How to Expand Your Facility Without Replacing Your Entire Sign System

Renovations, department relocations, and facility expansions often require new signs. But that doesn't always mean replacing your entire sign system.

In many cases, new signage can be designed to closely match your existing signs, allowing your facility to maintain a consistent appearance while avoiding the expense of a complete replacement. At Architectural Identification, we can partner with you to design a match for your system.

Preserve the Look of Your Facility

Many healthcare facilities have sign systems that are still in excellent condition. While new departments or renovated spaces may require additional signs, replacing hundreds—or even thousands—of existing signs is often unnecessary.

By carefully matching the design of your current signage, new signs can blend seamlessly with what's already in place.

Matching More Than Just the Color

Creating compatible signage involves more than selecting a similar color.

An experienced signage team can replicate details such as:

• Border styles and layouts
• Fonts and typography
• Colors and finishes
• Raised lettering and Braille
• Overall proportions and appearance

The goal is to make the new signs feel like they were always part of the original sign system.

The Advantage of Encapsulated Signage

Encapsulated sign systems offer exceptional flexibility when matching existing designs.

Because graphics are printed beneath a clear protective face, it's possible to reproduce custom colors, patterns, logos, and other design elements while maintaining the durability and accessibility required for healthcare environments.

This makes encapsulated signage an excellent solution for facilities that want to preserve their existing identity while adding new signs.

A Real-World Example

Recently, a healthcare facility provided us with one of their existing room identification signs. Rather than recommending a complete replacement, our team created detailed drawings and manufactured new encapsulated signs that closely matched the original design.

The result was a seamless addition to their existing sign system—allowing the hospital to update and expand its signage while maintaining a consistent look throughout the facility.

Protect Your Investment

Replacing an entire sign system isn't always the most practical or cost-effective solution.

When your existing signage still reflects your facility's identity, adding compatible signs can extend the life of your investment while keeping your campus looking professional and organized.

Contact our sales team today to learn how Architectural Identification can help you expand your facility with new signage that complements your existing sign system.

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