Your Expert Guide: Comparing ¾ in and Under for Thin, Sleek Signage

 

At Gemini, we offer a breadth of dimensional signage with a lifetime guarantee. Often, our customers may need guidance on selecting a product to help ensure they’re getting the best solution for application and budget. In addition to price, understanding necessary design requirements and factoring in the installation environment and any related challenges before selecting a product is crucial. For example, it’s important to know whether the sign will be used for an exterior or interior application. 

Our team has outlined some key considerations when comparing ¾ in and under signs for price, look, and installation environment. 

 

Flat Cut Metal

Offering unmatched precision, our flat cut metal products are precise, durable, and versatile and an excellent choice for a variety of interior and exterior signage projects. We can create thin, more exact stroke lines by using laser cutting technology and waterjets, so our flat cut metal products replicate intricate designs. They are ideal for many applications such as wayfinding, branding, and architectural purposes, among others. 

 

 

Our flat cut metal products are available in, 1/8 in, 1/4 in, 3/8 in, 3/4 in, 1/2 in, 3/4 in, and 1 in with eight mounting options available. They can be made with vector art in a variety of metal finishes. And, flat cut metal letters and logos can be painted, with customers able to choose from a selection of 46 standard paint colors. We offer custom paint matching as well.  

Pricing for our flat cut metal products depends on the letter size and finish option selection.  

 

 

Flat Cut Acrylic

Our flat cut acrylic signage offers exceptional versatility for designs and applications and are lightweight, simple to install, UV-stable, and extremely durable. Spanning from the smallest to more elaborate design aspirations, our advanced painting capabilities allow for a range of vivid, expressive colors to create a sharp and beautiful finished product.

 

 

Flat cut acrylic products are available in 1/8 in, 3/16 in, 1/4 in, 3/8 in, 1/2 in, 3/4 in, 1 in, and 1-1/2 inch and are for interior and exterior applications, with four options available, respectively, for standard and optional mounting. Ideal for corporate signage, they can be made-to-order with vector art or custom fonts. Flat cut acrylic letters and logos can be painted with our selection of standard or custom paint colors or printed with UV Colorlast to ensure long-lasting vibrancy. Flat cut acrylic letters can be up to 95 inches in single pieces and as small as 1 in. Larger pieces can be achieved through multi-piece orders.  

Flat cut acrylic materials may be more cost-effective than flat cut metal counterparts, depending on the number of pieces, and finish selected.  

 

 

Laminates

Our laminate products, which include GemLeaf, Metal on Acrylic, Metal on Foam, and Acrylic on Foam, combine metals and plastics to provide lightweight, elegant interior signage that can be installed in areas ranging from exhibits and retail displays to lobby reception areas and offer a metal look at a more economical price.  

GemLeaf letters are laser-cut for intricate detailing for indoor use, delivering a cost-effective, impactful appearance where lightweight letters and logos are necessary.  

Metal on Acrylic laminate letters reflect a proprietary lamination process that adheres 0.30 solid CHEMETAL aluminum sheets to extruded and cast acrylic, and precisely router cut. The letters are budget-friendly compared to metal alternatives and give a sleek, luxurious layer to interior spaces.  

Metal on Foam letters, like GemLeaf and Metal on Acrylic, offer a high-end metal look but with foam back for lightweight and easy installation and with six thicknesses, create heavier appearances for interiors.  

 

 

Our Acrylic on Foam laminate letters provide colorful, light interior signage and, with six thicknesses, offer a range of depths. Customers can supply custom vector art or choose from our standard fonts to create a sign that’s unique to them.  

Laminate letters are available in, among other options, 1/8 in, 1/4 in, 3/8 in, 1/2 in, and in 1 in and available in a wide array of face colors and finishes. They are created with precision and style top-of-mind. Metal on Acrylic letters and logos can be manufactured in as few as 4 days while GemLeaf and Laminate on Foam pieces can be manufactured in as few as 6 days.  

Pricing for our laminate products depends on the letter size and finish option selection.  

 

Additional things to consider when comparing thicknesses

Beyond what we’ve covered, here are some additional things to consider when comparing thicknesses among our metal, acrylic, and laminate offerings to help ensure you get the product you want for the desired appearance.  

• Lifetime guarantee for exterior use - Know that metal and acrylic products have a lifetime guarantee for exterior use. Our laminate products have a lifetime guarantee for interior use. 
• Getting a premium metal look at an affordable price – Even though our laminate products aren’t metal, selecting the right color combinations can help you get a premium metal look at an affordable price.  

 

Get Started

Now that you've narrowed down which material you'd like to use for your project, jump to your Partner Portal account where you can manage projects, view quotes, check on your status, pay invoices, and more.  

 

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