These are a few examples on how to price signs and what materials cost .

Generally signs are priced by the square foot or square inch or by the  linear foot and do not include installation or mileage. Pricing in this manner is a base starting price only. The more detail that is added from there the more you should charge.

EXAMPLE:  Prices are in USD

Plywood sign 1/2” not framed with vinyl letters

Minimum charge $54.00

Size 4x8 =32 sq’

 Base Price  $12.00 per sq’ = $384.00 includes 1 color  letters no outline or shade.

Example for this sign above has more detail ( outlined letters, two colors)

32sq’ x $ 15.00 per = $480.00

Outside border $5.00 per side =$15.00

Total for this sign $495.00

 Approximate time to make 4.5 to 5 hours or less. This price does not include installation

Approximate Materials used:

1/2”x4x8 plywood Painted  $20.00

Vinyl  $10.00

Cost of materials to make this sign

$30.00

Profit on this sign $465.00

If you would like to learn more on how to price signs you can purchase a book called  official sign contractors pricing guide, it tells you how to price all signs  Vinyl, sandblasted, wood, plastic, metal, foam, vehicles, aircraft, semi trucks, etc, it even gives pricing on installation. It is a very informational book and is highly recommended.  

Vinyl signs are everywhere, the next time you drive down the street have a look at all the signs, about 90% of them will be made with vinyl, even small signs that are in places like businesses, restaurants, schools, etc. Lite signs also use vinyl, translucent vinyl is applied over clear plastic sheeting and the light signs through the vinyl. As you can see from the sign pricing above it is quite easy to make $80 to $100 an hour with vinyl and that makes it a very fast return on your investment of a Vinyl Mate. It is very possible to pay for it in one day.