Front-lit Signage
Channel letters with brightly lit faces that make your business easy to spot from the street.
About Front-lit Signage
Front-lit signage uses hollow metal letters with a translucent acrylic face and LED modules inside. The face itself glows, so your name stands out clearly at night and from a long distance. It is the classic choice for shopfronts, restaurants, service businesses and roadside premises.
We design and source front-lit letters in your chosen font, colour and size. The side walls, called returns, can be painted to match your brand, and the faces can be white, coloured or even printed with a logo. You receive a free mockup before production starts.
See also our overview of illuminated signs.
Why choose Front-lit Signage
Seen from far away
Lit letter faces give the strongest visibility of any letter style, even in busy streets.
Colour-true branding
Faces and returns can be matched to your brand colours, including multicolour logos.
Durable construction
Metal returns and sealed LEDs are built to handle rain, sun and years of use.
Efficient lighting
LED modules draw very little power compared with older neon and fluorescent signs.
Where it works best
- Shop and restaurant fascias
- Banks, pharmacies and service counters
- Roadside and plaza premises
- Gyms, salons and clinics
- Franchise and chain-store rollouts
Materials and options
- Acrylic faces in white or any brand colour
- Painted aluminium or stainless returns
- Raceway or flush wall mounting
- Trimcap edging in matching or contrasting colour
- Timer or photocell control for automatic on-off
How it works
From first idea to a finished sign, in three simple steps.
- 1
Tell us what you need
Share the wording or logo, the size, the material and where the sign will go. A photo of the space helps.
- 2
Get a free mockup and quote
We send a digital mockup and a written quote, usually within one business day. Adjust until it is right.
- 3
We make and ship
Once you approve, your sign is made to order, checked and shipped with fixing instructions.
Request a free quote
Tell us about your project and we will send a free mockup and written quote.
Or email [email protected].
Frequently asked questions
How are front-lit letters mounted?
They can be fixed straight to the wall or mounted on a raceway, a narrow metal channel that carries the wiring and keeps installation tidy. We recommend the better option for your wall.
Can I light my logo as well as my name?
Yes. Logos can be built as lit shapes, with printed or coloured acrylic faces for multicolour designs.
How bright are the faces?
Brightness is balanced to the size of the letters and how far the sign is viewed from, so it looks vivid without glare. Dimming controls are available.
Do I need a permit?
Requirements differ by city and building. Check with your local authority or landlord before installing a fascia sign, and we can provide the technical details they ask for.