Channel Letters

A channel letter sign is a three-dimensional graphic element with an individual structure and separate illumination. Each letter is made using aluminum sheeting, and acrylic. Channel letter signs can be made using a wide variety of fonts, colors, and sizes.

Front-Lit Channel Letters: Are a standard channel letter. These have an acrylic face, trim cap, aluminum returns, and an aluminum back.

Reverse Channel Letters/Back-lit Channel Letters/Halo Channel Letters: These provide a unique and classy look. Instead of an acrylic face, reverse channel letters have metal faces and returns, and have clear poly-carbonate backs. These letters are mounted with standoffs, so that when illuminated, there is a “halo effect” surrounding the shape of each individual character.

Combination-Lit or Front/Back Lit Channel Letters: Ever thought about doing a sign that has red illuminated faces, and a blue halo effect? Well, then a combination-lit channel letter is for you! These signs use acrylic faces, mounted with trim cap to the aluminum returns. Like the reverse channel letter, combination-lit channel letters use clear Lexan backs that have been customized using translucent vinyl graphics to create the desired halo color. Reverse Channel Letters with Direct Mount, 1.5″ standoff.

Channel Letter Mounting Options

Raceway Mount: Many property management companies and landlords will require that any channel letter signs be installed on a raceway, which is a metal “box” that houses the electrical wiring and power supply for the individual letters themselves. The advantage to a raceway mount is there are far less holes to drill for installation, something most landlords appreciate. Raceways are typically painted to match the color of the building façade or sign band.

Direct Mount or Flush Mount: If appearance is key, then chances are you’ll favor a direct mount installation. With a direct mount, the letters are attached directly to the building façade using a pattern, with non-corrosive fasteners. For reverse or “Halo” channel letters, direct mount is the best option. With direct or flush mount, the power source and electrical wiring connecting one letter to another is housed behind the façade.

Backer Mount: Similar to raceway mount, except that instead of a metal box, the channel letters are attached to a metal cabinet or backer panel. The power supply and wiring can either be housed inside the backer “cabinet”, or behind the façade.