Sandblasted Signs

HDU vs. Redwood & Cedar

Redwood and Cedar have long been the standard substrate options for the sandblasted industry. Over the last ten years or so, a new standard in long term customer satisfaction has led the industry to develop a better material. High Density Urethane, or HDU, is a foam material that technicians are discovering to be a superior replacement for the natural woods.

Today, "Sign Foam" and "Precision Board" are brand names for High Density Urethane foam manufactured with standards for the sign industry. This is not to say that redwood sandblasting is going by the wayside but, these natural woods are becoming increasingly difficult to get. Also, they are becoming cost prohibitive.

HDU		REDWOOD/CEDAR
-Advantages Very Strong Unaffected by Temperature Completely Waterproof Easily Fabricated Will Not Split or Crack; Sturdy Will Not Rot, Decompose or Breakdown -Disadvantages Larger samples may need back-bracing material for additional support		-Advantages Solid, natural material Unique quality appearance that cannot be obtained through other materials Long term use   -Disadvantages Costly and difficult to obtain Weathers easily and quickly Larger signs will have to be spliced together and braced Brittle areas are more likely to snap Seal breaks

Sandblasted Texture Options

Popular Sandblasted Sign Sizes & Sample Pricing

SignWire.com can sandblast any sign to your specific size and shape. Here are a couple samples that represent our most requested sizes and shapes, as well as sample pricing.

Sample #1 HDU Single Sided = $366.40 HDU Double Sided = $523.20 Cedar Single Sided = $536.00 Cedar Single Sided = $766.40		Sample #2 HDU Single Sided = $915.20 HDU Double Sided = $1,310.00 Cedar Single Sided = $1,340.80 Cedar Single Sided = $1,916.80

PRODUCT WARRANTY: All HDU sandblasted signs carry a full two year warranty. All Natural woods (Redwood and Cedar) carry a limited one year warranty.

RETURN POLICY: All Sandblasted orders are custom made and are non-cancelable once production has been started. Please carefully check all proofs and sales quotes/specs prior to production to confirm sizes, designs, spelling and colors. See Warranty page for additional info.

INSTALLATION: The end user is responsible for installation of signs.

Sandblasted Signs vs. Routed Signs

Sandblasted signs usually have the lettering and design masked off. The surrounding background area is sandblasted out. This gives the masked areas a 3D effect. Adding detailed painting to this raised section of material really makes the sign. A sandblasted sign will also emphasize the differences in the wood grains.

Routed signs have that same lettering or design cut (usually beveled) into the surface of the material. This reverse look gives the background the raised look. Routed signs are usually less expensive than sandblasted signs.

Sandblasted (Etched) Glass

SignWire.com can make beautiful sandblasted glass pieces. They show depth and detail in a unique way. For more information please call 1-800-922-6189.