New Campus Wayfinding at Clover Park Technical College by Plumb Signs
If you would like to learn more about this project or have a sign project of your own we would love to hear from you! Company Overview: Clover Park Technical College is a community college located in Lakewood, Washington. There is also a..
Have a safe and happy 4th of July!
Happy Independence Day from all of us here at Plumb Signs Inc. Light up those sparklers and BBQ some good food! Plumb Signs will be closed on Monday July 5th, 2021 while we allow our staff to rest and enjoy the holiday with their loved..
Project Spotlight - Habit Burger Bonney Lake, WA
Company Overview: Habit Burger -Bonney Lake 20411 98th Street East, Suite C Bonney Lake, WA 98391 Project Overview: With nearly 300 locations throughout the country, California-based Habit Burger has continued to grow their brand..
How is Plumb Signs boosting profit while cutting cost? Listen how now.
Plumb Signs President Rob Marston, recently visited the Komo studio to record an ad to get the word out about the work we are doing with Impact Washington. If you haven't heard it yet, click below to listen. It was so much fun getting to..
Thriving business partnership produces HUGE signs in West Seattle
Company Overview: West Coast Self Storage (877) 611-8550 West Coast Self-Storage Project Overview: West Coast Self-Storage West Seattle West Coast Self Storage is a full-service storage management development, and acquisition company with..
Plumb Signs has a new Channel Letter Machine. Watch how it works now!
Plumb Signs is clearing room in their shop for a new Accu-Bend Ace+ this coming week. Since the early 1970's custom made Channel Letter signs have become an iconic part of American History. The way we have built Channel Letter signs over..
Memorial Day Observance
In observance of the Memorial Day Holiday, Plumb Signs will be closed Monday May 25th. But we will be open for business as usual on Tuesday and look forward to hearing from you!
Project Spotlight: Mason Clinic
Company Overview: Mason Clinic 901 Mt View Dr Shelton, WA 98584 Project Overview: As part of Mason General Hospital's transition to Mason Health, we worked with their team and other sub contractors to support the revamping of their brand..
Project Spotlight - citizenM
Company Overview: citizenM 201 Westlake Ave N Seattle, WA 98109 Project Overview: citizenM is a boutique hotel chain with over 30 hotels open in 11 different countries and an additional 15+ under development, including 2 in just Seattle...
Project Spotlight - KNKX - NPR
Company Overview: KNKX Public Radio 930 Broadway Tacoma, WA 98402 Project Overview: The city of Tacoma is very excited to welcome KNKX to the area, connecting the region to jazz, blues and NPR news. We were lucky enough to be awarded this..
Project Spotlight - ACU (Fort Lewis)
Company Overview: America's Credit Union 2201 N 12th St Fort Lewis, WA 98433 Project Overview: ACU is a new customer of ours with multiple locations throughout greater Tacoma. The Fort Lewis branch is the first project we have worked on..
Project Spotlight - Taco Time (Port Orchard)
Company Overview: Taco Time 1605 SE Vallair Court Port Orchard, WA 98366 Project Overview: Having worked on a number of Taco Time's throughout the region, we were happy to work with Port Orchard's franchisee Ownership on what initially..
Project Spotlight - Pierce College Lakewood Science Dome
Company Overview: Pierce College Science Dome 9401 Farwest Dr SW Lakewood, WA 98498 Project Overview: While working with Pierce College on a rebrand for their entrance signage, they came to us with a new sign idea. They were looking for an..
Project Spotlight - Pacific Heights Veterinary Hospital
Company Overview: Pacific Heights Veterinary Hospital 3770 NE 4th Renton, WA 98056 Project Overview: People, Pets & Vets, own multiple veterinary locations throughout the Pacific Northwest and are now looking to revamp each of their..
Project Spotlight - Habit Burger
Company Overview: Habit Burger - West Seattle 3501 SW Avalon Way Seattle, WA 98126 Project Overview: With over 250 locations throughout the country, California based Habit Burger has continued their expansion up to the Pacific Northwest..
Top 9 Instagram Sign Posts from 2018
Happy New Year! 2018, what a wonderful year it was. We had the pleasure of working on so many great projects with amazing new and returning customers. This year we really worked to ramp up our social posting by sharing more pictures of..
Project Spotlight - New Community Church
Company Overview New Community Church 3102 S 23rd St Tacoma, WA 98405 Project Overview New Community Church (NCC) is a Tacoma based church that recently changed locations to a new and improved location on 23rd Street. They came to us..
Signs of Christmas: How to Spruce Up Your Signage
It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Thanksgiving is in the rearview mirror so it’s time to dust off those Christmas decorations and start sprucing up your business a bit. I know a lot of you might take the easy way out with a couple..
Project Spotlight - Interbay Self Storage
Company Overview: Interbay Self Storage 1561 W Armory Way Seattle, WA 98119 Project Overview: Now this is a storage facility! With it's modern design and impressive footprint, Interbay Self Storage doesn't have any problem catching the eye..
Financing Your Sign Project
We have partnered with Geneva Capital to provide you with a variety of fast, convenient and cost effective financing options for all of your signage needs. Benefits of Financing Flexible Options With financing, you are able to customize a..
Signage FAQ's: Answers to your Sign Questions
Frequently Asked Questions About Sign Projects: How long does a sign project take? On average, a sign project from start to finish takes anywhere from 8-12 weeks. That being said it really does depend on the sign package requested (I know,..
Project Spotlight - Northwest Motorsport - Marysville
Company Overview: Northwest Motorsport 3520 136TH St NE Marysville, WA 98271 Project Overview: We have been working with NWMS for over 5 years on 10+ locations so when they came to us with a request for signage on their new location in..
2018 WSA Sign Design Competition Winner
2018 WSA Sign Design & Coolness Competition: Wall Sign Category Plumb Signs took home 1st place in the Wall Sign category at WSA's Sign Design Competition during their annual meeting in New York City. Sign companies from across the country..
Project Spotlight: Kitsap Bank Rebrand
Company Overview: Kitsap Bank 619 Bay St. Port Orchard, WA 98366 www.kitsapbank.com Project Overview: Our relationship with Kitsap Bank dates back a number of years as we have worked with them on signage for many of their branches..
Project of the Month: Columbia Bank Acquires Pacific Continental
Customer Spotlight: Columbia Bank Columbia Bank 1301 A St. Tacoma, WA 98402 www.columbiabank.com On November 1st, Columbia Bank officially completed their acquisition of Pacific Continental for just shy of $645 million, which meant it was..
Project of the Month: High School Stadium Signage
Customer Spotlight: Lincoln High School, White River High School & Stadium High School This time around we are switching it up a bit and spotlighting 3 projects in one post! I know, I know, it's madness but please try and stay with me on..
Project of the Month: Christian Life Center
Customer Spotlight: Christian Life Center Christian Life Center 1780 Lincoln Avenue SE Port Orchard, WA 98366 www.clcpo.org Christian Life Center came to us in search of designing, fabricating and installing some new signage with a modern..
How to Cash in on Your Banking Signage
Bank Signs of the Pacific Northwest There are a lot of uncertainties in life, but one thing that is for sure is that banks need current and great signage. There are a lot of banking options out there for people to choose from. Whether they..
Project of the Month: Salesforce Bellevue
Salesforce.com's Bellevue Office Tower Signage Over the past few months we've had the pleasure of working with the global brand engineering firm, Harkess-Ord out of New York City on the signage for Salesforce.com's new Bellevue, WA..
Project of the Month: Pierce College
Creating Wayfinding Symmetry Across Two Campuses We recently had the opportunity to work with Pierce College on improving their wayfinding signage across their two campuses in Lakewood and Puyallup. This was an exciting opportunity and..
Project of the Month: Washington State Fair
A Trip Back in Time to the Washington State Fair If you've ever been to the Western Washington State Fair then I'm sure you've ventured into the restaurant to enjoy some classic and timeless fair food. Given it's size at 12,354 sq. ft...
The 10 Best Signs from Your Favorite TV Show Hangout Spots
When you look back at some of your favorite shows of all time, what do a lot of them have in common? I'd be willing to bet that the main characters have some sort of a hangout spot where a lot of the show takes place. Whether that hangout..
Project of the Month: Armor Storage
As we all know, the summer months can get pretty busy, especially in the sign business. Given all of the new construction that goes on due to the nice weather, it makes it a little bit easier to get those signs up and shining bright. So as..
It Literally Pays to Convert Your Sign Lighting to LED's
Why updating your sign's lighting to LED's is a no brainer! In comparison to traditional incandescent light bulbs, LED's use 75% less energy and last 25 times longer. Let me give you a few seconds to digest that stat... Okay, ready to move..
Team Haley: Mission to Wipe Out Blood Cancer
On May 21st, 2015, Plumb Signs felt firsthand what childhood cancer is like. Mike Marston who has been with Plumb Signs since 1995, found out that his 10 year old daughter was diagnosed with ALL Leukemia. It all started with a routine..
Project of the Month: TAPCO Credit Union's Rebrand
The backstory of Plumb Signs and TAPCO Credit Union. This month we had the pleasure of working with our long time customer and friends at TAPCO Credit Union again. We've been working with the TAPCO team since 1990 and really admire their..
Dog Grooming Day at Plumb Signs
Last Thursday, April 14th, we were thrilled to have the team from K9 Designs over to our office for a much deserved dog appreciation day! Of course, this was suggested by our very own Chairman of the Board, Bandit (see bio here). Bandit's..
Sign Permit Process: A Look Behind the Scenes
Prior to your job even being sold, in depth research is done to determine the type and size of sign your business will be allowed to install. Depending on where your business is located, determines which city or county will review and..
Uh oh! Your Branding Guidelines are Missing Something [HINT: Signage]
"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhh..." No, that's not a scream of horror. That's the sigh of relief when you finally finish your new branding guidelines for your rebrand project. You've been working with a local marketing agency for what seems like forever..
Casino Night at Plumb Signs
We just had our annual Plumb Signs company party over the weekend at Cheney Stadium. Our friends at Cheney were kind enough to open up the Summit Club to the entire Plumb team and we had an absolute blast! Jonz Catering provided the food..
How Long Does it Take to Build a Sign?
Initially, the answer to this question tends to surprise some people. For one reason or another, there is a little confusion when it comes to the timing expectations associated with a signage project. But we're here to tell you today that..
7 Mistakes That Will Ruin Your Signage
Yea...I know. Not the most optimistic headline. But as a signage professional you start paying attention to the storefront signs a little more when you're out and about. And sure, there are those that spark some inspiration and really..
5 Reasons Why Your Signage Doesn't Need Your Phone Number
Pop Quiz! Do you remember your kid's cell phone number? How about the number to their school? If you're like the majority of people in our country, your answer is NO to both of these questions. Now, let me ask you this...do you remember..
8 Benefits of Leasing Your Sign
Listen folks, we totally get it. There are a lot of costs associated with starting a new business or opening up a new location. Whether it's the lease on the space itself or all of the renovation costs to align the environment to your..
Haley Strong
Haley, my niece and daughter of Mike Marston, one of our finest over here at Plumb Signs for 20 years and counting, was diagnosed with Leukemia this year. Her strength, courage, and optimistic personality is a true inspiration to me, an..
Signs: The Bottom Line
Signs: The Bottom Line Obviously, you're in business to make money. In order to do that, you need customers to buy your goods and services. Here's how signage can help. Signs as Advertising A few years ago, a sign manufacturer performed a..
Business Signs Tips for a Small Business
Your store front signage is the most important piece of advertising you can invest for your business. First impressions can make or break your business and start with your logo and brand image. As you build your brand image you should..
How much does signage cost?
Business signage is often thought of as a stepchild to a business. Something that needs to be there but overlooked with other more important items taking the lead. A good sign can produce so much more than just a visual reference to your..
Lead your Signage with LEDs!
Neon was once pretty cool when first introduced, today not so much. LEDs are taking center stage in signage designs. Including the standard Open sign in many retail shops. Although neon is still used in modern designs. You may not notice..
Custom Signage brings Maximum Exposure!
In today’s ever-growing population there comes a demand to be creative. It is important for business owners to focus that same mindset with their business signage. Custom signage brings maximum exposure to your clients. First we want to..
5 Checklist Items to Spring Clean your Signage!
Your signage should be presentable and functioning to its highest capacity. As we spring clean around the office or home, business owners should also be thinking about spring cleaning their signage. This could increase traffic by boosting..
Channel Letters for Business Signage
As a new business owner you may not be familiar with the signage phrase, channel letter. Simply put, they are custom made metal or plastic letters that are commonly used on the buildings of business, churches, and other organizations for..
Small Business Signage: 5 Tips to Remember
Business signage is a stable, constant and necessary piece of advertisement for your business whether it is small or large. Most small business owners are intimidated by the cost associated with business signage, but rarely take in the..
How To Determine ROI of Digital Signage
By: Cindy Davis On January 13, 2015 Practical & creative advice on how to demonstrate a positive return on your digital signage investment. Ask a project or marketing manager how they plan to measure a return on investment (ROI) on a..
Local Sign Company supporting Seattle Seahawks!
You can’t go very far in the Pacific Northwest without being reminded of our NFL team, the Seattle Seahawks. This year is no exception. As any Superbowl Champion, we are hopeful to make it back to the Big Game the year after winning. In..
Happy Holidays from Plumb Signs!
Plumb Signs would like to take the opportunity to wish our readers a Happy Holiday season! Please note our Holiday hours: Thursday, December 25th: Closed Friday, December 26th: Closed at 12 PM Thursday, January 1st: Closed Friday, January..
Send a message through your digital display.
WHAT IS DIGITAL SIGNAGE? It is the method of displaying multimedia content on a display unit such as an LCD screen, plasma display panel, a monitor, a video wall composed of a number of screens to deliver informative and entertaining..
Winter is coming. Prepare with 4 Sign Maintenance Tips.
With our recent cold temperatures around the Pacific Northwest, it seems like a gentle reminder that winter is coming. Routine maintenance at each change of season can optimize your sign. Maximize your sign and parking lot light visibility..
Veterans Day at Plumb Signs
Today Americans around the world will commemorate Veterans Day, to recognize those who gave their lives and for those who still fight for our rights as Americans. Plumb Signs would like to recognize our Veterans and thank them for their..
Daylight Saving Time: Are you open?
Leveraging Light for your Business Are your customers wondering "Are they open?" Your business sign (if lit) will be illuminated earlier in the day thanks to standard time. Knowing if your sign or parking lot lights are working can help..
State Farm Tacoma Hi Rise Signage
Plumb Signs was excited to participate in branding the exterior of the new State Farm Building in our hometown of Tacoma, Washington. As reported by the Tacoma News Tribune: Civic officials celebrate State Farm’s budding relationship with..
National Dog Day
Did you know that today is National Dog Day? Plumb Signs has a new addition to our office family. Bandit is an 8 week old French Bulldog and in our office everyday.
Sale of Columbia branches complete and rebranded
Plumb Signs worked with Columbia Bank and Sound Community Bank to ensure a smooth transition over the weekend to new signage. As noted in Business Examiner: Sound Community Bank has completed the purchase of three branches in Sequim, Port..
Farrelli's Pizza Opens 7th Location in Frederickson Wa
Farrelli's Wood Fire Pizza Opened their seventh location today in Frederickson, Wa. We are excited to have worked with them to assemble a sign package which worked with the building and produced high visibility. Utilizing LED lighting for..
Marketing Uses for Large Format Digital Print Signage
Tacoma Community College Utilized a 30 foot tall by 24 foot wide Large Format Digtially Printed Banner as signage to reach out to future and current students. This will be used as marketing tool over time, rotated out as needed utilizing..
Columbia Bank Opens New Branch in Clackamas Oregon
The first site designed from the ground up with Columbia Bank's new sign branding standards. We are especially proud of the how monument turned out. Plumb Signs designed, permitted, fabricated and installed the signage.
Signage Fabrication and Hi - Rise Installation Evergreen Health
Working closely with the client is a cornerstone of Plumb Signs philosophy. Our recent successful collaboration with Evergreen Health Systems is proof that a close interaction with clients and their representatives produce superior..
Signs Can Boost Your Retail Sales
After a long, cold winter, are you hoping to re-energize your local retail store’s sales this spring? If so, try these tactics for using signage to attract customers into your store and get them to spend. Rieva Lesonsky offers some tips to..
Cheney Stadium and Plumb Signs
If you are from the Puget Sound area you probably have seen the newest addition to Cheney Stadium. You might have even read the The News Tribune article announcing the arrivals of the two (2) landmark wayfinding signs. Plumb Signs was..
Maple Valley Sign Code Update
Discussion of the sign code as it pertains to community and civic groups in Maple Valley is headed back to the Planning Commission for further review. Maple Valley City Council members gave their consensus Monday night for further review..
Posters and Signs Vancouver Washington Sign Code
Posters on City streets Use the poster cylinders on City street light poles to display your poster advertisements. All sizes and types of posters are accepted, unless they contain offensive material. Use glue paste or tape to affix your..
Business Signage as a Marketing Tool
For those who own their own businesses, as well as those who are planning on starting a business, it is of great importance to understand the importance of signage. With a great sign, businesses are able to stand out against their..
Plumb Signs and Columbia Bank vancouver
Plumb Signs is once again pleased to announce that it has teamed with Columbia Bank to brand one of their newest Washington locations. The bank is in Vancouver, which is in southern Washington, and their new channel letter sign spans 36..
Seahawks going to the Superbowl
The Plumb Signs family are proud supporters of the Seattle Seahawks. So that our staff can cheer for their victory on Sunday we will be closed on Monday February 3rd. We will re-open on Tuesday morning at 8am. Thank you ahead of time for..
Value of On-Premise Signs
Signage Foundation Research Proves Value Of On-Premise Signs Gail Chiasson, North American Editor While anyone in the business already knows the importance of signage, a comprehensive study, The Economic Value of On-Premise Signage, makes..
A-Board Signs Now Legal in Maple Valley
Plumb Signs is THRILLED to let you know that Maple Valley is now allowing A-Board signs. These are a very effective way of giving your business an extra street side POP. These are really affordable with a vartiey of options as to the text..
Evergreen Medical Re-brands their main Channel Letter Hi-Rise sign
Working closely with the client is a cornerstone of Plumb Signs philosophy. Our recent successful collaboration with Evergreen Health Systems is proof that a close interaction with clients and their representatives produce superior..
Plumb Signs & Columbia Bank
Many of you might have seen the signs in the downtown Tacoma area, showing that locally managed Columbia Bank is celebrating it's 20th anniversary. Plumb signs is proud to have worked with Columbia on these projects. We have worked closely..
Channel Letter Signs - in the Greater Northwest Region
The days of flat, non-dimensional signs are in the past, and you need to make a statement with attention-getting signage that can't be ignored. You've seen them around, of course, but probably didn't know they had a name...it's those..
Custom Sign Design in the Pacific Northwest
Whether you’re just starting your business or looking to update your logo, custom signage done right can provide the impact you’re looking for. Our design team at Plumb Signs has a combined 25 years experience designing signs. We know how..
5 Ideas for Sign Maintenance
Spring has sprung all over the Puget Sound region and we are coming out of our long winter nights into longer days with more daylight. During this time with shortened darkness you need to make sure your sign is maximized on it's fullest..
3 Ways to Maximize your Sign Visibility
Making the choice on a sign can be difficult. There are so many things for you to decide, illuminated or non-illuminated, channel letters or raceway mounted, readerboard or message center. But you also want to make sure that your..
Architectural Signs and Arches
Dennis Dillon Chrysler was under going a remodel of their facility, they contacted us to fabricate and install a 32' tall by 28' tall architectural signs entrance arch made of polished aluminum, routed and machined in house to fit..