We can produce anything from small wooden signs to huge timber monoliths, built to last and giving a superior alternative to aluminium signs.
Creating Bespoke Wooden Signs
We can create your wooden signs to your brief, giving a fully bespoke service. This might include cutting the wood to shape, or producing tongue and groove panels to produce larger wooden facia’s. Johnsons can offer visuals to show you how your signage will look, or we work to your own ideas and visuals.
We can look at the practical use of your signage, including the colour and choice of wood as well as the position and fixing. Our aim is to produce stunning timber signs that will stand the test of time with care before and after installation.
Wooden Signage with Cut Acrylic Text
There are a number of ways we can add text, logo’s and graphics to your timber signage. In this case, fine white acrylic cut text was added directly onto the timber. We can also add aluminium tray signs to give depth and a clear area for additional graphics.
Care is taken to produce long lasting wooden signs that fit your brief and be totally practical. Finishing the signage is as important as the design, and we’ll make sure your signage is built to the highest standards.
How to order wooden signage
We try to make things as easy as possible.
If you already have a good idea of what is required, we can often quote from a sketch. But sometimes a brief chat can help iron out any questions or difficulties.
In the first instance call our signage manager Jamie Brelsford 01270 625207 0r use the form below. We’ll make sure we help you get exactly what you require.
Wooden signs can often need a little more attention to look after over the years. However, many hardwoods like Idigbo have a very stable and attractive finish without varnish. However, oil or varnish will add life to your signs and we can help you with advice on how to keep your wooden signs looking great throughout the years.
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Wooden Monolith Signs
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.
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. We have since produced a similar kit for another sign company who required wooden monolith signs of their own.
However, this 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 facia.
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The wooden monoliths in kit form[/caption]
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.
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. We have since produced a similar kit for another sign company who required wooden monolith signs of their own.
However, this 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 facia.
[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, though 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 both 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.
Installation Services
Johnsons fitting team offers signage, event and exhibition installations UK wide. We work seamlessly with your clients, site managers and staff, in a smart and professional manner.
Our fitting team has experience in fitting signage, hoarding, office vinyls, window vinyls, bespoke wallpaper, exhibition stands, temporary and directional signage as well as shop signs and school signs.
Installation services include:
- Site survey and measure up
- Access equipment appraisal
- Risk Assessment & Method Statements
- Supply of all relevant access equipment
- Out of hours work when required
- Professional, customer facing installation manager
- Project manager
Sign Making Services
Johnsons have an experienced team creating signs for both external and internal use. We produce a complete range of signage options from built up and 3D letters to office wall graphics. Furthermore we offer advice, site surveys and installation, giving a comprehensive signage service from start to finish.
We have a wide range of expertise including:
Our free site survey allows us to assess all the possibilities available to create your signage. This is usually undertaken by your Installation Manager who will look after your project from start to finish. The processes include; sign making, print production and installation.
At this stage we may also give you a scrapbook of ideas, suggestions and solutions that can be successfully converted into practical and creative sign solutions. Alternatively, if you already know exactly what you want, our survey will make sure its possible, ensuring a swift and safe installation.
Give the team a call on 01270 625207 or leave a message in the form below, and we'll get a quote over to you as soon as possible.
Your project manager will ensure that your signage is installed safely. In most cases the project manager will be working alongside our experienced installation team . Safety compliance is of paramount importance to us and all our fitters have appropriate health and safety certification.
Sign Making & Installation
Sign Manufacturers Based in Cheshire
Johnsons have an experienced team creating signs for both external and internal use. We produce a complete range of signage options from built up and 3D letters to office wall graphics. Furthermore we offer advice, site surveys and installation, giving a comprehensive signage service from start to finish.
We have a wide range of expertise including:
- Company Branding
- Built-up Logo's and Letters
- Shop Signs
- Site Hoarding
- Directional Signs
- Office Signs
- Temporary Signage
- Festival & Events
- School Signs
- Correx, Foamex, Dibond Signs
- Illuminated Signage Solutions
- Self Adhesive Vinyl's
- Notice Boards
Start With A Free Local Site Survey
Our free site survey allows us to assess all the possibilities available to create your signage. This is usually undertaken by your Installation Manager who will look after your project from start to finish. The processes include; sign making, print production and installation.
At this stage we may also give you a scrapbook of ideas, suggestions and solutions that can be successfully converted into practical and creative sign solutions. Alternatively, if you already know exactly what you want, our survey will make sure its possible, ensuring a swift and safe installation.
Give the team a call on 01270 625207 or leave a message in the form below, and we'll get a quote over to you as soon as possible.
Signage Design Ideas
You may already have a good idea of how you want your sign to look. If not, we're here to help. We can show you examples of past work and offer ideas on the best way to display your signs. Also, if you need illuminated signage we can work out the best way this can be incorporated into the design using LED or spotlights.Installation of Signs
Your project manager will ensure that your signage is installed safely. In most cases the project manager will be working alongside our experienced installation team . Safety compliance is of paramount importance to us and all our fitters have appropriate health and safety certification.
Risk Assessment & Method Statements
Furthermore, some projects may need RAMS and we can supply these for you. Usually RAMS can be supplied after a site survey and will be published by your project manager who will look after your sign production and installation from start to finish. Similarly, other certification such as PASMA or CSCS cards will be supplied where required.Free Site Survey
If you would like to discuss your signs in more detail, please don't hesitate to call. We can help you find the right options and possibilities available at your site. We offer a free survey where we can assess all parts of installation, measurements and practical solutions. In the first instance, call Jamie Brelsford on 01270 625207 or leave a message in the form below and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.
Event Signs – Directional Signs – Temporary Signs
Johnsons offer Event Signs, Directional and Temporary Signs with a selection of different boards and substrates. Some have the simple advantage of being cheaper, but which substrate is the most practical for your event?
We print signage for many festivals and events throughout the year. But its good to know exactly how you would like your signs. Our flatbed printers print full colour and cut to the size you require including holes for cable ties or other fixings if required.
We also cut your signs to any shape you require, including arrows or simply with radius corners. Give the team a call to discuss this if providing artwork.
Correx is a corrugated, fluted board, available in 4mm and 6mm thicknesses. Subsequently it is mainly used on estate agents boards and is regularly used as a short term, temporary sign. It's advantage over other boards is the low cost and is the lightest of the substrates.
PVC banner material and PVC Mesh is very often used as event signage, and is a good solution where large signage is required. A very cost effective way of promoting events. The PVC Mesh allows air to flow through the graphic causing less stress on the supporting structure. Mesh can add a little more durability to graphics when positioned in windy areas and conditions.
Dibond Signs
Dibond is a trade name of an aluminium composite board. It is the strongest of the boards listed here. Used more as permanent signage as it weighs more than the others and it carries more of a premium cost. If reusing the signage again, there's a much better chance of the Dibond sign outlasting the other boards, especially if laminated.
Printed Event Signs - Cut to shape
We print signage for many festivals and events throughout the year. But its good to know exactly how you would like your signs. Our flatbed printers print full colour and cut to the size you require including holes for cable ties or other fixings if required.
We also cut your signs to any shape you require, including arrows or simply with radius corners. Give the team a call to discuss this if providing artwork.
Installing Event Signs
We can make all our signage suitable for self-installation. Whether you use existing structures and posts or its a quick to install, free standing frame, we can give you the best solutions. We also have a team of fitters to help you when required. We have high access equipment for those difficult to access signs, and podium towers where needed. All our fitters have relevant health and safety certification.Selecting the right Board
Most event signage we supply is printed with single use in mind. However, if you are organising an event which will be repeated, you may want to reuse your signs wherever possible. There are three main temporary sign solutions.Correx or Foamex Board?
Correx is a corrugated, fluted board, available in 4mm and 6mm thicknesses. Subsequently it is mainly used on estate agents boards and is regularly used as a short term, temporary sign. It's advantage over other boards is the low cost and is the lightest of the substrates.
Foamex Boards
Foamex is a trade name for a rigid PVC board, available in a range of thicknesses including 3mm and 5mm. The thickness of the Foamex board is very often dependent on the size of the sign. This is the most ideal substrate if your attempting to re-use your event signage.PVC Banner & PVC Mesh
PVC banner material and PVC Mesh is very often used as event signage, and is a good solution where large signage is required. A very cost effective way of promoting events. The PVC Mesh allows air to flow through the graphic causing less stress on the supporting structure. Mesh can add a little more durability to graphics when positioned in windy areas and conditions.
Dibond Signs
Dibond is a trade name of an aluminium composite board. It is the strongest of the boards listed here. Used more as permanent signage as it weighs more than the others and it carries more of a premium cost. If reusing the signage again, there's a much better chance of the Dibond sign outlasting the other boards, especially if laminated.
One Way Vision Windows – Print & Installation
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Investment in the latest technology
Our continual investment in the latest technology has made us the first choice for many graphic designers, marketers and print buyers. Whether it's litho or digital print technology, innovative finishing machinery or the software to enhance it, we're always looking for the best print solutions.
Our litho print is processed on Heidelberg’s flagship XL press with approximately 15,000 sheets per hour coming off the best litho print technology. As a company, we have been using Heidelberg presses for over 50 years and from proven results and past experience we know that Heidelberg pride itself on quality and efficiency – two values the team at Johnsons firmly believe in.
The HP Indigo digital machine is the best digital press in the market. With a print quality close to litho, it's the first choice for print buyers. Capable of printing white, metallics and even fluorescent inks, this press can produce high quality, creative print in short runs very cost effectively.
Investment in Printing Presses
Our litho print is processed on Heidelberg’s flagship XL press with approximately 15,000 sheets per hour coming off the best litho print technology. As a company, we have been using Heidelberg presses for over 50 years and from proven results and past experience we know that Heidelberg pride itself on quality and efficiency – two values the team at Johnsons firmly believe in.
The HP Indigo digital machine is the best digital press in the market. With a print quality close to litho, it's the first choice for print buyers. Capable of printing white, metallics and even fluorescent inks, this press can produce high quality, creative print in short runs very cost effectively.