Logo Bench Buying Guide

Overview of the Ordering Process

Most all of our benches and trash cans can be personalized with your logo and/or text. Once you know what kind of product you want, you may consider adding a logo.

Personalized diamond or perforated benches and trash receptacles have the words and logos cut from the steel bench backs or sides of the receptacles. Our personalized expanded benches are limited to standard 8-inch tall, pre-cut letters that are welded to the bench back before coating with one of 16 thermoplastic colors. Our thermoplastic-coated steel benches and receptacles feature a 7-year warranty - the best available for these products.

We can simply cut your logo and personalization out of the steel and coat it in one of our available thermoplastic colors, or we can add some depth to your message by adding another color to the background. This is done by mounting a coated-steel plate behind the cutout in the bench or receptacle.

If you are ordering your personalized bench or receptacle online, simply make your item and color selections, and we will contact you after checkout to work out the details and get your logo file to begin the proofing process. We will not begin production on your personalized logo bench or receptacle until we receive your proof approval.

Looking for a site furnishing branded with your logo in matching PMS colors? No problem! We can make a bench that properly represents your brand with a durable, digitally imaged, high-pressure laminate panel. We make it by layering a dye-sub digital print and melamine sheets, which, when pressed at high heat, bond all the materials into a single panel of heatset plastic. These sublimation panels will not come apart.

Sublimation panels are suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications. They are guaranteed for five years. Each sublimation panel project must be quoted individually.

We strive to make the ordering process as simple as possible with no setup fees or minimum quantity requirements. Please call or email us at any point in this process, and our commercial sales team will be glad to assist by answering questions, creating quotes, and designing proofs.

Ordering

Most all of our benches can be personalized with your logo and/or text. Once you know what kind of product you want, you may consider adding a logo.

Personalized diamond or perforated benches have the words and logos cut from the steel bench backs. Our personalized expanded benches are limited to standard 8-inch tall, pre-cut letters that are welded to the bench back before coating with one of 16 thermoplastic colors. Our thermoplastic-coated steel benches feature a 7-year warranty — the best available for these products.

Logo Options

We can simply cut your logo and personalization out of the steel and coat it in one of our available thermoplastic colors, or we can add some depth to your message by adding another color to the background. This is done by mounting a coated-steel plate behind the cutout in the bench.

Sublimation

Looking for a site furnishing branded with your logo in matching PMS colors? No problem! We can make a bench that properly represents your brand with a durable, digitally imaged, high-pressure laminate panel. We make it by layering a dye-sub digital print and melamine sheets, which, when pressed at high heat, bond all the materials into a single panel of heatset plastic. These sublimation panels will not come apart.

Sublimation panels are suitable for both indoor and outdoor applications. They are guaranteed for five years. Each sublimation panel project must be quoted individually.

Note: You will NOT need to send your logo file at the time you place your order.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there any setup fees?

We strive to make the ordering process as simple as possible with no setup fees. Please call or email us at any point in this process, and our commercial sales team will be glad to assist by answering questions, creating quotes, and designing proofs. Contact customer service at 800-278-4480 for more information.

Is rush delivery available?

We make everything to order, and may can meet a tight deadline based on current production schedules.

Is there a minimum quantity requirement?

We strive to make the ordering process as simple as possible with no minimum quantity requirements. Please contact customer service at 800-278-4480 if you have any questions.

Submit your Logo

Once your order has been placed, a member of our customer service department will contact you by phone or email and provide you with detailed information on how to send us your company or group's logo for printing on your umbrella(s).

The easiest way to send your logo is by email, and we also offer the ability to upload your logo via FTP.

Logo File Formats

It is recommended that your logo file be in vector format, such as an Adobe Illustrator (.ai) or Encapsulated PostScript (EPS). Most professional logo artwork is distributed in these formats. Normal image files, such as JPEG (.jpg), are in raster format and will not print well when enlarged.

What is a “vector” graphic?

Vector graphics (A) are paths linked together by anchor points (blue dots seen in the illustration). Since mathematical calculations position every anchor point, vector graphics are endlessly scalable without damage to image quality.

Do you need more information on vector graphics? Read this article about vector graphics

What is a “raster” graphic?

Raster images (B) diminish in quality when scaled. Even at full-size, edges aren’t as clean due to the building-block nature of pixels. A raster image is its best at 100% scale. The artwork can be scaled down and retain most of its quality; however, the image quality highly deprecates when scaling upward.

Do you need more information on raster graphics? Read this article about raster graphics

If you have any questions regarding your logo’s formatting, call our customer service department and we will assist you.

Next, you will receive a proof of your bench.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if I don't have a vector logo?

We do accept other formats, but you may incur an artwork fee (applied at our discretion) to convert into a format we can use. We highly suggest sending raster artwork at 100% scale.

How large will my logo be?

Our personalized expanded benches are limited to standard 8-inch tall, pre-cut letters that are welded to the bench back. Similarly, symbols are limited to 8-inches tall.

Can you print just text?

Absolutely! Be aware that text is seen as a logo and will incur the same charges.

Proofing

If you are ordering your personalized bench or receptacle online, simply make your item and color selections, and we will contact you after checkout to work out the details and get your logo file to begin the proofing process. We will not begin production on your personalized logo bench or receptacle until we receive your proof approval.

Review your proofs

Once we have received your order and your logo, we will create a two-dimensional proof for your review. Typically, you will receive your proof within 1 business day, though this make take a bit longer during our peak season.

It is important that you look over the proof carefully and let us know of any changes you would like made. You may approve the proof by email or phone.

Once you have verified your bench proof, we will send the order into the production stage.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will you send me a sample or picture before you print?

We will not print anything without your approval because we want you to be satisfied with your printing. We send you a mockup (usually a JPEG file) of an bench layout with your logo printed on it.

Are printing jobs refundable?

No, logo printing is not refundable.

Production

Singular color personalized diamond or perforated benches have the words and logos cut from the steel bench backs. Multi-colored benches mount a coated-steel plate behind the cutout in the bench.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does printing take?

Any order that requires printing takes a minimum of three weeks to complete. Depending on the status of our printing department, rush orders are sometimes accepted, but will add a significant fee to your order. Rush orders take a minimum of one week to complete. We recommend that you order during our off season (Sept-Mar) to avoid delays.

Shipping

Your order will ship via FedEx or UPS (depending on your zip code). If you have a large quantity order, it will ship via FedEx Freight or a standard LTL carrier. Once shipped, you will receive a tracking number via the email address you provide. Standard ground shipments usually arrive within 2-5 business days after shipment. Normally, our shipments do NOT require a signature and will be left on your doorstep if you are not available at the time of delivery.

Please inspect the package when it arrives to determine if damage occurred during shipping. If the packaging is crushed, wet or severely damaged, reject the shipment and do not sign for it. The item will be returned to us, which allows us to file a claim. If damage during shipping is discovered after delivery, contact customer service immediately so a claim can be filed. Please retain all damaged items and shipping materials, as the carrier may need to perform an inspection.