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Dimensional Logo Signs.

The reception wall statement that tells a visitor this company takes itself seriously. Cast acrylic, brushed aluminum, or PVC letters cut to your exact mark, pin-mounted proud of the wall with standoff hardware. From a small conference room nameplate to a sweeping 8-foot brand wall.

  • Starts at: $385 minimum
  • Best for: Reception walls, conference rooms, executive lobbies
  • Warranty: 3-year fabrication, 1-year mounting hardware
Dimensional acrylic logo letters mounted proud of a textured reception wall with brushed metal finish.

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See how a Lobby Logo is built.

A narrated walkthrough of how we cut, finish, and pin-mount dimensional letters — from CNC routing the acrylic, aluminum, or PVC blank through edge-finishing, paint, and the laser-cut paper template the install crew uses on your wall.

  • Materials: cast acrylic, brushed aluminum, painted PVC
  • Edge finishing, standoff hardware, and on-wall install
  • Roughly two minutes — production confidence in one watch

How it's built

Cut to your mark, finished to your spec.

Each letter or logo element is routed from solid material — acrylic, aluminum composite, or PVC — then edge-finished and painted or laminated. Stainless standoff studs thread through the backer and space the piece off the wall, casting a shadow line that gives it dimensional presence even in flat daylight. A laser-cut paper install template makes wall placement precise to within 1/16″.

01 · Substrate

1/4″ or 1/2″ cast acrylic, brushed aluminum, or PVC

Three material families, each with different weight, sheen, and edge character. Most logos in acrylic; heavy-use installs in aluminum.

02 · Edge finish

Polished, eased, painted, or laminated

Acrylic edges can be flame-polished for optical clarity or eased for a matte look. PVC is painted any Sherwin-Williams color.

03 · Mounting studs

1/2″ or 1″ standoff hardware

Brushed stainless, polished chrome, or matte black threaded standoffs. Spacing calculated to weight and piece width.

04 · Install template

Laser-cut paper guide

Precision-cut from your final artwork. Crew tapes it to the wall, drills through, removes template, mounts studs. No measuring errors.

Colors & finishes

Four material families, each with its own palette.

The finish you choose shapes the entire read of the logo. Brushed aluminum reads corporate and premium; painted acrylic is vivid and on-brand; clear acrylic is light and modern. Mix materials within a single mark for a layered effect.

Cast acrylic — 5 standards + custom

Cast acrylic is the most versatile option. Clear and frost catch ambient light beautifully; gloss colors are vivid from across the room.

Clear Frost Gloss Black Gloss White Signal Red Full Color

Brushed aluminum — 3 tones

Aluminum composite (Dibond) or solid .040″ sheet. Brushed finish applied before routing. Gold and bronze tones are PVD-coated.

Silver Brushed Bronze Brushed Gold Brushed

Painted PVC — any Sherwin-Williams color

PVC letters take a painted finish exceptionally well. Order your brand color by Sherwin-Williams number for an exact match. Cost-effective option for large letters.

Navy (SW 6244) Red (SW 6868) Cream (SW 7012) Custom SW

Custom print wrap

Full-color vinyl wrap applied to the face and edges of acrylic or PVC. Accepts photographic art, gradients, or exact Pantone references. Best for complex brand marks.

  • 3M IJ180Cv3 Matte — smooth matte face, ideal for logos with fine detail
  • 3M IJ180Cv3 Gloss — vivid, high-contrast finishes for bold marks
  • Metallic wrap — brushed silver or gold effect film, no machining required
  • Pantone match — custom color management to spec, ±2 ΔE

Sizes & pricing

Priced by square-inch of material.

Letter area (the bounding box of your tallest and widest characters) sets the price. Thickness and material family determine the per-square-inch rate. Standoff hardware is quoted separately by piece count.

SpecStandardNotes
Width range6″ to 96″ wideLarger sets are produced in sections and joined on-wall with hidden alignment studs.
Thickness1/4″ or 1/2″1/4″ is standard for letters under 24″. 1/2″ gives more shadow depth on larger marks.
Acrylic rate~$0.85 / sq inMinimum 6 sq in per piece. Complex curves add a small routing upcharge.
Brushed aluminum rate~$1.40 / sq inPremium material; edge detailing included.
Pvc rate~$0.55 / sq inMost economical; best for large painted letters.
Minimum order$385Most reception walls run $600–$2,400 depending on size and material.

Mounting

Three ways to put it on the wall.

Mounting method depends on wall substrate, piece weight, and whether you want visible hardware. All three look professional — it's a question of the finish character you're after.

Stud mount

The most common approach. Threaded standoffs space the letter 1/2″ or 1″ off the wall, casting a shadow that emphasizes the dimensional quality. Clean and precise.

Vhb tape

3M VHB double-sided foam tape for lighter pieces on clean drywall. Zero visible hardware, nothing to strip threads on. Best for logos under 15 lbs total.

Z-clip

Interlocking aluminum Z-clips for heavy or large pieces that need to be removed and repositioned (e.g., tenant changeovers). Rated to 80 lbs per clip pair.

When to pick this

Best for

  • Reception walls and brand feature walls
  • Conference room identification
  • Executive lobbies and boardrooms
  • Hotel check-in counters and spa entrances
  • Anywhere you need a tactile, three-dimensional brand statement

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