Part of Signage Production
LED backlit signboards are letters, logos and light boxes lit from inside or behind so your name stays readable after sunset. Exhibition Printing Riyadh builds face-lit, halo-lit and box designs in its Riyadh factory for restaurants, shops, hotels and clinics, and installs them across Saudi Arabia.
Before ordering a lit sign, answer four questions: is there a power point near the sign position, should the letter face glow or the wall behind it, how will the sign be reached for servicing, and what does the brand colour look like when it is light rather than ink? Settle those and the rest is fabrication.
Face-lit letters push light through a translucent acrylic front and read boldly from across a road. Halo-lit letters are opaque, stand a few centimetres off the wall and wash a soft glow behind them, which suits hotels, clinics and head offices. Light boxes hold a printed or cut face over a lit cabinet and work for larger logos and menu panels. Mixed builds, such as metal letters with a halo, are common.
Inside each letter we space the LED modules to avoid dark patches, seal the housing against dust and summer heat, and run cabling to a driver that can be reached later. Lit colours can differ from printed ones, so we confirm the face material and light tone with you before cutting. Older signs can often be converted to LED after inspection. Installation is available across the Kingdom.
Each letter or box is a small enclosure holding LED modules, fixed to a backing and fed by a driver, which converts mains power to the low voltage the LEDs use. Depth matters: letters that are too shallow show bright spots through the face. Outdoor builds need weather-rated modules and drivers, sealed entries for cables, and a tidy route back to a switched power point.
Cool white looks crisp and carries well at a distance, while warm white suits cafes, hotels and timber or stone frontages. Coloured LEDs can look more saturated than a printed colour, so test on a sample where you can. More brightness is not always better: a very bright sign on a narrow street glares and loses legibility. Dimming or a timer helps where the street is already well lit.
LEDs usually dim gradually rather than fail outright, and the driver is often the first part to need replacing, especially where heat builds up. Keep drivers ventilated and reachable. Clean the faces gently, as dust noticeably reduces brightness. If several letters flicker or go dark at once, suspect the driver or wiring, and have a qualified person check it rather than opening the sign yourself.
| Option | Best for | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Face-lit letters | Busy roads and bold brand names | Brightest route and clear from a distance, and needs even LED spacing |
| Halo-lit letters | Offices, hotels and premium fronts | Softer effect, and works best on a smooth light-coloured wall |
| Light box | Larger logos, menus and printed panels | Graphics are easy to replace, and bulkier than individual letters |
| Router-cut ACP face | Clean frontage with a single lit surface | Only the letters glow, and the box needs planned depth |
| Mixed face and side lit | Signs needing a stronger night shape | Extra detail in fabrication, on request |
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All FAQsFace-lit signs shine through the front of the letter, while halo-lit signs glow from behind onto the wall. Face-lit is usually bolder, and halo-lit feels more understated.
We can aim for a close match using the face material and light color. Lit colors can look different from print, so we review the options with you first.
Often, yes, depending on its condition and construction. Our team would assess the sign before recommending a retrofit or a new build.
Yes. A timer or a light sensor can be included, so the sign comes on at dusk and goes off at a set time.
It helps to have one near the sign position. Tell us where it is during planning, so that cable routes and driver placement can be arranged.
LEDs generally use far less power than older neon or fluorescent signs. The actual use depends on sign size and how many hours it runs.
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