A sign is more than words; it is an image, an identity that creates a mood in the memory of those who see it. That’s why the design is an integral part to creating the right look to send to your customers. It is our goal to create a sign that will make your business prosper.

During the sign design process you will be shown a proof and you will have a chance to give feedback on the design.

If your business doesn’t already have a logo you might consider having us create a branding identity package for you so that your sign matches all of your marketing materials. 

We specialize in the design and permitting requirements of Leavenworth, WA. For Leavenworth businesses who must work within the restrictions of the Design Review Board, we offer the expertise to maximize your possibilities of submitting a sign that is compliant, as well as save you the time and energy of learning the ropes by assisting and/or representing you through the entire process.

We can also assist businesses with Chelan County, or other city’s permits if necessary.

Here are some links related to the Leavenworth Design Review Board and permitting process that may be helpful:

• City of Leavenworth website

• Design Review Board Schedule: DRB calendar

• Approved Fonts: list or examples  (see Sign Resources below for a quick example sheet)

• Approved Colors: (see Sign Resources below)

• Leavenworth Sign Code: Sign Code

City of Leavenworth permits can take up to 3-4 weeks to obtain. We’ll guide you through the process as fast possible and save you the time of learning the ropes.

Plan for some extra time before the permitting process for design time. After we obtain the permit we will need a few weeks to fabricate the sign(s) and install them.

It is common for the entire process (design, permit, fabricate, install) to take 2 months.

Shop around and you’ll see that we offer low prices. How do we do it? We have low overhead, a modest lifestyle, a passion to fill the world with quality signs, and a genuine desire to help your business (our community) prosper.

Please contact us for a free estimate. After you have approved the estimate and before we initiate work we request a 50% deposit, with the balance billed at the completion of the project.

If you will have a projecting sign (blade sign) then you will quite likely need a bracket. 

The way your sign is “held” can work to your advantage. We can make your sign look even bigger and better with a thoughtfully designed mounting system. We design, fabricate and install sign brackets made of metal and other durable long-lasting materials.

Do you need your sign to be safely and securely installed in a timely fashion? We have the tools and experience to make it happen.

Our installations include all the necessary hardware to required and we do touchup painting when we’re done. 

Gibbs Graphics is licensed, bonded and insured.

The sun can take a toll on your sign. Painted finishes on your sign will last five to ten years or more depending on the weather exposure before needing to be touched up or replaced. South facing signs, for instance, will fade sooner than a north facing sign. Bright colors can show noticeable fading in as little as two years. You may want to turn your double sided signs around every few years to ensure equal exposure on both sides.

Signs are finished primarily with latex enamel paints. Refinishing signs is recommended once the fading becomes bad or the paint starts to peel. We can do this for you, or tell you how to do it yourself.

HDU signs: High density urethane is a relatively new sign substrate with incredible durability and longevity.  This is a product that we often recommend. It can be carved and works excellent for dimensional signs. 

Wooden signs: Signs made of wood can last a long time but they will require a fair amount of maintenance to keep them looking good. Wood cracks as it dries out and that will cause the paint to crack also. Wooden signs are also prone to warping.

Plywood signs: We use a MDO sign grade plywood for most of our flat painted signs. Painted finishes on MDO can last up to three times longer than the same finish applied to ordinary plywood. The edges will show the first signs of aging, and it’s important to re-prime and paint them before too much moisture enters the wood. We seal the edges of all exterior signs to prolong their life.

Metal signs: Steel will rust, so it’s good to inspect and re-paint as needed. A sign substrate called aluminum composite is a great choice for interior and exterior signs that need to last a long time. It is made of two thin layers of aluminum with a plastic core. It is generally 1/8″ thick and comes in 4’x8′ sheets and is relatively inexpensive.

Plastics and acrylic: Plastic signs can last a long time but they can also become brittle in the sun and expand and contract significantly with hot/cold temperatures so it’s good to know which plastic products work best for each situation. 

Yes, it is possible.

Often time people will want to use their sign design that we come up with as their business logo. If you are considering doing this, it is best to let us know up front so that we can design the file properly. We also usually will recommend having us design the logo a bit differently so that it’s better suited for a logo.  It’s well worth the little bit of extra cost in order to have a properly designed logo.

Other times people may want (or be required) to have a Bavarian sign but they want a more modern logo to use on business cards, website, advertisements, t-shirts, and other marketing collateral. Just let us know what suites you best.

Our signs are guaranteed for 2 years. If your sign fails, we will fix it or replace it. Warranty covers; peeling paint, de-laminated wood, failed adhesives, and other structural or aesthetic mishaps caused by poor quality craftsmanship. 

Warranty does not cover damage caused by denting, dropping, scratching, puncturing, or other incidents unrelated to the fabrication of the sign. It does not cover clear coated wood signs. It does not cover grammatical errors or misspellings unless error(s) happened after the proof was approved. Bright colors will fade over time (mainly South facing signs). The fading of colors is not covered under warranty.

***WOOD SIGNS ***  Wood signs will weather. Clear coats may only last a couple years although the degradation of the clear coat on wood signs is not warrantied. We recommend applying a new layer of clear coat each year for outdoor wood signs. Wood will darken and turn grey over time.