Recent content by Jean Shimp

We have been asked to install letters on this type of interior wall panel. It looks like corrugated wood running vertically on the wall. The "peaks and valleys" are about 1" wide. The size of the letters vary from about 6" to 2" high. There are a lot of letters. I don't think a clear acrylic...

I have the book on the right side. I thought that is what they (Signs365) are using. I am going to have to get with them and find out exactly which PMS book they are using.

I have gotten different color shades by sending the same RGB colors at different print times. I was told by 365 the only way to get matching colors is to request a match to a PMS color number. On a large project I can't order all the prints at the same time so that is why the PMS match is important.

Yes, I have been using the color match option and typing in the PMS color number. So far, the color matches have been very close but on the grays and beige colors, not as good.

Thanks for your feedback. I don't have Adobe Illustrator. I am using CorelDraw.

I buy a lot of prints from Signs 365 and am happy with their service. I had a couple of prints made that were to be matched to a PMS color. The prints came out OK but not close enough for my ultra picky customer. They reprinted them for free, but still they don't look dead on. I know it is not...

Is there a vendor that can make small ADA compliant signs quicker that 4 to 5 weeks lead time? I ordered some in mid November and they telling me they are are scheduled to ship on Dec 31. Not looking forward to telling my client this.

What is the best method for prepping steel or aluminum posts? I would imagine painting the faux finish is the fun part. We typically use aluminum instead of steel on smaller signs because steel rusts quickly in this climate. We have had mixed results painting aluminum. Seems like it is labor...

We use sheets of cardboard to make a template out of. CNC the letters out.

I don't send a separate invoice for labor unless it is a significant amount apart from the sign cost. On a typical installation there is usually hardware, adhesives or miscellaneous products that are taxable included in the installation, which makes it all taxable. If I am designing something I...

We have painted the white vinyl posts. Scotchbrite scuff, clean then spray or roll using 100% acrylic paint. The paint takes a long time to cure so the scratch test may not work for a couple of weeks. Our dark gray posts have been up for about 6 years and they look good. There is some minor...

I usually separate the installation cost from the sign cost. I am happy to do only the sign and let the customer install. Regarding sales tax, I underwent a sales tax audit several years ago. The auditor told me that the State of Florida requires sales tax to be charged on ALL items that...

Sorry to hear that. I have been using my Dell XPS computers for several years without incident. I am getting ready to start shopping for a new computer and was considering a new XPS. I'll think twice about that after hearing your problem with Dell's support. I would return the computer after...

I have been wondering about the same thing. I have EstiMate on a 6 year old computer and would really hate to lose it. That's one of the reasons why I still keep the old computer. For my small business EstiMate works perfectly. I use it every day for creating quotes with customized messages and...

Holy Moly - that worked! You just made my day. Thank you!