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Small building signs can be very elegant when designed in black and white. For Hengji Development, this building sign was produced and installed within 24 hours by Sydney Signs Portal. Aluminium composite panel is the optimum material for this type of signage – very light, durable, weatherproof and cost-effective.
Basically window frosting is used for privacy. It is installed in offices, boardrooms, meeting rooms, storage rooms, and also in private homes – in bathrooms, showers, laundries, toilets, low lying balconies and on front doors. Even when the highest level of privacy is required, window frosting is still the best product for that – it is not transparent at all. Privacy is the most popular feature of the frosted films, but not the only one.
Window frosting is also widely used for interior decoration. Patterns, flowers, branches, geometric shapes, all types of stripes and squares are used for frosting. Computer cutting makes it possible to create endless design options for offices and homes, combining it with privacy and sun protection. Window frosting decorations are very delicate, subtle and exquisite. Compared to other materials, window frosting adds elegance and brings a space to life.
Window frosting is used for office branding. Your company logo and signage can be computer cut into the frosting that is intended for any particular window. We can create frosted lettering, frosted logos, frosted graphics or frosted patterns, instead of making it simply black, white or some other color.
Window frosting is used for solar heat control. It prevents rooms from getting too hot during summer days and helps to reduce energy consumption and save on air conditioning costs. Window frosting can also extend the life of curtains, carpet and furniture fabrics, by limiting the amount of sun bleaching these items would otherwise be exposed to.
Window frosting is used for security – preventing potential thieves from being able to view the valuable contents in a room.
Window frosting is also used as a protection against shattered glass. Frosted film creates a safety layer on a window and is able to hold sharp glass pieces together when a window is broken, prevents them from scattering, causing damage to the interior and injuries to people inside the room.
Window frosted films are printable which can be used for branding and interior decoration as well. We can print literally anything on window frosting.
At the production stage we can cut letters, graphics or stripes out of plain window frosting so it could be installed both for privacy, decorative purposes or branding. Allowing small channels of visibility helps create a non-claustrophobic but, still, private space for those inside.
Frosted material can have various effects on glass: frosted, dusted or sparkling – depending on the choice of film. The majority of companies in Sydney prefer a so called “dusted window film” to create a neutral, translucent light grey effect with matte finish. Frosted film will appear translucent matte silver – though it depends on the manufacturer as to how much “silver” you will get – it varies between brands. Sparkling window film will normally have microscopic metallic particles in it to create that sparkling effect on glass, but remains smooth and translucent like other types of window frosting.
Window frosting is generally applied to the internal side of the window. It is not designed for long life outdoors. Good quality window films will last for many years outdoors, but still not as long as the same frosting installed internally.
For window frosting installation, a so called “wet application” method is used. It means the glass surface needs to be sprayed with soapy water so the frosted decal can slide on the glass to be perfectly positioned and leveled, and easily re-positioned if needed. Wet installation also prevents frosted film from being damaged, as the film becomes more flexible and manageable, helping to avoid bubbles and wrinkles.
On the installation day a frosted decal may look slightly cloudy. Because of the wet application method, we usually allow several days for window frosting dry. Drying results in the natural evaporation of the so called “wet cloud” under the frosting, usually within a week. Drying time depends on many conditions: room temperature, glass temperature, humidity, sun in the room, or air conditioning.
Frosted windows are very easy to maintain. Frosting is water and detergent resistant therefore it can be easily cleaned with water and mild detergents. Though abrasive cleaning materials and sharp tools should not be used on frosted areas of the glass as it may scratch and damage the film.
This was an epic installation of a glass matte frosting window film by Sydney Signs Portal. Excited by the challenge, we managed to successfully install the frosting of 48 changing room windows in one day.
Pirtek Stadium is a multi-purpose outdoor Stadium which was officially opened by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on 5 March 1986. Pirtek Stadium is recognized as the home of the local rugby league team, the Parramatta Eels, as well as the A-League’s Western Sydney Wanderers, the Greater Sydney Rams and the NSW Surge. In addition, the Stadium has hosted numerous rugby league, rugby union and football internationals as well as other significant national and international sporting events such as Australian Super Championships.
Red Sale Window Decals For EuroluceBeautiful “End of Financial Year” sale decals have been installed today by Sydney Signs Portal for Euroluce, Sydney Light Studio in Surry Hills, Sydney. Designed by Euroluce’s talented, Valentina Gammarano, and implemented by our team, these decals look particularly striking in RED – the colour of happiness. Impossible to miss, Euroluce’s window display now easily catches the eye from a distance.
Sydney Signs Portal relished the opportunity to create this original design and to produce these decals for Bonza Brats windows – with the help of stylist, Olivia Waugh. This is a great example of the transformative effect that simple window decals can have. Beyond their beauty, they convey a fairy tale; a wondrous story of boys and girls in a magical world! Even adults are transported nostalgically – far, far away from this busy life – into that world of imagination we blissfully inhabited when we were children.
Sydney Signs Portal was invited to produce shop window decals for Purebaby stores in Westfield Shopping Centre, Bondi Junction and Chatswood Chase Shopping Centre. The work we do installing decals for baby shops is always a great pleasure. The simple beauty, cuteness and whimsy that you see with baby graphics and decals, always makes for a fun installation.
Has it ever happened to you?Has it ever happened to you that you need your sign or window decal to be done by tomorrow, but your contractor for a signage project suddenly fails to do it? Or your signwriter has just ruined everything, and all the other signage companies are closed for a weekend or public holidays?
We had had many inquiries from customers in these situations asking for help. And we thought maybe there are much more businesses who need this kind of help.
Therefore Sydney Signs Portal are proud to announce our new service – “Urgent signage projects”.
You can come with any urgent project whether it is a single sign, a number of signs, window decals, or window frosting
You probably don’t mind to pay twice the price if you need your sign installation urgent. To make it easy for you we DO NOT RAISE our rates for those companies who need it “asap”, “today” or “tomorrow early morning”.
When it is urgent it does not affect the quality of your sign. Signage materials do not allow any mistakes during production and installation. Every smallest mistake might results in a visible defect which cannot be corrected. This is why Sydney Signs Portal is committed to the highest quality standards even when we do the sign for you very quickly. Actually we always do it quickly. And our customers are always happy (please refer to our Customer feedback page.
We love to work weekends and after hours. Please do not hesitate to give us a call on Friday night or send urgent email on Saturday or Sunday.
If you think no one can help you in your situation, try Sydney Signs Portal. We have experience in doing projects when we did not know we can be THAT FAST and with a really GOOD result!
Also we have great experience in finding optimal signage solutions in a very limited time.
When making an inquiry about the urgent sign installation please let us know if it is urgent and give us information about your business location and your time frame. To make an inquiry please use our email info@sydneysignsportal.com.au, give us a call 02 9349 8118 or the most simple way – go to our Get a Quote page.
We all love Christmas time! And we always get really excited when we see Christmas decorations!
Sydney Signs Portal will help you to create Christmas spirit in your shop with our exclusive Christmas window and wall decals.
We produce Christmas decals – they will be custom made for you.
We deliver decals to your shop or office – you will save a lot of time on looking for shop decorations and running to bring them in.
We install Christmas decals for you – they will look smooth, nice and amazing – with our professional tools there is no risk to get bubbles and wrinkles.
We offer only high quality materials for shop window decals and office decals.
For shops, boutiques, hair & beauty salons, cafes and restaurants, shopping centers, medical practices and fitness centers we are happy to offer:
Let us create a special Christmas atmosphere in your office with our office Christmas wall decals:
We are happy to announce that on October 24, 2014 Sydney Signs Portal successfully completed a large-scale Glass Decal project at Macquarie University. The installation of glass frosting was ordered by Taylor Construction Group for the new premises of The Australian Institute of Health Innovation (AIHI), who recently announced their intention to relocate from the University of New South Wales to join the Faculty of Medicine at Macquarie University.
Taylor Construction Group is one of Australia’s largest, fastest growing construction companies, specialising in Commercial Construction, Retail Construction, Industrial Construction, Aged Care Construction, Educational & Universities, Motor Showrooms, Refurbishment & Fitout Projects. One of their latest Interior Fitout projects was the new office space for Australian Institute of Health Innovation, which occupies the entire sixth level floor of one of the Macquarie University buildings.
The new premises for AIHI – including the privacy frosted decals – were designed by dwp|suters, award winning architects and interior designers who specialise in Architecture, Interior Design, Master Planning and Urban Design, creating exceptional spaces for life, work and community. The amazing geometric pattern was designed to be cut out of a matte frosted film which is 1200 mm wide. When it was installed on the surface of glass partitions, it transformed the space with a contemporary look that was a highlight of the new premises.
Frosted glass decals 1200 mm wide with a cut-out pattern were installed by Sydney Signs Portal on the glass walls of 31 offices – the entire sixth level floor in one of the Macquarie University buildings. The total length of the frosted material used was 180 linear meters. The type of the material used for the decals was dusted vinyl film – a product that helps to create a sophisticated matte effect on glass, ensures total privacy while allowing enough natural light to enter the room.
Frosted window films are unforgiving with any mistakes made during production and installation. Even the smallest error leaves a visible defect which cannot be corrected, resulting in several meters of frosted vinyl material going to waste. This is one reason why Sydney Signs Portal is committed to maintaining the highest quality standards when performing the window film computer cut and installations. The frosted glass decal was cut with precision on our imported Japanese equipment. The next stage was to inspect and ensure that all the glass was perfectly clean, as any dust, dirt, oil, sand, paint, masking tape or any adhesive residue may affect the quality and durability of the decal. If not clean, any contamination will remain under the frosting for years and be a visible, unsightly annoyance. Once the glass was ready, Sydney Signs Portal took great care with the installation, paying extremely close attention to the finest details.
Sydney Signs Portal goes to great lengths to source the best quality materials for all projects. For the Macquarie University project we used Avery Dennison® MPI Dusted Glass translucent vinyl, which is a polymeric calendered window film. This simply means – one of the best. It is created to provide excellent dimensional stability (does not shrink or change its shape) and superior indoor durability – 9 years on internal glass partitions.
