In today's economy window painted signs are the most affordable and cost effective way to advertise. Imagine a flourescent billboard on your store front.
Window painting runs on average $100-$500 for a typical sign. The price is figured by the size of window and the content of the design.
It all depends on the direction your windows face. A North facing window can get up to 12 months without serious fading. If your window faces East or West you can get up to 5 months without fading. If your window faces South you can get up to 4 months. Let's say you spend $200 on one display and it lasts four months. That is only $50 a month. Compared with a $200 newpaper ad for just one day.
The main thing I tell all my clients is to use as few words as possible. The average customer doesn't want to read War and Peace on a window display. I also suggest some type of price decline or free promotion. Everyone wants to get a deal.
You can if you like, but I usually come up with the designs.
Unlike banners, window painted signs usually don't require a permit. In Omaha, Ne they do not.
I usually advise my clients to have a professional window cleaner remove the paint. Why do you want to hassle with purchasing the supplies and then finding the time to clean them, when a professional can do it so much faster. You can email me if you really want to do it yourself and I will tell you what you need for the job.