3D letters and reception signs

What 3D letters are

3D letters are cut one by one and fixed to the wall. They are not printed on a board. They have depth and cast shadows, and you see the wall between them. This makes them look permanent and well planned. Your name in raised letters on a reception wall makes your business look established.

Reception walls, entrance walls and estates

We have made signs for clients in Piketberg and Franschhoek. At Piket Implemente, red Piket letters and grey Implemente lettering are on a long stone wall. Next to them are direction signs for Hoof Ingang and Main Entrance. The same letters are also on a reclaimed timber wall at reception.

At La Motte, raised lettering shows the estate name on its entrance wall. Raised lettering also marks the Proeflokaal, Spens Farm Pantry and Atelier Creative Studio. The finishes include clean white and brushed brass. At Lanzerac Spa, the crest and lettering are on a black fascia above reception.

Materials and finishes

Most 3D letters are made from acrylic. Acrylic can be clear or coloured, painted in your brand colours, or finished to look like brushed metal. Thicker letters can be built up for more depth. The right choice depends on the wall, the light, and if the sign is inside or outside.

Letters can also be lit from behind for a halo glow. Our illuminated signs page explains this. Our laser and CNC cutting page explains how the letters are cut.

How to plan your sign

Send us a photo of the wall taken straight on, its width and height, and your logo files. Vector files are best. We can place the lettering on your photo, so you can check the size and position before anything is made.

As a general guideline, people should be able to read the sign from where they first see it. This might be the car park, the front door or the lift. We will confirm materials, fixing and fitting when we quote.