Custom Metal Floating Signs

Metal Floating Signs With a Shadow Gap That Sells the Depth

Custom metal floating signs designed and fabricated in our Melbourne workshop — letters mounted on stand-offs so they sit clear of the wall, catching a genuine shadow line day and night. See a photo-real mockup on your actual wall before a single sheet is cut.

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02-year workmanship warranty
Free mockup in 24 hours
Fixed-price quote, no surprises
Australian owned & made

LIVE PREVIEW NIGHT — LED HALO ON

YOUR LOGO

Day Night (LED halo)

This is what we send you — a real render of your metal sign floating off your actual wall, shadow gap and all, before a single sheet is cut.

9 yrs

In business, Melbourne

1,400+

Signs fabricated

24 hrs

Mockup turnaround

2 yrs

Warranty on every sign

THE BASIC

What is a metal floating sign?

A metal floating sign is a set of letters or a logo mounted on stand-off spacers rather than sitting flush against the wall. The gap this creates usually 10mm to 25mm — casts a genuine shadow that shifts through the day, giving the signs in Australia a lifted, architectural look. It’s the standard choice for reception walls, building entries and corporate lobbies where a subtle but premium finish matters more than maximum street visibility.

→ Non-illuminated floating letters — mounted on stand-offs purely for the depth and shadow effect
→ Halo-lit floating letters — the stand-off mount doubles as the wiring channel for a backlit glow
→ Floating logo panels — a full logo cut as one piece, mounted on multiple stand-offs
→ Dual-height layered signs — layered elements at different stand-off depths for extra dimension

HOW IT WORKS

From logo file to installed sign in four steps

01 / Consult

Send your logo

Upload your logo or a reference photo. We confirm placement, size and whether it’s for indoor or outdoor use.

02 / Mockup

Free 3D render

Within 24 hours you get a photo-real mockup of your sign, lit and unlit, on your actual wall if you send a photo.

03 / Fabricate

Laser-cut and built

Once approved, your sign is cut, welded, finished and wired in our workshop. Most orders take 7-14 business days.

04 / Install

Delivered

Ships flat-packed with a mounting template Australiawide, or we install directly in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Adelaide and Perth.

SIGN TYPES

Metal floating signs for reception walls and facades

Every floating sign we build starts with the same question: how deep should the shadow gap be, and does it need to light up?

Non-illuminated floating letters

Stand-off mounted purely for depth and shadow, no wiring.

Reception / office
10–20mm gap

Halo-lit floating letters

The stand-off channel doubles as wiring for a backlit glow.

Reception / facade
10–25mm gap

Floating logo panel

A full logo cut as one piece, mounted on multiple stand-offs.

Reception
Any size

Powder-coated floating letters

Any brand colour baked onto aluminium letters.

Office / retail
Any size

Brushed stainless floating sign

Raw stainless face for a premium corporate finish.

Corporate
2–6mm face

Dual-height layered sign

Layered elements at different stand-off depths for extra dimension.

Reception feature wall
Any size

LIGHTING

Illumination options

Halo-lit (backlit)

LEDs sit behind the letters and glow outward against the wall, creating a soft “floating” effect at night. Reads as premium led neon signs and modern.

HIGH VISIBILITY

Face-lit

Light shines forward through a translucent acrylic face. Higher brightness, better for streetfacing signs read from a distance.

LOWEST COST

Non-illuminated

No wiring, no power draw, lower upfront cost. The right call for indoor reception signs or daytime-only exposure.

RECENT WORK

Signs we've built for Australian businesses

Quantum Strategies — brushed stainless, floating

Melbourne CBD, VIC

Harbour & Co Legal — halo-lit floating letters

Perth, WA

Salon Noir - stainless, halo backlit

Craigieburn, VIC

Meridian Capital — floating logo panel

Sydney, NSW

Arden Architects — dual-height layered sign

Brisbane, QLD

Silverton Clinic — powder-coated floating letters

Toorak, VIC

INVESTMENT

What a metal floating sign actually costs

We'd rather you know the range before you fill out a form. Final price depends on size, metal, finish and lighting — your free mockup includes a fixed quote.

ENTRY

Small non-illuminated letters

$500–$1,100

Up to 60cm wide, standard stand-off mount
Aluminium or stainless letters

MOST COMMON

Halo-lit floating sign

$1,300–$3,000

60–200cm wide, halo-lit or face-lit
Aluminium, stainless or brass

PREMIUM

Reception feature wall

$3,500–$8,000+

Layered, multi-height logo installation
Mixed finishes, multi-zone lighting

Every quote is itemised: material cost, cutting and welding, finish, LED components so you know exactly what you’re paying for before you commit.

REVIEWS

What our clients say

Marcus T.

Chapel St, VIC

“The shadow line the stand-offs create makes such a difference — it looks nothing like a flat sign stuck to the wall.”

Priya S.

Newtown, NSW

“Reception wall was the whole point of the fit-out and the floating logo panel is exactly the feature piece we wanted.”

David K.

Perth, WA

“Fixed quote up front, itemised, no hidden install fee. Sign arrived pre-wired on the box, our electrician had it lit the same afternoon.”

WHO'S BEHIND IT

Built by hand in a Melbourne workshop

Neons Nest was started with a background in commercial signage manufacturing. Each custom business sign is cut, welded and finished onsite at our Melbourne workshop – nothing is outsourced to a third party factory.

We work directly with business owners, not through a call centre, so the person quoting your sign is the person who signs off on the final build before it ships.

ABN registered
Public liability insured
Melbourne workshop
2-year warranty

QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions

What does ``floating`` mean for a metal sign?

“Floating” refers to how the sign is mounted, not how it’s lit — letters sit on stand-off spacers with a visible gap between the sign and the wall, creating a shadow line and a sense of depth rather than lying flush against the surface.

How far off the wall do the letters sit?

Most floating signs use a 10–25mm stand-off depth. We’ll recommend a depth based on letter size and viewing distance as part of your mockup.

Can floating signs be illuminated?

Yes — the stand-off gap that creates the shadow effect can also double as the wiring channel for a halo-lit glow, or letters can be left non-illuminated for a lower-cost option.

Is a floating sign harder to install than a flush sign?

Not significantly — every floating sign ships with a drill template that marks exact stand-off positions, so installation is a matter of following the template rather than measuring on site.

Can floating signs be used outdoors?

Yes, with outdoor-rated metal (such as 316-grade stainless for coastal areas) and weatherproof LED components where illuminated.

What's the warranty?

Every sign carries a 2-year workmanship warranty covering LEDs, power supplies, seals and construction.