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  1. Contract template

    Hello. We got a job to paint a wall mural for a school. They want a contract. Usually, we email our clients an estimate, they approve it, we send them an invoice, collect 50% deposit, complete the order, collect 50% balance. Can anybody share a standard, simple, easy, primitive contract...
  2. Pre-leasing sign 7 ft wide, wooden frame

    Hello. One of our potential clients wants us to make a "pre-leasing" sign for him. The sign should stand by itself, 7ft x 4ft. No concrete. I think metal poles would not hold the 4x7 sign panel for too long. Is there a good way to make a frame of 2x4's for a sign to stand by itself? Thank you.
  3. Master Laminator VT-9600

    I recently purchased a 65" Master Laminator VT-9600, cold press laminator. I am having a few issues with it and tech support has so far not been of much help so I am hoping someone here has experience with one. We attempted to apply vinyl onto a small sheet of aluminum with the laminator and...
  4. What kind of plaque is that?

    Hello. Where can we order something like that? Gemini cannot do that. Screenshot
  5. Mounting canvas prints 24″ x 36″

    Hello. We've been asked to print and mount canvas on 1″ deep substrate. How can we do that? I know there is a 1″ Ultraboard but I am concerned about the edges. Thank you.
  6. Suggestions New shop: layout and tools

    Hello. We bought a CNC router and rented a separate shop for the "dirty" production: cnc machine, a small paint booth (HVLP system), a chop saw, a track saw, two working tables. We are going to produce dimensional letter signs and cabinet signs. I think an aluminum welder is on the short list...
  7. What kind of sign is that?

    Hello. First, I thought it's routed aluminum, but that would be to heavy. What material is that? Thank you.
  8. What kind of sign is that?

    Hello. What kind of signs is that? Do you know who supplies them? They go over short poles. (can not post images, the popup window doesn't work) Screenshot Screenshot Thank you.
  9. Painting 1″ thick letters gatorboard (ultraboard)

    Hello. We are about to paint some dimensional letters made of 1″ ultraboard. It's a rush job and we have to paint them with a brush or roller. The letters are 24″ tall. Are there any tricks to it? So far I have learned that we are supposed to use latex primer (2 coats), sand it 220 and two...
  10. Wall Mural Quote and Method

    I am looking for some guidance/reassurance on a plan I have developed for a wall mural project. It is for two walls that need to be pressure washed and prepped (spot primed) then fully repainted with a new design. We are thinking that the project will take 2 weeks labor with 2 workers at $60/hr...
  11. Buying My First Bucke Ttruck

    Hello. At the ISA 2017 trade show, I learned that sign service is an interesting field. We have a cutter and a printer. I want to buy a used bucket truck now. I would like to use it for sign installations and sign repair. The budget is $10.000. What should I look for? - height - type of the...
  12. Strange Metal Signs. What Kind Of Technology Is That?

    Hello. We have been asked to provide an estimate for three similar signs. I think: full color print, aluminum, cnc router, PVC letters, Am I thinking in the right direction? Thank you.
  13. Need Advice: Banner Installation Warranty Contract

    Hello. We got a job to produce and install two big banners. The estimate and the material have been approved. The banners have been produced by us and installed by a subcontractor (install only company). The subcontractor is licensed and insured. 3 weeks later the client wants us to sign a...
  14. Solar Powered Led Illumination For A Rooftop Banner

    Hello. We just finished installing 2 1000 sq ft banners on a roof. And now the client wants some illumination. Recently I got a light for my driveway from Amazon and it works great. I thought it would look nice putting 50 lights like that every 2 feet. Do you have experience working with...
  15. Car stripes design. Where to buy? How to become an authorized vendor?

    Hello forum. My friends from a car restoration shop order decal kits for muscle cars online. Usually, the decals are made from Avery or 3M vinyl. Do you know how I can become an "authorized vendor" of those decals? Where can I buy or download the original designs? Thank you.
  16. Wooden sandblasted sign 120″ x 60″ restoration pricing.

    Hello forum. I got invited to bid on an interesting project. 20 year old wooden sign needs some attention. New posts, the sign should be cleaned, sandblasted, patched and painted, put back together, installed. I estimate $400 in materials: posts, paint, concrete and $2600 in labor. On the other...
  17. "Refreshing" a brick monument sign

    Hello. Our customer wants us to "update" their monument sign. 15' x 8' x 2' I am offering them a new sign cabinet. That is simple. But what can we do about the bricks? Get them pressure washed? Or painted? Thank you!
  18. Acrylic navigation sign wholesale company

    Hello. I am looking for an acrylic navigation sign wholesale company to produce some signs like this one: Thank you.
  19. Restroom sign "vase"?

    Hello. Does anybody know where I can order a matching restroom sign like this one? Thank you.
  20. What paint to use for an outdoor wooden sign?

    Hello. I built a sidewalk sign a few months ago and I used benjamin moore paint because the client provided the color codes. I painted it with a stencil. It came out alright. I had an issue that the paint peeled of the primer once but i fixed that. My current job is to build a sidewalk sign...
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