Types of LED Signs: How Many There Are and Which to Choose
How many types of signs exist and which suits your business: 3D letters, lightbox, backlit logo, flex neon and signage. A guide to LED signage in Tenerife.
When you’re looking for a sign for your premises, a thousand names pop up: 3D letters, flex neon, lightbox, backlit, illuminated signs… Let’s sort this out. These are the types of LED signs we manufacture in 3D in Tenerife — how many there are in total and what each one is for.
How many types of signs there are: the five-format classification
Illuminated signage has five types of signs, classified by the place they occupy in the premises:
- 3D LED letters — façade.
- Backlit logo — interior wall or reception.
- Flex neon — atmosphere and decoration.
- Lightbox — counter, menu and posters.
- Backlit signage — corridors, entrances and directories.
That is the whole classification you need in order to decide: each format answers a different position, not a different taste. The detail of each follows.
3D LED Letters
Letters with volume and their own light, the classic of quality signage. With 3D printing we make them lighter and more affordable than aluminium, with any font and shape.
- Ideal for: shop fronts, restaurants, clinics, gyms.
- Halo variant (rear backlighting): the letter projects an aura of light on the wall. Very elegant and uses less LED.
Backlit Wall Logo
Your exact logo, illuminated, to welcome whoever enters. The format that gives the best impact-to-price ratio (from €150).
- Ideal for: receptions, shops, hairdressers, offices.
LED Flex Neon
The classic neon effect with flexible LED silicone strip (12V): phrases, names and shapes with that warm glow of yesteryear, without the consumption or fragility of gas neon.
- Ideal for: bars, cafés, interior decoration, photo walls.
Lightboxes
A uniformly illuminated front panel with your printed design. Simple, visible and affordable.
- Ideal for: menus, offer posters, commercial signage.
Backlit Interior Signage
Room numbers, indicators, directories and menus with light — consistent with your business image.
- Ideal for: hotels, holiday apartments, shopping centres, restaurants.
Which Do I Choose for My Premises?
| If you have… | This suits you |
|---|---|
| A street-facing façade | 3D LED letters |
| A reception or interior wall | Backlit logo |
| A bar or café | Flex neon |
| A premises in a shopping centre | 3D letters + signage |
| A supermarket or food shop | Lightbox + aisle signage |
| A business on the seafront | 3D letters in ASA (resists sun and salt) |
Once the format is settled, the material is what decides whether the sign lasts three years or three months. You have it in shop sign materials, and if your sign faces the sea or sun, in which sign withstands the coastal climate.
We’ll Help You Choose
Tell us what your premises are like and what image you want to project, and we’ll suggest the type of sign that suits you best, with a fixed price within 24 hours. Write to us via the contact page or WhatsApp. All the service information at LED illuminated signs; if you’re looking to save money, see how to get an affordable illuminated sign without it showing.
Frequently asked questions
How many types of signs are there?
Illuminated signage has five types of signs: 3D LED letters, backlit wall logo, flex neon, lightbox and backlit signage. Those five formats cover practically any commercial premises.
How is signage classified?
Signage is classified by where the sign sits: façade (3D letters), interior wall (backlit logo), atmosphere (flex neon), counter or menu (lightbox), and corridors and entrances (signage). That is the practical classification we use to quote.
What types of LED signs are there?
The main types of illuminated LED signs are: 3D LED letters, backlit wall logos, LED flex neon, lightboxes and backlit interior signage. We make all of them in 3D in Tenerife, and each one suits a different kind of premises.
Which type of LED sign is the cheapest?
The backlit wall logo (from €150) and flex neon (from €120) are the most affordable types of illuminated sign. 3D printing makes every format cheaper than traditional aluminium signage.