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Sandblasted Signs vs. Routed Signs

Today we are going to discuss the difference between Sandblasted Signs as well as the Routed Signs in depth and their usage to avoid confusion between the two. We will also discuss the merits of both custom-built signs which will benefit you.

What are carved signs?

Carved signs are used by the businesses who want to show a plain and simple image but with a charming nature and are mostly present in communities, office suites, and/or districts which are historic with really strict laws. You can use sandblasted signs and routed signs if you need to show your customers the charm as well as professionalism of your business.

Sandblasted signs

The graphics and texts are raised in the sandblasted signs and are carved on a thick sheet of High Density Urethane (HDU) or any other material which can be used for signs and then are covered with sandblast stencil made of custom rubber. Then the area which was around the stencil when it was covered is given the texture you like and then when the stencil is removed the sandblast is covered with your desired texture. Then these sides are painted. These signs provide an old, friendly look and can be used to define an old fashioned environment for customers. These signs help in marketing yourself to even old people with a vintage look.

Routing HDU

Routed Signs

In the routed signs design, the text and graphics are engraved with the background being flat and also begin with the thick sheet of material for sign also known as sign foam (HDU) with the designs being carved using a CNC router. They are also referred to as the ‘sign blank’ and then primed and painted as the final background color.  These signs are made using a computer and the lettering and the designs are done then the design is transferred to the CNC software which transfers the image to an engraved look giving it an elegant texture and design. This makes it much simple and gives your signs a personality they desire and are engaging to the users. The engraved texts and graphics provide satisfaction to the audience and are much better to look at.
So to conclude the post we can say that choosing between the sandblast sign as well as routed sign is all upon your personal choices and you can choose the best according to your needs as well as which attracts you more. Both the methods create stylish, elegant and expressive signs and are cost effective and are of the same cost. My own thoughts about this are that sandblasted signs are better than routed signs and they provide a much broad and elegant view and helps in engaging your audience so they are a much better buy than routed signs. But the choice always depends on you and please describe in the comments, which sign you like much better: The Sandblasted Signs or The Routed Signs. I see each comment and will reply to your questions and will also view each and every suggestion you place in the comments.

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