Exterior Dimensional Signs

Dimensional logos give distinction to your brand. Truly, these are among our favorite signs to produce. They are beautiful and long-lasting and our clients’ reactions at the end of these projects always are rewarding.

We make high-quality, intricately detailed dimensional signage from acrylic, high density polyethylene (plastic), aluminum, brass and bronze, in many depths and finishes.

Each of these materials has benefits, which we can discuss with you to find the best fit for your project and budget.

Solid Aluminum (and other metals): Outdoor logos

Aluminum lettering and logos are by far our most popular outdoor dimensional logo offering. We offer brushed, anodized (to prevent weather corrosion) and painted options.

We also offer brass, bronze, copper and stainless steel.

All of our metal letters and logos have a lifetime guarantee.

Standard thicknesses are ¼” and ½”, but others are available.

The most popular mounting style is flush-stud mount. We also offer stud-mount with spaces (to make the logo stand off the wall).

Carved Colorcore

Colorcore is a layered, high-density polyethylene substrate that we carve into to reveal the core color. HDPE is popular for applications in which you never want to have to repaint the sign, or where graffiti prevention is important. Paint and adhesives DO NOT ADHERE to Colorcore.

Colorcore resists fading and makes beautiful signs.

Its limitation is that there are limited color options and in large sizes, the substrate can warp slightly in the sun. We have methods to prevent and work around this, but for some applications the product is not suitable. We can advise when this is the case. With that said, this is one of our favorite type of signs to produce. They look great and are long-lasting.

Highly recommended for golf-courses, elegant parking lot and directional signs, apartment communities, etc.

High Density Urethane

High density urethene signs are carved, dimensional, hand-painted signs.

High Density Urethane (HDU) is a rigid, naturally waterproof, polyurethane foam product made specifically for creating dimensional signs. HDU signs can mimic sandblasted signs with a carved wood-grain background or have a smooth carved look. We transitioned from sandblasting wood several years ago to producing only HDU signs, due to their durability, as well as the availability and affordability of HDU. These signs last longer than wood signs, because they resist moisture.

Our standard thickness for HDU signs is 1.5″, but it is available from .75″ to 2″ thick, as a special order. We can carve sizes up to roughly 5ft x 10ft panels.

What is the design process like?

We pride ourselves on both the quality of our work and on providing exceptional customer service. When having a job sign made, the following list will give you a good idea of how we start with an idea and finish with a sign.

Collect information to provide a quote:
1. Identify your material, acrylic, acrylic with metal, aluminum or other metal.
2. Identify mounting style.
3. Identify where the sign will be mounted, type of surface and area of space available.
4. Provide ready to print artwork, or send relevant content (logo, text and info) to our design team.
5. Identify deadline.
With the above information we can provide a quote.
Approve quote and place a 50% deposit.
Production team will conduct a site survey to confirm installation plans.
Design team will email a proof.
Proof approval puts sign into production.
Client will be called to schedule installation.
Balance due at time of installation.

What is the turnaround time?

Dimensional logos take between 3 and 6 weeks for production generally, although that can vary based on complexity of the logo and installation. Simple projects can take less time. Projects without installation can be shipped or picked up by client on a shorter schedule as well.

How are reorders handled?

To move your re-order through our system quickly, email theteam@portcitysigns.com the prior proof sheet or the job order/invoice number. Indicate you are looking for an exact re-order and you would like to bypass the proof. This will send your order directly to production!

What factors go into the cost of a sign?

Our pricing depends on a number of factors.. The substrate, media type, creativity of the design, and complexity of the assembly.

What’s different at Port City Signs & Graphics?

Our professional designers are experts in large format print and sign design, which differs from standard graphic design training. Each member of our production team has more than 20 years of experience in this trade. Thus, when you choose Port City Signs & Graphics, you are choosing the assurance of quality, efficiency and professionalism.

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Name*
First Last
Company
Email Address*
Phone*
What's the deadline for your project?*
MM slash DD slash YYYY
What kind of service do you need?*
What size sign do you need? (width x height)*
What custom size sign do you need?
How Many Signs Do You Need?*
What kind of material or substrate would you like your sign to be made of?*
Single-faced or double-faced
Is the art ready to print? (We accept AI, EPS, or PDF.)?*
- Yes
- No
Please upload your file now.
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: ai, eps, pdf, jpg, gif, Max. file size: 128 MB, Max. files: 10.
What color would you like the background. CMYK or Pantone value preferred.
What is your desired typeface / font (if known)?
What text would you like on the sign?
Do you have a logo that you're ready to upload? (AI, EPS, or PDF)
- Yes
- No
Please upload your logo now.
Accepted file types: ai, eps, pdf, jpg, gif, Max. file size: 128 MB.
Do you need an interior or exterior permanent sign?*
- Interior
- Exterior
Is this graphic for glass or for windows?*
- Yes
- No
Do you need the sign to be flat or dimensional?*
- Flat
- Dimensional
What size flat sign do you need? (width x height)*
How many signs do you need?*
Please enter a number from 1 to 9999.
What material should we use to construct your sign?*
Single faced or double faced?*
- Single Faced
- Double Faced
Round or square corners?*
- Round
- Square
Do you need hardware to hang the sign?*
- Yes, blind-mount on back (not visible on face of sign)
- Yes, aluminum stand-offs in corners
- No
Is your art file ready to print?*
- Yes
- No
Please upload your file now.
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: ai, eps, pdf, jpg, gif, Max. file size: 128 MB.
What color would you like the background. CMYK or Pantone value preferred.
What is your desired typeface / font (if known)?
What text would you like on the sign?
Do you have a logo that you're ready to upload? (AI, EPS, or PDF)
- Yes
- No
Please upload your logo now. (AI, EPS, or PDF)
Accepted file types: ai, eps, pdf, jpg, gif, Max. file size: 128 MB.
Do you need us to install your sign?*
- Yes
- No
What type of surface will the sign attach to?*
What is the address where the sign will be installed?*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Can you upload photos of the location of the sign at this time?*
- Yes
- No
If not, please email them at your convienence to theteam@portcitysigns.com.
Please upload photos of the space where the sign will live.
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, Max. file size: 50 MB.
What size sign do you need?*
How many signs do you need?*
Please enter a number from 1 to 9999.
Is Pantone color matching required?*
- Yes
- No
Please specify the Pantone color to match.*
Please choose your sign material*
- Acrylic logo (direct to wall)
- Acylic with brushed metal face logo (direct to wall)
- Acrylic logo mounted to acrylic panel
- Acrylic with brushed metal face logo mounted to acrylic panel
Choose a thickness for your logo*
- 1/4"
- 1/2"
- Other
What custom thickness would you like for your logo?
Choose the thickness of the back panel*
- 1/4"
- 1/2"
- Other
What custom thickness would you like for the back panel?
Round or square corners?*
- Round
- Square
Choose your hanging hardware type*
- Blind-mount hardware on back (not visible on face of sign - opaque acrylic only
- Aluminum stand-offs in corners
Is the art file ready for production?*
- Yes
- No
Please upload your art file
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: ai, eps, pdf, jpg, gif, Max. file size: 128 MB.
What color would you like the background. CMYK or Pantone value preferred.
What is your desired typeface / font (if known)?
What text would you like on the sign?
Please upload your logo now. (AI, EPS, or PDF)
Accepted file types: ai, eps, pdf, jpg, gif, Max. file size: 128 MB.
Do you need us to install your sign?*
- Yes
- No
If not, dimensional logos (direct to wall) can be picked up or shipped with a template for installation.
What type of surface will the sign attach to?*
What is the address where the sign will be installed?*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Can you upload photos of the location of the sign at this time?*
- Yes
- No
If not, please email them at your convienence to theteam@portcitysigns.com.
Please upload photos of the space where the sign will live.
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: ai, eps, pdf, jpg, gif, Max. file size: 128 MB.
Please upload your logo now. (AI, EPS, or PDF)
Accepted file types: ai, eps, pdf, jpg, gif, Max. file size: 128 MB.
Do you need your sign shipped to you?*
- Yes
- No
Please enter your shipping address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Do you need the sign to be flat or dimensional?*
- Flat
- Dimensional
What size flat sign do you need? (width x height)*
How many signs do you need?*
Please enter a number from 1 to 9999.
What material should we use to construct your sign?*
- 3mm aluminum composite (small signs or wall mount)
- 6mm aluminum composite (standard print)
- 6mm aluminum composite (reflective print)
- 080 aluminum (standard print)
- 080 aluminum (reflective print)
- 3/16" white translucent acrylic (for backlit panels)
Single faced or double faced?*
- Single Faced
- Double Faced
Round or square corners*
- Round Corners
- Square Corners
Are posts or hanging hardware needed?*
- Yes - I'm mounting the sign to a post
- Yes - I'm mounting the sign on a wall
- No
For wall mounts*
- Blind-mount on back (not visible on the face of the sign)
- Aluminum stand-offs in corners
For post mounts, please choose*
- 4x4 Wood, Treated, Dried, Painted
- Galvanized Steel U-Channel Post
Please choose the size of your wood post mount*
- 8ft (stands 6ft to top of sign)
- 10ft (stands 8ft to top of sign)
- 12ft (stands 9ft to top of sign)
- 14ft (stands 10ft to top of sign)
Painted white or black?*
- White
- Black
Do you need post caps?*
- Yes
- No
Choose the size of your Galvanized U-Channel Post*
- 8ft (stands 6ft to top of the sign)
- 10ft (stands 8ft to top of the sign)
- 12ft (stands 9ft to top of the sign)
- 14ft (stands 10ft to top of the sign)
Is U-Channel mounting hardware needed?*
- Yes - Vinyl Post/Frame (white)
- Yes - Aluminum Post/Frame (white)
- No
Is your art ready for production? (file format: AI, EPS, PDF)*
- Yes
- No
Please upload your art file
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: ai, eps, pdf, jpg, gif, Max. file size: 128 MB.
What color would you like the background. CMYK or Pantone value preferred.
What is your desired typeface / font (if known)?
What text would you like on the sign?
Do you have a logo that you're ready to upload? (AI, EPS, or PDF)
- Yes
- No
Please upload your logo now. (AI, EPS, or PDF)
Accepted file types: ai, eps, pdf, jpg, gif, Max. file size: 128 MB.
Do you need us to install your sign?*
- Yes
- No
If no, dimensional logos (direct to wall) can be picked up or shipped with a template for installation.
What is the address where the sign will be installed?*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Can you upload photos of the location of the sign at this time?*
- Yes
- No
If not, please email them at your convienence to theteam@portcitysigns.com.
Please upload photos of the space where the sign will live.
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: ai, eps, pdf, jpg, gif, Max. file size: 128 MB.
What size flat sign do you need? (width x height)*
How many signs do you need?*
Please enter a number from 1 to 9999.
Is Pantone color matching required?*
- Yes
- No
Please specify the Pantone color to match.*
What material should we use in constructing your sign?
- Carved Colorcore (High Density Polyethylene)
- Sandblasted HDU (High Density Urethane) - hand painted
- Brushed Aluminum Logo (clear anodized)
- Painted Aluminum Logo
Which color scheme would you like?*
- Green - white - green
- Black - white - black
- Red - white -red
- Blue - white - blue
- Tan - green - tan
Please select the thickness of your logo*
- 1/4"
- 1/2"
- Custom
Please enter your desired custom logo thickness
Is the art file ready for production?*
- Yes
- No
Please upload your art file
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: ai, eps, pdf, jpg, gif, Max. file size: 128 MB.
What color would you like the background. CMYK or Pantone value preferred.
What is your desired typeface / font (if known)?
What text would you like on the sign?
Do you have a logo that you're ready to upload? (AI, EPS, or PDF)
- Yes
- No
Please upload your logo now. (AI, EPS, or PDF)
Accepted file types: ai, eps, pdf, jpg, gif, Max. file size: 128 MB.
Do you need us to install your sign?*
- Yes
- No
If no, dimensional logos (direct to wall) can be picked up or shipped with a template for installation.
What's the address where the sign will be installed?*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Can you upload photos of the location of the sign at this time?*
- Yes
- No
If not, please email them at your convienence to theteam@portcitysigns.com.
Please upload photos of the space where the sign will live.
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, Max. file size: 50 MB.
Will this sign be mounted to a wall or to a post?*
- Wall
- Post
What surface will we be mounting the sign to?*
Do you need us to ship your sign to you?
- Yes
- No
What address should we ship the sign to?
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Is the graphic going on interior or exterior glass?*
- Interior glass
- Exterior glass
Please choose a material for your sign*
- Frosted Vinyl
- White Vinyl
- Full Color Printed Vinyl
- Perforated (view thru - one way) Printed Vinyl
What is the total size of the glass surface? (width x height (in inches))*
What is the desired size of the graphic? (width x height (in inches))*
Can you upload photos of the location of the sign at this time?*
- Yes
- No
If not, please email them at your convienence to theteam@portcitysigns.com.
Please upload photos of the space where the sign will live.
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: ai, eps, pdf, jpg, gif, Max. file size: 128 MB.
Is the art file ready for production?*
- Yes
- No
Please upload your art file
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: ai, eps, pdf, jpg, gif, Max. file size: 128 MB.
What color would you like the background. CMYK or Pantone value preferred.
What is your desired typeface / font (if known)?
What text would you like on the sign?
Do you have a logo that you're ready to upload? (AI, EPS, or PDF)
- Yes
- No
Please upload your logo now. (AI, EPS, or PDF)
Accepted file types: ai, eps, pdf, jpg, gif, Max. file size: 128 MB.
What type of portable or temporary sign do you need?*
- Vinyl Banner (metal grommets, double-thick hem included)
- Mesh Banner (for large, building or fence banners)
- Paper Banner (thick poster paper)
- Step and Repeat Backdrop
- Indoor vertical retractable banner and stand (33" x 78" approximate - template available)
- Corrugated Plastic (24" x 18" yard signs, or other size)
- A-frame sidewalk sign (aluminum composite faces)
- Ultraboard (rigid foam core)
What kind of color do you need?*
- Full Color
- One-Color
- Two-Color
Do you need a frame or stands?*
- Yard sign stands - galvanized wire stands
- Yard sign stands - heavy duty powder-coated black
- A-frame sidewalk stand - 24"x18" powder-coated black metal
- A-frame sidewalk stand - 24"x36" powder-coated black metal
- A-frame sidewalk stand - white plastic Sign-a-cade
- A-frame sidewalk stand - black plastic Sign-a-cade
- No
- I don't know
Size (width x height (in inches))*
Quantity*
Please enter a number from 1 to 9999.
Single faced or double faced?*
- Single Faced
- Double Faced
Is the art ready to print? (We accept AI, EPS, or PDF.)?*
- Yes
- No
Please upload your file now.
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: ai, eps, pdf, jpg, gif, Max. file size: 128 MB, Max. files: 10.
What color would you like the background. CMYK or Pantone value preferred.
What is your desired typeface / font (if known)?
What text would you like on the sign?
Do you have a logo that you're ready to upload? (AI, EPS, or PDF)
- Yes
- No
Please upload your logo now.
Accepted file types: ai, eps, pdf, jpg, gif, Max. file size: 128 MB.
What kind of interior are you looking for?*
- Glass graphics (conference rooms / glass dividers)
- Wall mural / Wallpaper
- Wall art / Photography
- Floor Graphics
Material*
- Frosted Vinyl (no color - can include cut shapes)
- Frosted Vinyl (printed - can include cut shapes)
- Full Color Printed Opaque Vinyl (can include cut shapes)
- Perforated (view thru - one way) printed vinyl
Total size of the glass surface/s (width x height (inches))*
Desired size of graphic/s (width x height (in inches))*
Quantity of surfaces*
Please enter a number from 1 to 9999.
Can you upload photos of the glass surface(s)?*
- Yes
- No
Please take the image(s) straight on in order to prevent skewing. If you cannot upload them now, please email them to theteam@portcitysigns.com.
Please upload your photo(s) now.
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: ai, eps, pdf, jpg, gif, Max. file size: 128 MB.
Material:*
- Removable adhesive vinyl (for painted sheetrock walls, will not damage paint)
- Wallpaper (install with standard wallpaper paste by wallpaper professional)
Total size of the wall surface/s (width x height (inches))*
Desired size of graphic/s (width x height (in inches))*
Quantity of surfaces*
Please enter a number from 1 to 9999.
Can you upload photos of the wall surface(s)?*
- Yes
- No
Please take the image(s) straight on in order to prevent skewing. If you cannot upload them now, please email them to theteam@portcitysigns.com.
Please upload your photo(s) now.
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: ai, eps, pdf, jpg, gif, Max. file size: 128 MB.
Material:
- Stretched Canvas
- Stretched Smooth Vinyl (looks similar to canvas, but more crowd-friendly, can be wiped down)
- Art print/s on PVC
- Art print/s on brushed aluminum
- Art print/s on clear 1/4" thick acrylic
- Art print/s on clear 1/2" thick polycarbonate
Size (width x height (inches))*
Quantity*
Please enter a number from 1 to 9999.
Is the art file ready for production?*
- Yes
- No
Please upload your file now.
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: ai, eps, pdf, jpg, gif, Max. file size: 128 MB, Max. files: 10.
Can you upload photos of the wall surface(s)?*
- Yes
- No
Please take the image(s) straight on in order to prevent skewing. If you cannot upload them now, please email them to theteam@portcitysigns.com.
Please upload your photo(s) now.
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: ai, eps, pdf, jpg, gif, Max. file size: 128 MB.
Do you need hanging hardware?*
- Yes - Blind-mount on back (not visible on face of sign -- not available for acrylic and polycarbonate)
- Yes - Aluminum stand-offs in corners
- No
- I don't know
Installation needed?*
- Yes
- No
What's the address where the art will be installed?*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Can you upload photos of the location for the art at this time?*
- Yes
- No
If not, please email them at your convienence to theteam@portcitysigns.com.
Please upload photos of the space where the sign will live.
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, Max. file size: 50 MB.
What type of surface will we be mounting the art to?*
What kind of floor graphics do you need?*
- Removable adhesive short-term graphics
- Permanent adhesive long-term graphics (these still remove clean at the end)
Size/s (width x height (in inches))*
Quantity*
Please enter a number from 1 to 9999.
Describe the floor surface (should be smooth)*
Can you upload photos of the floor surface at this time?*
- Yes
- No
If not, please email them at your convienence to theteam@portcitysigns.com.
Please upload photos of the floor surface now.
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, Max. file size: 50 MB.
Is the art ready for production? (We accept AI, EPS, or PDF.)*
- Yes
- No
Please upload your file(s) now.
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: ai, eps, pdf, jpg, gif, Max. file size: 128 MB.
What color would you like the background? CMYK or Pantone value preferred.
What is your desired typeface / font (if known)?
What text would you like for the graphics?
Do you have a logo that you're ready to upload? (AI, EPS, or PDF)
- Yes
- No
Please upload your logo now.
Accepted file types: ai, eps, pdf, jpg, gif, Max. file size: 128 MB.
Do you need to upload high-resolution photos?
- Yes
- No
Please upload your file(s) now.
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: ai, eps, pdf, jpg, gif, Max. file size: 128 MB.
Installation needed?*
- Yes
- No
Installation Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Can you upload photos of the installation location at this time?*
- Yes
- No
If not, please email them at your convienence to theteam@portcitysigns.com.
Please upload photos of the space where the sign will live.
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, Max. file size: 50 MB.
What kind of vehicle graphics / wraps are you looking for?*
Vehicle manufacturer*
Vehicle model*
Vehicle year*
Measurements of each side of vehicle or trailer (width x height (in inches))*
Can you upload photos of the vehicle at this time?*
- Yes
- No
If not, please email photos of front, rear, and each side to theteam@portcitysigns.com. Take photos straight ahead to prevent skewing.
Please upload your file(s) now.*
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: ai, eps, pdf, jpg, gif, Max. file size: 128 MB.
Please email photos of front, rear, and each side. Take photos straight ahead to prevent skewing.
Is the art ready for production? (We accept AI, EPS, or PDF.)*
- Yes
- No
Please upload your file(s) now.
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: ai, eps, pdf, jpg, gif, Max. file size: 128 MB.
What color would you like the background? CMYK or Pantone value preferred.
What is your desired typeface / font (if known)?
What text would you like for the graphics?
Do you have a logo that you're ready to upload? (AI, EPS, or PDF)
- Yes
- No
Please upload your logo now.
Accepted file types: ai, eps, pdf, jpg, gif, Max. file size: 128 MB.
Do you need to upload high-resolution photos?
- Yes
- No
Please upload your file(s) now.
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: ai, eps, pdf, jpg, gif, Max. file size: 128 MB.
Installation needed?*
- Yes
- No
Address to ship your vehicle graphic / wrap
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Material*
- White vinyl decals (economy - calendared)
- White vinyl decals (long-term stability for metal and glass - cast)
- Clear vinyl deals (Large quantities only. Priced with white ink to make colors opaque.)
- Clear static stick/cling (Large quantities only. Priced with white ink to make colors opaque.)
- Reflective vinyl decals
- Magnets (high-grade, 030 magnet stock)
note: Standard size for vehicle magnets is 24"x12", other sizes available, make sure the magnet will fit on the door without crossing an indentation/ridge. Magnets are priced per each, not in sets of two.

note: Stickers are supplied on sheet or roll, unless individual cutting requested.
Size (width x height - in inches)*
Quantity*
Please enter a number from 1 to 9999.
Consecutive numbering needed?*
- Yes
- No
Shape*
- square/rectangle
- oval/circle
- contour/custom shape
Is the art ready for production? (We accept AI, EPS, or PDF.)*
- Yes
- No
Please upload your file(s) now.
Drop files here or

Accepted file types: ai, eps, pdf, jpg, gif, Max. file size: 128 MB.
What color would you like the background? CMYK or Pantone value preferred.
What is your desired typeface / font (if known)?
What text would you like for the graphics?
Do you have a logo that you're ready to upload? (AI, EPS, or PDF)
- Yes
- No
Please upload your logo now.
Accepted file types: ai, eps, pdf, jpg, gif, Max. file size: 128 MB.
Pick up or ship?*
- Pick up
- Ship
Address to ship your decals / magnets
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code

The Port City Signs Difference

Decades of printing expertise
Unbeatable quality
Quick turnaround times
Competitively priced
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Examples of Permanent Dimensional Signs

Client Testimonials

Port City Signs & Graphics created a wall logo for us with aluminum and acrylic letters. The logo is amazing and now our conference room looks very professional. Port City Signs & Graphics created exactly what I wanted and I am very impressed by the quality of their work. Also, the installers (Greg and Frankie) were delightful. We are so thankful that we went with this company!

Ashley Navarra

Great job! They were timely in communication and got the job done quickly for the signs at my church. Very professional and helpful!

Rachel Gracy