23K gold leaf signs
Real gold, laid by hand, on relief that was carved to catch it.
What you get
23K gold leaf signs, made properly
Gold leaf is the oldest trick in signage and still the most effective. Genuine 23K leaf is close to pure gold, so it does not oxidise or tarnish; properly sized and laid on a well-prepared surface, exterior gilding regularly lasts decades. Gold paint and imitation leaf will go dull within a few years — the difference is obvious from across the street.
We gild carved letters, painted panels, glass and dimensional letterforms, in bright or matte finish, with variegated leaf where a client wants a more antique, mottled surface. It is slow work and it is priced accordingly, which is exactly why a gilded sign reads as an institution rather than a shop.
- Genuine 23K gold leaf — not paint, not imitation
- Variegated leaf for an antique, mottled finish
- Gilding on carved relief, flat panel, glass and letters
- Bright or matte finish to suit the setting
- Decades of exterior life with no tarnishing
Questions
Before you commission a sign
Two weeks is typical for most carved and dimensional work once the design is approved. Hand-carved and sculpted pieces, and anything with gold leaf, run four to six weeks. Permit review by your township is separate and can add several weeks, so it is worth starting early.
Yes. Most New Jersey municipalities regulate sign size, height, setback and illumination, and many require scaled drawings for zoning approval. We prepare the drawings and submit the application as part of the project.
HDU is high-density urethane — a closed-cell board that carves like clay and holds crisp detail. Unlike timber it will not rot, warp, split or absorb water, so it is the better choice for most exterior signs. We still carve solid cedar, cherry and mahogany when a client specifically wants real wood.
Genuine 23K leaf is almost pure gold, so it does not oxidise or tarnish. Properly laid and sized on a well-prepared surface, exterior gilding regularly lasts decades. Imitation leaf and gold paint will dull within a few years, which is why we use the real thing.
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