Fabrication time
~40man-hoursDesigning, printing and cutting this channel letter sign took about 40 man-hours, from creative design to precise fabrication.
Channel letters · Orlando, FL
Back-lit halo channel letters in Orlando
Reverse-lit channel letters glow from behind, wrapping each letter in a soft halo that makes your name look like it floats off the wall.
Elegant by day
striking at night
striking at night
About this sign
Letters that seem to float
Reverse-lit channel letters, also called halo, back-lit or halo-lit channel letters, are a reverse take on the standard channel letter.
Their signature is the halo of light around each letter, which gives the sign a unique, distinctive look at night. Built from aluminum, stainless steel or other metals with metal faces and strategically placed LED modules, these three-dimensional letters look elegant and high-end, offer excellent nighttime visibility and can be customized to match your brand.
They are favored by upscale businesses that want a refined, memorable sign. Professional installation is recommended to keep the halo effect even and the letters properly aligned — and that's exactly what our Orlando installation team does, after we handle design and permitting for you.
Good for
Upscale retailOfficesHotelsRestaurantsMedical
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Specs
From sketch to halo
Drag the slider to watch our own shop sign go from design sketch to finished, glowing letters. A halo sign is built from three parts working together:
- Metal letter faces and returnsEach letter is a three-dimensional metal form, so the face stays solid while the light escapes around it.
- LED modules behind each letterStrategically placed LEDs shine backward, toward the wall, instead of through the face.
- Halo glow on the wallThe light washes the wall around every letter, so your name looks like it floats.
For the project shown
How the work adds up
These figures describe the channel letter project shown above. Every sign is different, so we confirm timing with you in your quote.
Permit time
Varies by cityPermit times depend on the city. We follow up with the authorities so your permits are issued as quickly as possible.
Installation time
~20man-hoursInstalling this sign took about 20 man-hours. Simple installs can take 1–2 hours; larger projects can take a few days, and precise alignment is what keeps the halo even.
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Questions
Halo letters, explained
Light through the face
Front-lit
Translucent acrylic faces glow for maximum readability. Compare front-lit →
Light behind the letter
Back-lit halo
Metal faces with LEDs behind them cast a refined halo on the wall.
Why choose halo-lit channel letters?
The halo of light around each letter gives your sign a distinctive, elegant look at night and makes the letters appear to float off the wall. Halo letters offer excellent nighttime visibility, can be customized to match your brand and are favored by upscale businesses that want a refined, memorable sign.
Do halo letters need professional installation?
Yes, professional installation is recommended to maintain the halo effect and ensure proper alignment. Our team installs the halo signs we build on a date agreed with you.
What are reverse-lit channel letters made of?
They are often built from aluminum, stainless steel or other metals, with metal faces and strategically placed LED modules behind each letter.
Are back-lit, halo and reverse-lit letters the same thing?
Yes. Reverse-lit channel letters are also called halo, halo-lit or back-lit channel letters. All of these names describe letters that emit light from the back to create a glow on the wall.
What's the difference between front-lit and back-lit channel letters?
Front-lit letters shine light through a translucent acrylic face, so they are bright and easy to read at any time of day. Back-lit (reverse or halo) letters have metal faces and LEDs behind them, creating a halo on the wall that makes the letters look like they float. It's an elegant, upscale look.
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Get a quote for halo letters
Share your logo and a photo of the wall, and we'll prepare a design proposal and budget for your reverse-lit sign.
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Give your brand a halo
Visit our shop in Hoffner Industrial Park or send us your logo — we'll design, permit, build and install a halo sign that looks refined day and night.
