Exploring Aluminum and Dibond Sign Printing
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Exploring Aluminum and Dibond

In the realm of personalized gifts, metal stands out for its sturdiness and the sleek aesthetic it offers. Particularly, aluminum and Dibond are two materials that have carved a niche for themselves in the world of custom printed gifts. Each brings its unique properties to the fore, making them favored choices for those looking to create lasting impressions. This exploration into aluminum and Dibond will illuminate their distinctive benefits and the creative possibilities they hold for custom gifts.

The Sleek and Shiny: Aluminum

Aluminum is celebrated for its lightweight nature and exceptional durability, making it an excellent candidate for a variety of custom gifts. Its smooth, shiny surface provides an ideal backdrop for vibrant, high-resolution images and graphics, lending a contemporary look to any design. Aluminum's resistance to corrosion and rust makes it an exemplary choice for both indoor and outdoor gifts, ensuring longevity even under challenging weather conditions.

Custom gifts made from aluminum can range from photo panels that capture precious moments in striking clarity, to chic business card holders that stand out with elegance. Its ability to reflect light enhances the visual depth and color intensity of any printed graphic, making it a popular choice for those seeking to combine utility with aesthetic appeal.


The Composite Wonder: Dibond

Dibond takes the concept of metal gifts a step further, combining a polyethylene core with aluminum alloy sheets on either side. This layered construction results in a material that is remarkably sturdy yet surprisingly light. Dibond is known for its flatness and rigidity, which makes it an excellent option for large format prints and detailed artwork that requires a smooth finish without any bulging or warping over time.

Due to its robust structure, Dibond is often utilized for outdoor signs, high-end wall art, and other decorative pieces that require both weather resistance and aesthetic finesse. Its surface can be directly printed on, allowing for rich, detailed imagery that does not peel or fade, making it a perfect choice for gifts meant to withstand the test of time and the elements.


Creative Applications for Aluminum and Dibond

The versatility of both aluminum and Dibond opens up a world of creative possibilities for gift-giving:

  • Photographic Prints: Both materials are excellent for printing high-quality photos that need a metallic sheen or a durable composite base, ideal for anniversary gifts or corporate recognitions.
  • Custom Signs and Plaques: Whether it’s a poetic quote, a family name, or a commemorative plaque, aluminum and Dibond offer the durability and aesthetic needed for these personalized pieces.
  • Artistic Reproductions: Artists can replicate their original works on these metals, giving an industrial-chic look that appeals to modern art lovers.
  • Decorative Pieces: From intricate cut-outs to beautifully printed artworks, these materials can be transformed into decor items that add a touch of sophistication to any space.
  • Functional Gifts: Customized clocks, coasters, or even tabletops made from aluminum or Dibond combine functionality with personalization, making them unique gifts for homes or offices.

Choosing aluminum or Dibond for your next custom printed gift means opting for durability, beauty, and innovation. These materials are not just mediums for your personal expressions; they are canvases that bring artistic visions to life with elegance and longevity. Whether it’s for a personal token of love or a professional gesture of appreciation, aluminum and Dibond gifts stand out for their ability to blend utility with luxurious aesthetic appeal, ensuring your gift is cherished for years to come.

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Frequently asked Questions

What is the best material for a livingroom wall print?

We have a lot of products to choose from for a custom indoor wall hanging. Depending on the decor in your living room, you can choose the glossy white gatorboard or an edgy, black matte foamboard and both look amazing in full color print. If you want a really elegant print, acrylic would be our top of the line choice. And our classic aluminum prints are quickly topping the charts as a timeless choice. We have to admit that our canvas prints are still a popular choice and probably always will be. 

What is the best yard sign to get?

Yard signs are great for getting a message out fast. Corplast is a corrugated plastic that is weatherproof and comes in three thickness choices: 4mil, 6mil and 10mil. You can print in full color and order with H stands to make it easy to stick in your yard. The most popular size to order is an 24" wide by 18" tall 6mil yard sign. 

How can I print my original artwork?

Original artwork is priceless so you want to make sure it will last a long time. One of the best ways to showcase your artwork and make sure it lasts is to have it printed on a durable material. Metal is one of the most durable materials you can print on. Both Dibond and Aluminum are great products for printing. You can print in full vivid color and display inside or outdoors. Canvas, gatorboard, foamboard, styrene, PVC and other products are great to print on as well. Whichever product you choose to print your original artwork on, the process is the same. Make sure your artwork is saved as a digital, high resolution file. You can take a photo of it with a digital camera (smart phones will only save your artwork as a 72dpi resolution, but if you are printing it in an 8"x10" or smaller, that can still work). Next, select the product you want to use, select the size you want (as well as any special options) and then upload your artwork file. That's it!

Which decal or sticker should I get?

There are many stickers and decals to choose from so it depends on what you are using it for and what do you want to put it on. There are decals that are have high adhesive (they can be used for semi permanent use), low adhesive (removable if removed within a short time) and no adhesives that are considered static clings. Once you figure out how 'sticky' you want your sticker to be, you then have to decide whether you want your decal to have a background color or did you prefer a clear background. Standard decals, Removable decals and White Static Clings all have a white background on the decals any place that your artwork is not covering. Clear decals and clear static clings both have clear (transparent) background options. The options include spot white and flood white. Almost all of the decals and stickers have three Special Cut options: Circle, Halo and Oval. The Standard decal offers a 4th Special Cut option called Exact Cut. 

What is the best decal for an RV?

Two of our best selling decals for RV's and travel trailers are our Standard White Decals and our Clear Decals. They both are very similar in what they offer but our clear decal can have a transparent background, but our Standard White Decal comes with a white background (or whatever color you choose to put in your artwork file). The second difference is that the both decals come with special cuts: Oval, Circle and Halo, but the Standard White decal also comes with an Exact cut (a really detailed 'die cut' type of option). Both decals are durable, long lasting, are weatherproof and look amazing in full vivid color. 

What are real estate signs made out of?

Most real estate signs are made from a corrugated plastic material commonly called 'Corplast' or 'Coroplast'. Real Estate signs come in three thickness choices: 4mm, 6mm and heavy duty 10mm. The 4mm thickness is typically used for 12" x 12" window type signs. The 6mm thickness is the most common sign choice and is popular for 18" x 24" yard signs. The 10mm is a great choice for 24" x 36" signs. Are three sizes are extremely durable, long lasting and weatherproof. All signs can be ordered with grommets for hanging your signs. 

What kind of sign should I get for my vehicle?

Vehicle magnets are a very popular way to advertise on the go. You can put them on and take them off whenever you want. And a vehicle magnet might be perfect for you, unless you have a newer vehicle that is mostly made of plastic. Before ordering a vehicle magnet, make sure your vehicle is magnetic, test it with a small magnet. 

Our second most popular means of advertising on the go are vehicle window decals. These decals can stay on your window for full time visibility, or you can order our removable decals so that you can place them on your vehicle for events and then remove. 

Where is the best place to get my signs from?

You can do an online search and go with the top paid ad, but that spot is for the company that pays the most for your business, sometimes 70k per month! You can do a local search online and all of the nearby sign shops will pop up but that doesn't tell you much about them. You can look for the lowest price and go with that company, but that doesn't mean they have a quality product. So how do you know what company to go with? Usually it's through a process of elimination. You order from one and have a good experience or a bad experience. If the order arrives late or damaged, you probably won't use them again. 

At PrintSignsQuick.com we're here to save you time and money. We can offer you a quality product at a great price because we print large volumes at a time. And we ship on time!