Lighting is an important but often overlooked element of business signage, especially for those that operate outside of daylight hours, or are situated on a busy street and would benefit from extra visibility.
At Sign Logic, it's our job to design a custom signage solution that will gain maximum exposure for your budget, and choosing the perfect lighting for your sign is crucial.
There are lots of different ways that business signs can be illuminated, and the option you choose will depend on the look and feel you want to achieve as well as your budget. Our friendly team can help you find the perfect solution for your brand.
Discover some of the different types of light up signage below...
Internally illuminated letters can be made as built up 3D lettering, where each built up letter is individually lit from within using LED modules that shine through a translucent acrylic in your brand’s colour.
Face lit signs are incredibly bold and striking – an excellent option for illuminated shop signs. If you’re looking for something with a soft glow, a halo lit sign might be better suited.
Halo lit signs are illuminated using LED modules that shine from behind an opaque material, creating a soft glow that appears as a halo effect.
The lettering and logos can be built up in acrylic or metal, or can be flat face letters made from a variety of materials including aluminium composite, foamex, acrylic, brushed steel, and more.
Illuminated sign trays are one of the most versatile and inexpensive types of illuminated building signs and can be made in a variety of materials, including powder coated aluminium, aluminium composite and brushed or polished stainless steel.
The sign tray is then stencil cut with your design - for example your company logo – and then lit from within using bright LED lights, so all wiring and face fixings are completely out of sight.
Trough lighting is a sleek and inexpensive way to provide illumination to your signage. The trough light is an unobstructed bar that is fixed above your sign to provide a simple but effective downlight.
Trough lighting can be used for a variety of different signs including non-illuminated sign boards and projecting signs, and the fixing bar can be powder coated in any standard RAL colour to match your brand.
Flex face signs are a cost-effective solution for large scale illuminated graphics. Printed directly onto the fabric, the fabric skins are then stretched over an aluminium frame for a perfect fit with absolutely no joins.
These LED illuminated signs are popular within retail parks, industrial estates, airports and sporting and events arenas, and more.
Fret cut signs are an increasingly popular choice for illuminated shop signs as well as projecting signs to match the main sign.
This type of sign illuminates the cut out lettering or logo from within. The lettering is cut out from the sign tray and backed with a translucent acrylic material, which can be either clear or in your brand colour.
Outdoor light box signs can be single or double sided, wall mounted, projecting, hanging or even free standing, and are a versatile system for when you need a bright illuminated display.
They can be made in a variety of different shapes including square, rectangular and circular, and in a variety of dimensions too.
Faux neon uses long-lasting LEDs to recreate the iconic retro feel of neon signs. Unlike a traditional neon sign, faux neon can be made into almost any shape and size, and with a wide range of colours, meaning greater brand accuracy.
Plus, with low voltage and environmentally friendly LEDs, faux neon signs costs around 80% less to run than traditional neon signs.
Illuminated projecting signs - also known as projecting lightbox signs – help your business to become visible to people approaching your business from all directions during the day and night.
These signs are lit from within and are generally made from an acrylic front within an aluminium case or a folded piece of aluminium with your design routed out of the panel.
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How much do illuminated signs cost?
We're often asked, "How much does an illuminated sign cost?" and there's no simple answer because it depends on what kind of sign you're looking for. The cost of an illuminated commercial business sign can vary depending on the type of sign, size, shape, materials and whether it’s internally or externally lit.
Trough lighting is generally the most inexpensive option and will cost around £150 - £700, depending on length of the light, plus the cost of your fascia sign. The next option up would be an internally illuminated fret cut sign tray or illuminated flex face sign. Prices start from around £750.
Then there are the more premium options, which include individually lit letters and halo lit letters. The cost of halo lit and individually lit letters generally starts at around £650 and increase based on the size and number of letters / logos.
By the nature of the product, illuminated signage is completely bespoke and so prices can vary significantly depending on the specification. Our in-house team can advise on what you can achieve with your budget.
What types of signs can be illuminated?
Pretty much every sign can be illuminated. The sign you choose will depend on the desired look and feel as well as your budget.
We supply a full range of bespoke LED signage for different budgets. These include:
Can indoor signs be illuminated too?
Yes, absolutely.
While illuminated exterior signage are most popular, such as fascia signs, we also supply a variety of illuminated interior signs for businesses too.
These are ideal for high footfall areas where you want to make a statement, such as an entrance way or reception.
Can illuminated signs be customised to my brand?
Absolutely! All our illuminated business signs can be customised to your exact specification, including the size, design, materials, finish, and fittings.
We can design a sign that reflects your brand perfectly, and with our in-house expertise, you can be assured that your project will be completed to the highest standard.
How energy efficient are LED business signs?
LED business signs are incredibly energy efficient, using around 10 watts of power. That's about 80% less energy output than traditional neon signs.
We're a Northampton sign maker, supplying illuminated signs to businesses across the Midlands, including Northamptonshire, Milton Keynes, Rugby, and more.
We're SafeContractor approved and experienced in delivering large, multi-site signage projects across the UK to the highest standard.
An outdoor illuminated sign is the perfect way to attract attention to your business during those dark winter evenings and overnight, and is beneficial to all businesses, not just those that are open when the sun goes down.
Research suggests that illuminated signs can increase sales by a whopping 30%.
This is especially important for businesses that are open in the evening, such as pubs, bars and restaurants, as well as those that are located in high footfall areas.
A well-designed illuminated sign looks classy and professional and can elevate your brand in your customer’s mind. If you want to make a great first impression, then LED building signs are the way to go!
There are so many different options available for LED sign lighting including:
Gone are the days of costly and inefficient electrified neon to power illuminated shop front signs. All our signs are illuminated using LED modules, which are both kind to planet and your pocket. Plus, LED lights are completely recyclable.