Custom Exterior Building Signs for Retail Stores in Toronto

Business signs are important for advertising, brand visibility, and customer engagement.   People remember clever and attractive signs and they’ll recall the presence of a local solution the next time their need arises. From the consumers’ perspective, they appreciate signs that look professional, and which use modern materials and have sleek designs. For example, channel letter signs are something nobody could ever make at home, unless they’re experienced at cutting metal and plastic. Such a sign has the penetrating power necessary to make an impact in a crowded marketplace, and it has a visual depth which adds sophistication to your brand.

Retail store owners appreciate the durability of modern signage. Acrylic is a tough material that can withstand harsh weather conditions and is resistant to fading and discoloration. The brilliance and longevity of LED lights which are ubiquitous in Canada but have only become standard in the last decade now adds to the overall durability of our signs.

The best exterior signs invoke gentle happiness and a strong desire to explore the shop’s interior.

• Awning Signs
  Awning signs have a unique shape because they have evolved from architectural awnings designed to give shade to a window or door. These signs protrude from the face of the building, adding a third dimension to the façade, pulling commuters' attention toward them and the brand message. They improve the look of the building and add.
• Channel Letters(illuminated, rear-illuminated & non-illuminated)
  A Channel Letter Sign is a three-dimensional graphic element with an individual structure and a separate channel for illumination, hence the name ‘channel’ letter sign.  The form can take any shape and are commonly letters, but can be numbers, or a brand logo, and when raised up and individually lit from within the channel, it makes an impactful sign presentation.
• Illuminated Sign Cabinets (LED, Neon, and fluorescent)
  Illuminated sign cabinets are also called ‘light boxes’ and they’re a popular choice for business exteriors in retail environments. These signs are typically illuminated using LED lights on the interior which makes them look sharp during the day and gives them even more visibility at night.Most sign boxes have custom-printed vinyl faces but they can also have acrylic faces which have a glossier finish. The colours have a warm tone and the printing can transmit more details. The combination of an acrylic face with an illuminated sign box ensures high quality, but either a vinyl or acrylic face will endure the weather handsomely without fading for many years into the future.Currently, our sign boxes are illuminated with light-emitting diodes, LEDs, but we still offer boxes with traditional fluorescent light bulbs and ballasts which gives the presentation a certain look that some businesses appreciate.
• Pylon Sign
  Pylon Signs are the tall signs at the edge of the property, usually near the entrances and exits of the parking lot. The signage is erected on steel pillars or poles, footed in cement. They are most frequently deployed near shopping centers or along highways to capture the attention of passing motorists. They're perfect for businesses located near major thoroughfares and other major attractions.
• Custom Window Graphics
  Custom-printed vinyl window graphics transform plate glass windows into majestic billboards.  Large empty glass windows are present on just about every street level venue in North America, and custom-printed vinyl lettering can turn these otherwise blank pages into meaningful message boards. Businesses use window graphics to showcase store hours, sales, promotions, or information about products or services. They are an excellent way to attract commuters who pass by the shop windows.

How have Storefront Signs for Retail Stores Changed Over the Years?

Storefront signs are the single most important signs a business can create for its physical location. They identify the store and are typically mounted on the exterior of the premises. Such signs are not just popular, they’re essential for brand visibility and for attracting new customers. In the early days of commerce, storefront signs were called ‘shingles’ and were hung by chains over the entrance of the establishment. Up until the nineteen sixties, storefront signs were hand painted on wooden flats that were nailed to the facade. After a brief but wonderful flirtation with neon signs in the nineteen sixties and seventies, storefront lighting became fluorescent in the decades that followed, the market is now dominated by acrylic channel letter signs with LED elements and custom-printed vinyl or acrylic signage.

Why is Sign Source Solution the Best Choice for Making Custom Business Signs?

Our sign shop delivers unrivalled quality because we have years of experience making signs and we know what works. We only use premium-grade materials which we know and trust and which come with quality guarantees we can pass on to our clients. At our sign shop in Vaughan, we operate state-of-the-art printers and cutting machines while manufacturing the sign, and we employ structural engineers to check our plans for the sign’s installation on the premises. On top of everything, our prices are also very competitive.