Exterior blade sign projecting from building to improve storefront visibility for pedestrians

Custom Blade Signs for Businesses

Custom Blade Signs for Businesses

Blade Sign Design

We design every blade sign to fit your building, match your brand, and help more people find your business.

We consider:

  • Building style
  • Brand standards
  • Viewing distance
  • Lighting
  • Mounting location
  • Built to last
Exterior blade sign projecting from building to identify bank location and improve visibility

Types of Blade Signs

We build custom blade signs for retail stores, restaurants, shopping centers, office buildings, hotels, and mixed-use developments. Choose from illuminated signs, architectural signs, hanging signs, and custom projecting signs.

Exterior blade sign projecting from building to identify gym location and improve visibility

Building Blade Signs

Mounted to your building and designed to match your brand and architecture.
Commercial blade signs mounted perpendicular to building facade

Non-Lit Blade Signs

Raised letters and custom panels provide a clean, professional appearance.

LED Blade Signs

Bright LED lighting improves visibility during the day and at night.

Hanging Blade Signs

Mounted on decorative brackets to improve storefront visibility and attract pedestrian traffic.

Sign Materials & Construction

We build blade signs with aluminum, steel, ACM panels, polycarbonate, and sign foam. We choose the right materials for your design, location, and performance needs.

Premium Materials

Choose materials that match your building and brand.

Aluminum & Steel

Strong, lightweight, and durable.

ACM Panels

Clean, durable composite panels.

Polycarbonate

Impact-resistant cabinet sign faces.

Sign Foam

Durable material for dimensional signs.

LED Lighting Options

LED lighting helps people see your sign.

Backlit Letters

Create a bright glow behind each letter.

Internally Lit Letters

Provide bright, even lighting.

Face-Lit Letters

Bright faces make signs easy to read.

Halo-Lit Letters

Create a soft glow behind each letter.

Engineering & Manufacturing Process

We design and build blade signs that last. We build every blade sign in our 100,000-square-foot facility. We use quality materials and modern equipment. We inspect every sign before installation.

Engineering

Sign design and planning.

Manufacturing

Precision-built aluminum and steel signs.

Installation

Professional mounting and electrical work.

Final Completion

Quality and performance check.

Commercial sign installation using crane to mount large exterior sign on building facade

Commercial Signage Installation

Installing a blade sign takes more than mounting it to a wall.

Our project managers coordinate every step, including:

  • Permitting
  • Mounting review
  • Custom brackets
  • Crane scheduling (when needed)
  • Electrical connections
  • Sign testing
  • Final inspection

Our team manages every installation to help ensure quality, safety, and code compliance.

Sign Renovation & Rebranding

We update existing monument signs to improve their look, refresh your brand, and help them last longer.

We check each sign to see if an update is the best choice and make sure it meets current building codes.

Common renovation services include:

  • New sign faces
  • Logo and graphic updates
  • LED lighting upgrades
  • New tenant panels
  • Digital message center upgrades
  • Repainting and refinishing
  • Structural repairs
  • Electrical upgrades

We renovate monument signs for single locations and multi-location businesses while keeping your branding consistent

Planning Your Blade Sign

Blade signs help businesses stand out, attract customers, and improve storefront visibility.

Benefits of Blade Signs

Increase Visibility

Project from the building so customers can see your business from both directions.

Attract More Customers

Help people find your storefront while walking nearby.

Build Brand Recognition

Create a professional look that customers remember.

Most blade signs need a permit before installation. Local rules may control sign size, lighting, mounting height, and how far the sign extends from the building.

Our Permitting Services Include

  • Zoning and code review
  • Engineering support
  • Permit preparation and submission
  • Plan review support
  • Inspection coordination

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Blade Sign Permitting & Code Compliance

Commercial Blade Sign FAQs

A blade sign is a sign that projects out from a building instead of sitting flat against the wall. It helps people see your business from sidewalks and nearby streets.

Blade signs are popular with retail stores, restaurants, cafés, hotels, boutiques, shopping centers, and office buildings.

Yes. We offer LED blade signs with lighted cabinets, face-lit graphics, halo-lit letters, and edge-lit panels.

We build blade signs with aluminum, steel, acrylic, ACM panels, and other materials made for outdoor use.

Most blade signs need a permit. Local codes may regulate sign size, projection, mounting height, lighting, and sidewalk clearance. Our permitting team manages the process.

Yes. Every blade sign is custom designed to fit your building and reflect your brand.

Every project is different, so timelines vary. We manage every step from design to installation.

Yes. Thomas Sign & Awning provides nationwide design, permitting, manufacturing, project management, and installation for commercial blade signs.

Need a Custom Blade Sign?

Thomas Sign & Awning provides complete blade sign services for businesses across the United States. We take care of every step, from design to installation.