# Signs and Plaques — Facade, Door and Desk Signage | Craftarea > Source: https://www.craftarea.ge/en/baneri/abra-da-nishnuli > Format: text/markdown variant of the HTML page at the same URL > Site: Craftarea — Printing and advertising production in Tbilisi: business cards, stickers, signs, branded clothing and corporate gifts. Discuss your project with Craftarea. # Signs and Plaques Short answer Signs and plaques are made in plastic, acrylic, composite and metal — by printing, laser cutting or engraving. Size and material follow viewing distance and environment: a facade sign needs outdoor-grade material, while door and desk plaques are indoor items. Facade signs, door numbers, desk plaques and safety signs serve different purposes. Each needs suitable dimensions, material and production technique. Before choosing, send a site photograph, mounting height, viewing distance and the intended text; readability is assessed for the layout and surroundings. [Get a quote](https://www.craftarea.ge/en/contact)[Banners and Outdoor Advertising — all pages →](https://www.craftarea.ge/en/baneri) ## Key facts Materials Plastic, acrylic, composite, metal Techniques Printing, laser cutting, engraving Facade signs Outdoor material, large letters Door plaques Close-viewing layout matched to the door Desk plaques On a stand, double-sided possible Letter height Assess size, contrast, typeface and viewing distance Installation Agreed separately Quote Specify dimensions, material, quantity and the required mounting or edge finishing. ## Letter height and viewing distance Choose letter size from the actual viewing distance, typeface, contrast, lighting and viewing angle. Review the full message at the intended scale; there is no single distance-to-letter-size formula that works for every sign. - State the actual viewing distance and angle - Review typeface, text length and contrast - Consider daylight and evening lighting - Assess the main message at its final scale - Approve dimensions and layout before production ## Types and their requirements A facade sign is the most demanding: it needs outdoor-grade material, weather-resistant printing and reinforced fixings. Door plaques (room numbers, job titles, company names) are indoor items where material choice is freer — acrylic and plastic are the most common. Desk plaques can be double-sided and are often made with their stand. Safety signage is a separate category: its symbols and colours are normally defined by standards, and we produce them to the specification you supply. - Facade signs — outdoor material, reinforced fixings - Door plaques — acrylic or plastic - Desk plaques — with a stand, double-sided too - Safety signage — to your supplied specification ## Printing, cutting or engraving Printing can carry colour imagery, while cutting forms separate letters or a shaped panel. Engraving creates a surface mark whose appearance depends on the material and technique. Compare samples, detail limits, contrast, outdoor suitability and the complete installed cost; no one method is always cheapest or most durable. ## Sign types and conditions to confirm | Type | Viewing conditions | Design and installation considerations | | --- | --- | --- | | Facade sign | Outdoor, distant viewing | Type size, lighting, wind and fixings | | Entrance sign | Approaching visitors | Direction, contrast and mounting height | | Door plaque | Close viewing | Name readability and door surface | | Desk plaque | Seated or standing viewer | Viewing angle, reflections and dimensions | | Safety sign | Site-specific requirement | Applicable requirements and approved symbols | ## Frequently Asked Questions How do I determine the sign size? Choose letter size from the actual viewing distance, typeface, contrast, lighting and viewing angle. Review the full message at the intended scale; there is no single distance-to-letter-size formula that works for every sign. Are 3D letters and signs the same thing? A flat sign presents information on a panel; dimensional letters are separate raised elements. Compare the desired depth, lighting, viewing conditions, mounting and budget before selecting a construction. Do you install as well? Installation is agreed separately and depends on the site — height, facade type and access determine what is needed. Fixing a simple indoor plaque is normally handled by the client. Should the sign be visible at night? Assess the sign under the actual evening lighting if it needs to be read at night. Discuss external or integrated lighting, power access, maintenance and installation separately where needed. Which material lasts longest? There is no universal material ranking. Compare the actual grade, thickness, finish, print or engraving system, exposure and mounting conditions. Ask for the selected product’s outdoor-use and maintenance requirements. Can you cut to a logo shape? Send the vector outline if available, required dimensions and material. The cutting method, minimum detail and mounting points must be checked before the shaped sign can be confirmed. ## Related Services [Shop window graphics](https://www.craftarea.ge/en/baneri/vitrinis-gaformeba)[Outdoor advertising](https://www.craftarea.ge/en/baneri/gare-reklama)[Laser cutting](https://www.craftarea.ge/en/lazer/lazerit-chra)[Metal signs and logos](https://www.craftarea.ge/en/metalze-chra/metalis-abra-da-logo) ## Ready to order? Send your artwork, quantity and preferred deadline — we will confirm pricing and production details after reviewing the project. [Get a quote](https://www.craftarea.ge/en/contact) --- ## Machine-readable entry points - Site index (all URLs): https://www.craftarea.ge/sitemap.xml - Agent guide (short): https://www.craftarea.ge/llms.txt - Full knowledge base: https://www.craftarea.ge/llms-full.txt - Crawl rules: https://www.craftarea.ge/robots.txt