Sandblasted Wood & HDU Signs

Sandblasted signs have a depth and character you just don’t get with flat materials. When they’re done right, they don’t just look good, they hold their presence for years. 


We put a lot of thought into getting those details right. We’ll help you decide between wood and HDU, talk through what makes sense for your space, and make sure what we build is something you’ll feel good about every time you see it. 


For us, it’s not about just making a sign, it’s about making the right one. 

Let's Build the Right Sign for Your Business

River’s Edge sign on stone pillars with shrubs in front outdoors created by Valley Sign

Wood Signs

Sandblasted cedar signs are carved from natural cedar to create depth, texture, and a traditional hand-finished look. The wood grain adds natural variation, giving each sign its own character.

HDU Signs

HDU (high-density urethane) sandblasted signs are created by carving a solid synthetic material designed to replicate the look of traditional carved signage while offering more consistency in shaping and detailing.

Black sign with white text “FEELING LUCKY” and two dice, framed in gold wood-like trim.
Stone sign for Kent Education Association, with red and black lettering at 10427 SE 244th St.

The Details Matter

Every sign is designed with longevity in mind. From material selection to finishing methods, we build our signs to handle the Pacific Northwest climate and continue looking great for years to come. 

Different projects call for different materials. We’ll help you choose between wood and HDU based on your location, exposure to weather, maintenance expectations, and the overall look you’re going for.

A good sign should feel like it belongs there. We consider visibility, scale, surroundings, and how the sign will actually be experienced in the real world.

Every sandblasted sign we produce is hand painted and carefully finished in-house. We take our time with the details because those final touches are what give the sign its depth, character, and lasting quality. 

Hometown Pride

A custom wood‑carved sign was crafted for Glacier West Storage, proudly honoring the Orting High School mascot. This unique piece blends craftsmanship with community spirit, showcasing detailed carving that highlights local pride.


The sign not only represents Glacier West’s support for Orting High School but also stands as a lasting tribute to tradition and teamwork.

Black-and-white hand-drawn sign reading “WELCOME TO THE IMPOSSIBLE LODGE!” with an arrow pointing right

How The Magic Happens..

Starting with an Idea

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We work directly with our clients or graphic designers to determine the look and feel of what our customers are after and expecting.

Building a Design

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We develop a full color mock-up of the design. We hope to get necessary feed back for changes until the design is approved.

Preparation

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Now we are onto the building stage. We create a rubber stencil of the artwork and apply to material of your choice. 

Sandblasting

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The rubber stencil acts as a resist to the blasting process which is what creates the dimensional look and feel of the sign. 

Painting

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Our experts hand paint the sign using many layers of high quality paint to ensure it's not only beautiful, but long-lasting. 

Another Happy Camper

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This is the most satisfying part about working here, a happy client. It never gets old seeing the look on our customers face when they see their finished sign.