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What is a backer panel? Quantum Sign Corp

12/14/2017

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A backer panel is some kind of accessory used for channel letter signs. Of course, it only applies when ordered but is quite effective to highlight those signs that are a costumed letter and can’t be easily read with a natural or terra colors background.
Even though they’re called backer panel, it doesn’t actually have to look like a panel, meaning that they’re not necessarily square. Actually, these panels, as they work as a support for the original sign, are usually customizable too and can be adapted to any shape you want (usually it takes the shape of the sign silhouette)

It’s just like the frame of a photograph or just a flat “shadow” beneath it. But, as the function of this “shadow” is that the sign can actually be read, it’s usually painted y bright color that matches the palette of the brand. Also, it’s very common to see them as reverse light for the sign which brings the letters a shiny halo.
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Types of backer panel and uses
  • Strong colored background: as we mentioned before, this is an excellent way to remark the letters when they’re hard to read, the contrast makes the sign legible and combines with the brand colors in general

  • Support surface: colored backgrounds are not always necessary but mounting the letter over a black panel instead of just putting them directly on the wall gives it an extra elegance and a stand out for a much more readable sign.

  • Relief for hiding previous installations: Sometimes, we want to put a sign exactly in some place (like the façade of our business) but there’s a previous installation that would compromise the sign. With a backer panel, this problem is solved as it will cover the previous installation and give some relief for your sign instead.

  • The backer panel covered in vinyl: an extra option on a backer panel is to add some vinyl application on top so it will add elegance in bright to it, also quite useful for reversed colors background.

What material are backer panels made of?
As backer panels are usually exposed to a lot of damage since they’re typically outdoors, they need to be really resistant. Also, we want them to last as long as possible so they have to be able to maintain its beauty for several years. That’s why they’re usually made out of aluminum, a flexible, resistant and light material capable of enduring corrosion and other exposures for a long time.

Final considerations
Cost is really variable depending on the size of the sign, but it generally costs less than another kind of supports such as poles.
Also, if you’re planning on setting a reversed lighted sign, don’t mount it on a shiny backer panel as it will create some kind of mirror effect that, far from making your sign more visible will definitely cover it.

Backer panels are good for any kind of letters and also logos or images.

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