Perfectly Finished: 5 Ways to Accentuate Acrylic

Acrylic, also known as Plexiglas, is one of the most popular sign materials for corporate offices. Often seen in upscale law offices, advertising firms, high-end boutiques, and swank restaurants and hotels, acrylic offers a super-sleek, classy, professional look that CEOs and business owners appreciate.

Whether you choose a high gloss brilliant color – like black or red – or opt for the popular clear or frosted acrylic, you are sure to be satisfied with the level of sophistication and professionalism this material lends to your sign design. Your sign may look incredibly expensive, it’s actually quite affordable.

Acrylic, alone, is attractive, but you can leave a more lasting impression on your clients by finishing your sign with a few of these available bells-and-whistles.

Here are 5 ways to successfully accentuate acrylic for a perfectly finished look:

Custom Shapes – Forgo the standard square or rectangular shaped sign for a shape tailored just for your business. Choosing a circular, oval, irregular or custom cut shape for your sign makes all the difference. The shape you choose can be the determining factor that transforms your sign from a nice sign to an amazing sign that stands out and attracts lots of attention.
Raised letters/logos – To add a nice finishing touch to a printed design, try adding some dimensionality to it. Custom cut the company name or text out of a different color acrylic and lay the 3-D letters on top. Or, perhaps, make the logo 3-D and pair it with the vinyl printed company name. Either way, the added dimension looks distinguished and innovative.
Edge Finishing – Laser-cut, flame-polished edges are attractive and very professional. And, for a really formidable look, bevel the edges – it’s the perfect finishing touch to an already beautiful sign.
Vinyl Backers – For an exceptionally attractive sign, try adding a colored vinyl backer to the clear acrylic. Any color vinyl would be a nice addition but brushed or mirror finished silver or gold vinyl add a touch of class to the end result. You could even reverse print vinyl lettering, graphics or photographs and apply them to the back of the clear acrylic for a distinguished effect. The final product would display a beautiful design through the clear acrylic, but have a completely smooth surface.
Mounting hardware – Want to add a little flair to your finished sign? Gold or silver screw caps are a great way to mount your sign with style. Metal standoffs, which come in both brushed and polished silver and gold, add a little “bling” to your sign, plus give it some extra dimension. They let your sign “stand off” from the wall or other mounting surfaces. Stunning hardware is that last finishing touch that completes the look and perfects your final display.

Again, the deep pigment and high sheen of acrylic makes it characteristically lovely but accentuating it takes it to another level. If you’d like professional, corporate indoor signage, acrylic is a perfect choice. But, if you’d like a sleek, classy and professional look, dress your acrylic up a bit – give it the perfect finish.