Our Craft
Craftsmanship
Creating Outstanding, Hand-Carved Works of Distinction
With over 30 years of experience in the sign business, New England Sign Carvers has the skill and technical knowledge to produce signs of exceptional quality and beauty. At every step of the process, we maintain the highest standards of craftsmanship. Because we specialize in carved signs and are experts in the entire process, we're able to keep our high standards in materials and craftsmanship while maintaining very competitive prices.
Top Quality, Top Durability
We use high-density urethane (HDU) for all of our signs unless wood is specifically requested. HDU is ideal for carved signs because it weathers very well and won't rot or check like wood — it's also a superior material for carving and for holding paint.
We finish every sign with a high-build acrylic primer formulated specifically for HDU, then topcoat with several layers of the highest quality acrylic paints for durability and color retention. Most signs look great for 12–15 years — we're only now beginning to repaint signs we made about 20 years ago. Washing the sign with a mild detergent once or twice a year keeps it looking good even longer.
From Colonial to Contemporary
We provide custom designs, or can work from a design you provide. Styles can be colonial or contemporary, nautical or country, elegant or whimsical. Most logos and other graphics can also be replicated through carving, sandblasting, painting, or appliqué.
Gold Leaf & Ironwork
Most carved lettering is finished with 23-karat gold leaf, which yields the greatest brilliance and shows off the carving best. In our gallery photos, notice the black outline painted around the gold-leafed letters — this gives the lettering an attractive, finished look and helps define the letters in bright sunlight. We can also paint the carved letters when design and budget call for it.
We also provide posts and ironwork for installation. Their design matters — they frame the sign, and an otherwise beautiful sign can be let down by inappropriate mounting. Most of our ironwork is custom designed and welded right in our own shop.
We ship anywhere — our work has gone out across America, as well as to England, Australia, Bermuda, and the Caribbean.
Ready to Start Your Sign Project?
Let's hand-craft a sign that stands the test of time. Reach out today to begin.