- New Castle, DE 19720
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Nothing looks more prestigious than elegant metal letters in bronze, aluminum, or brass finishes. Metal letters are durable and add an air of distinction and professionalism to the edifice of any building or sign board. If you want to make a sophisticated first impression, cast metal lettering and plaques are a wonderful option for your business or institution.
Cast metal sign lettering requires a laborious process with over twenty steps from start to finish. To spare you the exhaustive details, our team works together to take liquid metal that is poured into molds of various fonts. From there, the metal is shot-blasted, degated, belt sanded and then sent to another professional for the final steps. The letters are turned over in the molds, drilled or tapped for stud mounting hardware before being prepped for its finish.
Next, the cast metal letters are painted with a bead-blast method that makes the natural finish look satin smooth and shiny. The characters are placed out to dry before receiving a coat of clear hardened acrylic polyurethane. Lastly, the letters are baked in an oven to ensure strength and durability.
The same process applies to metal plaques, as well.
Cast metal lettering and plaques make an impact, no matter their purpose. Metal is extremely durable and holds up against the elements. You will often see cast metal letters and plaques used in the following applications:
Trying to decide between cast metal or flat cut metal letters? There is one difference that can help with your choice. Cast metal letters usually will appear to have more depth and dimension than a flat cut out. Furthermore, if you’re looking to save some money, cast metal lettering will have a hollow back, which keeps you from having to pay for a material that you wouldn’t see anyway. Both flat cut and cast metal have the same material options, but you might find that some fonts are incompatible with cast metal styling.
Installation of both plaques and cast metal lettering is fairly straightforward. The sign can be hung on any kind of wall surface, such as interior drywall, exterior stone or brick, metal siding, stucco, and more using the stud mounts that thread into the hollow back of the letters.
Another benefit of cast metal lettering and plaques is that they are vandal-resistant. Graphics cannot be scratched off or removed, and metal letters and plaques are difficult to crack or break. The metal will withstand heat and cold temperatures without warping or flaking, and metal will never lose its color from direct exposure to the sun.
Cast metal letters and plaques come in a choice metals, including:
Check with us to see what other custom finish options we have available.
Did you know you can even create a drop shadow effect with cast metal letters by using spacers to make the letter or plaque slightly float off the wall? This will add another level of dimension to create an eye-catching sign.
As for plaques, you can choose a background texture, such as leatherette or pebble. The background colors range from oxidized browns on bronze plaques or black for aluminum. Feel free to discuss customization options with our team members for more information. Most backgrounds can be painted any color you want, but there are some limitations. Raised metal letters on the plaque will come with a finish to enhance the quality of the final product.
At Tupp Signs, we understand that a sign is critical to your business’s image, and so we offer nothing but the best quality materials for your sign, as well as outstanding craftsmanship and customer service to get the job done right the first time. We have been in the sign making business for well over 40 years, and we live to serve the community and see it thrive.
If you want beautifully crafted metal lettering or plaques for the interior and exterior of your office, home, or business, look no farther. Our professional team has the skills and experience to deliver work that exceeds your expectations.
Ready to receive a quote for your cast metal lettering project or want to request more information? Fill out the contact form to get in touch with us.
