There are two ways we build backlit signage, and the right one depends on what you’re going for. The most in-demand version pairs an aluminium base with a backlit acrylic front, the acrylic diffuses the light evenly across the design, which gives a clean, glowing edge to logos and lettering. The second option skips the acrylic layer entirely and lights the aluminium base directly, a simpler build that still delivers that illuminated effect without the extra material.

Storefronts, office entrances, and retail brands are the clients who ask for this most, it’s the format that makes a sign work just as hard after dark as it does during the day. Cut-out lettering tends to look sharpest with backlighting, since the light traces the exact shape of the design rather than a flat panel.

We’ll walk you through which build, aluminium with acrylic or aluminium alone, suits your space and the level of brightness you want, since both are genuinely good options depending on the look you’re after.