Channel letters with LED lights are an increasingly popular choice among business owners looking to illuminate their signs with something eye-catching. These signs feature internal illumination via LED lighting and are perceived to be safer than neon or fluorescent signage due to their lower voltage usage.
Standard channel letters are front lit, and each letter is constructed of aluminum on its back and sides (also referred to as returns), while their sign faces are kept secure using trim caps.
Customization
Custom LED channel letters are an effective way to showcase your brand and attract new customers. Available in an assortment of sizes, shapes, and colors – each customizable to meet the style of your business – these signs can be made out of acrylic or aluminum and illuminated in various ways for maximum visibility – especially at night and from far distances away! Perfect for restaurants as well as retail stores alike.
Channel letters are an ideal solution for businesses that wish to stand out from the competition, providing an efficient yet cost-effective method of drawing customers in. LED lighting can save energy costs as it lasts much longer than neon signage – 1 Stop Signs has the expertise and design experience needed to help you create stunning LED signs that attract potential clients.
Your business type dictates which channel letter sign style best meets its needs; front-lit, reverse-lit, or combination-lit channels letter signs may be perfect. Channel letter signs are constructed of flat sheets of aluminum with plastic faces that allow light through. They’re attached to aluminum sides known as returns that form the back of the sign before computer-driven bending machines bend them to form letter shapes desired by you.
After the sign is assembled, its back is covered in vinyl to protect its aluminum frame and LEDs, and then its front engraved with your business’ name and any pertinent details. Finally, trim caps are applied around its edges as a finishing touch and seals them shut to complete its look.
LED lighting that illuminates letters comes in various hues, from cool blues and greens to vibrant reds and yellows. You can coordinate their color with that of your building or marketing materials; alternatively, get your company logo or other elements etched onto them for a truly customized appearance.
Imagery
Channel letter signage is a highly visible three-dimensional graphic sign element typically illuminated with LED lights to provide visibility even during the nighttime hours. LED lighting uses less power than neon or fluorescent alternatives and has less maintenance requirements, which helps cut costs overall.
Channel letters come in an assortment of sizes and colors to meet the unique requirements of any business. They can serve as standalone signage elements or be integrated into larger monument or pylon signs; typically found on storefronts, strip malls, office buildings, commercial and public locations – with customization options that enable you to choose characters and logo symbols that correspond with branding standards.
Selecting appropriate imagery for your business is critical for creating brand recognition and drawing in more customers. Your choice can range from simplistic to intricate; just make sure it catches people’s eyes in an eye-catching way that aligns with other marketing materials. If you need help choosing an image for signage in Chandler or Phoenix, reach out to 1 Stop Signs’ team of signage designers at either location – they can assist with creating designs that are attractive yet professional and adhere to branding standards.
Front-lit channel letters are among the most widely used styles of channel letters, made out of aluminum on all four sides with an acrylic face to allow light through and held in place by trim caps made out of either plastic or aluminum.
Channel letters come with various design options for channel letters; one such design is the halo-lit design. These letters feature white backs with acrylic fronts, often found in shopping centers and retail outlets to give an appealing appearance for businesses. Their LED lights emit from behind each letter creating a halo effect around its edges that gives off an eye-catching radiance.
Finally, combination-lit channel letters combine the best elements from both approaches. They consist of an aluminum frame encasing front-lit acrylic face and trim cap illuminated from within; this acrylic can either be clear or pigmented and often cut using computer-controlled router or laser cutters to form any letter shape required.
Lighting Effects
Channel letter signs are an eye-catching and cost-effective signage choice for your business, often used by malls and larger stores to increase brand visibility. Plus, there’s a variety of sizes and lighting effects to choose from!
Signs made of LED or neon lighting can be illuminated using low voltage of power consumption than traditional bulbs and more energy-efficiency than other types of sign illumination, lasting longer and with custom colors chosen according to Pantone color matching systems – ideal for meeting business branding standards and being easily customized according to business branding guidelines.
There are numerous types of channel letters, but front-lit ones are among the most prevalent. Made of aluminum on its back and sides with an acrylic face to allow light through. Held together by trim caps (usually made of either aluminum or plastic), which secure it securely at both its top and bottom ends.
Reverse-lit letters feature stainless steel backs and acrylic fronts. Their LED bulbs are hidden underneath the acrylic face, creating an eye-catching glow around each letter that creates a “halo”. Although more costly than their front-lit counterparts, reverse-lit designs create a cleaner and crisper appearance.
Combination Lit Channel Letters These signs combine the best aspects of both front-lit and halo-lit channel letters into one sign, using aluminum sides and back panels and an acrylic face illuminated by internal LED’s for an eye-catching sign that stands out in any neighborhood.
Channel letter signs are perfect for retail stores, strip malls, offices and other commercial and residential spaces. Available in an assortment of colors and with options like logo symbols or open-face fonts to increase overall store visibility – channel letter signs provide a cost-effective and proven means of advertising business while drawing customers in.
Mounting
Channel letter signs are three-dimensional sign elements designed to increase brand recognition and visibility on buildings or monument signs, using illumination to highlight company name or logo and available in an array of styles, colors and mounting options to meet business requirements. Channel letters provide cost-effective and sustainable business signage solutions designed to last for years with minimal maintenance required – more eco-friendly than neon or fluorescent lighting due to using LED modules which consume less energy consumption.
Dependent upon your location and jurisdiction, planning or zoning approval as well as a building permit may be required before installing your channel letter sign. Be mindful that selecting different illumination features could increase power usage – this should be taken into consideration when choosing lighting options for your channel letter sign.
Front-Lit Mount
The most popular style of channel letter sign is a front-lit mount. This configuration utilizes an aluminum structure painted backward with LEDs to illuminate each letter’s translucent acrylic face. Plastic trim caps may hold them in place for improved manufacturing techniques provide for trimless finishes as well.
Reverse-Lit Mount
A reverse-lit channel letter sign combines elements of front-lit and halo lit channels into one cohesive design. Constructed using clear acrylic that sits several inches from back-painted aluminum, creating a halo effect around each letter and illuminated internally by LEDs which can be customized to reflect your brand colors and set you apart from competitors.
Side-Lit Mount
For an updated appearance, side-lit channel letters provide an attractive solution. Made with deep cans for optimal durability, these signs draw attention to facades and windows of businesses alike, featuring dynamic features like full color infill or programmable LED pixels for optimal attention-getting capabilities.
