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Why you should add post and panel signage to your business storefront– by Signs A La Carte West Chester, PA-

4/11/2022

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Post and panel signage is becoming widely popular when it comes to marketing a business. They offer quite a few benefits to all industries. Showcasing who you are and what you represent to passers-by will help bring in potential clients and customers. At Signs A La Carte you can customize any type of signage. When it comes to post and panel signage you can get it in all shapes and sizes, as long as the sign is in compliance with your local regulations.
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Post and panel signs are often printed on each side to maximize the visibility for viewers. When it comes to design, if you have an idea in mind let our expert team know so we can work with you to build your dream storefront signage. If you are not sure where to begin, we can have a free consultation and run ideas by you that we think will work best for your space and location. Some of our clients also opt to have illuminated features so that the post and panel can be seen at night as well.
Post and panel signs are often printed on each side to maximize the visibility for viewers. When it comes to design, if you have an idea in mind let our expert team know so we can work with you to build your dream storefront signage. If you are not sure where to begin, we can have a free consultation and run ideas by you that we think will work best for your space and location. Some of our clients also opt to have illuminated features so that the post and panel can be seen at night as well.
 For a well known business there signs are often required to showcase professionalism. Post and panel signs are used for a long-term basis. Places like offices, restaurants, retail stores, schools, parks, and many more locations often use post and panel signage. Construction firms also tend to use post and panel signage for their projects. They may choose to display the name of the project of who the developer is on the panel. This is a great way to display information to let the public know about an upcoming development.
Real estate companies can also find post and panel signage to be very useful. While they are typically used for long term use, they can also be created for temporary needs. Post and panel signage can be used for developers and agents to let people know where opportunities to build are going to be located. These can display upcoming events, projects, and even the marketing availability dates.
At Signs A La Carte our team only uses the best materials to ensure your post and panel sign will be long lasting and durable. Our expert installation team will come to your location to secure your new sign hassle free.
 
At Signs A La Carte we offer many different types of signage. We are willing to work with you so that you can have your dream signage stress free. From start to finish we want to ensure you are getting exactly what you are paying for. If you have a vision in mind for what type of post and panel signage you would like to see in front of your new or already established business contact Signs A La Carte today for a free quote. We will send you a proof prior to ensure the sign is exactly what you are looking for. You can reach us at (484) 464-0111 or [email protected] for more information check out our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/signsalacarte, we look forward to working with you! 
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How Pylon Business Signs can help improve your storefront – by Signs A La Carte West Chester, PA-

8/2/2021

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​We have said it once and we'll say it again! Your business needs signage! At Signs A La Carte we offer all kinds of signage. We have what you are looking for. One of the signs we create that you may be familiar with is our Pylon Signs. A Pylon sign is also known as a freestanding sign that is most commonly outdoors. They are frequently mounted on one or two poles. These signs can be single or double sided depending on your preference. At Signs A La Carte we can also replace your current sign. 
 
A pylon sign is typically a large sign in front of your business. This will attact by-passers and make your brand known. It is important to add important information on your sign like who you are, what you have to offer, and contact information. This will ensure potential customers or clients will remember who you are. 

Why you may need a replacement sign

​There are various reasons why you may need a sign replacement. Lucky for you Signs A La Carte is able to do almost any sign replacement. The most common reason a sign may need to be replaced is due to a rebrand. Companies and businesses are changing all of the time. This calls for a new logo, color scheme, or even a new name. On the other hand, there are times when a pylon sign needs to be replaced because an entire new company is moving in. When an old company moves out a new one moves in. A faded or discolored sign is another reason why many owners decide it's time for an upgrade. If your sign needs some love and attention contact Signs A La Carte for all of your repair needs. ​
We recently worked with SPA Car Wash to replace their sign. Overtime with the weather like we have in Pennsylvania, the sign can become damaged, causing  the face to crack, peel, and even fade. ​
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At Signs A La Carte we make sure our signs are made out of the best quality and are long lasting. If you have a design in mind for your new Pylon sign, let us know! Our expert design team is happy to work with you to create your new sign. 
 
At Signs A La Carte we offer many different types of signage. We are willing to work with you so that you can have your dream signage stress free. From start to finish we want to ensure you are getting exactly what you are paying for. If you have a vision in mind for what type of signage you would like to see on your storefront contact Signs A La Carte today for a free quote. We will send you a proof prior to ensure the sign is exactly what you are looking for. You can reach us at (484) 464-0111 or [email protected] for more information check out our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/signsalacarte we look forward to working with you! 

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Why Retail Stores Need Exterior by Signs A La Carte- West Chester-PA

1/20/2020

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Monument Signs, Building Signs and Store Windows for retail stores in West Chester area.


​As the owner of a retail store, you probably know you need signs, but you might not know where to begin. Signs A La Carte can help you decide. After you contact us, we’ll meet with you at your business to discuss your needs, goals, and preferences. We’ll also bring our book with images of previous jobs to give you some ideas. 

Types of Exterior Retail Signage 

​To make your business visible to potential customers, we recommend putting your business name in various places outside of your business. 
 
On the Monument Sign 
The monument sign or pole at the entrance to the commercial area is a great place to show people they’ve come to the right location. Whether the panel face is large or small, we’ll update the signage for you. 
 
​On the Building 
Do you want to take advantage of low-voltage LEDs inside your store sign? Channel letters are a great example, but you can also have an LED lighted box, where we can slide in an acrylic face with your business’s name. 
 
The Signs A La Carte team can manufacture the shape, size, and outdoor material of your choice or install dimensional letters. Large outdoor building signs do more than direct people to your business—they project an image with your unique brand and represent your care and professionalism. 
 
​On Store Windows 
We can apply various types of vinyl to fit your needs, including decals that are visible from the parking lot or colorful, perforated vinyl. The perforated vinyl allows visitors from inside your store to see outside, but the people on the outside aren’t able to see in. 
 
Another way to professionally add important information to your storefront entrance or window is to apply vinyl lettering. Signs A La Carte customizes vinyl letter stickers (font, color, and size) with your business name, hours, and the types of products and services you offer. 

The Signs A La Carte Guarantee 

​Sometimes you need to split your payments into separate installments. In this case, we can install what’s most important to you to promote your business. Generally we install the building signs, followed by the window signs. 
 
Our team works hard every day to be known as the company that guarantees quality, well-manufactured products. We appreciate our customers for trusting us with their business. Meeting with them to present the many options they have is important to us. 
 
If you’re looking for an exterior or interior sign for your retail store, fill out the request form on our website for a free estimate. We hope to hear from you soon! 






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Creating New Exterior Signs and a Lobby Sign for Brandywine Med Spa by Signs A La Carte -West Chester, PA-

8/26/2019

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Signs A La Carte installed ​exterior signs and lobby signs at Brandywine Med Spa in Kenneth Square.


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​One year ago, Dr. Tariq and Uzma Quraishi contacted Signs A La Carte for help rebranding signage for their new business facility. Dr. Uzma Quraishi has been providing general medical care and cosmetic treatments in the Kennett Square area since 2004. At Brandywine Med Spa, she offers the latest innovations in cosmetic medicine. 
 
Our part of the project included creating new exterior signs and a lobby sign. First, Dr. Quraishi wanted to change out the pylon in front of the building. Signs A La Carte refurbished the sign that had belonged to a previous restaurant. We kept the octagonal shape of the sign, cutting two new acrylic faces and applying a translucid black cut vinyl with the doctor’s name, phone number, and business name. This type of vinyl allows light to go through.

​After back and forth moke-ups of the sign they would like to have on the storefront sign, we ended up by installing a signage made of 10" tall acrylic dimensional letters and a 10’’ logo both pigmented in bronze. The 16 letters and logo will be stud mounted on the wall.
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​​Signs A La Carte also took care of the lobby sign that is the same as the building sign. After Dr. Quraishi’s approval, we installed a white and bronze logo and 16 acrylic dimensional letters pigmented in bronze. The 5” letters and the logo will be stud mounted on the wall with a spacer. On the entrance windows, we affixed the beautiful logo cut in a white vinyl. 
​Now for the story of the two freezer doors outside the building. Initially the couple discussed a landscape. Our designer sent them a few proofs, but they were still undecided. One day, our designer found some photos and arranged them in a new proof. The proof was approved, but then winter arrived. If temperatures are below freezing, it’s impossible to install vinyl outdoors. We had to wait for the weather to get warmer. 
​Finally, after a spring warm up, we were able to install the high-quality, laminated, large-format printing on the two freezer doors. The photos have a lasting impact on customers—when we talk about other businesses in the area, we mention these photos and automatically, people know where to go. 
 
Dr. Tariq and Uzma Quraishi were great to work with! Despite the weather challenges, they were very understanding. As we know, the weather isn’t the only challenge we sometimes face when installing signs, and we were just lucky we had such patient clients. The finished Brandywine Med Spa sign is classy and chic. 
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If you want to rebrand your business and need a new interior or exterior sign, contact Signs A La Carte. We’d love to help!
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A Guide to Vinyl Signs by Signs A La Carte -West Chester, PA-

1/14/2019

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Signs A La Carte- West Chester, PA- has a A Guide to Vinyl Signs to help you custom any kind of signs.


​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. ​
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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:

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  • An economical, simple lettering on the side using colored vinyl

  • A more complex lettering including a printed lettering and cut letters
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  •  A half wrap that includes two full sides and the back 

  • A full wrap that covers the four sides of your vehicle and may include the windows and roof 
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​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. 
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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. ​

Trade Show Display
Are you promoting your business at an event? You need a trade show display. Signs A La Carte can create a canopy, runner table, banner, roll-up banner, flags, posters, and more. These exhibition booth pieces show who you are, where you are located, and what you have to offer.
​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.  
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Answering Commonly Asked Questions about Custom Signs

1/7/2019

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Signs A La Carte explains and answers commonly asked questions about Signs: price, wrap, type of signs...


​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!
 

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Reasons Your Business Might Need a Replacement Pylon Sign Face - West Chester Area, PA-

12/17/2018

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Signs A La Carte replaces pylon sign faces in the West Chester Area.

​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! 
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