Features, Benefits and Advantages

Most people take them for granted because they can be easily overlooked but when people do

need them; they always look for wall signs in case they want information. The uses of

conventional signs are varied; the goal of these signs is to inform or to evoke a response. With

regards to wall signs, the intent to inform can be achieved by marking something or displaying a

message like a notice for example.

An information sign is a very noticeable and visibly legible placard that gives instruction or

informs people of the purpose of the object. The first information signs were made out of wood

and the signs were painted by hand. Then people began to use metal because it was harder than

wooden signs until they adopted the use of plastic, which was more flexible than metal and since

production of plastic signs, are less costly.

Then there are wall signs that are meant to give way finding information to people. These signs

are usually found inside and outside of buildings and in streets and roads. The main purpose of

these signs is communication and to give information so that the person reading them can make a

decision based on the information given on the sign. Wall signs can be classified into four: signs

that give information, signs that give direction, signs that give identification, and signs for safety,

rules, and regulations.

There are also wall signs that are meant to advertise a product or a service. These signs are

usually large in size and are colorful to capture the attention of its intended audience. Most of

these signs are custom-made since more and more people are taking advantage of the available

technology today such as graphics software programs. Using these software programs allow the

business owner to add a more personal touch to his or her custom wall signs. These signs are

essential if the business is always expecting walk-in clients so the clients will find the office.

Also, inside the office, wall signs are important to signify the different departments of the office,

such as Accounting or Product Development; it is also recommended that business owners make

these designs with the company’s. These signs can impress the visitors because the office will

seem professional and business-like. Signs that inform where the restrooms are can be very

helpful to visitors as well.

Some people choose to use wall signs to decorate a room in their house. These signs are easy to

make and can spruce up an undecorated wall in a simple manner. These signs can be custom-

made to fit the theme and style of the house as well. In making these signs, people can use basic

craft supplies such as acrylic craft pain, stencils, and paint brushes. Usually these decorative

signs are made out of thin wooden boards. To mount these wooden decorative signs, a power

drill is used to create holes in the wall. This way, putting up the decorative wooden signs can be

nailed directly to the wall.