Start with Quick Ship
Most people should bounce straight into Quick Ship — order online, upload art, done. Got a bigger project? Request a quote and our team will jump in. Either way: in-house design, production on our floor, and a proof on every order.
What we make
What kind of signs do you make?
What kind of signs do you make?
Pretty much the whole signage spectrum — banners, rigid signs, decals, wraps, custom graphics, installs, and more.
Want it fast and online? Start with Quick Ship: ACM, banners, mesh, foam board, PVC, acrylic, and yard signs. Bigger or more specialty project? Request a quote and we’ll talk it through.
What’s Quick Ship vs custom?
What’s Quick Ship vs custom?
Quick Ship is the ready-to-order lineup on the site — pick a size, upload your art, check out. Browse Quick Ship. Those products ship FedEx.
Custom / specialty is the bigger-project lane: unique sizes, materials, installs, vehicle work, dimensional pieces — anything custom we should talk through. Request a quote (and upload art if you’ve got it), we price it, then we produce it in-house once you’re ready.
Timing & ordering
How fast can I get my signs?
How fast can I get my signs?
Speed is kind of our thing — and the path matters. Quick Ship is built for fast online orders. Projects get a timeline that matches the scope.
Here’s the usual flow:
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Order placed
You check out (Quick Ship) or we lock in a project quote. Art uploaded? Even better.
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Receive your proof within 24 hours
Every order gets a proof. How detailed it is and how fast it lands depends on the size of the project.
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Approve your proof
This step depends on you. Production waits for your go-ahead.
Client timing matters: if you need signs Friday but don’t approve until Friday morning, you likely won’t get them that day.
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Production
Most orders, especially Quick Ship, with proofs approved by 11 AM ship or are ready for pickup by 4 PM the following day.
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Projects & larger orders
Projects or larger orders may have a different timeline. Tell us your deadline when you reach out and we’ll be straight about what’s realistic.
What’s the fastest way to get my order moving?
What’s the fastest way to get my order moving?
Send print-ready art and order early. Our production schedule gets built every morning and shifts day to day — the sooner your files land (and your proof gets approved), the sooner we can slot you in.
Shopping something standard? Jump into Quick Ship. Need a bigger build? Request a quote.
Do I get a proof?
Do I get a proof?
Yes — all orders get a proof, projects included. Nothing goes to print until you approve.
How complex the proof is, and how fast it comes back, depends on the project’s scale. Straight Quick Ship uploads move differently than a layered custom build.
Artwork & files
What artwork and file types should I send?
What artwork and file types should I send?
Vector files are the move for logos and graphics — crisp at any size. Photos and portraits? High-res RAW or JPEG. Skip MS Paint, PowerPoint, Draw, and friends — those don’t cut it for print.
We take PDF, AI, EPS, PNG, and JPG. Print-ready vector files (PDF, AI, or EPS with fonts outlined) work best. For photos and other images, send at least 150 dpi at full print size.
Upload on the product page when you order, or use our art upload page for quote projects.
Why can’t you use my AI artwork on large scale?
Why can’t you use my AI artwork on large scale?
AI is awesome for concepts and quick layouts. Print-ready artwork is a different sport.
Most AI output is low-res raster (a grid of pixels). Upscaling has limits. Text comes out garbled. You usually can’t edit or separate layers. Colors aren’t really controlled for print. Stretch that across a big sign and it falls apart.
Tips if you’re using AI:
- Generate at the highest resolution your tool allows, then upscale before you send
- Match the aspect ratio to the sign size
- Keep text out of the AI image — add real lettering in design (or let our designers set it)
- Use AI as a reference for our designers, not the final print file
- Send the original export, not a screenshot
Where AI sizing can still work: small decals, images that don’t need more editing, and photo-style backgrounds meant to be viewed from a distance. For logos and type on large signs, go vector.
For photos and other images, still aim for at least 150 dpi at full print size.
What’s the difference between vector and flattened (raster) art?
What’s the difference between vector and flattened (raster) art?
Here’s the same mark two ways — scaled up so you can see the difference:
Stays sharp at any size
Vector art is made of shapes and paths, so you can resize it as large as you need without losing quality.
- Best for logos, text, and icons
- Common files: AI, EPS, SVG, vector PDF
- Fonts outlined = ready for print
Fixed pixels
Flattened (raster) art is a fixed grid of pixels. Enlarge it past its resolution and it gets soft or blocky.
- Common for photos and textures (PNG, JPG)
- Needs enough resolution at final print size
- “Flattened” means layers are already merged into one image
Bottom line: logos and text should be vector. Photos should be high-resolution at full print size (at least 150 dpi). Not sure? Send what you have — every order gets a proof before we print.
Ready to order?
Start with Quick Ship for standard signs, or request a quote for a bigger project.
Or email order@sbt-kc.com