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Do You Have A Permit For That Sign?

Do You Have A Permit For That Sign?
Installing the new TKO Graphix building sign
An often over­looked aspect of having a sign made is the per­mit­ting process, which can cause BIG issues — either while the sign is being built or, worse, after the sign has been installed. If the sign has already been installed, but is being refur­bished (ex: refacing the letters on an exterior wall (read more)

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Signs, Signs, Everywhere Signs

It’s true. There are so many signs — every­where.  I believe we take them for granted. Signs give us direc­tions, tell us where to find the mustard, lead us to exits, advertise specials, mark the roads, adorn store fronts, and much more. But what are these signs, how are they made, and what type is best for what purpose?

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Creating the Martin James Investment Management Sign

As I followed the progress of Martin James Invest­ment & Tax Management’s sign fab­ri­ca­tion, our TKO Signs team explained what they were doing and why they were doing it. They were excited by the chal­lenges this sign presented and their creative solutions. The most demanding question was how to attach the sign to a curved rooftop. Picture the top of (read more)

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What makes a good sign? Set Yourself Apart

A couple weeks ago, students from Central Nine Career Center toured TKO Graphix. When the tour came to the TKO Sign division, Manager, Lee Faulkner was asked, “What makes a good sign?” Lee said, “What turns your head? What makes you look twice? That’s what makes a good sign. That’s good marketing.”

Lee gave examples of painting tech­niques using … (read more)

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