Flat Cut Metal Product Specifications, Mounting, and Installation

Materials	Min/Max Heights
Depth	Typeface/Fonts
Finishes	Paint
Install Environment	Mounting and Installation

Materials

What metal materials can I use for a flat cut metal?

Flat cut metal letters and logos are available in six metal materials:


Aluminum (Alloy 5052)	Stainless Steel (Alloy 304 and Alloy 316)	Brass (Alloy C280)	Bronze (Alloy C22000)	Copper (C11000)	Cor-Ten Steel

Min/Max Heights

How big can flat cut metal letters and logos be?

Flat cut metal letters and logos can be as small as 1/2 inch up to 95 inches, depending on the metal material and finish. Letters and logos above 95 inches come in multiple sections.

How small can flat cut metal letters and logos be?

Flat cut metal letters and logos can be as small as 3/4 inch.

Tip: Looking for letters under 3 inches tall? Learn more about our Mini Flat Cut Letters.

Depth

How thick can flat cut metal letters and logos be?

We have six thicknesses available in flat cut metal. Available thickness depends on material selection.

1/8 in

1/4 in

3/8 in

1/2 in

3/4 in

1 in

How thick can flat cut metal letters and logos be?

Aluminum	1/8 in	1/4 in	3/8 in	1/2 in	3/4 in	1 in
Stainless steel	1/8 in	1/4 in	3/8 in	1/2 in
Cor-Ten	1/8 in	1/4 in
Brass	1/8 in	1/4 in	3/8 in	1/2 in	3/4 in
Bronze	1/8 in	1/4 in	3/8 in	1/2 in
Copper	1/8 in	1/4 in	3/8 in

Typeface/fonts

Can a flat cut metal sign be made with a custom font?

Flat cut metal signs can be made with custom fonts and vector art. We also have over ninety standard fonts if custom artwork is not required.

Tip: View our standard fonts list here.

Lowercase letters are 75% of the corresponding uppercase price
Small punctuation marks, like commas, periods, and dashes are 33% of the uppercase letter price.
Logos smaller than 10 inches by 10 inches can be priced as a letter using the maximum dimension.
For logos larger than 48 inches by 48 inches or with more than thirty-one pieces or cutouts, contact us through Partner Portal for a quote.

Finishes

What finishes are there for flat cut metal?

We offer a variety of standard metal finishes for your made-to-order flat cut metal sign. Click on each metal material to learn more.


Aluminum Finishes	Stainless Steel Finishes	Brass Finishes	Copper Finishes	Bronze Finishes	Cor-Ten Steel

Tip: We also offer premium finishes.

Paint

Can you paint flat cut metal letters and logos?

Aluminum letters and logos can be painted. We have a selection of forty-six standard paint colors and offer custom paint matching.

Tip: To learn more about our custom paint matching, refer to our custom colors article.

Install Environment

Where can I install a flat cut metal sign?

Flat cut metal letters and logos are for interior or exterior applications.

What are the mounting options for flat cut metal?

We offer eight mounting options for flat cut metal letters and logos. Additional charges may apply.

Note: Every order comes with standard mounting and an installation pattern for a seamless installation.

	Plain (No Mounts) No mounting holes or hardware supplied. Most metal finishes require some processing holes on letter backs, even with plain mounts.
	Stud Mount For stud mounting, letter and logo backs require letters with at least a 1/4 inch thickness. They will be drilled and tapped to receive threaded studs for mounting to a wall. Alignment for brick, blocks, or rails is optional.
	Welded Stud Mount Backs of 1/8 inch thick letters and logos are supplied with welded stud bosses to receive studs or 1-inch-long welded studs for mounting to a wall.
	Single Rail Mount For letters up to 8 inches, a single aluminum C-Channel or flat rail, painted or anodized, is mounted with threaded aluminum bolts into in-line stud bosses. Letters are attached to the rail by word. 25% upcharge with unfinished letter backs (standard).
	Double Rail Mount Includes two C-Channel or flat rails with the letters pre-assembled. Typical with 4-inch – 24-inch letters. 35% upcharge with unfinished letter backs (standard).
	Bottom and Top Rail Mount This mount is available for letters 4 inches to 30 inches tall with a minimum of 3/8 inch thickness. Includes painted or anodized flat or C-Channel aluminum rail. Letters over 8 inches may require tie-back (not supplied). 25% upcharge with unfinished letter backs (standard).
	Bottom Angle Bracket A 90° angle bracket measuring 2 inch x 2 inch x 1/4 inch is secured to bottom stud locations of letters. Tie-backs recommended for letters over 8 inches (not supplied). Letters are mounted by word. Maximum 96 inch length. 35% upcharge with unfinished letter backs (standard).
	Bottom and Top Stud Mount A bottom and top stud mount is for letters 4 inches to 30 inches tall. This mount requires a minimum of 3/8 inch thickness. Letters are drilled and tapped to receive threaded studs for mounting to the wall or rails. Letters over 8 inches may require tie-back (not supplied). Add 15% to the brushed letter price. Unfinished letter backs (standard).
	Double Face Tape Mount Strips of 25-mil VHB tape are applied to the backs of the letters and logos. The maximum size varies by thickness and material. The price includes a stencil guide. Contact us through Partner Portal for a quote.