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Aluminum and Acrylic Are Popular Sign Materials Is One Right For You

Read to discover:

• Why aluminum and acrylic real estate signs are so popular and their biggest similarities
• What you should consider when making a decision between aluminum and acrylic real estate sign
• Different uses for each type of sign and what type of environment they're ideal for

Customers always want to know what our most popular sign materials are. Aluminum and Acrylic signs combined account for about 40% of our sales. While the two have a lot of similarities, they also have some big differences that can help you determine which (if either) will fit your needs best.

What are the biggest similarities between aluminum and acrylic signs?

Most importantly, both aluminum and acrylic are extremely versatile. Either can be used indoors or outdoors, though aluminum typically used more often outside while acrylic is often found indoors.

Both are very lightweight and durable, which explains their popularity. In fact, aluminum is one of the most durable sign materials available.

Since aluminum and acrylic are both lightweight and thin, they are easy to install. Acrylic mounts to the wall very easily. Both materials are also waterproof — a big reason they endure well outdoors.

But the similarities pretty much end there. So while aluminum and acrylic share some important factors, their differences are extremely important to note.

What are the differences between aluminum and acrylic?

Let's look at aluminum first. The first important thing to know about this sign material is that it is a metal sign material. Other specific attributes of this material include:

• Very popular for real estate signage
• Very strong
• Perfectly smooth finish
• Rustproof
• Cost effective (but more expensive than acrylic)
• Won't deteriorate
• Rigid yet flexible
• Often used for double sided signage
• Lasts decades inside and up to eight years outdoors

Now let's look at Acrylic. This is a plastic sign material, and is also:

• Clear acrylic signage is available and extremely popular in office buildings, etc.
• High gloss surface gives a professional look
• Polished gold and silver standoffs used to mount acrylic signs appear very high—end
• Pigments on acrylic hold color well
• Inexpensive
• Perfect for lighted sign displays
• For one—sided signs only
• Lasts indefinitely indoors

Obviously, they are best used for different reasons despite their similarities.

What should I use each material for?

Aluminum is the most popular outdoor sign material we offer. It is most often used for signage that provide directions or instructions, such as traffic signs and yard signs. Real estate signs are one of the most popular uses for aluminum. (You can learn how to design an effective real estate sign here.)

Acrylic is generally in corporate interiors and hotel lobbies. It's glossy, contemporary look makes acrylic ideal for professional uses and branding. You'll often see acrylic name plate signs on office doors, for example.

If you have any questions about choosing the ideal signage material for your needs, just get in touch with our sign experts anytime between 9am and 9pm seven days a week.