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LED lightbox signs and projecting blade signs
A lightbox sign, also called a cabinet sign, is a metal cabinet with a translucent face printed with your artwork and LEDs inside that light the whole face evenly. It shows a full-color logo, a long name or a short list of services in one piece, and the face can be changed later when the artwork changes. You may also see it called a light box, box sign or illuminated cabinet; a blade sign is also known as a projecting or flag sign.
There are three ways to get one:
- A custom LED lightbox built to your size: indoor plug-in or a weather-sealed outdoor cabinet, single or double sided, on a wall, hanging or on a post.
- A round LED lightbox, 24 or 30 in across, with your logo printed on the face. It is an indoor plug-in sign in fixed sizes, so you can order it directly and approve a proof of your logo before production.
- A blade sign, a double-sided lit sign that projects from the wall on a steel bracket so people walking along the street can read it from both directions.
Not sure whether a cabinet or individual letters suits your building? The guide to channel letters vs lightbox signs compares them side by side.
For a blade sign, read your city's sign code first. Cities usually limit how far a sign may project and require clear space above the sidewalk; the guide to blade and projecting signs explains what to check. Outdoor cabinets are hard-wired by a licensed electrician and run on 12 V LEDs with a UL-listed power supply and LED modules. The price estimator prices a custom box by width and height.
- Keep the artwork short: a logo and a few words read better from the street than a paragraph.
- When your details change, replace the face and keep the cabinet and LEDs.
- Before ordering a blade sign, check your city's projection limit and sidewalk clearance.
- Add a dusk-to-dawn photocell so an outdoor cabinet lights itself at dusk.
- At night a mostly white face glows as one bright panel; a darker background with light lettering reads cleaner.
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Custom LED Lightbox Sign, Cabinet Sign, Single or Double Sided
Custom LED lightbox (cabinet) sign: a metal cabinet with your artwork printed on a translucent face, lit evenly, for indoor or outdoor walls.
Est. from $700
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Round LED Lightbox Sign, 24 or 30 in, Your Logo Printed
Round LED lightbox sign, 24 or 30 in across, with your logo printed on an evenly lit acrylic face; single sided for a wall or double sided to hang.
From $499.99 · 4 options
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Double-Sided Blade Sign, Lit Projecting Sign with Bracket
Lit double-sided blade sign that projects from your wall on a steel bracket, so people walking along the street see it from both directions.
Est. from $845
Questions
What is the difference between a lightbox and channel letters?
Custom LED Lightbox Sign
Front-Lit Channel LettersCan I order the round lightbox without a quote?
Yes. It comes in fixed sizes, 24 or 30 in, single or double sided. After you order, we email a proof of your logo on the face to approve before production.
Free Sign Drawing and Lit Preview with Exact Price
Round LED Lightbox SignHow high does a blade sign have to hang?
Your city decides. Many US sign codes ask for about 8 ft of clear space between the sidewalk and the bottom of a projecting sign, and some ask for more.
Double-Sided Blade SignCan a lightbox go outdoors?
Yes, as a weather-sealed cabinet with IP65-rated LED modules and an outdoor power supply that a licensed electrician hard-wires.
12V LED Sign Power Supply
12V LED Modules for Channel LettersCan I change the artwork later?
Yes. The face is a separate part of the cabinet, so a new printed face can replace the old one while the cabinet and LEDs stay.
Halo-Lit Letters with Printed Faces in Your Brand ColorsDoes a lightbox need a permit?
Outdoor cabinets usually do, and cities limit how much sign area each storefront may have. Check with your city before you settle on a size; permits and installation are not included.
Does a blade sign need a strong wall?
Yes. It catches wind on both faces, so the bracket must be fastened into solid structure such as framing or masonry. Have a sign installer check the wall; some cities ask for engineered designs.