ADA / Wayfinding Plaque Features

All Metal One Piece Construction

Gemini ADA/Wayfinding plaques are made from one piece all metal construction.  This means that the copy, braille, and emblem or design elements are all integral to the body of the plaque.  Unlike photopolymer or other plastic wayfinding solutions, Gemini's products will never chip, crack, have missing braille indicia or lettering.  This makes for an extremely vandal resistant plaque.

Full Color Capability

Gemini combines its experience in plaque manufacturing with high resolution, full color printing to deliver a product that is completely customizable for your application.  Up to 1200 dpi resolution can be achieved through state of the art printing processes.  The only limitations on design for these products is the quality of the image provided for reproduction.

Custom Shapes

A truly custom product should not be placed in a cookie cutter shape.  Gemini gives you the option to design not only the image and color of your wayfinding solutions, but also the overall shape of the individual plaques. 

Satin Metal Finish

One of the main features that Gemini can offer in its wayfinding plaques is the ability to have raised satin copy.  This satin finish will vary depending on the base metal chosen by the customer for their application.  This natural satin brushed raised copy allows for an extremely high end, classic appearance that can match elements of the decor or other architectural plaques used on the project.  This effect is not possible when using plastics for the base material.

Vandal Resistant Powdercoat

Whether you have chosen a full color, metal finish, or single color wayfinding plaque from Gemini–your product will be protected by a vandal resistant powdercoat finish. This powdercoat while not impregnable, will protect your plaques from most wear and tear found in normal environments.

ADA / Wayfinding Plaques - Architectural Depth

As with many laws, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), which became law on July 26, 1993, created many questions about compliance.  Gemini manufacturing standards and quality control measures ensure that your ADA signage and markers comply with this act whether your ordering standard sizes or requesting custom-designed pieces that seamlessly blend into your location, not stick out from it. Color, design, shape – your choice is only limited by your imagination.  And by choosing Gemini’s ADA-compliant signage, you will not only be “up to code,” you will also help reduce the frustration individuals with disabilities have in trying to navigate throughout our society independently.  At Gemini, we are committed to making your ADA signage more user friendly for everyone, not just those with disabilities.

Notes: All Gemini ADA plaques have raised characters 1/32" from sign face.  The Grade 2 braille will also be raised 1/32", with perfectly round tops and separated 3/8" from corresponding text.  Plaque design should allow for adequately contrasting foreground and background for compliant visibility per ADA regulations.  All ADA plaques are coated standard with matte clear coat for maximum durability.  The typestyle on all standard signs is usually Helvetica. Alternate type styles may be specified on custom ADA signs, but restrictions on styles do apply in meeting ADA specifications.  The symbols depicted on Gemini’s ADA signs meet Department of Transportation standards.

All raised lettering, symbols and borders on standard ADA signs receive a brushed satin finish.  The raised Grade 2 Braille is painted to match the background.  Raised areas may be painted with a color that contrasts with the background color upon request.

Borders on standard ADA signs are 1/8" wide raised single lines with radius corners.  Other borders styles and corners are available on custom ADA signs.

If they are not already, offices, medical facilities, schools, and government buildings are becoming ADA compliant.  As more and more businesses and buildings comply with ADA policies, you will find that ADA-compliant signs must be installed in the proper location and conform to local regulations that often dictate interior sign requirements, such as maximum occupancy signs and evacuation maps.

When you consider a plaque’s desired function, regulatory compliance issues, budget, and aesthetics; designing an attractive ADA-compliant plaque may seem like a daunting task.  It doesn’t have to be.

Even within these constraints, Gemini’s custom capabilities provide a flexible array of design possibilities.  We welcome your custom designs for different colors, patterns, sizes and special features that can all be combined to create interior room identification signs that are functional and compliant, while coordinating attractively with interior finishes.

Full Color ADA

Why settle for mediocre when you can have the best?  These all metal ADA plaques have your 1200 dpi full color image as the background for any ADA/Wayfinding application.  The raised painted copy can be virtually any color, however, care should be taken to choose a color that provides sufficient contrast to meet ADA regulations for visibility.  These high-end plaques come with a vandal resistant powdercoat that protects the image as well as the copy.  Gemini warrants these products for interior use, although they will last under most moderate weathering conditions.

Full Color Giclee Panal Printing

For use in wayfinding where braille or raised copy is not required, these all metal panels have your 1200 dpi full color image printed on aluminum, brass, bronze or stainless steel.  All that is required is for you to simply choose your material, thickness, shape, and supply a high quality image.  These high-end panels come with a vandal resistant powdercoat that protects the image.  Gemini warrants these products for interior use, although they will last under most moderate weathering conditions.