Back-lit (or reverse-lit) channel letters are a premium signage option that adds elegance and sophistication to any business. These signs feature illuminated letters with light emitting from behind, creating a soft halo effect that’s both modern and eye-catching.
Customers often choose back-lit channel letters over front-lit because they feel it looks elegant day and night. During the day, it appears you have a thick, profound aluminum channel letter with metal faces. As the old saying goes, there is more than one way to skin a cat, which is also valid for creating halo channel letters.
Back-Lit Channel Letters on an Aluminum Pan –
Helium Comedy Club, Cavina Wellness, and Chandler Residences are examples of back-lit channel letters mounted on aluminum backers, combining clean designs with striking visibility. For these jobs, we mounted the letters on an aluminum pan backer. The backer panel covers up the brick, allowing the light to reflect off the pan rather than the brick. In doing so, the halo effect is cleaner, leading to a brighter pop.
Back-Lit Channel Letters Individually Mounted –
This process will take more time from start to finish but will provide a cleaner look and allow more customization. Deerfield Dentistry, for instance, had individual back-lit channel letters mounted on its facade. This customer requested a two-inch depth for the letter. Our fabrication department took individual aluminum pieces and sheared them into two-inch strips. Then, the strips are bent by hand and welded together, creating the body of the channel letters.
Back-lit channel letters are perfect for businesses looking to leave a lasting impression, whether in high-traffic areas or professional settings. The combination of durable materials and customizable lighting ensures your brand shines day or night.
