This, of course, is way too non-specific that the question cannot be answered with anything more than, “it depends.” At Kona Impact, we love to work with clients to determine the optimal material for their sign needs. For some short-term interior use, we might recommend a heavy poster material, and for a long-term exterior sign,...Read More

Signs Made of Wood Wood is a common substrate for signs in Hawaii, but it has many limitations. Wood is a natural and versatile material that can be easily shaped, sanded, and painted. It can create a rustic or natural aesthetic, and it’s widely available. However, wood is not as durable as some other materials,...Read More

Metal can be a good substrate for signs because it is durable and can withstand outdoor conditions. Additionally, it can be painted or printed on and is resistant to fading and wear. However, it is also relatively heavy and may require specialized tools for installation. Other materials, such as PVC or acrylic may also be...Read More

All signs have a lifespan in Hawaii. Banners are the classic temporary sign. They work wonderfully as an inexpensive temporary sign, but we always caution our clients that they are not going to last years outdoors (though, if protected from sun and wind they can). Wood, in our experience, is almost always a horrible sign...Read More

We know that some of our customers want “forever” signs. This might be a special sign in the lobby or one that is outdoors. One option for this type of sign is to make it out of metal. You’ll often see these one rock walls for business properties and condos. The alternatives–wood, PVC, cast plastic–have...Read More

At Kona Impact we don’t plan for making the same sign twice: we want to make the best quality one we can make, using the most appropriate materials, once. In other words, we don’t make signs or vehicle graphics we know will have an unnecessarily short life.  It’s simply bad business to not offer our...Read More