Cast & Precision-Tooled Plaques
Timeless beauty.
Cast and precision-tooled metal plaques are an excellent choice for recognition, memorial, and other specialty signage projects. They are ideal for professional offices, universities, government buildings, and commemorative uses.
Cast Plaque Borders & Bevels
Cast and precision-tooled plaques offer a variety of standard border options at no additional cost. The most important considerations when deciding on a border are the overall size of the plaque and the location where it will be displayed. The Single Line border is the most popular choice due to its simplicity and elegance. We will provide guidance and best practices when discussing your order prior to production.
No Border
Bevel Only
Single Line
Single Line & Bevel
Single Line & Wide Bevel
Double Line & Bevel
Double Line & Wide Bevel
Inset Single Line
Inset Single Line & Bevel
Inset Double Line
Inset Double Line & Bevel
Projected Bevel
Cast Plaque Background Textures
The nature of the cast plaque production process means that the background will have an elemental texture rather than simply having a smooth finish. Choose a style that fits in with the surroundings where the plaque will be displayed, or simply go for the style that strikes your fancy. Traditionally, the Leathette texture is the most popular choice.
Leatherette
Stipple
Sand
Pebble
Cast Plaque Background Colors
The inset background of the cast plaque will be painted to contrast with with raised, polished metal areas. Traditionally, the background is a dark and earthy tone that compliments the raised elements. These are the standard background colors.
Dark Oxide
Brown
Duranodic Bronze
Black
Cast Plaque Clear Coatings
The finished product includes a clear protective coating that helps preserve the painted background and polished metal by protecting it against the elements. The Satin clear coat is standard for most applications, while Gloss is preferred for polished plaques.
Satin
Gloss
Semi-Gloss
Matte
Cast Plaque Mounting Methods
Installation of the cast plaque requires consideration of the plaque size and shape as well as its intended placement and audience. Below are the most mounting options. Additional specialty options are also available.
Blind/Hidden Studs
Solid Wall
Hollow Wall
Wood
Garden Stake
Post
Cast Plaque Rosettes
For mounts that require holes in the cast plaque, stylish rosettes are offered as a decorative alternative to showing the painted screw head.Â
Round Simple
Round Textured
Square Textured
Square Deco
Flower Hole
Flower Cap
Star
Cast Plaque Portrait & Photo Options
They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and these images are made to last. We can help you decide which photo process will work best with the image(s) you provide and the needs of your project.
Bas Relief
The finished image will be an artist’s 3D interpretation of your photograph in cast bronze or aluminum and mechanically attached to the plaque background.
PhotoRelief
The PhotoRelief process provides a seamless blend of casting and photography that gives your plaque a truly unique look.
Flat Relief
The flat relief is a two-dimensional precision-tooled option that provides a more economical alternative to the luxury bas relief.
Etched Metal
Etching offers the precision required to replicate your high-definition photograph, line drawing or complex artwork.
Ceramic Insert
A full-color digital transfer applied to a ceramic base offers a unique way to bring your image to life. Available in round, oval, and rectangluar dimensions.
Get Started Today
The standard casting and precsion-tooling processes can take up to six weeks from artwork approval to receipt of the finished plaque. Specialty projects can sometimes add days or weeks to the final delivery time. Reach out today so we can help you find the right cast plaque for your occasion.
