Dimensional Letters FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions about Dimensional Letters

• What are the benefits of dimensional letters?

  The versatility of dimensional or built-up lettering is a huge benefit, it can be made or cut from a number of different materials to suit your needs or your brand’s logo and design, because of this you are not tied down to a limited number of font types or colours.

  Dimensional letters also means your signs become more eye-catching and can be used in both indoor and outdoor environments and could be illuminated too,

  They could also be used in quirky designs for wayfinding and directional signs and could be factored in to almost any signage project. 

• What materials are used to create dimensional letters?

  Dimensional letters can be created from a number of materials ranging from metals including stainless steel, copper, brass or aluminium to moulded plastic and wood! Depending on the location of your sign, the look you want to achieve and your budget, your FASTSIGNS surveyor will help you decide on the best material for your dimensional lettering and signage needs.

• I need something fully custom; can FASTSIGNS still help?

  FASTSIGNS specialise in creating bespoke comprehensive solutions for all of our customers and working on fully custom designs is the best part of our job! We’ll work with you from the design stages to ensure we understand your brief and your project needs before we start creating your signage.

• Can I use the dimensional lettering outdoors?

  Yes, dimensional lettering and signage can be used outdoors, depending on where you want your sign to be located, your budget and the expected life of the sign, FASTSIGNS will suggest the most durable material for your exterior dimensional lettering.

  Another benefit of having a dimensional sign outside is the aesthetic features of 3-D lettering which will make your sign stand out and be eye-catching to passers-by.

• How do I clean and care for my new dimensional letters?

  To ensure that your dimensional letters stay looking their best, FASTSIGNS offer a care package to ensure your sign stays clean, well maintained and within safety regulations. Ask your FASTSIGNS surveyor about this service when ordering your sign.

• Can FASTSIGNS help with the installation and removal?

  Yes! As part of the FASTSIGNS service we aim to take any project from quotation to installation. If there is an occasion when we are unable to install your signage because of its size or location we work with trusted installation partners, who understand our service standards, job specifications and health and safety regulations.

• I need illuminated dimensional letters; is this something FASTSIGNS can do, too?

  There are a number of ways that FASTSIGNS can build lighting into dimensional lettering or signage, depending on the location, budget and the effect you are looking to achieve for your sign. Our team will work with you in the design stage of your project and find the best way to illuminate your sign; options include light boxes, face or back lit signage and even neon signage.

• How durable are dimensional letters?

  Dimensional lettering is very durable, depending on the material your lettering is made from, the location of your sign, the conditions it is exposed to, the installation process and the after care of the sign all affect its life time.

  Each manufacturer that FASTSIGNS works with provides an ‘expected lifetime guarantee’ for their products; your FASTSIGNS team can give you more information depending on the material your dimensional lettering is made from.   

• Can FASTSIGNS create 3D signs?

  FASTSIGNS can create 3D signs. Using dimensional or built-up lettering and projecting building signs we can work with you to create 3D signs to fit your brief and design features.

• What other services does FASTSIGNS provide?

  FASTSIGNS creates comprehensive solutions for your everyday business challenges; we provide a bespoke service for each of our customers and can create individualised packages using our range of products and services to help you visually communicate your message. Using our range of products and services we can help you with your internal and external signage, interior décor using window or wall graphics, wayfinding needs, temporary signage and digital signage offerings.

  We can also offer support with marketing, graphic design, project management and consulting capabilities.