Superior high gloss sheen. 10 year manufacturers guarantee. Will not rust, rot or corrode. Superior UV resistance. Slightly cheaper than aluminium letters. As flat cut but with ‘built up’ sides (returns) resulting in a 3D letter or logo. The letters can also be ‘halo’ illuminated. Most fo

Why Choose Built-Up Acrylic Letters?

If you want signage that delivers depth, clarity, and a premium finish, Built-Up Acrylic Letters offer the ideal solution. They create a bold 3D appearance that immediately boosts visibility. Because acrylic is clean, modern, and versatile, these raised letters work well in a wide range of business environments.

How Built-Up Acrylic Letters Achieve a 3D Look

The process begins with flat-cut acrylic shapes. Then, sides are added to lift each character and form a raised structure. This construction method gives acrylic lettering a crisp and professional finish.
Acrylic also comes in many colours and surface styles. Gloss, matte, frosted, and tinted options allow brands to match their signage to their exact theme. Therefore, the final result blends smoothly with both interior and exterior settings.

Strong, Long-Lasting Lettering for Indoors and Outdoors

One reason companies choose 3D Acrylic Letters is durability. The material stands up well to British weather, including frost, UV exposure, and heavy rain. As a result, the lettering keeps its shape and colour for many years.
Maintenance is simple, too. A quick clean restores the original shine, making this signage practical for cafés, retail shops, corporate offices, schools, and industrial sites.

Visual Proof and Support Before Production

Before manufacturing begins, Impact Sign Solutions can provide a digital mock-up of your Built-Up Acrylic Letters. This preview shows exactly how your sign will look on your wall or fascia.
Furthermore, our installation team uses hidden fixings to deliver a smooth, seamless finish. This ensures the lettering remains the main focus, without visible brackets or supports.

Why Raised Acrylic Letters Strengthen Branding

Raised acrylic signage offers strong visibility, long-term reliability, and a polished appearance. With their clean lines and modern style, Built-Up Acrylic Letters continue to be one of the most effective ways to enhance your brand presence.

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Process

It's as easy as 123

oneLet’s get started with your Ideas, the more detail you provide the better!
twoWe’ll email or phone you to talk it through, give advice and provide a quote.
threeIt’s then over to us to create and amend artwork and you to pay the deposit.
fourIf you provide the artwork, we’ll pre-flight check it for you and you pay the deposit
fiveWith your approval, we’ll get cracking on with the production.
sixWe’ll soon be back in touch to arrange fitting/delivery/collection.
We will never proceed with production until you are entirely happy with the artwork and will always provide a proof (unless the artwork is supplied by you).

Colour Swatches

This product is available in the following colours.

Disclaimer: Although every effort has been made to display the colour swatches shown as true, all monitors are not consistent in colour representation, the swatches therefore should be taken only as a guide!

Maintenance

Care and lifespan of letters fitted with locators

Letters fitted with locators are virtually maintenance free, however there are guidelines to care for them which will extend the life of both the locators and the letters themselves: The rear locators are much more likely to fail before the letters themselves.ocators typically last 5-8 years, but over time, locators degrade due to UV sunlight, moisture, mechanical stress, temperature changes and natural wear, leading to brittle plastic, and detached or misaligned letters. We recommend to replace all of the locators every 5 years. If one locator fails, others are likely close behind. Replacing all the locators, can prevent letters falling off completely which may result in breakage, or even injury. This can save you money in the long term. Following these steps will extend the lifespan of your signage, keep letters securely in place, and maintain a professional appearance for years to come.

Lighting

Add Lighting and Get Noticed

Enhances any sign and gives higher visibility especially at night. With an attractive curved profile housing a unique polished aluminium reflector, it is the answer for a constant run illumination of signs, fascias, pelmets and skirtings. Adjustable stand-off brackets allow accurate adjustment of light throw of signs up to 3000mm depth. The aluminium body is available in silver anodised and powder coated white finish. Sections can be butt-jointed with available adaptors. Features & Benefits: Powder coated white or black as standard but can be to any RAL colour, waterproof, rot proof, maintenance free (tubes are easily changed).

DIY

  1. When we supply you with individual cut letters, we also supply a “Fixing Layout” made from craft paper, showing the drawn round letters (in a layout) with the “Fixing” points marked with an “X”, this is indicated at the top of the page, - X marks the spot!
  2. You place the “Layout” at the required position on the fascia and drill where the “X’s” are!
  3. The female cap is then screwed into the fascia (Giving the screw half a turn back to allow the cup to swivel and screw down)
  4. Push the letter into the cups until and audible click is heard if using nylon fittings, for metal letters using brass fixings screw down the cap until it is tight.
It’s as easy as that! Note: for metal letters, we would use brass screw type locators, exactly the same fixing method as above but instead of ‘snapping’ in place you simply screw the nut to to the thread on the letter.

Video

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Testimonials

Many thanks for the sign, Looks good

Allan TheobaldPro-Vizual Aids

Thanks for sorting the Main Gate sign out, it looks really good and I have had many comments on it, also the Rossini sign is ok and the sponsor is happy with it, which is good news.

Dean GreyAylesbury Rugby & Football Club
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FAQs

What are built-up acrylic letters?

Overview of Built-Up Acrylic Letters

These are three-dimensional letters fabricated from acrylic sheets, providing a bold and eye-catching look for both indoor and outdoor signage.

Can built-up acrylic letters be illuminated?

Printing & Illumination — Built-Up Acrylic Letters

Yes, they can incorporate internal LED lighting for face, halo, or edge illumination.

What colour options are available for built-up acrylic letters?

Branding & Graphics — Built-Up Acrylic Letters

Available in a wide variety of standard and custom colours, including translucent options for illuminated designs.

Are built-up acrylic letters durable outdoors?

Weather Resistance — Built-Up Acrylic Letters

Yes, acrylic is UV-stable and weatherproof, making it suitable for all-weather installations.

How are built-up acrylic letters fixed to walls or fascias?

Installation & Security — Built-Up Acrylic Letters

They’re installed using hidden stud fixings, stand-off locators, or rail systems.