Custom Metal Signs

The ShieldCo Process

1. Getting Started:
   We begin with your design, whether it’s a high-quality vector file or a JPG/SVG. Together, we’ll brainstorm ideas and discuss your budget, with projects typically ranging from $3,000 to $7,000.

2. Quoting Process:
   We offer a custom quote within your budget, refining the design and cost as we move forward to ensure it fits your needs.

3. Design and Mockups:
   You’ll receive 2D and 3D mockups of your design. Once you approve the 2D version, we’ll create the 3D mockup, ensuring the final product closely matches what you see during the design phase.

4. Fine-Tuning and Production:
   We finalize details like layers, colors, and finishes. After a deposit, we begin manufacturing.

5. Turnaround Time:
   The process takes 4-6 weeks from deposit to completion, as all signs are handmade and custom-tailored.

6. Shipping:
   Your sign is securely packed and shipped via UPS or Freight with tracking provided.

7. Installation:
   Installation is simple with just a level and drill.

We help transform your company logo or design ideas into stunning custom metal signs, with every display personalized to meet your specific needs and preferences. At ShieldCo, a veteran-owned, American-made company, we take pride in meticulously crafting each metal sign to your unique specifications, ensuring exceptional quality and limitless personalization for a one-of-a-kind masterpiece.

When you choose ShieldCo, you're choosing craftsmanship you can trust. Our signs feature precision laser cutting and vibrant, durable powder-coated finishes, allowing your brand or personal design to shine for years to come. Whether you’re looking for a bold sign with custom lighting or a multi-layered piece for added dimension, we bring your vision to life with unparalleled attention to detail. Our expertise even extends to welding for a more complex and robust design.

Built to withstand the elements, our metal signs are perfect for outdoor use in any weather, while also making a lasting impression in professional settings or personal spaces. These signs provide a striking display that captivates attention while highlighting the essence of your brand or personal message.

Trust ShieldCo to create a sign that reflects your style and stands the test of time.

Personalized metal signage is an excellent way to showcase your professional identity and communicate your message. Custom laser-cut metal signs not only attract new customers and strengthen company branding but also serve as a way to personalize your space, whether through eye-catching home garage decor or artistic expression.

At ShieldCo, we collaborate with expert designers and metalworkers to craft personalized, metal signs you’ll be proud to showcase. Using top-tier materials like aluminum and steel, our precisely laser-cut and powder-coated signs are designed to prevent rust or chipping, ensuring they remain stunning for years. Explore our portfolio of personalized metal signs delivered to satisfied clients across the United States.

Sign Types

The beauty of ShieldCo's services lies in their incredible customizability and personalization. We offer various shapes, sizes, color combinations, and even lighting options to suit your needs.

• Copper Signs: Perfect for a rustic, vintage charm, ideal for businesses like breweries, salons, wineries, and boutiques. These signs often add an inviting touch, enhancing the indoor atmosphere with a nostalgic flair.

• Aluminum Signs: Lightweight and easy to install, aluminum is malleable yet durable, making it our preferred choice for versatile custom signs.

• Steel Signs: Choose between stainless steel for a corrosion-free look or distressed steel for an industrial, rusted edge. Our welding techniques ensure that every custom steel piece is as strong as it is stunning.

• Core Values & Military Signs: Showcase your company’s values or honor military service with signs that leave a lasting legacy for future generations.

Personalization at ShieldCo

Custom fabricated signs from ShieldCo are a collaborative process. Using advanced laser cutting and durable powder coating, your custom metal sign will look great for years in both commercial and residential settings. Whether your needs are purely functional or include decorative elements, we ensure bespoke craftsmanship tailored to your specifications.

Popular Styles and Finishes

The process begins with discussing your needs, including size, shape, layers, metals, lighting options, and the distinct requirements of both commercial and residential spaces. Once you're satisfied with the design, production begins. You'll always have the final say before making a deposit, ensuring you love your custom sign.

Personalization at ShieldCo

Requesting a quote is free! In a 15-minute no commitment consultation, we'll discuss your vision, location, color schemes, lighting, project size, and whether the sign is for a decorative or professional setting, to create a metal sign that exceeds your expectations.

Outdoor Signs Built to Last

Want to boost your business visibility? ShieldCo’s custom laser-cut metal signs are perfect for making a strong impression, whether it's a monument sign or above your entryway. Our bespoke designs are tailored specifically for your commercial space, ensuring a standout presence.

Our powder coating technology ensures the colors stay vibrant and chip-free. Unlike paint, powder coating uses an electrostatic charge to bond the color, which is then baked on for lasting durability. Combined with tough aluminum, our signs can withstand even the harshest weather conditions, making them ideal for both commercial office fronts and residential gallery walls, ensuring your sign remains impressive for years to come.

3D Signage Options

Layering is key to making custom metal signs truly stand out. With a 3D effect, your sign gains depth, enhancing the visibility of lighting and color. After discussing your signage needs in detail, whether for decorative purposes or professional branding, we’ll provide a 3D rendering of your custom sign to ensure everyone is aligned on the design.

ShieldCo’s precise laser cutting ensures that your design makes a lasting visual impact, which is crucial for storefronts, as people often associate visual elements with your brand. This attention to detail is equally important in residential settings where a bespoke sign can become a defining element of your home decor.

From Simple to Complex Designs

Precision — We use lasers in our metal signs that cut within 1/1000th of an inch, which allows us to create designs that have incredible detail, whether in commercial logos or residential nameplates.

Beautiful Color — Colors of our finished metal signs are beautiful because we custom powder coat in house — which is the best and most durable way to paint metal, due to the processes ionic bonding. We provide the largest, most extensive selection of paints and powders possible, to truly personalize your hand crafted fabricated metal sign.

Layered 3D Art — What really makes our customizable metal signs different from other companies is that we meticulously layer each part of your personalized metal sign to create three-dimensional experiences in as many as one to over twenty layers!

Durable — Our signs are made of non-corrosive Aluminum, powder-coated for a vibrant weatherproof barrier, and assembled using the finest stainless steel hardware. Your personalized custom sign will last a lifetime for generations to enjoy, whether prominently displayed in a commercial lobby or adorning your residential garden.

When you want a beautiful final product made exactly how you want, ShieldCo will do the job.

LED Sign Lighting Options

Make your metal sign and wall art stand out with a LED lighting option. If you want to add some brightness, we can install 60-watt LED lights with a lifespan of over 40,000 hours. This ensures your sign stays illuminated longer, providing both enhanced visibility and energy-efficient, sustainable lighting. 

Our illuminated sign options include:

1. Negative cut-out signs — think light box, illuminating the empty space between your lettering or shapes

2. Signature 3D style with lighting — casting drop highlights behind key elements of your design

3. Box style with 3D lettering or logo — Highlight your design elements on a beautifully crafted base

When attaching lighting fixtures, we account for everything like size and shape so all you have to do is install it near a plug, providing convenience in both commercial and residential installations.Our LED lights work best indoors and we’ll also provide you with a remote so you can turn the lights on and off and change the colors. Our shop offers a wide range of products that include customizable signage that often receives glowing reviews from satisfied customers, especially when they discover the intricate details possible with engraving.

High-efficiency light creates a striking and modern appearance that’s perfect for any professional office space or even for your man cave.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Do I need a vector graphic?

No, you don’t need to provide a vector graphic. We can create one for you. Vector graphics are preferred because they scale without losing quality, making your design look sharp at any size. If you don’t have one, we’ll professionally trace your design to ensure it’s perfect for production.

2. Should I use metal or another material?

Metal is the best option for durability and precision. Aluminum is our top choice because it’s strong, weather-resistant, and looks high-quality. Other options, like vinyl or wood, don’t offer the same durability or finish, making these materials less favorable for certain products that benefit from engraving.

3. What are my options for coloring the sign?

We use powder coating for its wide range of colors and durability. We also offer colored acrylic for added color options.

4. What size can you make my sign?

We can make signs in almost any size. Our typical sizes range from 2 to 10 feet wide or tall, but we can create larger signs using a grid system. The smallest we’ve made is 1 inch, and the largest is 16 feet.

• Minimum size: >1”

• Standard size: 2'–10' wide or tall

• Maximum size: Unlimited (using a grid system)

5. Will my sign rust?

Aluminum signs won’t rust. Rust forms when iron reacts with moisture, but aluminum doesn’t contain iron. For a rustic look, we offer Cor-Ten steel, which forms a protective rust layer without continuing to corrode.

6. What will be the weight?

Aluminum signs are lightweight. A sign that’s 4 feet wide and 3 feet tall typically weighs less than 40 lbs, making them easy to hang without stressing the structure. This feature often earns positive reviews from customers who appreciate ease of installation.

7. How will I install my sign?

We offer several installation methods:

• French cleat: For larger signs, distributes weight evenly.

• Template and studs: For individual letters or pieces, we provide a template for easy installation.

8. What are the mounting methods?

• French cleat

• Individual studs

• Aluminum or stainless steel standoffs

9. Will my sign be magnetic?

Aluminum and stainless steel signs are not magnetic. If you need a magnetic sign, we recommend steel or Cor-Ten.

10. What options do I have to light my sign?

We offer LED backlighting that changes color with a remote control, or exterior downlighting for a classic look.

Packaging and Shipping For Your Sign

We carefully package each sign in a custom wooden crate to ensure it arrives in perfect condition—100% of the time. Our focus on quality and customer satisfaction is evident in the positive reviews we receive and the attention to detail we provide in every product.

We ship anywhere in the U.S., including Hawaii and American Samoa. Small to medium orders ship via UPS, and larger ones use freight services. Shipping costs are included in your quote, so there are no surprises.

Delivering Exceptional Quality Nationwide

Since our founding, ShieldCo has expanded to a team of 14, nearly doubling our production since 2020. We've worked with a diverse range of clients, including major companies like Pepsi, Lyft, Costco, and the Brooklyn Nets. Our craftsmanship has been featured in publications such as The Washington Post, USA Today, and The Huffington Post, reflecting our dedication to quality and innovation. Our shop continues to embody excellence through our custom products, ensuring your needs are met with precision and creativity.

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