Custom Alumalite Signs
Light Weight, Weather Proof, and Rust Proof
Alumalite is a strong, aluminum composite metal sign panel with a high density, copolymer corrugated plastic core. Similar in construction to Dibond, Alumalite has two sheets of aluminum permanently bonded to both sides of a corrugated plastic core, sandwiching the plastic panel in between.
The aluminum sides provide rigidity and durability to the sign, while the fluted plastic core makes Alumalite a very lightweight sign panel. It will not swell or corrode from the inside which makes it a perfect choice for outdoor applications. Available in the sign industry primarily for outdoor use, custom feature a factory aluminum high gloss finish and is warranted not to crack, chip, flake or peel.
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Alumalite Applications Alumalite are the perfect solution when your sign panel weight must remain low while retaining excellent rigidity. The relatively light weight of Alumalite makes it an excellent choice when mounting considerations or mobility prohibit the weight of heavier wood core sign panels. |
Alumalite Finishing To create a finished appearance, the edges of the Alumalite metal sign material can be capped with either white or black plastic trim. Edge capping enhances the appearance of Alumalite by making it look like a solid aluminum sheet. |
Here are the key points to know about custom Alumalite signs:
- Made up of two factory-painted sheets of
aluminum permanently bonded to both
sides of a corrugated plastic core - Highly rigid, yet lightweight
- Available in extra heavy duty, 1/2" thickness
- Standard material thickness is 1/4"
- Rustproof, waterproof and rot proof
- Highly tolerant of environmental
temperature extremes and heavy
percipitation - Has a smooth professional finish
- Plastic edge capping is available for a
finished appearance
- Easy to mount (Mounting kits available)
- Uncoated Economy Grade Alumalite signs
are rated to last up to 3 years outdoors - Coated Standard and Premium Grade
Alumalite signs are rated to last 5-8 years
outdoors - Alumalite signs can last indoors for decades
- You can get any size you want
- Cut into virtually any shape
- Any design, artwork, photo or logo can
be used for alumalite custom signs - And virtually any color you want.
Sometimes, all you want is the bottom line!
Our online Alumalite sign pricing tool instantly calculates the exact prices on Alumalite metal signs, shows you quantity discounts, and even lets you compare this product to other metal sign alternatives!
And don't forget…at SignsUS, shipping for Alumalite signage and all other indoor and outdoor signs is free, and orders outside the state of South Carolina are tax-free!
We offer more colors for Alumalite signs than anyone out there on the web!
You can now choose from ANY color under the sun when designing your new signage. You can even choose a reflective color!
Specialty finishes including brushed gold, mirror gold, brushed silver or mirror silver are available in a standard .040" aluminum thickness. Or for thicker signs in these finishes, check out our Dibond sign material, which is made up of two aluminum sheets on either side of a solid plastic core.
Big or Small, We Do It All!
While most sign companies are setting limits to what size your Alumalite sign can be, we are printing Alumalite signs in every size imaginable!
Alumalite signage from SignsUS comes in sizes up to 5' x 10' in a single, seamless sheet. This is the very largest, rigid, seamless sign panel available in the market today. If you need a sign that is larger than that, no worries! Just let us know, and we'll make sure to get you any size Alumalite sign you need.
Displaying Alumalite signage is easy! We offer installation kits and accessories that will help you mount your new sign to wood, metal, stucco, brick masonry or concrete! Or if you'd like to hang your Alumalite metal sign, just let us know. We can drill holes to the top of your sign to simplify the hanging process!
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Frequently Asked Questions About Alumalite Metal Signs
The Alumalite composite sign material will not swell, wick water, corrode, rot or delaminate even under prolonged water exposure. The Alumalite material itself will outlast the artwork on your sign. Our uncoated Economy Grade Signs are rated to last up to 3 years outdoors while our Standard and Premium Grade Signs coated with an optically clear, UV Protective Lamination are rated to last up to 5 years, and 6-8 years outdoors respectively. Alumalite signs can last for decades indoors.
We offer more colors for Alumalite signs than anyone out there on the web!
You can now choose from ANY color under the sun when designing your new signage. You can even choose a reflective color!
If you would like a specialty metal finish such as brushed gold, mirror gold, brushed silver or mirror silver, they are available in our Dibond sign material, which is made up of two aluminum sheets on either side of a solid plastic core, or with standard aluminum signs.
During handling and installation of Alumalite signs, extreme care must be exercised. The painted finish is not as scratch resistant as you might think. Although Alumalite metal signs are highly weather and fade resistant, the paint can be easily scratched if you’re not careful.
When cleaning the surface, only use a mild soapy water solution and the softest cloth you can find. Don’t use dry paper towels as they can put extremely fine scratches in the paint which may be visible up close.
Alumalite signs are suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Common outdoor applications include: permanent outdoor business signage, construction site signs, real estate signs, wall mounted signs, post and panel, hanging, fence mount, multiple panel signs, point of purchase displays, score boards and more.
While you can install larger Alumalite signs (like 6', 8' or 10' long) on or between posts, you have better options to choose from:
- ARMOUR-Wood is the strongest and most rigid exterior grade sign panel available with it’s dense, ½ inch thick solid wood core
- Alumalite (½” thickness) has almost the same panel strength as Aluma-Wood making it a popular choice for larger signs. ½” Alumalite is the 2nd strongest sign material
- Alumalite (¼” thickness) is still a strong, highly rigid background material and has the 3rd highest panel strength
- Dibond sign panels have 10 times more strength than .040” aluminum sheets. Dibond is not quite as stiff as Alumalite, but is still considered a rigid sign material making it #4 in strength
On a scale of 1 to 10, with “10” having the highest relative strength, here’s how each aluminum sign background material compares to one another:
When you need a more rigid sign panel in a color other than white, you have three great options to choose from:
- Unpainted Alumalite panels can be completely covered with self-adhesive vinyl at our shop in your choice of any color.
- We can spray paint or powder coat Alumalite sheets any custom color you choose.
- You can choose another rigid composite aluminum sign material that has a broader range of factory painted colors available such as Dibond, Aluminum & ARMOUR-Wood.*
Usually, *Option #3 is not only the best choice, it's the most cost effective (but not always). For example, if you are looking for a gold metallic background color for a 2' x 3' x ½" Alumalite metal sign, the most cost effective solution would be to simply cover the Alumalite sign panel with gold metallic vinyl. It's fast, it's easy and highly durable.
Setting up to paint such a small sheet from stock or having to buy a whole 4' x 8' sheet just to get a small section of a special color isn't always practical. We'll gladly provide you with the best option to suit your individual needs at the time of your order.
- Ideal for pressure sensitive vinyl which bonds securely to it. It has the same high gloss surface as vinyl graphics, so the final sign is visually coordinated.
- Alumalite is strong and lightweight. It's about the same weight as .040 aluminum sheet metal, tipping the scales at just 24 lbs. However, Alumalite is over 50 times stronger for a 4' x 8' sheet.
- When properly installed, Alumalite has an average outdoor life expectancy of 10 years
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Are you concerned that your custom Alumalite sign may not turn out the way you want?
After all, we are probably hundreds of miles away from you so how can you be certain your order will turn out right? Fortunately, it only takes seconds to transmit full-color custom Alumalite sign designs from our computer to yours because e-mails travel so fast these days.
Upon order approval, here’s how the process works:
- First, your order goes straight to the Art Department
- Our Graphic Designer will then e-mail you a proof
(a “proof” is a picture of what your sign will look like) - Once you review the layout, let us know if you would like to see any changes, and …
- If you have any changes, we will e-mail you proofs as needed until you’re completely happy with your design.
Yes! Every Alumalite sign order comes with a 100% Buyer Protection Guarantee
Sometimes, we make mistakes. We are only human after all. But it's how a business handles mistakes that counts, wouldn't you agree? So if we do happen to overlook something on your order, we will bend over backwards to make you happy. We stand behind our work with a 100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee.
We will promptly replace any product that is defective in workmanship or that is different from what you approved. And for your trouble, you'll even get a very pleasant surprise gift.