depending on several criteria:
 

• The size of your design
• Adhesive letters vs. dimensional letters
• The height and thickness of the letters chosen
• The number of letters
• The sign material (acrylic, PVC, aluminum, wood...)
• The color of the sign
• The mounting method (double-sided tape, standoffs, stud with or without space, etc.)
• The location of the installation
• The design needs of your sign

 
Each of these parameters must be considered so we can provide an accurate quote. 

How much do you really need to know about my vehicle before you wrap it? 
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Before processing your vehicle wrap, Signs A La Carte asks important questions about the type of vehicle you want to wrap (car, truck, trailer, plane, etc.). We can give you a quick estimate because we have thousands of templates with standard characteristics. However, we need to know the make, model, year, color, options, add-on equipment, and style of your vehicle first.
 
To optimize your message and increase brand awareness, Signs A La Carte discusses your goals to deliver the best solution that promotes your brand and generates business. We ask about your logo, website, tagline, offerings, phone number, photos, and more.
 
With this information, our designers will guide you through the design process, keeping your budget and your vehicle’s space limitations in mind. We can discuss various options including the vinyl color and finishes and the types of wrap that fit your budget.
 
These are a few types of wrap we offer:
 

• An economical, simple lettering on the side of the vehicle using colored vinyl
• A more complex lettering including a printed lettering and cut letters
• A half wrap that includes two full sides and the back of the vehicle
• A full wrap that covers four sides of the vehicle and might cover the windows and roof

Why is Signs A La Carte different from other companies? 
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• We work with you to resolve any signage issues and help you make the best investment.
• We bring any issues to your attention before we print your graphics.
• We come to you for the estimate.
• We have many varieties of materials with different purposes to customize your signs, both interior and exterior. We can help you choose the most convenient option to promote your brand.

 

​Most of the time, we apply printed vinyl on a sign or vehicle. This is why our vinyl comes in the form of a quality adhesive that’s resistant to external elements like sun, rain, and wind. You have many color and finish options: matte, semi-gloss, gloss, brushed steel, carbon fiber, matte metallic, chrome, and even leather-like finishes.
 
Finally, our solvent-free printing process combines primary colors for a better-quality image. It allows us to reproduce images in solid color, high-resolution photographs, printing on various types of vinyl (transparent, block out) that we can apply on walls, windows, vehicles, acrylic, and PVC. Our prints come with a layer of film coating adapted to the material, if necessary, to guarantee incredible durability.
 
Do you have other questions we didn’t cover here? Signs A La Carte is a visual company that can work with you to create your custom sign. Give us a call and we’d be happy to answer your questions or get a project started for you!
 

​Recently, Signs A La Carte has replaced 14 sign faces on pylons. You might be wondering: Why would you need to replace your pylon sign face?
 
These are three of the most common reasons we encounter:

• You need to replace a faded or discolored face.
• You want to rebrand your business.
• You are taking over the old business name of a new facility.

 
All faces Signs A La Carte manufactures can be painted, digitally printed vinyl graphics, or flatbed printed . We can then insert them into your current lighted sign cabinet, so you don’t have to spend money purchasing a completely new business sign. Over the years, vinyl overlays, acrylic, and PVC have become better materials that are readily available. 

​Replacement of a Faded or Discolored Face
Sometimes the paint on your sign frame needs a refresh to restore its vibrancy. Over time, faces can become damaged by the weather. In Pennsylvania, our summers are hot and humid, and our winters are bitterly cold. Extreme weather causes the faces to crack, peel, and fade, and a white sign face can begin to look yellow.
 
Auto Haus worked with Signs A La Carte to renew their business appearance and give their sign an up-to-date look. Signs A La Carte removed the old faces of the pole sign and replaced them with two shiny new faces. 

The new sign is more readable, with clearly outlined letters and numbers. Colors, type, and font gave Auto Haus a more professional look.
 
Business Rebrand
Brandywine Med Spa asked Signs A La Carte to refurbish a sign that belonged to an old restaurant. We kept the octagonal shape of the sign, applying the doctor’s name, phone number, and business name.
 
With this type of pylon, if the sign isn’t illuminated, there’s likely a problem with the electricity or weather has damaged the bulbs. This is what happened with this customer. When our installer replaced the faces, he changed the bulbs, and now the illuminated sign works perfectly. 

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​New Business Name
Signs A La Carte also replaced 10 faces for the same restaurant branch. The proprietor bought a group of closed restaurants and opened them again at his new branch: Olive Tree. In this case, the pole was in good shape, and Signs A La Carte was simply able to install new faces by changing the large decal vinyl printing on the pylon. 

​Are you ready to update your business’s sign? Let Signs A La Carte renew your pylon sign faces. Contact us at 484-464-0111 and we’ll help you with all your sign needs! 

Are you looking for advertising opportunities? Well, wrapping your commercial vehicle is one of the best!!!!
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Signs A La Carte can help you: just bring your car, your design, your ideas, your name or your brand and we will give you back a unique vehicle.
Considering wrapping your vehicle with vinyl is a real investment. According to marketing studies, vinyl car wraps generate about 30,000-75,000 views a day, of which 30% are your potential customers. Being seen on the road, on parking lot or street would increase around 30% your possible clients. It costs less than paint, it protects your car and it is 100% removable. You can change the design or message as often as you want for a reasonable price.
Vinyl vehicle wraps come in many color and finishes. It can be matte, semi-gloss, gloss, brushed steel, carbon fiber, matte metallic, chrome and even leather-like finish. Your car will look great and will catch attention.
And you know what? If your business grows and needs more cars, it is easy to duplicate your design and install it on different make and model, with paint it is difficult to repeat the same exact design….

To process your vehicle wrap, Signs A La Carte will ask you important information about your vehicle such as Make, Model, Year, Color, Options, Add- on Equipment and Style. We can give you a quick estimate because we have all we need to know about your car as well as thousands of templates with all standards characteristics.
To optimize your message in order to increase the brand awareness Signs A La Carte will discuss with you to understand your goal and deliver the best solution that will promote your brand and generate business. We will talk about logo, website, tagline, list of offering, phone number, pictures, and more…
With all this information,Signs A La Carte expert designers will guide you to adjust the space usage of your car while keeping in mind your budget. Our team will discuss with you about various option such as full, half vehicle wraps or cut letters that will fit your budget.
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Different types of wrap:

1. An economical simple lettering on the side using colored vinyl
2. A more complex lettering including a printed lettering and cut letters
3. A half wrap which included for example 2 full sides and the back
4. A full wrap that will cover the 4 sides vehicle and may comprise windows and roof.

 
Below are some great examples of work done by Signs A La Carte: 

​We used perf on widows. The covering of the window makes them opaque and prevent people from looking inside of the car.

​We applied black and yellow cut letters on the sides of the trailer.

Don’t forget, the positive benefits of vehicle wrapping increase not only your marketing strategies but also the business connections you can make during the completion of the actual task when you are on a job or parking lot. You will remain visible in the market place.
If you want a professional wrap job that doesn’t disappoint you, please call Signs A La Carte (484-464-0111). Our team will design and install your artwork on your commercial car, trailer or truck either you decide to use cut letters, half vehicle wrap, or full vehicle wrap.
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