Porcelain: The Best Solution for Outdoor Safety Signs.
When looking for a durable, attractive, and versatile material for your outdoor danger and safety signs,
you should consider porcelain signs. Porcelain signs are made of steel and are coated with layers of
colored glass that are fused together at extremely high temperatures. This process creates a smooth,
glossy, and hard surface that can withstand weather, corrosion, and vandalism. Porcelain signs have
been used for advertising and branding since the late 19th century, and they are still popular today for
their timeless appeal and quality.

How Porcelain Signs are Made
The process of making porcelain signs involves several steps:
 First, a steel sheet is cut to the desired shape and size of the sign.
 Next, a base coat of white glass powder or beads is applied to the metal sheet and baked in a
kiln at around 800°C. This fuses the glass to the metal and creates a smooth and uniform surface
for the subsequent colours.
 Then, each colour is applied in layers, one at a time, using stencils or masks to create the design.
Each colour is also made of glass powder or beads that are sprinkled or sprayed onto the base
coat. Each layer is baked in the kiln separately to melt the glass and bond it to the previous
layer.
 Finally, the sign is cooled and polished to remove any rough edges or imperfections. The sign is
then ready to be mounted or displayed.

Why Choose Porcelain Signs.
Porcelain signs have many advantages over other types of outdoor sign materials, such as aluminum or
plastic.
 Durability: Porcelain signs are exceptionally resistant to UV degradation (fading), chipping,
peeling, cracking, rusting, or corroding. They can last for decades without losing their colour or
shine. They can also withstand extreme temperatures, acid rain, moisture, chemicals, and salt
spray.
 Versatility: Porcelain signs have a unique and elegant look that can enhance your brand.
Knowing that your verbiage, logo and brand will remain vibrant for decades, consider adding
contact info, a QR barcode to a weblink, or use add multi-language text. Many jurisdictions in
Canada require a bilingual safety sign.
 Industry Approvals: Porcelain signs are specified in many industries where UV resistant, and
harsh environment signs and equipment tags are required. Transmission lines across Canada
have chosen porcelain to mark transmission towers, and substations. The nuclear industry
requires porcelain to mark critical equipment due to its high heat resistance and chemical
resistance. Rail industries in Europe use porcelain to mark rail lines.

Tips on Choosing Porcelain Signs
If you are interested in porcelain signs for your outdoor signage needs, here are some tips to consider:

Consider your budget: Porcelain signs are more expensive than other types of outdoor sign
materials, however, considering there will be nearly zero replacement cost due to fading
(porcelain lasts at least 4x longer than aluminum), it may be worth considering paying a little
more for a proven material.
 Consider your location: Porcelain signs are suitable for any outdoor location, but they may
perform better in some environments than others. For example, porcelain signs may be more
visible and attractive in sunny areas than in shady ones because they reflect light better. They
may also be more resistant to harsh weather conditions than other materials because they have
a higher melting point and lower porosity.
 Consider safety sign standards: Ask us about CSA and ANSI Z535, and other international safety
sign standards that will ensure your hazard sign is compliant with local regulations. In Canada,
you may be required to have specific symbols and headers, depending on your industry. We can
assist with your design using proven sign templates, colours, headings and symbols/images.