3D Front & Backlit Signs that Attracts more customers
- Free mockup in 24 hours
- Fixed-price quote, no surprises
- 02-year workmanship warranty
- Australian owned & made
This is what we send you — a real render of your 3D front and backlit sign, lit and unlit, on your own wall before anything is fabricated.
What is a 3D front and backlit sign?
A 3D front and backlit sign — also called a dual-lit sign — is a raised letter or logo illuminated from two directions at once: LEDs behind the face light up the front for sharp daytime and night-time readability, while a second set of LEDs glows out the back, casting a soft halo onto the wall behind it. Standard custom signage only does one or the other. Dual-lit signs do both — which is why they read as the premium option.
- Front-lit only — light shines out through the face, no wall glow. Bright, direct, no halo.
- Halo-lit only — face stays dark, light spills out the back onto the wall. Soft, ambient, no face detail.
- 3D front and backlit (dual-lit) — both effects combined: bright legible face and a halo glow behind it
- Fully illuminated — light diffuses through the entire acrylic body, face and sides. A different effect again.
From idea to installed LED neon sign in four steps
Custom 3D front and backlit signs for every facade
3D front and backlit letters
Laser-cut acrylic face with metal returns, lit from both directions. The full dual-lit effect.
- Facade / entry
- 60–200cm face
Colour contrast dual-lit signs
Separate LED circuits for front and back — e.g. white face light with a brand-colour halo.
- Facade / reception
- 60–200cm face
Trimless dual-lit letters
Seamless acrylic face with no visible trim cap, for a cleaner architectural finish.
- Corporate / flagship
- 3–10mm face
Dual-lit logo signs
Your full logo built as one illuminated dual-lit unit, not just individual letters.
- Reception / retail
- Any size
Finish and colour options
3D front and backlit signs we've built for Australian businesses
Bellhaven Dental — dual-lit acrylic log
Richmond, VIC
Nomad Coffee Roasters — white/amber halo
Bondi, NSW
Voss & Kline Architecture — trimless letters
South Brisbane, QLD
The Hideaway Bar — colour-matched dual-lit
Fortitude Valley, QLD
Willow Grove Medical — reception sign
Subiaco, WA
Ember Nightclub — RGB dual-lit logo
Prahran, VIC
What a 3D front and backlit sign actually costs
Every quote is itemised: LED neon flex, acrylic backing, bending and fabrication, power supply so you know exactly what you’re paying for before you commit.
What our clients say
LED and neon signs, Melbourne made
We work directly with business owners and couples, not through a call centre, so the person quoting your neon is the person who signs off on the final bend before it ships.
- ABN registered
- Public liability insured
- Melbourne workshop
- 02 years warranty
Frequently asked questions
Front-lit signs illuminate only from the face. Backlit (halo) signs only glow from behind. 3D front and backlit signs combine both for the highest visibility and dimension.
Yes. This is one of the biggest advantages of dual-lit (front and backlit) signs. The front face usually uses translucent acrylic (or similar) that can be coloured with vinyl, paint, or tinted acrylic, while the rear halo uses a separate set of LED modules.
Prices are highly custom and vary widely. Expect dual-lit signs to sit at the premium end of illuminated channel letters because they require a double-depth structure, two lighting systems, and more complex fabrication. (see our pricing section)
Typically it takes 1 to 15 days to completely build these signs.
We offically provide 02 years warranty on our signs but we do not accept return as we confirm order before processing.
Yes, when properly specified and fabricated for exterior conditions.
Quality dual-lit channel letters are routinely used on Australian shopfronts, façades, and commercial buildings. Key outdoor features include:
- Weatherproof sealing (IP65 rating common)
- UV-stable acrylic and finishes that resist fading and yellowing
- Corrosion-resistant metals (aluminium or 316 stainless steel recommended for coastal areas)
- Waterproof LED modules and drivers rated for temperature extremes and moisture
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