Blade Signs
Blade signs are projecting signs mounted perpendicular to a building façade, designed to improve storefront visibility for pedestrians and nearby traffic.
These signs are commonly used in retail districts, downtown areas, and commercial environments where visibility from sidewalks and walkways is essential.
Blade signs are often used as part of a broader commercial signage strategy for pedestrian-focused environments.
Blade Signs
Blade signs are projecting signs mounted perpendicular to a building façade, designed to improve storefront visibility for pedestrians and nearby traffic.
These signs are commonly used in retail districts, downtown areas, and commercial environments where visibility from sidewalks and walkways is essential.
Blade signs are often used as part of a broader commercial signage strategy for pedestrian-focused environments.
Perpendicular Signs for Storefront Visibility
Blade signs project outward from a building façade to improve storefront visibility along sidewalks and pedestrian walkways.
Mounted perpendicular to the wall, these signs help retail stores, restaurants, and boutiques attract attention in busy commercial districts.
Need Blade Signs for Your Storefront?
Blade signs improve visibility in pedestrian-heavy areas where traditional wall signage may be difficult to see.
Our team designs, fabricates, and installs custom blade signage based on building conditions, branding requirements, and visibility needs.
Types of Blade Signs
Businesses choose different styles of projecting storefront signage depending on building design, lighting needs, and brand standards.
Illuminated Blade Signs
Illuminated blade signs use LED lighting to improve nighttime visibility.
Designs may include internally illuminated cabinets, halo-lit letters, or edge-lit panels to create a clean and professional appearance.
Non-Illuminated Blade Signs
Non-illuminated projecting signs use dimensional lettering, printed panels, or routed sign faces.
These signs are often used in historic districts or boutique retail environments.
Custom Architectural Blade Signs
Custom blade signs incorporate unique shapes, materials, and branding elements.
These designs are often tailored to match storefront architecture, awnings, and surrounding building features.
Where Blade Signs Are Used
Common Applications
- Retail storefronts
- Restaurants and cafés
- Boutique shops
- Downtown commercial buildings
- Historic shopping districts
- Mixed-use developments
Because these signs extend outward from the building, they allow pedestrians to identify businesses more easily while walking along commercial streets.
Blade Sign Fabrication
Thomas Sign designs and fabricates custom projecting signs using durable materials designed for long-term outdoor performance.
Fabrication may include aluminum sign cabinets, dimensional lettering, routed panels, and integrated LED lighting systems depending on the project design.
Each blade sign is produced to complement building architecture while maintaining structural integrity and visual consistency.
Blade Sign Installation
Professional installation ensures projecting signage is securely mounted to the building structure while maintaining proper visibility angles for pedestrians and nearby traffic.
Installation may include structural mounting hardware, permitting coordination, and electrical connections when illuminated signage is required.
Request a Blade Sign Proposal
Whether you need illuminated blade signage for a retail storefront or custom projecting signage for a pedestrian district, Thomas Sign can design and fabricate blade signs that improve storefront visibility while complementing building architecture.
Our team supports projects from design and fabrication through installation.
Blade signs are often used alongside other types of commercial signage to support visibility across a property.
