How to build a large sign

Companies use signs to advertise a special event, sale, or simply to let others know the company exists. a large sign can cost several hundred dollars each month for rent, so building your own billboard is an affordable and effective. if you build a big sign on your own, you can customize and change as often as desired. you can turn the painting and a good size piece of wood on a large sign in a matter of hours.


Step 1

Cover both sides of plywood 4 feet by 8 primer. this will create a uniform surface painting and avoid inconsistencies in the finished paint job.
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Step 2

Paint the base color of the signal on both sides. This allows you to create a double sided sign and also protects the back.

Step 3

Designing the words to be used for the poster with the templates of 12 inches. adjust for spacing. by the words before you Trace Separation allows for adjustments that are not easily fixed once the letters have been located.

Step 4

Available secondary information, such as your business location, telephone number, and an advertising budget, using the templates of 6 inches. this size is effective because it allows multiple lines to transmit information in a readable size without being too overwhelming.

Step 5

Logo design templates or illustration on the sign. use of illustrations that are closely related to your business. An example would be the templates for dogs, dog bones, birds and fish from a pet store. this is also a good time to add your company logo if you are using on the sign.

Step 6

Summarize all the templates with a black permanent marker.

Step 7

Diagram of the artwork or logo with the desired color and detail brush. detail brush is ideal for fine detail work, which is important in raising small objects, letters and numbers.

Step 8

Filling objects, numbers and letters with the 1 inch, 2 inch and 3 1/2-inch brushes for you. allow each coat of paint to dry completely before adding the next layer on top.

Step 9

Apply clear polyurethane to the entire signal. rolled in a thin layer to protect the signal against inclement weather.