Single-face wall cabinet
A lit box mounted flat to your building, sized to your frontage.
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Lightbox & Cabinet Signs
A lightbox (cabinet) sign is an enclosed box with printed or vinyl faces lit from inside. It is a cost-effective way to put a bright, easy-to-read sign on a wall, a pole, or a multi-tenant pylon, and the faces can be replaced later when your branding changes.
Options
Lightbox options
New cabinets, or new faces for a cabinet you already have.
Double-face projecting cabinet
Two-sided cabinet that sticks out from the wall so it is visible from both directions.
Shaped cabinet
A cabinet cut to a logo or custom outline instead of a plain rectangle.
Face replacement
New printed or vinyl faces for an existing cabinet or pylon slot.
Pylon & tenant panels
Panels for multi-tenant pole and monument signs.
LED retrofit
Replacing older fluorescent lighting inside a cabinet with LED.
Specifications
What we discuss and confirm
| Lighting | Internal LED illumination |
|---|---|
| Faces | Flexible or rigid faces with printed or vinyl graphics |
| Cabinet | Aluminum cabinet, painted to suit; single or double-sided |
| Mounting | Wall, projecting bracket, pole or pylon |
| Files we need | Logo and copy, photo of the location, cabinet or face measurements if replacing |
Final materials, sizes and lighting are confirmed in your written quote and approved drawing.
Installation & permits
Install and permits
New illuminated cabinets usually need a sign permit and an electrical connection. Face replacements in an existing permitted cabinet are often simpler. We check what applies at your address and include it in the plan.
Why choose this sign
- Bright, even lighting at night
- Faces can be updated later without replacing the whole sign
- Works on walls, poles and multi-tenant pylons
- A practical option for many budgets
From idea to installed
How a project runs
- 01
Consultation
We talk through your location, goals, budget and any landlord or city requirements.
- 02
Design
You get a sign layout and proof to review before anything is built.
- 03
Fabrication
Your sign is produced to the approved drawing and materials.
- 04
Installation
Our crew installs and checks the finished sign on site.
Real projects
Lightbox and cabinet projects
10 photos from United American Signs projects. Select any photo to enlarge it.
Questions
Lightbox & Cabinet Signs FAQ
Can you replace just the faces on my existing sign?
Yes. We measure the cabinet and produce new faces to fit.
Can you convert my old cabinet to LED?
Often, yes. We inspect the cabinet first to confirm it is in good enough condition.
Do lightbox signs need permits?
New lit signs usually do. Requirements vary by city, and we check them for your location.
Artwork & photos that help us quote
- Your logo as a vector file (AI, EPS, SVG or PDF) if you have it - a clear PNG or JPG is fine to start.
- A straight-on photo of the wall, window, vehicle or site where the sign will go.
- Rough measurements of the space, and any size limits from your landlord or city.
- Brand colours (Pantone or hex codes) if you know them.
Need a new lightbox or new faces?
Tell us about your location and we will follow up with options and a written estimate.
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