Hand-painted signs offer a crafted alternative to digital print. Boldmedia Print Zimbabwe can arrange hand-painted panels and reproduce the design in print for menus and flyers. You get the hand-made feel across your materials.
Hand-painted signs are lettered and illustrated by a signwriter using brushes and enamel or acrylic paint, directly on walls, windows, boards or vehicles. They have a character that printing cannot copy, and suit cafés, barbers, breweries, markets and businesses that value craft.
A good hand-painted sign uses well-spaced letters, durable paints suited to the surface, and a design that is clear from a distance. Painted walls can be redone in place years later, which printed graphics cannot. Printed vinyl gives a faster, more uniform result for repeated designs. Hand painting suits one-off pieces where the look is the point.
Where it works well
- Café and restaurant walls
- Barber shops and boutiques
- Shop windows with painted lettering
- Craft breweries and markets
- Painted fascias and boards
- Decorative murals with lettering
Materials and finishes
- Signwriting enamels
- Exterior acrylic paints
- Primed boards and timber
- Glass-friendly paints for windows
- Clear protective coatings
What affects the price
- Size of the area to be painted
- Level of detail and number of colours
- Surface preparation required
- Height and access equipment
- Travel to site
- Protective coating
Supplying measurements
Send the size of the wall, window or board and photos of the surface. Tell us whether the surface is painted, brick, plaster, glass or metal.
Artwork requirements
A logo in vector format helps, but hand painting can also work from sketches and references. We will send a design proof showing layout and colours before painting begins.
Survey and installation
Painting happens on site for walls and windows, so access, weather and working hours need to be arranged. High walls may require scaffolding or a lift and a site survey.
Maintenance
Avoid harsh cleaning, and wash gently with water if needed. Outdoor paintwork can be touched up or refreshed when it fades.
Frequently asked questions
How long does a hand-painted sign last?
It depends on the surface, paint and sun exposure. Paintwork can be refreshed rather than replaced.
Can you paint on glass?
Yes. Window lettering can be painted with suitable paints, either on the inside or outside.
Can a hand-painted design be repeated across branches?
It can, though each one will vary slightly. For identical results, printing may be better.