Made in the USA UL listed Built for sign shops
Wholesale channel letters, built for sign shops.
7 channel letter styles Built in Washington & California Ships nationwide
From bright front lit letters to refined halo and trimless styles, find the right construction for your client's storefront. We fabricate, wire and test every set, ready for your crew to install.
Every set includes a wiring diagram and full-size mounting pattern for your installer.
UL listedSign section labels on every set
5-year warrantyCoverage across all 7 styles
Tested before shippingReady for your installation crew
Choose by job
Which channel letter fits the job?
Start from what the site and the client need. The table points to the type most shops quote first; every type page has the full construction and mounting notes.
| The job | Quote first | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Strip center tenant with landlord sign criteria | Type 1 · Front lit | Face lit acrylic in matched colors is what most criteria ask for; raceway mount keeps wall penetrations to one |
| Restaurant or salon that wants an evening look | Type 2 · Back lit | Light washes the wall; works on smooth, lighter finishes |
| Flagship or corner storefront | Type 3 · Front & back lit | A bright face plus a halo: a visible step up without stainless |
| Office lobby, clinic or hotel | Type 4 · Halo lit stainless | Metal letter by day, halo by night, 35+ finishes for the designer |
| Dark facade or detailed logo | Type 5 · Reverse lit | The glowing acrylic back keeps a crisp outline on dark walls |
| Design-led brand that dislikes trim cap | Type 6 · Trimless | Face lit with a thin metal border instead of plastic trim |
| Modern brand with a script or rounded logo | Type 7 · Borderless | The whole face edge glows; no trim and no border |
All 7 wholesale channel letter types
Types 1–3 are aluminum with acrylic faces. Types 4–7 are welded stainless steel, sanded and painted.
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Type 1 · Aluminum
Front Lit channel letters
The everyday face lit letter: acrylic face, trim cap, aluminum returns.
Best for: Strip centers and tenant signage with landlord criteria
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Type 2 · Aluminum
Back Lit channel letters
Aluminum letters that wash the wall behind them with light.
Best for: Light-colored or smooth wall finishes that show the glow
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Type 3 · Aluminum
Front & Back Lit channel letters
Dual lit: a bright face plus a glow on the wall through a clear back.
Best for: Flagship storefronts and corner locations
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Type 4 · Stainless steel
Halo Lit (Stainless) channel letters
Solid stainless face and returns; light shows only as a halo.
Best for: Corporate lobbies, medical and professional offices
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Type 5 · Stainless steel
Reverse Lit (Acrylic Back) channel letters
Stainless letters on a glowing translucent acrylic back.
Best for: Darker wall finishes where a hidden halo fades
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Type 6 · Stainless steel
Trimless with Border channel letters
Face lit acrylic set inside a thin stainless border; no trim cap.
Best for: Design-led brands that dislike visible trim cap
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Type 7 · Stainless steel
Borderless Face Lit channel letters
A thick exposed acrylic face with no trim cap and no border.
Best for: Modern brands with rounded or script logos
Specs & trade pricing
Construction
Compare construction at a glance
| Type | Lighting | Face | Returns | Back |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Front Lit | Face lit through the acrylic | 3/16" acrylic; translucent, day/night or printed 3M vinyl for brand colors | .040" high-reflective aluminum, 3" or 5" deep | Aluminum |
| 2 · Back Lit | LEDs aimed out the back to light the wall | 3/16" acrylic; translucent, day/night or printed 3M vinyl for brand colors | .040" high-reflective aluminum, 3" or 5" deep | |
| 3 · Front & Back Lit | Face lit and halo lit | 3/16" acrylic; translucent, day/night or printed 3M vinyl for brand colors | .040" high-reflective aluminum, 3" or 5" deep | 1/8" clear Lexan |
| 4 · Halo Lit (Stainless) | Halo only (light exits the back) | Solid stainless steel, 0.8 or 1 mm | Welded stainless steel, 0.8 or 1 mm, 2" or 3" deep; sanded and painted | 1/8" clear Lexan, hidden |
| 5 · Reverse Lit (Acrylic Back) | Reverse / halo through an exposed acrylic back | Stainless steel, 0.8 or 1 mm | Welded stainless steel, 0.8 or 1 mm, 2" or 3" deep; sanded and painted | 0.4" translucent polycarbonate acrylic, exposed |
| 6 · Trimless with Border | Face lit | 9mm white polycarbonate acrylic, inset in a stainless border | Welded stainless steel, 0.8 or 1 mm, 2" or 3" deep; sanded and painted | Stainless steel, 0.8 or 1 mm |
| 7 · Borderless Face Lit | Face lit; the exposed face edge glows | 15mm white polycarbonate acrylic, exposed | Welded stainless steel, 0.8 or 1 mm, 2" or 3" deep; sanded and painted | Stainless steel, 0.8 or 1 mm |
LED modules on every type: 0.7W / 1.2W, IP67, 160° beam. All 7 types are UL listed with a sign section label and carry a 5-year warranty.
For your installer
Raceway, flush or standoff mounting
Tell us how the set will mount when you order. Face lit aluminum letters are often mounted on a raceway, so the crew makes one wall penetration and the landlord gets an easy removal later. Halo and reverse lit letters always go on standoffs, so the light has room to spread behind them.
- Full-size pattern with each stud and wire hole marked
- Wiring diagram for the electrician who makes the final connection
- 3 ft power lead; longer leads and an 8 ft extension cord can be added
Artwork
Sending art for a channel letter order
- Vector file (AI, EPS or PDF) at final size, with all text converted to outlines
- Letter height and the overall sign width your client approved
- Face, return and trim cap colors (acrylic, 3M vinyl or the stainless finish name)
- Mounting method: raceway, flush or standoff
- Very thin strokes may need to be thickened before production; we tell you before we build
Stainless finishes: stainless steel color chart (PDF).
Channel letter questions from sign shops
What is the difference between halo lit and reverse lit letters?
Both put the light behind the letter. Type 4 halo lit letters hide a clear Lexan back, so only the halo on the wall shows. Type 5 reverse lit letters have an exposed translucent acrylic back that glows itself and gives a crisper outline, which helps on dark walls.
Aluminum or stainless steel?
Aluminum types 1–3 use acrylic faces with a trim cap and are the usual choice for tenant and storefront signs. Stainless types 4–7 are welded and painted metal for halo, reverse, trimless and borderless looks.
Can you match brand colors?
Aluminum faces use colored acrylic or 3M translucent, day/night or printed vinyl. Stainless letters come in 35+ standard finishes, and a custom Pantone C color can be requested.
Do the letters come with mounting hardware?
They come with a full-size mounting pattern, a wiring diagram and the installation manual. Fasteners are not included, so your crew can choose what suits the wall.
How do I get pricing?
Apply for a trade account. Approved accounts see trade pricing on every type and can price complete sets in the online builder.
Price your next channel letter set
The application takes about three minutes. Approved accounts see trade pricing on all 7 types and order online.