Channel letter signs are three-dimensional sign shapes created to represent letters, numbers or logo symbols. When illuminated with LED lighting they become particularly effective signage solutions for businesses on busy streets.
Signs can be either front-lit, halo-lit, or open face; we suggest Principal SloanLED products due to their superior uniformity and brightness.
Face-Lit
Front-lit channel letters are iconic illuminated identification signage. These three-dimensional signs can be lit with neon tubing or LED modules that emit wide-angle beams of light that illuminate their faces, giving each letter its signature glow.
Front-lit displays typically utilize acrylic faces with aluminum backs and sides that can be backlit for extra effect, with vinyl graphics or digital prints applied to their backs to convey your brand image.
Trim caps conceal the edges of acrylic or aluminum signs to provide a seamless appearance and to complement branding and designs. With improved manufacturing techniques, trimless versions have now been produced – this type of sign can easily stand out at night and attract passing traffic.
Halo-Lit
Halo-lit channel letter signs are among the most striking channel letter signs, featuring illumination from both front and back illumination sources to create a striking halo effect around each letter and stand out among competitors. They’re most often found in retail stores, gyms, or other commercial locations.
The halo-lit design offers several customization options that enable you to tailor the appearance of your sign with your branding. Choose from various font sizes and styles to find one that best represents your business, or change up the LED colors for different moods or visual effects.
Halo-lit signs are highly energy efficient because they utilize LED bulbs that require less electricity and generate less heat compared to traditional bulbs, helping reduce carbon footprint while saving money in the long run. Furthermore, these signs are durable and resistant to corrosion – perfect for outdoor applications!
Combination-Lit
Front-lit or face illuminated channel letters draw attention day or night and offer excellent long distance visibility, making them popular choices for storefronts, malls, office buildings and other commercial sites. Their readability from a distance also helps build your brand image.
These signs, commonly referred to as back lit or reverse illuminated signs, feature aluminum faces with clear acrylic backs. This combination allows light to emanate both through its front and rear channels – creating an impressive halo effect around each letter of text on each sign.
Selecting the ideal sign for your business depends on many variables, including its mounting options (raceway, stud or direct mount) and illumination options (halo, front or combination). Get in touch with us now to discover more of our services and discover how we can create custom channel letter signage that attracts customers while driving sales for you!
Open-Face
Open-faced channel letters offer businesses who wish to stand out an unusual and contemporary aesthetic that makes their sign stand out. Their faces remain open, revealing LED lights from the front which may resemble neon. These signs look stunning both day and night and will undoubtedly catch the attention of passersby.
Back and sides of these signs are constructed from aluminum, like conventional front-lit channel letters; however, their faces often remain open to reveal neon or LED arrangements inside. This choice not only highlights transparency and authenticity but also showcases modern design principles which prioritize both form and function in their creations.
