Sea Container Signs

Signwriting a sea container can be done in a variety of ways, with the most common being paint or vinyl-wrap. Here at Perth Graphics Centre we use vinyl to ensure a good finish that will last for years to come.

Using vinyl also allows us to incorporate digital printing if need be. So, you can include gradients or a photograph of your product – painting is a bit more limited.

There are a few things to note about signage on a sea container. First, the surface condition is critical. Rough paint can cause issues for signage.

The paint finish needs to be glossy and smooth. Any surface imperfections are just going to show up underneath the vinyl, so the smoother, the better.

In addition, the paint finish needs to have cured for enough time so that it doesn’t out-gas underneath any vinyl that is applied on top, which would cause bubbles.

Above is a small sea container, roughly 10ft. Our vinyl wrapping techniques have enabled us to carefully wrap the yellow logo in and out of all the ridges. The green was painted by the customer and supplied in excellent condition.

You may notice two different yellows as well. The top circular logo is a standard yellow vinyl, whereas the line of text underneath is a reflective yellow so it can be read at night.

Of course, the easiest way to put signage on a sea container is to bolt a metal sign to the sides. This keeps the logo flat and can be preferable if there is a lot of detailed text which would be distorted by the container’s ridges.

It’s also worth noting that because of the ridges, you will lose a bit of length on your logo or text, so plan ahead.

If you have a sea container you need signwriting on, it’s best to give us a call so we can have a look at it and determine the correct method to use. You can send us an email with a photo of the container and we can quote, so we’ll also need to know what you would like to put onto the container.

Simply head to our contact page and ask for a quote.