Reverse halo storefront logo — Betta USA Aquatic, FL
Aqua halo backlighting, hidden fixings and DDP delivery for an aquatic storefront.
Read the case study → REVERSE HALO SIGNS · BACKLIT LETTERS · DDP TO USA
Reverse Halo Sign Supplier: Custom Manufacturer & Wholesale Source
As a reverse halo sign supplier and manufacturer, we build signs that throw the light backwards onto the wall, so the letters appear to float on a soft glow with no visible bulbs. Built in our own Guangzhou workshop — 1mm galvanized or stainless returns, polished acrylic faces, UL-listed LED modules and IP67 sealing — with a free 1:1 CAD mockup and DDP price before you pay anything.
From $900 – $2,400 delivered DDP · duties included
No cost, no obligation. Send your logo (AI / EPS / SVG / PDF), the finished size you want, and your full delivery address — street, city, state and ZIP.
Reverse halo storefront logo · Betta USA Aquatic
✓ Light behind the letters ✓ No visible bulbs or hot spots ✓ IP67 waterproof LED ✓ 3-year warranty ✓ Turnkey DDP delivery
Size: 150mm – 1,200mm (6" – 48"), return depth 60 / 80 / 100mm
Build: 25 – 65mm halo standoff, painted aluminium, brushed stainless or 3–5mm acrylic faces, IP67 sealed
Lead time: 7 working days production after blueprint approval + 12–20 days DDP air
Price: $900 – $2,400 USD per sign, delivered DDP, duties included
Next step: Free 3D mockup and line-item DDP quote in 24 hours
Updated 4 November 2026
Reverse halo signs vs channel letters
| Reverse halo signs | Channel letters | |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 150–1,200mm, return depth 60 / 80 / 100mm | 150–1,200mm letter height (6"–48") |
| Build | 25–65mm halo standoff, aluminium / stainless / acrylic face, IP67 | 1mm galvanized steel returns, 3–5mm acrylic face, IP67 LEDs |
| Lead time | 7 working days + 12–20 days DDP air | 5 working days + 12–20 days DDP air |
| Price | $900–$2,400 per sign, DDP | $800–$2,500 per sign, DDP |
| Best for | Dark or textured walls where the wall behind carries the glow | Storefront and building faces where the letter itself is the lit element |
Figures above are the ranges published on each product page. Both are built in the same Guangzhou factory and shipped DDP.
Read the full guide: reverse halo channel letters guide
What reverse halo signs look like
How we build reverse halo signs
Every sign follows the same route through our workshop: dimension drawing, lighting effect design, CNC cutting and assembly, a 48-hour lighting test, then timber-framed crating for export. You approve the drawing before we cut anything, and we send photos or video at each step.
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Dimension drawing
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Lighting effect design
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Cutting & assembly
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Lighting test
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Export packing
How reverse halo lighting works
A halo sign uses the wall as part of the design. The LED modules sit inside the return and face backwards, and the letters are held off the mounting surface on spacers. Light travels through that gap, hits the wall and washes back around the letter shape — so you see the logo clearly with a soft ring of light behind it, and no lamps or diffusers in view.
Light washes the wall
Modules face backwards, so the glow spreads outward from the letters instead of shining at the road.
25mm – 65mm standoff spacers
The gap controls how tight or how soft the halo looks — we size it to your wall material and letter depth.
Even glow, no hot spots
High-CRI modules on a parallel wiring layout keep every letter the same brightness.
Choose your halo colour
Each sign is built in one fixed colour. Send us a Pantone or hex reference and we match it. Two-colour logos are built as two separate lighting circuits — for example white letters with a warm-white underline.
White 6000K
Warm White 3000K
Red
Blue
Green
Amber
Pink
Orange
Want the halo colour to change or animate? That is a different build — see Dynamic RGB Signs. For lit letter faces instead of a halo, see Custom Static Channel Letters.
What's inside a reverse halo sign
Polished acrylic or metal faces
Painted aluminium, brushed stainless or 3–5mm acrylic with polished edges for a crisp outline.
1mm steel returns + spacers
Side-welded galvanized or stainless returns, powder-coated, with standoff spacers sized to your wall.
Back-facing LED modules
UL-listed high-CRI modules on a Mean Well Class 2 driver, sealed to IP67 for outdoor use.
What a factory-direct halo sign gets you
Most US sign companies buy halo letters from a wholesaler and add 40%–60% markup. We are the workshop itself: the returns are welded in our yard, the faces are cut and polished on our CNC, and every sign runs a 48-hour burn-in test before crating. You deal with the engineer who builds your sign, not a broker.
Spacers matched to your wall
Brick, stucco, EIFS or metal panel — the standoff is sized so the halo reads evenly.
Parallel wiring layout
No single letter goes dark if one module fails, and colour stays uniform across the set.
48-hour continuous burn-in
Every sign runs lit for 48 hours at the factory, then ships with video proof.
UL-listed components
UL-listed LED modules and Mean Well Class 2 drivers, 12V low voltage for US installation.
IP67 waterproof protection
Sealed housings that handle coastal salt air, rain and desert heat.
Turnkey DDP delivery
Freight, US import duties and final delivery are all inside our quoted price.
Who manufactures reverse halo signs
Our workshop side-welds the returns in 1mm galvanized steel or stainless steel. We powder-coat them to the Pantone colour you specify. The CNC-cut faces are polished before assembly, so the return and face are planned as one sign.
Each reverse halo sign uses UL-listed back-facing LED modules with high-CRI optics and a parallel wiring layout. The Mean Well Class 2 driver supplies 12V DC through a 110V US plug-and-play connection. We seal the assembly to IP67 before the 48-hour burn-in test.
We build single letters and shapes from 150–1,200mm, with larger runs split into modules. Return depth is 60, 80 or 100mm, and the halo standoff is sized between 25mm and 65mm. Every set ships with a 1:1 paper template, standoff spacers, hollow-wall fixings and pre-wired leads. The quoted production time is 7 working days after drawing approval, followed by 12–20 days DDP air.
Reverse halo sign manufacturing — quick answers
Who actually manufactures these signs?
Our own workshop manufactures them. The returns are side-welded in 1mm galvanized steel or stainless, and the faces are cut and polished on our CNC.
What is the largest single piece you can make?
We make single pieces from 150mm to 1,200mm. Larger runs are built as split modules.
How long does manufacturing take?
Production takes 7 working days after drawing approval. DDP air transport then takes 12–20 days.
What testing happens before shipping?
Every sign runs a 48-hour continuous burn-in test. We provide video from the factory before shipping.
What does a reverse halo sign cost DDP?
Reverse halo signs are priced at $900–$2,400 per sign DDP to a US address. The quotation includes the sign and delivery.
Wholesale and trade terms
| Term | Factory-direct terms |
|---|---|
| Production lead time | 7 working days after blueprint approval |
| Freight to the US | 12–20 days DDP air, duties and delivery included |
| Deposit | 50% on approval, balance after factory photos and video |
| Large runs | Built as split modules above 1,200mm per piece |
| What ships with every sign | 1:1 paper template, standoff spacers, hollow-wall fixings, pre-wired leads |
| Wiring | Parallel layout — one failed module does not darken a letter |
| Price band | $900–$2,400 per sign DDP |
Use these terms to compare your factory-direct quote. Send the drawing, quantity and US delivery address so we can confirm the production and freight schedule.
Reverse halo builds we run most often
Reverse halo letters
Logo letters and wordmarks that float on a wall glow — the classic restaurant and spa look.
Halo logo and symbol signs
Standalone marks, crests and symbols built as halo-lit units with hidden fixings.
Round and shaped halo signs
Circular, oval and custom-profile halo signs for colleges, clinics and entrances.
Halo + light box combinations
A lit face with a halo edge, for signs that need to read both up close and from the road.
How much do reverse halo signs cost?
$900 – $2,400 USD per sign, delivered DDP to your US address.
That is the range our own halo and reverse-halo projects have landed in over the past year — including crating, air freight, US import duties and final delivery. Four things move the number:
- Character count and size — a single logo mark and a full facade wordmark are different projects
- Face material — painted aluminium is the baseline; brushed stainless and cast acrylic cost more
- Return depth and standoff — deeper returns and wider spacers need more materials and labour
- Mounting and height work — raceways, permit drawings and remote drivers are quoted separately when needed
Send your logo, size and delivery address and we return a line-item DDP price with the mockup. No broker margin, no surprise customs bill.
Reverse halo sign specifications
| Letter / shape height | 150mm – 1,200mm (6" – 48"); larger runs built as split modules |
|---|---|
| Return depth | 60mm / 80mm / 100mm depending on face material and lighting |
| Halo standoff | 25mm – 65mm spacers, sized to your wall material and the halo you want |
| Returns | 1mm galvanized steel or stainless, side-welded, powder-coated to Pantone |
| Faces | Painted aluminium, brushed stainless or 3–5mm acrylic with polished edges |
| LED | UL-listed back-facing modules, high-CRI optics, parallel wiring layout |
| Power | Mean Well Class 2 driver, 12V DC, 110V US plug-and-play |
| Protection | IP67 sealed, 48-hour continuous burn-in test at the factory |
| Mounting | 1:1 paper template, standoff spacers, hollow-wall fixings, pre-wired leads |
| Typical lead time | 7 working days production after blueprint approval + 12–20 days DDP air |
How long does delivery take?
| Stage | What you get | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Artwork check and 1:1 drawing | Scale drawing, mockup and DDP price to your address | Usually within 24 hours |
| Production | The sign built after you approve the drawing | 7 working days |
| Air freight and delivery | DDP door to door, duties and delivery included | 12–20 days |
Production starts when you approve the drawing, not when you first email us.
How to order reverse halo signs
- Send your files and delivery addressVector logo (AI, EPS, SVG, PDF), the finished size you want, a photo of the wall or fascia, and your full delivery address — street, city, state and ZIP.
- Free 3D mockup and exact DDP priceOur engineer returns a 1:1 scale drawing showing the halo depth on your wall, plus the DDP cost calculated to your address — freight, duties and delivery included — usually within 24 hours.
- Approve and pay the depositNothing is cut until you approve the drawing. 50% deposit, balance after the factory photos and video of your sign lit up.
- Production, burn-in, DDP delivery7 working days production, 48-hour burn-in, then crated with spacers and template and delivered to your address.
See the full case studies
Four round halo-lit signs — NY college
24-inch and 36-inch circular halo signs, $2,610 sea or $3,627 air delivered DDP.
Read the case study →
Reverse halo restaurant letters — Vasilis, NY
Architectural halo letter set with powder-coated returns and a strict Pantone match.
Read the case study →Reverse halo channel letters: wholesale, supplier and manufacturer options
A reverse halo channel letter uses the same body as a standard channel letter, but the LEDs face the wall instead of the face. We manufacture them in Guangzhou and supply sign companies, franchise groups and multi-store retailers direct, including wholesale runs where one letter set repeats across locations.
Standard builds run 150mm – 1,200mm letter height with 60 / 80 / 100mm return depth and a 25 – 65mm halo standoff. Faces can be painted aluminium, brushed stainless or 3–5mm acrylic, sealed to IP67. Production is 7 working days after blueprint approval, plus 12–20 days DDP air to the US or Canada.
If you are comparing reverse halo manufacturers, ask for the return depth, the standoff and the driver spec in writing — those three decide whether the halo reads as a clean outline or a washed-out glow. Per-sign pricing is $900 – $2,400 delivered DDP, duties included, with a free 3D mockup before you commit.
Reverse halo sign FAQ
What is the difference between reverse halo and front-lit channel letters?
Front-lit letters shine through the face, so the logo is bright from the road. Reverse halo letters light the wall behind them, so the letters stay dark and appear to float on a soft glow. Halo is the more architectural, premium look; front-lit is brighter at distance and usually costs less.
How much do reverse halo signs cost?
Most of our halo and reverse-halo projects land between $900 and $2,400 USD delivered DDP to a US address, including crating, air freight, US import duties and final delivery. Character count, face material, return depth and mounting are what move the number — send your logo and size for a line-item price.
Are you a reverse halo sign manufacturer or supplier?
We are the factory, so we act as the manufacturer, supplier and wholesale source for US sign contractors, resellers and business owners. Orders go factory-direct and include a free 3D mockup before production.
Do you offer wholesale pricing for sign contractors and resellers?
Yes. Wholesale pricing depends on quantity, sign size, face and return material, LED specification and delivery address. Send the artwork and quantity for a line-item DDP quote.
Will the halo look even, or will I see hot spots on the wall?
Even glow comes from three things we control at the factory: high-CRI modules, a parallel wiring layout so every letter carries the same current, and a standoff gap sized to your wall material. Rough or textured walls need a wider gap than smooth painted surfaces, and we set it in the drawing stage.
Do halo signs work outdoors in rain, salt air and heat?
Yes. Returns are 1mm galvanized steel or stainless, sealed to IP67 and powder-coated, and every unit runs a 48-hour continuous burn-in test before crating. We ship to coastal New England and desert California the same way.
What is included for my installer?
Each sign arrives pre-wired with a 1:1 paper mounting template, standoff spacers and hollow-wall fixings sized for your wall type. Most electrical contractors finish the install in under a day, and our engineer stays on WhatsApp with your installer during the job.
What do I need before I request a quote?
A vector logo (AI, EPS, SVG or PDF), the finished size you want, a photo of the wall or fascia, and your full delivery address — street, city, state and ZIP. We need the complete address to calculate the exact DDP freight.
Get your free 3D mockup and factory price
Send your logo, size and full delivery address. Our engineer replies with a 1:1 CAD drawing showing the halo on your wall, and an exact DDP door-to-door price — usually within 24 hours, before you pay anything.
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