​Sometimes wrapping an object is more cost effective than painting it, especially when you’re working with a complicated design. It’s easier to correct a shape before printing than it is to repaint a wall. Vinyl wrapping provides endless creative and branding opportunities. But it’s sometimes hard to wrap certain items because of the complexity of the elements.
 
Here are three important things Signs A La Carte considers for each vinyl project.
 
The Shape
Even though vinyl can handle deformity, sometimes when there’s too much distortion, the adhesive behind the vinyl cracks. Curved shapes and spheres are almost impossible to wrap. The Signs A La Carte team has to use cast vinyl for these shapes.
 
Wrapping a bike? Consider painting it instead. With all of the curves on the bike’s frame, a vinyl wrap will take significantly longer to complete.
 
The Surface
Our customers frequently ask if we can refurbish their signs. Our response: “We’ll see what we can do!” Vinyl must stick perfectly on the surface of the sign to look good and withstand the elements. We ask our customers to bring us their sign or send us a photo so we know exactly what we’re working with.
 
When Signs A La Carte does mural wraps, we bring our adhesion test kit to test the wall and determine which vinyl to use. Vinyl doesn’t work well on wood if the surface is rough and untreated. This also applies to rusted metal.
 
The Temperature
Vinyl is fabricated to be durable and endure deformation. Temperature can negatively impact adhesion to a surface and shorten the lifespan of the vinyl. Rapidly changing temperatures or temperatures that are extremely hot or cold are not good for vinyl—the finish will peel and crack. We don’t recommend installing outdoor wraps in below-freezing temperatures because the vinyl adhesive won’t stick. 

​We Can Wrap Anything with Patience
No matter what you want to wrap, Signs A La Carte can do it. However, preparing the area and applying the vinyl might take longer than usual.
 
Examples of some of the less-common objects we’ve wrapped include:

• An outdoor freezer
• A Bitcoin machine
• A helmet
• A pole inside a restaurant
• A mirror
• A bathroom door 

Vinyl wraps provide an economical way to decorate surfaces, and they’re easily removable. From walls and posters to storefront signs, Signs A La Carte can wrap anything with a smooth surface. We can also protect your vehicle against extreme elements and road debris while making your brand visible to potential customers.
 
Reach out to Signs A La Carte to learn more about how we can bring your vision to life through vinyl!

​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!!!

If you need an easy way to promote your message or your event, indicate a direction, a new address or have a new menu, Signs A La Carte has white portable signs for rent or for sell. Restaurants, schools, shops and festivals are using the system of Deluxe Signicade A-frame from Plasticade to sponsor their message temporary on their sidewalk, paved area or grass. The high quality of the sidewalk sign allows the possibility of being reusable.

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The portable stand sign holds one sheet of Coroplast (size:2’’ by 3’) on each side. Your message will be printed on vinyl and applied to the Coroplast that slides in and out in the sidewalk curb sign, perfectly.
Two different technics could be used: cut monochrome vinyl or printed vinyl. If the sign needs to handle harsh and wet weather for a long period of time, a laminate could be applied on the printed vinyl. Having the possibility to change the coroplast on demand allows you to have different messages printed that you can placed on the frame when you decide. You may even have to one message on the coroplast that you can flip whenever you want. ​

​If you want to have more flexibility and dynamism with your sign, we can transform your poster frame in a marker board, with a chalk vinyl or a dry erase vinyl that will allow you to change your message anytime.
Because of its light weight (20lbs) and its handles, you may bring back the A-Frame inside each night. It’s easy to fold and it could be store in a small area.
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Please call Signs A La Carte (484-464-0111), if you need one.

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For sale:
Deluxe signicade A-Frame from Plasticade alone: $ 80
 
One face picture: $ 25
 
For rent :
Deluxe signicade A-Frame from Plasticade:     $ 10 daily
                                                                                  $ 30 weekly
                                                                                  $ 60 monthly
 
One face picture: $ 25