Channel letters are illuminated signs that provide day and night visibility. They are available in a variety of sizes, fonts, and colors to create a customized sign.
Standard channel letters, also known as front-lit channel letters, feature an acrylic face and aluminum backing. They are illuminated with LEDs if desired.
If you’re looking to make an impression on passersby, storefront channel letter signs can help your business do just that. They are one of the most eye-catching options for exterior signage, and their versatility gives them a lot of potential.
They can be made in many different colors and fonts, giving you the freedom to customize your sign with your company’s logo. They’re also extremely durable, which means they’ll stand up to the elements for years.
A storefront sign is a vital piece of a business’s overall visual identity, and it sets the tone for customers’ first interaction with your brand. If your sign doesn’t reflect a professional, modern appearance, it could end up turning customers away before they even have an opportunity to engage with you.
Channel letters are three-dimensional signage that protrude from a building’s facade to spell out a name or logo. Usually used at shopping malls, restaurants, medical buildings and more, they add depth to the front of a building that other forms of signage don’t produce.
A standard dimensional channel letter is constructed with an aluminum backing and sides (returns). It has an acrylic face that is lit by LED or neon lighting to spell out your business’s name.
The face is fabricated from 3/16″ thick colorfast acrylic sheeting that is cut using a CNC or multicam router. The back of the sign is also made from a plastic; either acrylic or polycarbonate, depending on your preference and budget.
Preferably, letters are mounted directly to the wall surface they are installed on but this is not always possible. In situations where a flush mount is not feasible, letters are often mounted on a raceway.
Interior channel letters are three dimensional, metal sign elements that can be lit with LEDs or neon tubing. They are an excellent way to display your business’s name and logo.
A standard channel letter is fabricated from aluminum since it does not rust and the sides (returns) are formed by bending a 3-6 in-wide strip of metal around the aluminum back.
The acrylic face is typically 3/16 in thick colorfast acrylic sheeting that’s cut to shape with a CNC router. Black perforated vinyl is often applied to the face so it appears black in the daytime and white at night.
A protective plastic piece is attached to the back of the channel letter and sealed to prevent rainwater entry or animals from nesting in the letter’s internal space. The letter can be mounted directly to a building facade or on a raceway, which is a pre-fabricated metal box that runs the length of the letter.
Channel Letters are one of the most popular and eye-catching types of exterior signage for business. Their three-dimensional structure makes them easy to read from a distance, attracting more customers to your business.
Custom Channel Letters are a great way to highlight your unique brand identity. They can be customized with an array of fonts, shapes, and colors to match your existing branding.
They can also be illuminated with energy-efficient LED bulbs that produce a bright, show-stopping glow. This type of illumination is safer, less expensive to use, and produces a more consistent glow than Neon sign letters.
To start, a flat sheet of aluminum is cut on a router or water jet based on a vector-based art file. This is then formed into the front and sides of a letter, called returns, using computer-driven bending machines. The back is then connected to the return with welding, stapling, or punching.
