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Signage Installation in Soho, using vinyl graphics

When Goldsmith Vintage Clothing wanted to make a splash at their shop front on Charing Cross Road in Soho, we were delighted to help.

This wasn't a typical sign installation given the size of the graphics. So a jigsaw of sections were created to break it down into more manageable vinyl graphics. Our graphics were applied by our fitter within a few days and were produced by plotting window graphics and external wall graphics from a conformable vinyl. This allowed us to cover the shop front entirely in sections to give the effect of a full makeover.

The design we were presented with at the outset of this project offered a few challenges. Not least as this busy shop is situated in a busy area of Charing Cross Road. But also because the surfaces weren't entirely flat and we had to find a way of presenting the giant G logo's across the entire shop fronts.

The resulting look of the shop is a stunning and eye catching head turner, which certainly gives the shop an even bigger presence on Charing Cross Road.

Goldsmith have three vintage clothing shops across London, Neal Street in the West End, Portobello Road in Notting Hill and this one in Soho. Each one selling a great mix of vintage clothes and we were delighted to help market the shop on Charing Cross Road aided by their wonderfully friendly staff. We look forward to our next challenge! See the Goldsmith website for more details https://goldsmithvintage.com/

New Build Marketing Ideas - How we help you sell

Printing and installing for New Build marketing projects is a speciality that Johnsons take seriously.  Our renowned high quality printing in both literature and wide format print, such as hoarding, is not the only reason why we are chosen.  We like to work with designers, manage the project from design to installation and create impressive and cost effective new build marketing solutions.

We work with you to offer advice and help even before the project commences.  By putting an experienced project manager at your disposal, Johnsons ensure that everything is looked after from start to finish.

We enjoy making your site stand out and draw attention to passers by.  Creating new build marketing ideas that reflect the quality of your build is important throughout the sale period, and our quality in production and installation ensure this.

How We Can Help You

• We will visit your site to discuss and advise, offer quotes and cost saving ideas.  Our project manager will get to know exactly what you are trying to do and tailor the report exactly to your requirement and budget.
• If you aren't available to visit the site.  Our project manager will obtain all the information you need, including images and video.
• Measuring up - we will take all measurements where possible and include these in a report or site survey.
• Free site survey, we will create a report that gives information and useful content on the whole site.
• Risk assessment and method statement

Tried and tested new build marketing ideas

We get involved in projects before and after building has commenced.  Some of these ideas might be used in year 2 but take a look at some of the things we've been involved with.

• Entrance Signs and Monoliths
• Local Area Directional Signs
• Flags and Banner Masts
• Printed Hoarding
• Built up text
• Cut-to-shape and illuminated hoarding
• Vision Panels - "see-through" hoarding panels
• Bespoke Marketing Suite Wallpaper
• Built-up Maps and Building Plans

Johnsons provide a comprehensive office branding service. Working with designers or creating ideas in-house, our experience will help you through from idea to installation.

Kindertons Use Core Values to Enhance Office Space

We worked alongside Kindertons designers to create stunning bespoke wallcoverings across various walls within their offices. Many of the walls included panelling, windows and even a projector screen, so we wrked closely with the designers to ensure the end result worked beautifully.

Accurate Brand Colour Matching

We use the most up to date pre-press technology to ensure colour matching. Our processes can match colours accurately using our 6 colour flatbed and roll to roll wide format printing presses by AGFA.

Our experience in producing successful office branding projects is essential. And Kindertons took advantage of our free site survey to discuss ideas and achieve a successful office branding project.

Projector Screen Included with the Wallpaper

In the training room, the best wall to include the core values was the same wall the projector was used. Here we included a space within the substrate to project images. This needed to be an exact position, so measuring up beforehand was crucial.

Some of the simpler walls included graphics on stairways and in corridors. Here it was important that the wall design wrapped around the corner to ensure longevity.

Protective Covering on all Office Wallpapers

All our wall coverings are laminated with a protective film which gives the wallpaper a durability that domestic wallpaper does not have. This keeps the wall graphic fresh and protects from the usual bumps and scrapes a busy office will have. The coating can also be cleaned down with water and mild detergents without affecting the graphic.

Creating One Way Vision Windows with Contra Vision

One way vision windows are a simple, cost effective solution using Contra Vision window film. We are specialists in fitting one-way window film across a variety of project types, large or small.  We'll help you choose the right window film to suit your requirements, give qualified advice, and offer the very highest print quality and installation standards. Contra Vision has many different uses.  It's ability to produce stunning graphics on one side and near invisibility on the other always impresses our customers.  Whether you're looking to give privacy to an office whilst still giving visibility from within, or require graphic space without affecting incoming light, our Contra Vision experts can help. This simple fitting was carried out for a temporary office environment that required privacy.  A  self adhesive vinyl graphic would have blocked light and eliminated the view.  And with costs very similar for print and installation, Contra Vision was the obvious choice.  

How Does Contra Vision Work?

Contra Vision uses natural light to perform its trick on the eye.  Holes in the Contra Vision quickly turn glazing into one way vision windows.  The back of the film is usually black and in most cases is fitted to the outside of the windows.  This allows the eye to see "through" the graphic from the inside but will only see the graphic from the outside.  Contra Vision is supplied in many formats including 30%, 40% and 50% of hole versus substrate.  This allows more or less light through, but also affects the image opacity. The most commonly used film is the 40%, and Contra Vision have recently introduced a 40% HD version which has smaller perforations and gives the graphic unequalled print opacity.  Our Sign & Display manager, Jamie Brelsford, will happily talk you through the options.

So There Are Different Kinds of Contra Vision?

There isn't one kind suits all.  A 30% may be more effective than a 50% in some circumstances where the graphic is of most importance.  Though there are films that give solutions to different problems. For instance, this project for a major pharmaceutical company was produced using clear Contra Vision.  And whilst production time is increased, cost of installation was dramatically reduced. [caption id="attachment_989" align="alignleft" width="300"] View from walkways[/caption] Creating one way vision windows usually means applying the window film to the glass from the outside.  In this case the walkways were too high to access cost effectively so we used clear Contra Vision.  Here we printed the graphic in reverse, backed it up with white ink, then printed a flood coat of black. This enabled us to adhere to the inside of the walkways rather than the outside. The result allowed vision through the graphic from the walkways but a very visible graphic from below.

Help and Advice from Johnsons Printers

Johnsons print and install for a range of small and large projects.  Whatever the size of your project, from a small retail window to a complete building wrap, you will receive the very best quality AGFA quality print.  You will be fully supported before and throughout production, and we ensure a safe and professional installation. Give the team a call or leave a message below, and our sign & display team will offer guidance and advice with your project.

When we were asked to design wooden monolith signs, our joiners designed three stunning timber signs. The signage needed to be sympathetic to the surroundings, reflect the local environment and offer a practical signage solution.

Wooden Totem/Monolith signs

We designed the wooden monolith and all the wooden signs into kit form.  This is so the signage could be put together on site in minimal time, and with relative ease. This wooden signage also included overhanging tray signs cut into the timber, together with laser cut acrylic lettering. (Some of the strokes on the text were cut as fine as 2mm). And some of the text needed to be applied direct to the timber fascia. [caption id="attachment_905" align="alignleft" width="300"] The wooden monoliths in kit form[/caption]

Which Wood is Used on the Monolith?

Our client requested an Oak finish on the signs. We were able to create a similar colour and grain to Oak, from Idigbo.  This timber is very stable and is hard enough to take fixings extremely well.  Although the Idigbo doesn't necessarily need to be treated, it does add to its durability and stability if a coating is added.  Call us to discuss which treatment is best for your wooden signage.

Double sided wooden monolith signs

Although the monolith signs were double sided, we also crafted a single sided version of the signs which could be attached to railings.  Because this was a single sided wooden sign, the fixtures were finished on the back to a high standard, and painted to match the railings. All the signs were finished with a timber capping to add further protection to the sign.  Each sign being finished to the highest standards.  The finishing includes Oak pellets to hide any fixing heads as well as apexed caps to enhance drainage. Please don't hesitate to get in touch regarding any wooden signage, no matter how big or small the project. You can call 01260 625207 or leave a message in the form below, we'll be in touch with you as quickly as possible.