3D HDU Signs for Communities and HOAs

We make 3D HDU signs for local homeowners associations and community boards. This sandblasted sign is for The Landings in Annapolis, Maryland. We create original neighborhood entrance designs to help your community stand out on a crowded street. If your sign does not catch the eye, guests will miss their turn. Whenever we make a community entrance sign, we aim for something memorable that is easy to spot from a busy road.

Making Memorable 3D HDU Signs

We designed and carved this sign at Designs & Signs in Edgewater, Maryland. The sign is made of high-density urethane (HDU), which has the look of carved cedar. We can cut HDU with CNC machines, or we can sandblast it. It also works well when we shape it with hand tools. On this sign, the lettering is sandblasted, and the background shows a faux wood grain texture.

Lettering Needs Contrast

In most cases, the background of a sandblasted sign should be a darker color. The raised letters and trim can then be a bright color like white, or we can finish them with 23 karat gold leaf. Opposite colors create contrast, and contrast makes the lettering more readable.

This community has two entrances in Annapolis, and each one has a sign. Please take a moment to review our site. We have posted many photos of our sandblasted signs and community entrance signs.

Bigger 3D HDU Signs at Twin Pines

You do not need the tallest entrance sign on the block to make a strong first impression. However, a larger sign certainly will not hurt your community’s appearance. We installed one at Twin Pines, where the sign sits between brick posts and a custom metal fence. Architectural post caps finish the look. For photos and details, see our Twin Pines Community Entrance Sign page.

Contact Designs & Signs

Ready for 3D HDU signs? Send us a message through our contact form, or call (410) 798-5115.