News — General Signage
Wayfinding Basics
Posted by Kelvin Scott on
They say everyone is looking for something, and the best way to help them out is with effective wayfinding signage. What is wayfinding signage? Simply put, any type of signage that helps you find your way. There are two common types of wayfinding signage: Informative - This includes directory boards, floor markers, directional arrows, door names, and numbers. Emergency - Fire and emergency exits, muster points, first aid locations, and glow in the dark signage fall into this category. Wayfinding signage is so common that we often don't really think about it, but there are a few important things to...
Saving Money with Anti-Graffiti Coatings
Posted by Kelvin Scott on
Heres the scenario: You just bought a great new sign from Western Safety Sign (thank you by the way) and one morning you wake up to find some less savoury individual has spray painted over it. While we appreciate the repeat business of you having to replace that sign, we'd actually rather have satisfied long term customers. If graffiti has been or could be an issue for you, we have a solution. Our aluminum and reflective aluminum signs can be upgraded with an anti-graffiti coating that resists: spray paint lipstick permanent marker stickers Instead of replacing your sign, wipe the...
Custom Signs
Posted by Anita Bihun on
As a sign manufacturer, we are asked all the time, " do you have this sign?". The answer is yes. We make all of our signs to order, so that you get exactly what you desire as well as the longest lifespan out of the vinyls and materials that we offer. This also means that any signs that you see on our website are also customize-able. Our online catalog is full of frequently ordered signs as well as standard signs, but they are typically suggestions. We can make you whatever sign you need, add your logo, add sequential numbering, you...
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Stairwell Signs
Posted by Anita Bihun on
Marking the doors to your stairwells has never been easier with our line of stairwell signs. Our Stairwell Signs and Floor Numbering Signs are made to order, with tactile (raised) letters and braille. We can fabricate in a number of sizes and colors, specific to your buildings needs. Floor Numbering signs are used to mark each floor of your stairwell to indicated the floor, the raised letters will help to indicate which floor you are on, in case of emergency, fire and heavy smoke.
Video Surveillance Signs
Posted by Anita Bihun on
Whether you have put up security cameras or not, Video Surveillance Warning signs can be a great deter-ant of unwanted guests at work or at home. With our Variety of Video Surveillance Signs, there is something for everyone, and if you don't see something you like, we will make one up to fit your specific needs, no problem. We can also recommend the correct substrate for your signs, depending on where they are going and how long you would like them to last. Follow link for some info on Picking Sign Materials. Contact Us today for more info!
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Installation Services in Winnipeg
Posted by Anita Bihun on
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