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D E Signs NE Ltd DE Signs NE Ltd is a trusted sign company in Newcastle. If it's sign writers in Newcastle upon Tyne you're after, D&E Signs has got you covered.
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We have been helping other businesses in Newcastle and around the UK to stand out from the crowd with high quality graphics and signage. DE Signs Ltd are based in Newcastle upon Tyne, DE Signs can supply express delivery of all wide format printing and shop signage around North East. With fast and friendly service, we can satisfy your requirements for any type of printing in Newcastle upon Tyne, advertising is highly effective, so call DE Signs and get involved today. We can supply sign's North East wide as well as all types of banners, vehicle livery, Shop Signs, Engraving, and many more.... to get that important message across to your potential customers. Whether you are selling or just enhancing your brand, you can be sure that DE Signs in Newcastle, and across the North East will help you market your services, and any one of our great products will give you that extra visibility you need. We want to show you how you can make the most of advertisement. The North East is full of advertising opportunities and when it comes to, value-for-money advertising solutions, our printing services are second to none! Contact DE Signs now for printing in Newcastle Upon Tyne or around North East and let us show you how our professional sign writers and the latest HP latex print technologies can make your message stand out from the crowd!

Cut vinyl lettering on the window of Smithson Jewellers. When the stock in your window does the selling, the branding ha...
03/11/2026

Cut vinyl lettering on the window of Smithson Jewellers. When the stock in your window does the selling, the branding has to frame it, not cover it.
If you're weighing up window graphics, here's the honest version:
πŸ‘‰ Cut vinyl beats a printed panel for retail. No background, so every inch of glass keeps working β€” and the stock stays on show, which matters double for a jeweller: folk need to see in for security as much as for browsing.
πŸ‘‰ Layout goes round the display sightlines. The name sits in the frame of the window, not slap across the rings. Costs nothing in lost display and reads like etching from across the street.
πŸ‘‰ Inside face is where it belongs in our weather. On the inside of the glazing it's out of reach of grit, rain and window cleaners, and a bit of condensation in February does it no harm.
πŸ‘‰ Leased shop? It strips off clean years down the line without wrecking the glass.
Upkeep: warm water and a soft cloth. No blades, no scrapers.
This one went on in a morning, with the shop back trading by lunch.
Made and fitted in-house at Blaydon.
Message us or call 0800 288 8004 for a free quote.
πŸ“ Blaydon - serving Newcastle & the North East
🌐 designsne.co.uk

Fresh livery out on the road for All Access Pressure Washing. When cleaning is your trade, the van can't turn up looking...
27/10/2026

Fresh livery out on the road for All Access Pressure Washing. When cleaning is your trade, the van can't turn up looking mucky.

A few things worth knowing if you're weighing up lettering vs a full wrap for your van:

πŸ‘‰ Laminated cast vinyl is what stands up to a North East winter. The gritter salt on our roads doesn't care what's on your doors, and a clear laminate layer stops it dulling the colour.
πŸ‘‰ The first wash matters. Fresh vinyl needs 48-72 hours to cure, then pH-neutral shampoo and a soft brush. If you jet wash, keep the nozzle a foot off the panel and work with the edges, not into them.
πŸ‘‰ The cheapest quote usually means calendared vinyl. Fine indoors, but on a van doing daily rounds in Gateshead rain it can shrink and crack in a couple of years.

Your van is your ID card on wheels. We design, print and fit everything in-house at Blaydon.

Message us or call 0800 288 8004 for a quote.
πŸ“ Blaydon - serving Newcastle & the North East
🌐 designsne.co.uk

A peek behind the workshop doors: this is vinyl-faced ACM lettering being cut on our CNC router. The machine follows the...
20/10/2026

A peek behind the workshop doors: this is vinyl-faced ACM lettering being cut on our CNC router. The machine follows the artwork to cut each letter cleanly, so spacing and edges stay consistent across the whole sign.

That matters when letters have to line up across a fascia: a tiny mismatch in the workshop becomes obvious from the pavement. We cut the parts here, then finish and fit them as a complete job.

Choosing lettering for your shop? Think about viewing distance first. Bold, simple shapes read from across the road; finer detail works better close up or on windows.

Message us or call 0800 288 8004 for a quote.
πŸ“ Blaydon - serving Newcastle & the North East
🌐 designsne.co.uk

A sale board has to do its job in a few seconds: tell passing traffic what’s for sale, who to contact and where to find ...
13/10/2026

A sale board has to do its job in a few seconds: tell passing traffic what’s for sale, who to contact and where to find the agent. 🏑

For estate boards, the useful bit people often overlook is placement. Keep the key details high enough to clear parked cars and hedges, and make the phone number readable from the direction traffic approaches. A brilliant design hidden behind a hedge isn’t doing much for anyone.

Need boards for a property or development? Message us or call 0800 288 8004.

πŸ“ Blaydon - serving Newcastle & the North East
🌐 designsne.co.uk

Aluminium lightbox sign freshly fitted β€” this one's got acrylic panels with printed vinyl faces, lit from inside so the ...
08/10/2026

Aluminium lightbox sign freshly fitted β€” this one's got acrylic panels with printed vinyl faces, lit from inside so the whole sign glows after dark. πŸ”¦

If you're wondering whether your business actually needs an illuminated sign, here's the honest answer: it depends on when your customers find you. If you close at 5pm and nobody walks past at night, save your money. If people drive past in the evening, or you're on a road where half the traffic comes after sunset, an illuminated sign is the cheapest advertising you'll ever buy.

A few things worth knowing about lightbox signs that most firms won't tell you:

πŸ‘‰ Aluminium vs plastic housings. Aluminium won't crack, warp or go brittle in the cold. We build ours from folded aluminium β€” the North East weather does for cheap plastic boxes within a few winters.

πŸ‘‰ LED modules, not fluorescent tubes. Old tube lightboxes needed tubes replacing every 18 months. LED runs cooler, lasts 50,000+ hours, draws a fraction of the power.

πŸ‘‰ Acrylic faces vs polycarbonate. Acrylic stays clear and doesn't yellow. Polycarbonate is tougher but goes cloudy after a few years of UV.

πŸ‘‰ Maintenance is minimal. Wipe faces with soapy water twice a year. If a LED module fails (rare), the panel unclips and you swap it from inside.

Everything designed, built and fitted by us in-house at Blaydon. No outsourcing, no cutting corners.

Message us or call 0800 288 8004 for a free quote πŸ“ž

πŸ“ Blaydon β€” serving Newcastle & the North East
🌐 designsne.co.uk

Reception sign for an office fit-out β€” 3D acrylic letters on a brushed silver backing panel. First thing clients see whe...
06/10/2026

Reception sign for an office fit-out β€” 3D acrylic letters on a brushed silver backing panel. First thing clients see when they walk through the door, so worth getting right.

Acrylic letters are our go-to for interior signage, and there is a bit more to them than you would think:

Cast acrylic vs extruded β€” cast is optically clearer and holds a polished edge, extruded is cheaper but the edges look dull. For letters at eye level in good lighting, you want cast.

Thickness matters more than size. 15mm or 20mm thick letters catch the light and throw a shadow on the wall β€” that is what gives them that high-end look. Thin 3mm letters look flat by comparison.

Stand-off fixings keep them floating off the wall. The gap creates a shadow line that adds depth. Flush-mounted letters lose that effect entirely.

Colour tip: for North East offices with big windows and low winter sun, dark letters on a light wall read best. Pale on pale disappears in winter light.

Maintenance: microfibre cloth and warm soapy water. Do not use glass cleaner β€” the ammonia can craze the acrylic surface over time and make it look cloudy.

Everything made and fitted by us in-house at Blaydon. No outsourcing, no cutting corners.

Message us or call 0800 288 8004 for a free quote.

Blaydon β€” serving Newcastle and the North East
designsne.co.uk

Another one from this week β€” aluminium light box sign with acrylic panels and printed vinyl πŸ‘‡Why do businesses go for il...
01/10/2026

Another one from this week β€” aluminium light box sign with acrylic panels and printed vinyl πŸ‘‡

Why do businesses go for illuminated light boxes? Because your sign works the night shift too:

βœ… It advertises 24/7 β€” even after you lock up, people walking and driving past still see you
βœ… Bright, even light through the acrylic panels keeps the colours bold and readable at night
βœ… Modern LED internals cost pennies to run and last for years without maintenance

Printed vinyl on the acrylic means the design is crisp and cleanable β€” it just needs a wipe down now and again to keep it looking fresh.

Want your shop to stand out after dark? Message us or call 0800 288 8004
πŸ“ Blaydon β€” serving Newcastle & the North East
🌐 designsne.co.uk

Fresh install: entrance sign for Nagomi Sushi, Ramen & Bar 🍜The sign is printed on composite aluminium panel (ACM) β€” our...
01/10/2026

Fresh install: entrance sign for Nagomi Sushi, Ramen & Bar 🍜

The sign is printed on composite aluminium panel (ACM) β€” our go-to material for shop entrance signs, and here's why:

βœ… Rigid but lightweight, so it sits flush and stays dead straight for years
βœ… Fully weatherproof β€” built for North East rain, frost and salt air
βœ… Takes full-colour print beautifully, so your branding lands exactly as designed

Your entrance sign is the first thing customers see before they walk through the door β€” worth getting right.

Need a new look for your shopfront? Drop us a message or call 0800 288 8004
πŸ“ Blaydon β€” serving Newcastle & the North East
🌐 designsne.co.uk

Job we done lastnight for a new addition to to the metrocentre in the newly refurbished crescent, she hopes to be up and...
24/09/2026

Job we done lastnight for a new addition to to the metrocentre in the newly refurbished crescent, she hopes to be up and running in a couple of weeks we wish her well on her new big adventure.

03/09/2026

Been extremely busy at the moment it’s been a while so thought I’d show yous the Cnc machine at work πŸ˜€πŸ‘πŸ»

Address

Unit 5 Cowen Road
Blaydon
NE215TW

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+448002888004

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