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Vinyl Cut Lettering for Commercial Interior Decorating

We sell plenty of cut vinyl lettering for self installation which give people across Australia the opportunity to put wall quotes and wall words on their walls.

For commercial projects, when we know that we are doing the installation, we press the boundaries of the vinyl to create interesting artworks on a variety of surfaces.

In this recent project below, we used various cast vinyls, which are the highest grade vinyl you can get, to cut intricate blocks of text entirely by die cutting every letter.  This vinyl was then weeded (which means to remove all the negative vinyl) and painstakingly installed directly onto the wall surfaces.

Section 1:  Involved placing cut vinyl lettering onto specially prepared plywood panelling.  There is not a manufacturer who would recommend this because the plywood is rough and porous- two negatives for vinyl adhesion.  However we did testing on plywood over a long period before we offered this option.

In total 10 panels of black vinyl lettering were installed on the plywood.

 

Section 2:   Involves using silver, blue and yellow vinyls to create blocks of die cut lettering on various walls within the commercial office space.

As per above, all text is cut using die cut vinyl lettering.

The only other way to do intricate lettering is to print the design like a wallpaper and then install the lettering in panels.

To ensure lettering like the above examples stick, we can only use cast vinyls which when heated can conform to the texture of the wall surface.

If you are interested in any custom commercial  lettering design, then drop us an email via our contact page.

Vinyl lettering to brand commercial interior spaces

Vinyl lettering is the ideal solution to create a powerful branding statement in your business premises. Not only is it cost effective, but the ability to make a large impact with simple and quick graphics is a huge benefit.  We recently installed this white vinyl lettering at an aerial dance studio in Sydney.  Very simple but with a great result!

The same logo was installed on the reception wall showing consistency and continuity  throughout the dance studio.  Interior graphics are an essential part of any businesses branding and there are lots of cost effective solutions such as vinyl lettering.

Our custom commercial projects start at $200 and we have quick turn around.  Contact us on 1300 281 044 to discuss your branding needs.

Creative graphic solutions to decorate your office space

Do you think your office could do with a lift?  Need to bring your brand into the office space?

The benefits of branding your office can be easily recognised.  For clients and key customers, entering a space which has brand graphics in place in the environment will add that professional lift to their impression of your business.

For staff, to enter or work in a space where key business values are infused into the office enivornment will assist in motivation as well as learning.

How can you do this cost effectively?

We have worked with many different types of organisations to use creative graphics solutions to decorate their office or commercial space.

Projects can be as simple as using key brand messages and designing them onto the walls with vinyl lettering.  See below example.

Or perhaps your office is more visual and using a combination of vinyl lettering and wall graphics will be more effective.  The solution is the same, use a creative idea to decorate the space.

And for other interior office spaces, actually bringing the outdoors to the indoors is one option for motivating staff and bringing your brand into the space.

There are vinyl solutions for every type of space, and they are cost effective.  Think about what brand , or what story you wish to tell in your business and contact us for a chat about how we can infuse that onto your surfaces.

call us today on 1300 281 044.

Self installing wall lettering for schools

Over the years we have consistently worked with schools and educational services throughout Australia to tell their story on the walls, and to infuse some of the school branding ontot the walls.

The below pictures show a project that we are exceptionally proud of.  Not so much proud of ourselves, but at the school for having the vision to choose their wall lettering and wall quotes, and then for this amazing self installation.

10 wall quotes spanning across a 10m wide wall, created by Cool Art Design in different fonts and using a variety of vinyl colours.   These wall quotes are featured on a giant red wall which sits behind the newly refurbished school library at this Gold Coast school.

Inspiring stuff!  If you want to get wall quotes created for your school give us school for an obligation free discussion.

Shop window signage using vinyl lettering

After receiving an inceasing frequency of customers asking for DO IT YOURSELF window singage for their offices or shop windows we have decided to write a post and we will point people to this.

Applying vinyl to glass, and specifically vinyl lettering to glass is not simple.  We have seen plenty of websites that say how easy this process is, and for some situations it might be okay for self installation- but in general- using coloured vinyl to create lettering does require a certain level of installation skill.

If you really want a professional looking glass signage application we recommend using a sign writer or professional installer.  This vinyl lettering below was installed by Cool Art Design.

1. Inside facing out

When applying lettering to glass, generally the vinyl is cut in reverse and applied to the inside of the glass facing out.

2. Effect of bubbles

Because the vinyl is on the inside, it is extremely obvious if the vinyl lettering forms a bubble between the vinyl and the glass. Why? Because customers will be reading lettering from outside/

3. Wet application

Normally vinyl applied to glass is applied using a wet application technique.  This involves wetting both vinyl and glass and squeegeeing out the water from the two leaving a clean application with no bubbles.

4. Waiting time

When using a wet application method you cannot remove the transfer tape (which helps get lettering onto glass) until the vinyl has dried- this can take up to 24 hours.

5. Alignment

When aligning the lettering using a wet application, you need to create guide marks and use a spirit level while the lettering can still be manipulated.  Lots of application fluid is the key to achieving this.

6. White is the best colour for window signage. If you don't want white then you need to use a coloured shade not far off white.  For example, a pale yellow, pale green etc etc.  Using fluro colours is expensive, and using darker colours they get lost against the busy-ness of the backgrounds in shops.

We create hundreds of custom vinyl products for self installation for walls.  But applying logos and lettering for your business on glass, we really advise that you get a professional installer and any local signwriting company will be able to help you. Your brand integrity is vital to your business and you need to look professional.  Spend the money on installation and focus on your business rather than the hours it will take you to master the art of glass installation.

Funk up your office decorating with coloured vinyl for glass

As a big fan of frosting for glass, it has to be good if we are recommending something else!

Loving this ultra clear vinyl we have started working with.  It enables us to print coloured designs onto ultra clear vinyl providing privacy, but also a massive dash of colour and more importantly infusing your branding into your office decorating.

Decorating offices with vinyl gives you the opportunity to create semi permanent branding that can be easily changed if you upgrade branding, or change offices.

Contact Cool Art Design on 1300 281 044 to discuss how we can use vinyl for windows or walls to decorate your office.

Design College ReDecorating with wall vinyl designs and wall lettering

This month we took our unique graphic solutions to the open canvas of the Raffles Design College.

With new term starting the idea was to add a little bit of personality to the space without breaking the budget.  Adding effective smaller designs to spaces can be extremely worthwhile and worked perfectly in this design college.

Cool Art Design did the design and installation of the below areas.

A multi coloured wall quote and simple directional signage helped this space.

These lantern wall stickers have an artsy and fun feel and are super easy to self install.  To see these on our website as a product visit our Cool Art Design lantern page.....

Chalkboard stickers can be used effectively in custom designs- and in this case we have used three different designs of chalkboard wall stickers.

Fresh off the keyboard- this brand new wall art design- world map decal-  is not yet available on our catalogue but to talk to us about getting one in your office just email us at art@coolartdesign.com.au

Block style wall quotes are a great way to decorate the office.  The font is readable and looks professional and smart.

A great fun project, designs were tweaked for the space and installation provided by us.  Very happy with the result and we know the students will enjoy studying in this newly decorated environment.

Brighten dark rooms with full wall colour graphics

Working with rooms where there is no natural light can often be a challenge when decorating offices and commercial spaces.

A tidy idea for bringing some of the outdoors inside is to install a full wall graphic of a bright and colourful outside scene.

This example below is an image of Busselton Pier which has some nice light tones of blue and was used to lift the general mood of this computer training centre.  We combined this with some wall quotes in a soft blue on an adjoining wall to carry the colour around.

It is pretty cost effective as well, and well worth getting a quote so you can start planning enhancements for your internal offices.

You can visit our commercial wall art gallery to see other ideas for decorating internal offices.

Using vinyl on perspex to make a sign

You can easily make a sign using vinyl designs or wall lettering.  This is useful if you are not wanting the vinyl to be applied directly to your wall like wall stickers, and works exceptionally well for office signage.

In saying that we have done some amazing  designs that are then mounted on perspex and it is an unusual and funky artwork for the house.

In this example below we specifically printed our vinyl in a matt finish on a matt surface perspex piece to ensure there was no reflection at all.  Perspex comes in either a matt or shiny finish and can be made in over 20 different colours so you can create some awesome effects with applying vinyl to the perspex.

 

If you want some information on applying vinyl to perspex don't hesitate to contact us at art@coolartdesign.com.au

Our commercial wall art gallery can be viewed here...

 

Wall art quotes that enhance your decor- not just wall lettering!

One of the tips that we often pass onto our customers that we design and install walls for, is that you don't have to do it all at once.  Pick some key walls and have some designs done for them, and then later on, "grow" your decorating with further enhancements.  It doesn't cost you, the customer, any more money than if you went ahead and decorated every wall in your business.

We have been adding additional elements to the Nature's Energy group of day spas, and our latest enhancements are shown below.  This is not just wall lettering- this is beautiful wall art quotes that are designed to compliment an already serene and delicious decor in the day spa.

Above shows wall lettering installed on a tiled wall in a steam and sauna room.  Once installed in dry conditions, the vinyl can withstand heat and steam in operational conditions.

Directional signage is a must and can add a professionalism to businesses that although subtle, is extremely appealing for customers.

Wall quotes designed in an artful and inspiring way can greatly increase the ambience for your customers.

And our brand new Tree of Emotion which is a fantastic way to fill a wall space and give some lightness to darker areas.

Natures Energy is an award winning day spa that engaged us to design the wall art quotes for their treatment rooms and you can see more of that original wall quote work by clicking here...