Making Our House Signs
After years of experience producing quality British made house signs we have built up a reputation of one of the UK's leading specialists in cast polyurethane resin house signage. Many of our techniques come from the original cast iron sign production, but instead we use a modern resin to pour the signs, which has an excellent weatherproof quality and durability.
The magic starts right from the initial enquiry where we can advise you on the best fitting shape and size of sign, to suit your particular requirements. As all names are different lengths and may be made up of just one long word, or split into three or four separate words, we can give you different options on how best your name will set out on certain plaques, and then advise you on the size of letters that we will be able to use.
Once you've got your shape and size you can then select a raised motif from our vast range of over 800 designs to choose from, most of which we have in different sizes to enable them to be produced on the smallest size, up to the largest house signs that we make.
Now you can sit back and relax whilst we create your personalised door sign.
1. Setting out signs
For every plaque we produce we make its own individual mould using one of our range of master plates. The masters that we use have the characteristics of the old cast iron signage, so that when we produce a mould it will create a plaque with the appearance of a traditional cast iron house sign.
We hand set the house name and numbers using raised letters which we stock in a range of sizes; the best-fitting raised motif is then used for the space that is available on the sign.
After a quality check it is then on to the next stage of the process.
2. Creating the Mold
In this process we use a vacuum-forming machine to heat a specialist type of plastic sheet which is then sucked down over the masters.
After a short time the plastic takes an exact form of the signs that are on the forming table and the suction can be switched off. Once cooled each house sign is then cut out and quality-inspected before it moves on to the pouring bed.
3. Pouring the house signs
We now have your individual mould ready to pour, but before we can start we need to clean them out and set them exactly level on the pouring bed, using spirit levels to ensure an even pour. When the moulds are set we use our purpose-built resin machine to fill them with polyurethane resin. After casting, the plaques must thoroughly cure before they’re popped from their individual moulds.
4. Preparing Signs for Artwork
Once the casts are popped out, edges are trimmed, fixing holes drilled and each sign is professionally sprayed (normally satin black). This leads on to the final stages of artwork and letter painting.
5. Hand painting the signs
Our gifted artists bring each sign to life, hand-painting the raised motifs (and background scenes if required) using permanent acrylics, then sealing them with a professional sign sealer to withstand the elements.
Finally the letters are hand-painted and sealed to create your perfect bespoke house sign.
6. From mock-up to finished house sign
From a rough initial mock-up, it’s hard to visualise the amazing transformation the sign goes through to become your personalised work of art.
Why choose Village Green Signs?
Our signs are made from high-quality materials and are hand-painted by our talented local artists. Each sign is unique, with a variety of designs to choose from, or we can create a bespoke design just for you.
Bespoke & Library Designs
Choose from 800+ designs or let us craft your unique vision.
Raised 3D Motifs
Hand-finished resin details add tangible depth and character (where available).
Durable Resin Craftsmanship
Tough, weatherproof signs, expertly made to last for years.
Artisan Hand-Painted
Every sign is meticulously painted by our talented local artists.
Lasting Colours
Using premium paints for vibrant, fade-resistant finishes.
Free UK Delivery
Your bespoke sign delivered securely from Kent, England.