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WHY PORCELAIN?

What is Porcelain Enamel?

 

Porcelain enamel is a hard, glass-like coating made from inorganic materials, fused to metal at high temperatures exceeding 800°F. We bond our signs at a precise 1450°F in a state-of-the-art gas conveyor furnace to ensure long-lasting strength and quality.

​Unlike a simple clear coating, the vibrant color of our signs is the porcelain itself—with lettering fused directly into the background color. Each sign forms a complete ceramic envelope around the steel plate, ensuring unmatched durability and resistance to the elements.

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Large sheets of special enameling steel are sent from the mill to our factory. We begin fabrication by sheering the large sheets into individual signs. Intricate shapes can be formed using stamping dies or laser-cutting techniques. The steel then goes through a series of cleaning baths to prepare for coating.

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The original building in Slavik Village, Cleveland, Ohio.

Why Porcelain Enameled Steel?

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The Porcelain Standard is one of the nation's leading manufacturers of porcelain enameled signs. Our versatile product is used in various applications, from industrial and safety signs to point-of-purchase and nostalgic advertising sign reproductions.

Our product is quite unique. Porcelain enamel's brilliant colors, flint-hard finish, and incredible resistance to weather and fading make it perfect for harsh environments and long-lasting advertising. In fact, during the early 1900s, porcelain became the premier means of promoting a new product or service. Porcelain enamel advertising had become so prevalent that few merchants could be found without displaying some.

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Whether you're a marketing guru looking for rich, retro media to promote your new product or an electric utility engineer looking for permanent signage that will never again be replaced, The Porcelain Standard has the answer. For incredible quality & longevity, Porcelain is the Standard!

  • Tough in extreme environments

  • High Temperatures

  • Caustic Environment

  • Moisture Resistant

  • Weather Resistant

  • Easy to remove graffiti and grease

  • Vibrant, glossy, durable

  • Chemical Resistant

  • Tough in extreme environments

  • No need to replace signs

  • Custom sizing up to 30” x 30"

  • Deal direct with our factory

Features & Benefits

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