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Gold etched plaque on a wall in a historic hallway.

Custom Etched Plaques for Your Signage Solutions

  • High precision for sharp and detailed graphics.

  • Weather-resistant and corrosion-proof for long-lasting use.

  • Sleek metallic finish for a professional appearance.

  • Versatile for building plaques, memorials, and equipment labeling.

What is Etched plaques?

 Intricate Artistry, Lasting Impressions

Etched plaques are crafted using chemical or laser etching techniques to reproduce detailed artwork, logos, or even halftone photographs. Perfect for architectural signage, commemorative pieces, and technical labeling, these plaques offer fine resolution and lasting outdoor performance.

Etched plaques with a gold finish and a custom G logo.
Dary's etched plaques with shop details on a city street.
Bass Pro Shops logo on wood-etched plaques on a brick wall.
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Applications

Etched plaques for Ice Maker, Flowmeter, and HVAC units.

Equipment Nameplates for Industrial Applications

YIJIAO specializes in high-precision etched metal nameplates for machinery and equipment. Our durable plates resist heat, corrosion, and wear, clearly displaying specs, safety info, serial numbers, and branding. From single units to bulk orders, we ensure consistent quality and full customization.

Eiben Hall etched plaques featuring Bro. Adolph Eiben.

Etched Portrait Memorial Plaques

Yijiao offers custom etched portrait plaques that preserve a person’s image permanently on metal through high-precision etching. The result is a lasting, fade-resistant tribute ideal for memorial walls, public parks, schools, or institutions. Beyond text, these plaques communicate emotion through imagery—ensuring a meaningful and enduring remembrance.

Bellingrath Town Residences on Peachtree etched plaques

Architectural Plaques

We create custom building plaques tailored to each project, perfect for facades, entrances, or lobbies. Crafted from stainless steel, brass, titanium, and other premium materials, our plaques enhance architectural aesthetics with a refined, professional finish that leaves a lasting impression.

​Material options

Materials for Different Signage Applications

Choose from durable metal materials to match the appearance, environment, and performance requirements of your project.

Etched plaques in mirror finish stainless steel.

Stainless Steel

Modern, clean, and durable for architectural and industrial applications.

  • Corrosion-resistant

  • Strong and low maintenance

  • Ideal for buildings and equipment

Satin brass swatch for etched plaques

Brass

A warm gold-toned metal with a premium and traditional appearance.

  • Elegant metallic finish

  • Suitable for premium interiors

  • Ideal for hotels, offices, and commemorative plaques

Satin finish aluminum sample for etched plaques.

Aluminum

Lightweight and economical for equipment labels, interior signage, and volume production.

  • Lightweight

  • Easy to install

  • Multiple finish options

Size Range: Minimum 2″ × 2″, Maximum 36″ × 72″ (dependent on thickness)

Thickness Options: 1/16″, 1/8″, 1/4″

Color Fill: Etched areas can be paint-filled in black, white, gold, or custom PMS colors; raised areas remain metal-finished for contrast.

Craftsmanship Details

Surface Finishes & Color Options

Flexible Finishes for Custom Metal Plaques

Choose from different metal finishes and paint-filled colors to achieve the desired appearance for your project.

Brushed

Clean directional metal texture with a professional appearance.

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Polished

Bright reflective surface for a more premium finish.

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Satin

Smooth, low-gloss finish with a refined metallic look.

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Matte

Low-reflection surface for a clean and understated appearance.

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Bronze-Look Finish

A bronze-tone surface effect for classic and architectural designs.

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Natural Metal Finish

Highlights the original color and texture of the selected metal.

Paint Fill Options

Etched graphics can be filled with black, white, gold, or custom colors.

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Selected Etched Plaque Projects

Real Examples for Different Plaque Applications

Explore custom etched metal plaques for office identification, architectural signage, memorials, safety information, branding, and wayfinding applications.

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Office Suite Nameplates

Brushed gold-tone etched plaques designed for office suites, room identification, and directory signage.

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Corporate Nameplates

Brushed stainless steel nameplates with etched and color-filled text and logo details for professional office environments.

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Safety & Information Plaque

Detailed etched metal plaque designed for permanent safety instructions, regulatory information, and facility signage.

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Commemorative Plaque

Large-format brushed gold-tone plaque with precision-etched text for building, dedication, and commemorative applications.

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Custom Brand Plaque

Bronze-look etched plaque with contrasting color-filled graphics for branding, identity, and decorative applications.

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Memorial Plaque

Brushed bronze-look plaque featuring fine etched lettering for memorial and commemorative projects.

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Hospitality & Interior Name Plaque

Custom etched metal plaque for hotels, offices, retail interiors, and premium branded environments.

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Wayfinding & Floor Signage

Custom circular etched plaques for floor identification, rooftop signage, directional systems, and architectural wayfinding.

Install

Diagram of mounting hardware for etched plaques.

Stud Mount

All etched plaques 1/4” thick and thicker are drilled and tapped.

Side view of etched plaques with stud mounting

Stud Boss Mount

Plaques thinner than 1/4” can be stud mounted with welded stud bosses.

Side view of etched plaques mounted on a wall surface.

Double Face Tape Mount

Strips of very high bond tape are applied to the back of the plaque. Interior use only. Size limitations apply

Diagram of stud mounting for etched plaques

Through-Hole Mount

Holes are drilled through the surface of the plaque. Specify screw size and if the holes should be countersunk. (Plaques 1/16” thick cannot be countersunk and will include round head screws.)

Why Choose YIJIAO Etched Plaques

Etched plaques in honor of Alexander and Kleoniki Pissios.

Precision & Quality You Can Trust

With nearly 50 years of experience in architectural signage, YIJIAO combines advanced etching technology with meticulous craftsmanship to deliver plaques of exceptional precision and durability. We use premium metals such as stainless steel, brass, copper, and aluminum, each carefully finished for long-lasting clarity and weather resistance.

Customized Solutions, Global Service

Our team provides fully tailored designs—from size and material to surface finish and color fill—to meet diverse applications such as industrial nameplates, memorial signage, and building identification. With fast sampling, stable production, and global delivery support, YIJIAO is your trusted partner for high-quality etched metal plaques worldwide.

The Royal Dental Hospital and School green etched plaque

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What Our Clients Say

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Received a customized product, built at high quality exactly to specification! Delivered on time and without stress. l will purchase custom advertising light from Kunshan Yiiao again when l need it. A+

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Great experience! Even with some minor communication hiccups, the vendor was professional and we are very happy with the results.

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