Ruff Neon Sign & Lighting Maintenance is a full-service sign manufacturing and service company founded in 1991. All manufacturing is accomplished in house at the company’s 30,000 sq. ft. facility located in Painesville, Ohio and it is outfitted with the latest in fabrication and installation equipment and technology. Paired with a staff of creative graphics designers, engineers and experienced craftsmen, we offer superior solutions at competitive prices. Ruff Neon Sign & Lighting Maintenance is proud to work with many of the areas prestigious corporations on both new projects and service and maintenance of existing signage.
We are UL licensed, and hold membership in The Midwest Sign Association, ISA (International Sign Association), The Better Business Bureau, and Eastern Lake County Chamber of Commerce.
We are dedicated to creating an inclusive space for all our employees and extending this culture of inclusion into our work. At Ruff Neon Sign & Lighting Service, diversity and inclusion are integral to our mission.
We believe that our workforce should and does reflect the vast diversity of the communities we serve, and that diverse voices should be elevated and intentionally integrated into our work.
We embrace difference and diversity of identity, experience, and thought, and actively strive for inclusive behaviors across our company and our work. By promoting these values, we aim to create a positive work experience that encourages a sense of belonging. We realize that we have not arrived, and that this work is never done, but we also take pride in what we have achieved and continually strive to become better every day, both as individuals and as a company.
Custom-made awnings give your business a truly impressive image.
Stand out from the crowd with an inviting, professional treatment to your storefront or restaurant with our specially designed awnings and complementary signage.
Bring life to your building at night by adding back lighting to your awning. Not only are they an extremely effective signage option, illuminated awnings provide security 24 hours a day. Your storefront is bright whenever it's dark, helping your customers find their way at night and discouraging thieves after you close.
Downward facing lighting to the sidewalk or exterior of your building can be achieved by adding fixtures.
Awnings come in a number of styles and sizes, and selecting the correct one can be a bit overwhelming. We'd be happy to help you select the perfect awning type for the exterior of your building.
Banners always get the point across whether it's to announce a sale or a grand opening.
Banners can provide quick, cost-effective advertising. A banner may be temporary, and suitable for outdoor or indoor use. Or, it may be of premium quality, designed to stand up to long-term outdoor use.
Our colorful banners are a very effective and affordable signage option. A banner provides a flexible, portable way to put your message in many places.
The versatility of our full color banners, whether displayed horizontally, vertically, indoors or out, make them the ideal choice for just about any message you wish to convey.
Popular banner types included pop-up banners, feather banners, pvc banners and more!
Let us know what type of banner your looking for and we can help you meet your signage needs!
Illuminate your brand and location, day and night, using lighted cabinet signs.
Also commonly called “wall” or “box” signs, cabinet signs are a traditional form of illuminated signage. Cabinet signs allow for an effective way of utilizing large copy area and eye-popping graphics.
The background of the sign can be the element that illuminates and the copy can be either translucent (lighted) or opaque (non-lighted).
Strong and durable, our cabinet signs can be used when small letter size or graphical elements make the use of channel letters impractical. Depending on the complexity of each individual cabinet, our cabinet signs can be made to fit anyone's budget.
Cabinet signs are perfect for Businesses, Churches, Schools and much more!
Please contact us with any specific questions you may have about any additional products offered.
Visible by day, luminous at night, channel letters provide great depth and precision to your company's sign.
Channel letters are also known as "internally illuminated letters". This description says it all in that each letter is generally lit from the inside with light shining through the plastic sign face or out the back of the letter (called a halo-lit, or reverse channel letter). As is the case for most of the signs we offer, channel letters are custom made from metal and plastic, and are commonly illuminated with LED lighting (very efficient) or neon tubing.
Channel letters may be installed directly to the building facia (each letter is mounted individually) or on a raceway, a pre-fabricated metal box that runs the length of the channel letter sign.
Your type of installation may be determined by the city ordinance or building owner's sign criteria. We can help you get the results you're looking for.
Our channel letters meet all the necessary local electrical and building codes.
Digital printing utilizes modern technology to digitally transfer your message or image to print with exceptional consistency and quality.
Digital printing can be used to produce a number of custom products and can be applied to a variety of surfaces.
Not sure if we can print it? Just ask us!. We're more than happy to help you determine how best to meet your unique needs.
Add some dimension to your signage, literally! Dimensional lettering is an effective way to grab attention and guide customers to your place of business. Exterior dimensional lettering can be installed directly to your building facade and to self-standing signage structures, such as monument signs or other low profile signs.
There is a distinct difference between our dimensional letters and its cousin, the channel letter. Dimensional letters are illuminated externally. That is, if you're looking to light up your sign by night, you'll need to consider an external lighting source. If you're looking for maximum impact, and the application warrants it, we recommend that you consider channel letters to internally illuminate your sign to attract attention to your brand, day or night.
Durable, yet economical, our dimensional lettering can be made in varying depths depending on the material you choose.
Common materials include foam, molded plastic, acrylic and more!
We offer a wide variety of sign accessories to complement your application.
Whether you're looking for stakes, frames, posts or banner hardware, we've got you covered. Listed below are just some of the items we carry.
Portable sidewalk signs are a great way to attract the attention of pedestrians and light street traffic.
Sign stakes are the most cost effective and easy way of installing signs printed on corrugated plastic.
Looking for a professional and yet portable way to present your interior signage? We offer a multitude of sign and banner stands to meet any budget.
Please contact us with any specific questions you may have about any additional products offered.
With almost 20% of the US population moving in a year, new potential customers of varying demographics are always viewing your signs. Electronic displays are a very versatile form of advertising. These bright signs give you the opportunity to display a dynamic message with current content.
A truly eye-catching visual, electronic message centers often display the current time and temperature as well as utilize animation, color usage and graphic elements to create a visual impact to grab the viewer's attention. Electronic Message Centers provide the quick and effective communication that is essential for every business or organization — whether you run a retail shop, auto dealer, church, school, restaurant or even a bank
Electronic message centers and video displays help your business many ways. They allow real-time communication with potential customers. They attract attention through animation and brightness so they increase awareness of your business location and your products. Your message is not limited by the size of your reader board, or to only one message.
Engraved signs transform ordinary directory and office signage into sophisticated branded signage.
Our engraved products come in a variety of materials including metal, acrylic and wood. Our materials can be mounted together to provide a unique look.
Customers seeking engraved awards, plaques and signs are not limited to just text. Our advanced laser engraving technology allows customers to include logos and images on their signage. Simply provide the artwork and we'll take care of the rest.
Whether you're shopping for residential or commercial flags, we'll make sure you end up with exactly what you're looking for.
Need a custom flag? We can do that too! Coupled with our selection of flag poles and displays, the end result is a flag presentation you can be proud of.
We realize flags can come in all shapes and sizes, and are equipped to serve your needs.
Fleet or vehicle graphics are the movers and shakers of the sign industry, and is often referred to as a rolling billboard (but with a one-time cost!).
Fleet graphics grab your attention quickly and effectively. With a wide range of options, you can personalize your vehicle to catch the viewer's eye from anywhere. Think about it, why limit yourself to one stationary location for your advertising?
Whether you have a single vehicle or manage a fleet, why not allow your advertisement to travel the same road as everyone else?
We can design your vehicle graphics to meet any budget, from a bumper-to-bumper marketing machine to simply providing your company's contact information on the sides and rear of your vehicle.
There's no more cost effective advertising you can undertake than putting your message where it can be seen more times in a day for no recurring costs.
Interior signs can be designed for lobbies, offices, conference rooms, etc. These signs produced are limited only to your imagination.
Materials used and colors selected can all be put together to meet your design and decor needs. They can be designed to match your company identity, or used to spice up the atmosphere in your facility.
While many interior signs are now regulated by ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) this type of signage must address many other issues, such as flexibility for future expansion, ease of installation and maintenance.
We provide a variety of interior signs for almost any application. Choose from ADA signs, reception signs, directory signs, as well as wayfinding and point of sale signage.
Please contact us with any specific questions you may have about any additional products offered.
A monument sign provides an excellent format for street advertising while representing an image of the pride you have in your company.
Typically installed low to the ground, a monument sign is a detached, freestanding sign whose sign surface is attached to a proportionate solid base or structural frame. They can be internally or externally illuminated.
These permanent structures create a professional entrance to your company. They are built from materials that are proven to withstand the elements of nature.
Monument signage comes in a variety of shapes and sizes. The goal is to install one that effectively represents your facility.
Our monument signs can be customized in a variety of ways, including shape, material, and illumination.
There's still nothing as classic as a neon sign. Seen the world over, neon brings your brand to light using bright, colorful messaging.
Neon is still one of the most versatile sign styles today, and is a great product for restaurants, bars and retail stores. Its beauty and color provide the best eye-catching image for customers and clients.
Neon can be custom fabricated for most any image style or lighting need (including decorative border lighting).
Some applications might be better suited for LED lighting (often used for OPEN signs and flashing messaging). We supply classic LED signs as well, and will make the right recommendation to suit your unique application.
We're happy to answer any questions you have about neon or LED signage and the benefits and best usage cases for each technology.
Pylon signs are often called pole or freestanding signs. Basically they are signs erected on a pole or pylon independent of any building or structure.
Since they are typically mounted higher in the air than monument signs, pole signs offer excellent visibility from a distance.
One of the many advantages of pylon signs is to separate your business from the rest along your street, reflecting your company's identity and professionalism. The pole(s) can be covered with an attractive shroud to provide that added dimension (and impact!) to your sign.
Pylon signs are typically illuminated, either internally or externally. Really looking for maximum impact and message capabilities? Add an electronic message center (LED sign) for an unparalleled eye-catching display!
Like most other types of commercial on-premise signage, be sure and check with your local city or township ordinance for height and size restrictions (or just ask us and we'll find out for you!).
Whether it's one sign or hundreds of signs, put your name in front of prospective customers with eye-catching and attractive real estate, yard, or site signs.
Perhaps one of the most widely used, visible, and effective promotional type of signs around, these types of signs can advertise your business, sell your home, or, for campaign purposes, elect your local, state or federal politician!
Depending on their intended use, real estate, yard, or site signs come in various shapes and sizes, material options, decoration methods and more.
Installation methods are just as varied. By utilizing simple sign stakes or frames you can quickly install and remove some of these signs around your local community (keeping local ordinances in mind, of course!). To draw the attention of a passerby, lawn signs can feature bold, high contrast colors and large fonts. If you're looking for something more durable and semi-permanent, choose a site sign that can be installed on posts set in the ground.
A sign represents your image. Image is everything in business. Although sandblasted signs are more expensive than 'quick sign' vinyl sticker style sign solutions, a sandblasted sign will last for decades. A typical vinyl sign has an exterior life expectancy of less than 5 years.
Whether you are looking for a residential entrance sign, development directional signs, business park tenant signs, lobby or reception displays, church reader boards or golf course signage, we can provide a solution that will exceed your expectations and leave a lasting impression.
With the convenience of computer-generated signs, sign painting is considered to be the purest art of our industry.
There was a time, as recently as the 1980s, when storefronts, murals, banners, barn signs, billboards, and even street signs were all hand-lettered with brush and paint. While technology has changed all of that, we're one of the few sign shops around that can make signs by using time-honored method of sign painting.
You're not sacrificing anything with a hand painted sign. In fact, you're gaining an edge that can't be matched by computers. We can incorporate gold leaf, add dimensioning (whether actual 2D or 3D dimension or with professional brush work), and add a protective layer that will ensure that your sign can be used inside or out.
When you're seeking that classic look that can only come from the human touch, there is no substitute for a hand-painted sign.
Screen printing is an excellent way to promote your brand or to get a message across in vivid, durable color.
The most versatile of traditional printing techniques, with screen printing your image can be printed on just about any material in high quality. By using environmentally friendly, market leading equipment and inks, we deliver the highest quality products available.
When screen printing it's important to use the correct ink to get the desired results. The most commonly used inks for silk screening are oil-based Plastisol, water-based and discharge which is available in both Plastisol and water-based. Additionally there are more eco-friendly PVC and Phthalate free ink types available.
Water-based ink soaks into the fibers of the fabric instead of sitting on top of it giving the screen print a softer feel. Discharge ink, available in both Plastisol and water-based types, removes the color of the fabric where it's applied and replaces it with its pigment. Discharge ink is a good choice for use with 100% cotton.
Let Ruff Neon Signs and Lighting Maintenance help protect against air-borne contaminants with custom-made Sneeze-Guards made to your specifications.
Vehicle wraps are always in motion, making them cost-effective, moving billboards. Full-color vehicle wraps transform vehicles into attention grabbing works of art that according to the Transportation Advertising Council, garner close to 70,000 impressions daily, making their cost-per-impression dramatically less than traditional forms of advertising such as radio or television.
Whether your budget allows for a partial or a full wrap, we will work with you to transform your vision into a powerful mobile advertising machine. No matter the size or shape of your vehicle, we will install your wrap so it appears as though it is hand-painted art in just a few days. Because vehicle wraps can be quite complex, our expert design team will work with you to assist in the overall design of your vehicle.
With many options and materials for installing your car decals, we can custom fit your promotional graphics to your specifications. A company with a fleet of vehicles or a business owner with a single car, we have the best technology and stock the largest amount of materials to transform your car into a permanent moving advertisement.
Vinyl graphics and lettering is a versatile product that looks classic and professional wherever it's mounted.
Vinyl is great for professional logo signs, walls, boats, cars, trucks, and pretty much any smooth surface you can think of. Glossy letters made of durable vinyl material spell out an eye-catching message. Use these to advertise your business on the back of your company car, share a meaningful quote as decor for your walls, or to give your boat an official name.
Available for a variety of short-term / long-term, indoor / outdoor applications, vinyl graphics are an ideal (and cost effective) signage solution! Our in-house vinyl graphic department can assist you with all of your vinyl graphics and lettering needs.
Vinyl graphics and lettering is durable, eye-catching, and cost effective advertising for both interior and exterior applications.
They are great for vehicle graphics, window lettering, boat lettering... anywhere it can stick to!
Your sign is only as good as its installation, and an installation is only as good as the installer. Without a proper, safe and uncompromising installation, the quality of your sign's design and manufacturing just don't matter.
All of your installation needs can be handled by our installation experts. Our technicians arrive on-site with a fully equipped vehicle to get the install job done with quality workmanship. With a diverse fleet of service vehicles, the latest tools and technology and years of experience we're ready to provide you with top-notch installation service for any sign.
Our own crew of experienced, licensed professionals afford us the knowledge and the expertise needed to deliver the results you're looking for. Our work complies with all of the local and state code requirements, ensuring that the job is done right the first time, every time.
We look forward to working with you and your team to complete your installation project on time, and on budget.
Sign making is more than a process. It's an art. As your sign maker, we take great care in designing and creating high quality signs tailored to meet your individual needs.
We start by using the highest quality materials and the best technology available. Our state of the art equipment ensures that your sign will be manufactured to meet exacting specifications.
Let us do the work, and our promise to you will be a high-quality, high-impact sign that helps your business grow.
From ball parks to race tracks, commercial buildings, malls and car dealerships, proper parking lot lighting plays a critical role in providing a safe and secure environment for your guests and employees.
By providing the proper lighting you can help people feel comfortable, productive, and safe. Parking lot lighting can beautify spaces and transform environments. Our qualified service technicians have the expertise and equipment necessary to ensure the proper maintenance for your parking lot lighting applications. You can count on us to understand your goals, and to help you specify and execute flawless solutions that ensure the ideal lighting for your specific lighting needs.
Have you considered an LED upgrade? Parking lot lighting is typically illuminated for anywhere between 12 to 24 hours per day, with very substantial operational costs. With a proper parking lot LED upgrade, you can realize up to an 85% reduction in energy consumption from lighting.
Clean, functioning signs and lighting can increase customer traffic and instill a sense of security around your business. After all, the first impression many customers may have about your business is your sign.
Our trained and licensed technicians arrive on-site with a fully equipped vehicle to get the job done. They will diagnose any problems quickly and deliver fast, accurate service to get your sign back in working condition.
All of our technicians are provided with mobile communication, so that they can effectively communicate with our main office and you to ensure that we make the repairs needed as quickly as possible.
In addition to general repair services we also offer emergency repair, sign cleaning and scheduled maintenance.
Please contact us with any specific questions you may have about any additional services offered.
We understand the importance that a site survey can play in any sign project. Knowing, ahead of time, what is involved in getting your sign installed properly, can be the difference between a successful project and a nightmare.
The acquisition of the necessary sign permits can be some of the most challenging aspects of a sign project and requires thorough preparation, attention to detail and a working knowledge of the sign codes involved. Our company is licensed and bonded in any municipality we work in.
Our project managers oversee the complexities of everything from sign surveys, recommendations, permits, sign acquisition and installation. This means you have the time to focus on growing your business. As part of our sign project management services we offer personal signage consultation.
Our committed staff promises customer satisfaction from assisting on variances, permits and local codes to coordinating the installation of multi-location projects. We provide personal consultation for your individual project to ensure your every need is accommodated.
