Built-up lettering is made from two identicle lettering shapes connected by a “return” which is precision made to fit the lettering shapes’ edges; this gives your acrylic signs their 3D look. The returns can be any height but are mostly, for practical reasons, between 80mm – 100mm in depth.

They are often manufactured from stainless steel or acrylic because both materials are flexible enough to bend easily when used to create the returns and can withstand an outdoors environment. Stainless steel built-up lettering can be spray coated or coloured acrylics can be used to match corporate identities, both can be backlit using flourescent tube lighting or LEDs.

Acrylic & Metal Built-up Letters – at a glance:

Made from stainless-steel or acrylic
Can be colour-matched or spray painted
Most font styles can be used
Manufactured to be water-proof
Can be backlit or inside-lit using fluorescent tubes or LEDs