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Buying Guide for Wall Art
Rust Free & 15 Year Guarantee Wall Mounted Artwork & Plaques
What is 'Wall Art?'
Your chosen design will be cut in 3mm thick plate with appropriately positioned pre-drilled holes for wall mounting. All wall art commissions will be supplied with separate 15mm wall spacers to lift your sign from the wall. Available as either ‘Wall Art’ (no name) or with a tailored choice of lettering.
Step 1 - Design
- Our online shop displays many previous sign designs made in this style, all of these existing designs are made to order in the size, colour and lettering of your choice. Browse existing sign designs in our online shop.
- For a bespoke wall art sign please check through the options below and let us know your preferred choices along with your design idea for a tailored wall art sign quotation. Explore bespoke sign designs.
Step 2 - Size
All wall art signs can be ordered in any size to suit any wall space.
- 2ft. (61cm) wide.
- 2ft. 6in (76cm) wide.
- 3ft (92cm) wide.
- 3ft. 6ins. (92cm) wide.
- 4ft (122cm) wide.
Step 3 - Sign Colour
Our rust-proof stainless steel wall plaques will be etched, primed and powder coated in either Jet Black (RAL 9005) or Anthracite Grey (RAL 7016). We recommend black for a traditional finish. Alternative colours can be requested.
Step 4 - Shape & Lettering
Wall Art
Wall Art & Vinyl Letters
Wall Art & Solid Letters
- Wall Art (No Name)
- Vinyl letters – Applied to a suitably sized space beneath the sign.
- Solid letters – Cut-out letters appropriately sizes beneath the sign.
For all options, mounting holes will be drilled into appropriate spaces on the plaque for fixing to a vertical surface. 15mm long wall spacers included.
Step 5 - Lettering Choice (If required)
Vinyl letters are appropriate for the majority of our signs. We use premium quality ‘cast’ vinyl to ensure long lasting adhesions to the finished surface and to withstand all weathers. This style and quality of lettering is also used in the aviation and automotive industry (including Formula One).
White Vinyl Lettering Font & Case Style
Times New Roman
Futura
Monotype Corsiva
Gold Vinyl Lettering Font & Case Style
Times New Roman
Futura
Monotype Corsiva
Solid Letters
We offer solid letters in either Times New Roman font for a traditional style or Futura font for a modern finish. Note these cut out letters are only readable from the face side.
Alternative lettering font styles, colour and fonts are available upon request.
Bespoke Designs
Bespoke design prices are quoted for individually with costs ranging from Free Of Charge to £150.00 (depending on the complexity of commission). Contact us using the form below or give our design team a call today +44 (0) 1797 270073
For more information on bespoke signs please visit our commissions page.
Prices
For manufacture costs of all our signs please view our sign price list (PDF)
Further Information On Our Signs
- All Signs included in our ‘Stainless Steel Collection’ are rust-proof and come with an impressive 15 year guarantee.
- All Signs are exclusively handmade in rural Kent, UK by Black Forge Art, we do not outsource or import any products.
- Unsurpassed levels of highly detailed designs and intricate cut-outs that make a Black Forge Art sign stand out from the rest.
- We only use premium, reliably sourced materials that are engineered to last. Stainless Steel is essential for both coastal and inland locations to ensure rust-free forever.
- All signs are ‘tig’ welded (a slower, methodical, highly skilled and tidy method of welding) by our manufacturing team using 316 grade stainless steel filler to ensure a discreet and beautifully engineered finish.
- Each commission is assessed individually by an experienced team, with appropriate thickness and size of material to suit the style and size of sign ordered.
- We are renowned and trusted suppliers of public works of art including a vast portfolio of beautiful village and town signs.
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EXCELLENT Based on 57 reviews Ian Robertson2024-08-21Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Absolutely delighted with our sign and have had numerous compliments from our neighbours. Communication with Rod and family was great and would recommend Black Forge to anyone. Debbie Aitken2024-07-28Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had our second weather vane from Black Forge Art due to moving homes. Both times we had really helpful advice and both weathervanes have been very successful and we are very happy with our new one. I would recommend their company and thank you to them! Roger Powell2024-07-26Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. At our local church we had a donation to replace our weather vane. The staff at Black Forge were very helpful in helping us to design a new one which has been successfully been made by them and is now in situ. This has been well received by the community. Tom Stewart2024-07-22Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A first class service from Rod, Josh and the team at Black Forge in creating and delivering a bespoke sign of quality within a tight timeframe. Thanks again guys! Andrea Johnson2024-07-20Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I used Black Forge Art to purchase a weathervane for my father’s 80th birthday. This family run company offers exceptional service. The team were all very friendly and helpful. My father was thrilled with the swallows weathervane which takes pride of place on the house. The product is of great quality and I would highly recommend this company to anyone! Matthew Hyde2024-07-17Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Black Forge Art were amazing, working from just a few photos and sketches to design and craft our house sign to exactly the right size to fit a circle left empty when we bought our house. We were worried about getting the design right, incorporating our animals, and Black Forge Art were really good with their communication to make sure we got exactly what we were hoping for. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend. Jenny Crow2024-07-16Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Irnham Parish Council were looking to commission a new village sign to mark the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III. We approached Black Forge Art to help take our ideas from initial thoughts to final design. At every stage Rod was enthusiastic, listened and made suggestions and together we settled on two different design ideas. These were mocked up and the final choice was then refined until we had a very bespoke design. When the sign was finally unveiled there were audible gasps of delight. We couldn’t be more pleased with the sign which is of exceptional quality and certainly appears to be virtually maintenance free, which was also an important consideration. A big thank you to all at Black Forge Art for their work and support for our project. Dr Woodster2024-07-15Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I first contacted Josh about a bespoke BBQ back in 2022 but, owing to needing to rewire the house instead, had to put things on hold until over a year later. Josh took this in his stride, remembered who I was and what I wanted, and couldn't have been more helpful. His emails were informative, and he helped guide me through the specification to make sure I got exactly what I wanted. Delivery was bang on schedule and, I think anyone would agree, it looks fantastic in its new home. If I ever move house and need another BBQ, I will look no further than Black Forge. Workmanship and customer service done as they should be!