Custom Dibond Signs | Affordable Long Lasting Outdoor Signage

Weather Resistant - Vibrant - Any Custom Size or Shape

What is Dibond?

Dibond is an aluminum composite material (ACM) widely used for creating signs, displays, and other visual communication products. It consists of two thin sheets of aluminum bonded to a solid plastic core, resulting in a durable and lightweight material. This unique construction makes Dibond an excellent choice for outdoor signage, as it is weather-resistant and can withstand the elements without compromising its structural integrity. The solid plastic core sandwiching the plastic sign panel adds to its robustness, ensuring that your custom Dibond signs remain in top condition for years. Whether for outdoor signs or indoor displays, Dibond signage offers a high-quality, long-lasting solution for various applications.

Dibond Signs a Durable Indoor & Outdoor Sign Solution

Dibond is a brand of metal that has become so popular that people use it as a classification product, like saying “Kleenex” instead of “tissue.” Its extreme durability and weather resistance allow for endless use cases, including commercial buildings. Because of this, it’s great for the outdoors because it’ll last and has a very distinguished, polished look, like an indoor sign, to make your branding POP.

What sets Dibond signs apart is their customizability. Each sign can be tailored to your unique needs and preferences, from the features to the finish options. Whether you’re looking for a large outdoor sign to hang above your business or a smaller indoor sign, Dibond has you covered. The full Dibond sheets, available in 48 “ x 96” and specially ordered at 60 “ x 120” for large outdoor signs, offer ample space for your custom design. Additionally, Dibond sign material can be crafted into custom sign shapes beyond the standard square or rectangular designs, enhancing the visual impact of your business's signage. The benefits and versatility of printing dibond signs include their durability, a wide array of colors and finishes, and the ability to tailor them to specific needs.

Dibond is not just a fantastic product; it’s also reasonably priced, making it a smart investment for your business. Its versatility, durability, and affordability make it one of the most popular signs in the world. The fact that it can also be two-sided further enhances its value, allowing you to market your message or brand effectively. Two-sided Dibond signs are perfect for outdoor uses, such as real estate and directional signs, while one-sided signs are ideal for restrooms or for displaying menu items.

Display and Mounting Options

Custom Dibond signs and most outdoor business signs will be mounted with standard drill holes .25” in each corner and fastened with screws or bolts. However, you can opt for standoff hardware for a more elegant and unique feel. Standoffs are a bolt and screw system that allows for an off-the-wall float mount through .41” predrill holes in each sign corner. Check out brushed aluminum signs for an upgraded finish! Smaller dibond signs can be easily hung using double-sided tape or adhesive velcro.

Additional types of standard long-term Dibond mounting options are as follows;

• Freestanding on a post (drill holes in the top and bottom in the center)

• Mounted with drill holes between two poles (drill holes in all four corners)

• Loctite

• VHB acrylic tape (great for outdoor mounting)

• French Cleats

• Edge-grip standoffs

• Dual-Grip Sign Standoff

Are Custom Dibond Signs Right For You & Your Business?

Figuring out if these are right for you is straightforward. Typically, the answer is YES because custom Dibond signs are affordable and can be used for various uses with excellent outdoor and indoor capabilities.

What are the Benefits?

Dibond signs are rigid composites with lightweight yet durable surfaces. They can be created through straight cuts or three-dimensional shapes. The unique feature of Dibond signs is the polyethylene core, which helps create a thick, sturdy sign without the added weight that a pure aluminum interior would create. This core also provides excellent insulation, making Dibond signs suitable for indoor and outdoor use.

• 18w x 12h

• 24w x 18h

• 30w x 20h

These are available in both ¼ and ⅛ inch thickness. The recommended size depends on your needs, so talk to our representatives online if you're unsure. Generally, outdoor signage should be more prominent since people typically see them further away, so the 30x20 is ideal. In contrast, you can get the exact size for indoor if put in ample space, but usually, the 24x18 is suitable for relevant messaging like menus, while 18x12 labels small things like restroom signs.

Dibond Printing

Using advanced printing techniques, dibond printing involves applying your favorite images, text, logos, and other designs onto Dibond signs. We offer UV digital printing, which provides high-quality, vibrant results. Depending on the desired effect, the printing process can be customized to print on one or both sides of the sign. Dibond printing is renowned for producing sharp, vivid colors and a durable finish. It is ideal for businesses, organizations, and individuals looking to create eye-catching signs and displays. With Dibond signs, you can ensure your message stands out and remains visible for years.

Indoors or Outdoors?

Though we pride ourselves on offering customers multiple affordable indoor and outdoor-use signs, Dibond is -without a doubt- an excellent option for use outdoors. Dibond is sometimes used inside to create a modern, streamlined industrial appearance for a custom interior business design or to complete a signature look. However, Dibond is best known for its outdoor application and resistance to the elements. It will keep its shape and integrity without being altered by weather fluctuations and looking for a classy way to mount your Dibond signs. Use standoffs for an elegant way to mount your newly purchased custom Dibond sign! What are standoffs? Click here to learn more about standoffs and how they can upgrade your look. Additionally, purchasing dibond signs online offers convenience and benefits, including secure transactions and a wide range of customization options.

What Shapes Can You Use for Your Dibond Signs?

Traditionally, you see most Dibond signs as squares or rectangles. However, since we allow full customization, you can do any shape you want, including contour cuts (to match your sign design/message tightly) or anything else you can think of as long as they make sense with the sign size you'd like to order. Get your business noticed with this extremely durable substrate!

Dibond Sign Cut Options

Cut options are a fantastic way to enhance the shape of your final design. They are always optional and are not a requirement for any order. Some cut finishes, like oval and circle cuts, have automated options where no additional art setup is required. At the same time, halo (contour cuts) and "special" cut options require advanced artwork setup. Here's a link to our guild on how to set up cut files.

Special Cut

With a special cut, the design style is entirely custom to the shape, with no border on the exterior; they may have drill holes in special sizes or even unique placement of holes. The special cut allows you to control the shape of the sign's outside and inside cut paths, giving you complete freedom to create a unique and eye-catching design for your business signage.

Halo Cut

Halo cuts, or contour cuts, offer a unique design style for your Dibond signs. The design style is any custom shape, with a border (in most cases white) around the outside edge of the signage. This border adds a distinctive look to your signs, making them stand out and catch the eye of potential customers.

Circle Cut

The circle cut options indicate that your signage is cut into perfect round custom signs. There is no need to demonstrate the circle shape in the file or include a dieline. There is no additional artwork set, and we ask that you have a .25" bleed or upload a square design with colors from edge to edge of the artboard.

Oval Cut

Oval cuts are similar to the circle cuts above; however, the finish is oval. There is no additional artwork set, and we ask that you include a .25" bleed or upload a rectangular design with colors flooded edge to edge of the artboard.

Rounded Corner Options

A rounded corner is a finish option that allows you to change the exterior shape of your design without making any alterations to your art file. The round corner radial bend options are as follows:

• 1" All Corners

• 3/4" All Corners

• 1/2" All Corners

• 1/4" All Corners

• 3/8" All Corners

Brushed Aluminum Signs

Brushed Aluminum Dibond is just as rugged as traditional Dibond but has a metallic brushed metal appearance. Brushed aluminum is commonly used for corporate logos or as an upgraded, elegant touch when adding business signage in or outdoors. Click here for pricing on Brushed Aluminum Signs!

Composite Aluminum Sign Specifications

Composite aluminum signs, such as Dibond signs, come with several key specifications that make them suitable for various applications. These specifications include:

• Sign Material: Composite aluminum, consisting of two sheets of aluminum bonded to a solid plastic core.

• Thickness: Available in 1/8” or 1/4” options.

• Size Range: Can be manufactured from 4" x 4" up to 48" x 96"

• Printing: UV-cured, fade-resistant digital printing at a resolution of 1000 dpi.

• Lifespan: Typically lasts 5-10 years outdoors, depending on weather conditions.

• Physical Weight: 0.78125 lbs per ft.² (1/8” thickness), 1.3125 lbs per ft.² (1/4” thickness)

• Durability: Weather proof, rustproof, and chemically resistant.

• Temperature Resistance: -58 °F to +176 °F —high tolerance for hot, cold, and hot weather temperature extremes, harsh weather, and heavy rain.

These specifications make composite aluminum signs, such as Dibond signs, an ideal choice for businesses, organizations, and individuals looking to create high-quality, long-lasting signs and displays. Whether for outdoor or indoor use, Dibond signs offer a reliable and visually appealing solution.

Dibond Signs Lifespan

If the proper steps are followed during installation, you should expect the lifespan of Dibond signs to be 5 to 7 years. However, this can vary depending on extreme weather, hail, and constant direct sunlight. Use our UV gloss coating for additional sun protection.

Other Factors

• Installed in a place without constant direct sunlight.

• Installed adequately to a flat surface or post.

• Exposure to abrasive products