Business Details
Expert Sign Makers in Guildford
Established during the era of hand-painted lettering, Thrower Signs has preserved traditional signwriting craftsmanship while embracing modern technologies like digital printing and vinyl cutting. Our expertise spans bespoke signage for vehicles, buildings, and institutions, using materials such as wood, metal, and plastic. We specialise in gold leaf gilding, honours boards, and period-appropriate designs, serving sectors including education, hospitality, and heritage sites. With decades of experience, we combine artisanal skill with contemporary techniques to deliver durable, visually striking solutions tailored to client needs. 
Services
Traditional Signwriting
Gold Leaf Gilding
Vehicle Graphics
Honours Boards
Contemporary Signs
Wedding Signage
Aluminium Tray Signs
Digital Printing
Stand-Off Lettering
Exhibition Banners
Highlights and features
- We have over 30 years of experience in traditional signwriting and modern digital techniques.
- Our team preserves historical craftsmanship while utilising cutting-edge signage technology.
- Specialists in gold leaf gilding for honours boards and heritage projects.
- Proven track record with schools, churches, and listed buildings across Surrey.
- Client testimonials highlight exceptional quality and attention to detail.
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Services
Traditional Signwriting
Our traditional signwriting preserves historical techniques while creating bespoke lettering for vehicles, buildings, and heritage sites. Using hand-crafted brushwork and gold leaf gilding, we deliver timeless designs that complement period architecture. Clients benefit from durable, visually striking signage that maintains historical authenticity.
Gold Leaf Gilding
Gold leaf gilding adds luxurious, long-lasting finishes to honours boards, shop fascias, and religious artefacts. We apply genuine gold leaf using traditional sizing techniques for a radiant effect that withstands outdoor conditions. This service caters to clients seeking prestigious, heritage-appropriate signage solutions.
Honours Boards
We design and restore honours boards for schools, clubs, and institutions, specialising in hand-lettered additions to existing boards. Our process maintains historical continuity through traditional painting techniques. Clients receive expert on-site updates and new installations that preserve institutional legacies.
Vehicle Graphics
Vehicle graphics combine traditional signwriting with digital printing for period-accurate designs on vans, ice cream trucks, and specialist vehicles. We use weather-resistant materials to ensure longevity while maintaining aesthetic appeal for commercial and heritage vehicles.
Contemporary Signs
Our contemporary signs use aluminium systems, digital printing, and LED illumination for modern businesses. Options include powder-coated panels, stand-off lettering, and illuminated displays. This service provides durable, cost-effective solutions for commercial premises requiring professional branding.
People
Simon Thrower
Signwriter & Proprietor
Second-generation signwriter with over 30 years of experience in traditional techniques. Specialises in gold leaf gilding and heritage projects, maintaining historical accuracy while incorporating modern methods for durability.
Questions
What types of signage do you specialise in?
We create traditional hand-painted signs, gold leaf gilding, vehicle graphics, honours boards, and contemporary aluminium signs using both artisanal and digital techniques.
Do you work on heritage or listed buildings?
Yes, we specialise in period-appropriate signage for heritage sites, including gold leaf lettering and restoration of historic honours boards.
Can you update existing honours boards?
We regularly add names and restore honours boards on-site at schools, clubs, and institutions using traditional methods.
What materials do you use for signs?
We work with wood, metal, plastic, acrylic, and aluminium, offering finishes like gold leaf, powder coating, and digital printing.
Do you provide signage for weddings or events?
Yes, we create bespoke hand-painted wedding signs on lacquered wood for directional guidance and decorative purposes.
